The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-17

The manual training department
VIII coon be opened In Howard school
and It viii be a step In the right direc-
ton, as young men will then have a
chance to be benefited.
While Delaware is one OF the States
where colored mechanics are not
needed, fortunately there are other
States In the Union where they are in
demand.
The BARRIERS at their last meeting de-
cided to give their annual reception on
April 10.
Several promint citizens are anxious
to know whether the Legislature at
this session will make an appropria-
ton for more school houses through
out the State for colored children. As
II is now they can't attend tho district
schools, and 1t is very hard for those
who are thirsting for knowledge to be
deprived on account OF school facili-
ties. Some of our live, influential eiti-
zens, who have made SO much noise
about school affairs, should look into
this matter. The getting up OF peti.
ton would be u start in the right direc-
ton.
The Pythians hold their regular SEES
sion last evening, and added four
members to their number.
The Knights are preparing to make
their organization very fine. The mem.
bers of Ramon and Shiloh Lodge and
the Court of Calinthe are requested to
meet at Friendship Hall, Tenth and
Orange streets, on Saturday evening,
January II,
The entire incorporation of the A. U.
nj. +. Chnrch are requested to meet in
their church, on French street, Tues.
day evening, January 20, to elect q
pastor for The ensuing year.
The concert given last evening by
the ladies' relief association was
greeted with an appreciative audience,
MI. NJ. L: Sterling, musical director,
acquitted himself and showed his hand
in this concert to quite an advantage
The entire program was well rendered
Among the pieces worthy of mention
wnS the chorus. (Manifold.) Thii
beautiful rendition was executed witt
expression and the accompanies, Mrs
w. D. Cook, added very much sun
shine to the occasion. The Ceceliar
Quartettc acquitted themselves credi
bly,. The Wilmington Quartette witt
their fatigue renditions brought dowI
the house. Mr.. Lambert as a soloist
needs little practice and voice train
ing.
The trombone solo by E. Wright was
well rendered. The cornet duet by
Mercer and Wright was loudly ap
plauded. Mr.. Mason did well with his
young folks song. The entire pro-
gramme was success, with but very
few exceptions. Miss Harris and j.
q. Wright did well as accompanist
The ladies of the association are do
ing service to the community that is
highly commendable.
The gross proceeds of the bazaar al
Ezion Church were Si32.50.
The financial rally on the debt oil
Ezion NJ. 4. Church will take place on
Sunday, january IS. Rev +. H. Webb
Of Philadelphia, breaches II the morn
inc. Rev. Dr. Cook, pastor OF Bothel
A. M. Il. Church this city, is to preach
at p. m. Singing by Bethel choir
Dr.. Rddick will preach q special ser
mon at night.
Mrs. W. Il. Griunage and Mrs. NJ. T.
Tilghman called at Ezion parsonage
yesterday morning and presented t.
Mrs. A. A, Ridslick u fine dress pattern
in behalf OF a number of ladies' and
gentlemen of Ezion N. Il. Church. The
affair was o complete surprise to Mrs
ltiddick. She also received usefu
presents from Miss Milhe Evans and
Others at the Ezion Bazar.
Rev. B. T. Moore made very
pleasant address to the ladies' Relic
Association last evening.
George Redding is now located a
SIS French street. Notwithstanding thu
report that he had left the city.