Evening journal., 1890-07-01
HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI.
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Excellent impromptu speeches-Musl
cal and Literary Program.
Special Correspondence EVENING JOURNAL
NEW CASTLE. July THE alumni o
the New Castle High School held ii
annual reunion and banquet in the room
Of the Choral Society last night, with
, large attendance of all the classes Thi
rooms were handsomely decorated will
flags bunting, potted plants and ever
green's. and the costumes of the ladiei
and dress Of the gentlemen we're magnif
cent. The business session was called al
8 o'clock by First Vice President d.
Harry Wilson, 'S5, and after the trans
action Of some routine business al
election of officers was gone
into and the ballots were collected
by Lieutenant Deekyne, 49, and Harry
w. Hushebeck, "a The election re-
suited as follows: President, John B.
Sewell. 'S3; presidents, Edward p
Challenger, 49, Elwcod L. Wilson, Jr
81 Harry w Hushebeck 'S4; treasurer,
Miss Jennie Saunders, 81 secretary,
Miss Kate p. Mahoney. teacher; execu-
tive committee, J Truss Challenger. 81,
chairman; Miss Nan Mahoney, SO, Miss
| Nellie Wise "a, Miss Flora Lunt, SO,
] AASu. W. huuuAu, oO.
The entertainment began with an in
strumental solo by Miss Nellie Wise, 81,
which was rendered withvery appropriate
expression. Miss Flora Lunt, 'S2, read a
select story, kidnapped in Marcy. =
"Reminiscences, by Fred w. Hoffman,
| So, was excellent, although remarkably
short. Miss Regina Mahoney '82, played
a beautiful selection from ''Il Trova-
4 wi ~
tenant Herbert Deakyne, '63, made
very appropriate address
| Miss Regina Mahoney, 'S2, sang
an enchanting vocal solo Sweet Heath
erballe, in which she displayed a re-
markable ability for execution and ex
preston. Miss Mary Fleming, "a gave
a pleasing recitation entitled "His
Mothers Song" for which she received
rounds of applause. double quartette
then sang the sailors chorus "We Rock
Away, accompanied by Fred w. Hoff-
man, SO, which concluded the program
At ii o'clock, the members seated
themselves at the banquet table, and
after the roll call by the secretary, an
onslaught was made on the tempting
viands, supplied In excellent style by
Caterer Robert Graves, of Wilmington,
and an able corps of assistants. The
following was the menu:
Lobster Salad Chicken Croquettes
Deviled Crabs
Rasp Rolls. Tongue Olives.
Assorted Cakes.
Ice Cream Frozen Fruits
After the supper. Toastmaster J. Truss
Challenger 'S4, called for the three
minute responses, which were entertain
ing, Instructive and amusing. In re-
sp0nse to tho toast 1.-THE Schools,
Professor d. B. Jones told Of. the
growth OF the public schools during the
past few years, and stated that the
prospects for obtaining better school
facilities in New Castle during the com
ing year were very bright. Miss Regina
Mahoney, 80, answered to The Bows
by repeating a Scottish poem by Burns
of the same title. Fred W. Hoffman.
Sc, replied to ''The Girls in very spicy
manner, and was heartily applauded
Miss Mary Fleming, 'S4 in responding
to The Teachers, made some very
amusing local hits, and In conclusion
paid a high tribute to that noble person
who labors continuously to educate the
coming men and voters, as well as their
wives. J. Milton Davidson, 'S4, re-
sponded to "rhe Press, aud John B.
Sewell, 'S3. "The Business World" The
latter said that since graduating from
the High School he had indeed
been very busy man, and
could do more justice to remarks on that
subject than "The Business World. Of
which he had caught but few faint
glimpses, 80 limited was his time "The
Sage, by Thomas X. Lancaster '97, was
excellent, and showed much careful
preparation, Some malicious person
on the street made night hideous with
shrieks and noises, and these interrupted
the speaker to a great extent. Miss Kate
Mahoney concluded the program by high
tributes to "Ye Ancient Towne The
happy evening came to close shortly
after midnight by the singing Of several
glees, and farewell speech by Professor
d. B. Jones.
The funeral Of Miss Clara c. House
man, bright and popular young lady
and daughter of James M Houseman,
Esq, was largely attended yesterday
afternoon. Services we're held at her !
fathers residence on Water street at 4 |
o'clock, by Rev. P. B. Lightner, who
spoke very feelingly Of the true Christian
life and work Of the deceased. Inter |
ment was made In the family lot In |
Immsnuel Church yard. The bearers
we're Captain +. g Boyd, John r. Lamb |
son, James g, Shaw, Jr. Lieutenant |
Herbert Deakyne, William II. Clark, and
Edward M. Herbert.
Manager William Il. Whitelock, OF the |
baseball club, has sold out his tonsorial
palace at Delaware and Market streets.
to William B. Duncan, who will continue |
there.
Police Officer Hetherington arrested
colored driver Of a wagon belonging TO |
Hartmann a Fehrenbach Brewing Com |
pany Of Wilmington, about 2 o'clock yes
terday afternoon, near Dobbinsville, for |
aggravated cruelty to animals. The man |
was given hearing before Mayor Han |
son last night, and fined $40 and costs.
The evidence showed two horses |
had been driven from Wilmington
to Augustine Pier and back to this city |
with load on nearly all the way. When /
near Dobbinsville one OF the horses |
dropped dead on the street and the driver
was st once arrested The officer states
that the driver was drunk at the time |
9nd driving at a high rate Of speed. Mr.
Hartmann paid the fines and states that
he will appeal TO a higher court, as he
has another side to the case.
Michael Megsry. prominent resident
OF Dobbinsville, died early this morning
Of general debility.