Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-12-15
SEVENTH oLD RESIDENT DEAD,

NEW CAslLh, Dec. 10 Mrs. Mary j
Hilyard, wife Of Enoch Hilyard. the well.
known wAtchman at the South street
crossing OF the Delaware railroad, died at
her home on Vine street this morning.
after long illness. She was 90 years
old aud prominent member Of
the M. e. Church. She leaves
several grown daughters and grand.
children. Funeral services will be held
In the M r. Church at 2 o'clock on
Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Hilyard Is the
seventh resident Of this hundred over 90
years old to die since December 1, the
mortuary record among the old people
being one every two days since the month
came In.
Eject OF ths Recent Storms.
Accounts from various shipping cen.
tres OF the effects OF the East Atlantic
storms caused.things TO be lively In mari
time circles yesterday aud ito-day-alona
the Delaware river. Several Philadei-
phia vessels are reported 10 hRye suffered
from the hurricane, among them being
the steamshipMayf yield, bound from Liver.
pool to Delaware Breakwater. She met
the full force OF the recent storm NJ the
mouth Of st. Georges channel, aud had
TO put back TO Queenstown with decks
swept and twp Of the crew injured. Cap.
tain MeAdam Of the Allan Line steam.
ship ManitobRn, which passed up the
Delaware yesterday from Glasgow with
forty three passengers, said that they
had some severe weather off the Irish
coast. but except intense cold and fogs
the rest Of the voyage was uneventful a.
'rhe Last Loar' by High School
Graduates.
The High School Alumni last evening
completed arrangements for grand
entertainment to be given In the Opera
House ON Friday evening. January I.
While a splendid musical program will
be rendered, the feature OF the event
will be the excellent temperance drama
''Ihe Last Loaf, by Baker. stage re-
hearsals are now being held on this
piece and every character Is in capable
hands. IL Is the intention Go present
this piece In costumes Of full evening
dress and With rich stage settings This
will be the hrst public entertainment
that the alumni has given since 1888.
Battling with Steam.
There was excitement on the Delaware
street wharf yesterday afternoon. A
manhole In the engine room Of the VII.
liam Lea and Sons Companys grain
elevator blew out with a loud report
Dense volumes Of steam burst out Of ths
boiler and the room was completely allied
In moment. Workmen had to enter
the room with bandaged faces to stop th,
issue Of steam and make the necessary
repairs. The engine will probably be II
condition to start again to-day. Corn Il
being loaded into the elevator from
freight cars on the wharf, prepare
tory TO loading New England vessels.
Other News.
Lieutenant j. Ernest Phillips has re
turned from an extended Western
trip.
sweet cider creamery butter at Boyle
1t Is now said that Captain A. NJ. Hlza
Is not an applicant for the post office.
The M. Z Church choir will begin III
rehearsal for Christmas music at III,
home Of Director Manlove tonight.
The funeral of Joseph T. Brown will
take place from his late home on tn,
Cooper farm this afternoon
David Getty, who fell from freight
car into bprgs while at work on tn,
new pier on Friday, is still in critica
condition.
Prime poultry at John Thompson's
The members Of the Hushebsck Or
chestra are elated over having again Sc
cured as their Instructor Professor Jules
Reybold, who has been unable to be with
them since becoming manager Of the
Wilmington Academy Of Music. They
expect to have Professor Reybold next
Friday
Watson Post, g. A. R, will be ten
years old next Saturday night, and the
event will be celebrated with a big open
camp fire at it's headquarters In the City
Hall. A number OF veterans from viii
mington will attend the celebration.
Rev Edward L. Brady Of this city has
received letters testamentary on the es
tate Of Elizabeth Murphy from Register
Of Wills Cooch
Teas, coffees and pure spices at Boyle's
Mrs. Abraham Kslley, who .,;;vas H..
above this city op .ttae farm nsar near Ros, os
hili, Is seriously ill., She is 90 Years old
some OF the residents near the scbool
Rreea were surprised the other might
Gsar midnight, to hear Ibid Ne Good
bye and go, from a trio Of male voices.
The singers were taking a moonlight
stroll In the green.