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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-02
lBothe, charge Of tho M. y. church.

Christmas annlyersaries were held at
Bladesville and Bethel. In honor of the
birth or Christ and enjoyment OF chill
dfen. AT Blndesyille the church was
decorated with eyergreens suitable to
the occasion. The officers OF the
school provided two Christmas trees
and an ample treat tor the children
and others. the pastor not being for
gotten. The Christmas trees were
numerously decorated with presents
for relatives and friends. The exer-
cises consi 5ted Of singing by the
school, speeches by the children and
an address by the pastor.
AT Bethel, on Christmas night, the
church was also nicely decorcted with
evergreens and wreaths. A very large
Christmas tree graced the altar, heav-
lily laden with presents for relatives
and friends
The children received O bountiful
trent amounting to one hundred and
sixty-seven packages. The principal
attraction Of the evening was the rem
dering OF the program, which con-
sisted OF speeches, very amusing dla-
logues, in which old Santa Claus APP
peared twice, as well as other laugha-
BILE and enjoyable dialogues. The
singing by the school was conducted
by James E. Spicer, and the pastor
had class OF little girls who aided in
the singing. Tho speeches and dia-
logues were very well rendered, not n
mistake being made during the entire
performance.
This was considered the most inter
esting anniversary ever held at Bethel,
and some OF tho captains say the best
they ever attended anywhere. The
pastor received a large box filled with
valuable things for the table. Thanksl
OCCASIONAL.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-02

Henry NJ. Lodge, junior member OF
the firm OF q. W. Lodge Il Son, of this
city, and Miss Sadie, only daughter of
Wm. r. Derrlckson, were united in
marriage Mt Buttonwood Hall, the
home OF the bride, near this city, at IL
O'Clock, noon, on Thursday. The eere-
mony was performed by Rev. W. f.
Avery, all intimate friend of the brides
family, and was witnessed by only the
immediate family. The bride wore n
handsome travelling gown, the groom
the conventional suit. After brief
reception and wedding dinner, Mr..
and Mrs. Lodge left for few days
North. On their return they will at
once reside at No. 1905 Washington
street, this city.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-02
A Mixed Relationship.

Quitman QGa.l Press.
Marshal Hopper, youngest son of
Mr.. J. Ii. Hopper, and Miss Mary
Alderman, daughter OF Mr.. Thomas
Alderman, We're married on Thursday,
Rev. Wilson Johnson officiating. MIR.
Thomas Alderman is Mr.. J. II. Hop
per's son-in-law, Mr.. Alderman's
second wife being Miss Hopper. Miss
Mary, the handsome bride, Is his first
wife's child. Thus 1t will be seen that
Mr.. Hopper's son is son-in-law OF his
fathers son-tn-law, and is also son-in-
law OF his own brother-in-law, etc.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-02
AMusEMEsTs.



Miss Stanhope closed her engage
nlent at the Academy last evening, be-
fore q fair sized audience her per-
forInance OF the leading roll In ''Sln
and shadow was excellent, and highly
appreciated.
This evening, George G. Staley Will
commence an engagement OF two
nights, with u matinee tomorrow
afternoon, In '"rhe Royal Pass" The
play Is well known in this city as a
strong and powerful drama, which
hold tho attention of the audience
from the commedcement to the close.
Mr.. Staley is an excellent actor, and Is
possessed OF vast amount OF dramatic
TALENT.
OPERA HOUSE.
Robert Downing appeared at the
.tpera House yesterday afternoon in
I'M Gladiator" and in the evening as
Allrn In '"rhe Saracen." Both per
.formances were very fine and thor
oughly enjoyed by all present. Mr..
Downing Is rising actor and his I'M
personation OF the Leading rolls In
these two powerful plays was perfect
in every respect. He was supported
by an excellent company, every MEM
! ber of which is an artist OF ability.
This evening The Wife" will be pre-
seuted by Daniel Frohnan's Lyceum
Theatre Company. A New York critic
inspeaking OF this plnysays: After
witnessing The Wife for the first
time, the auditor feels inclined to ex-
claim, 1t Is the beet play of the kind
ever given to the American stage IL
can be safely stated that as drama
srhe Wife occupies high rank among
the productions OF modern American
or English playwiights." The com
pany, as Is well known, is first class
and those who attend will have tho
satisfaction OF witnessing q tirst-class
play presented by an excellent com
pany.
Germans NIinstrels will hold the
boards tomorrow night, and the New
York Herald in speaking OF them says:
''Niblos theatre was packed last
night, with standing room only" dis
played, with Gormans Elits Aiinstrels
as the attraction. This Germans are to
minstreisy what Patti Is TO the operate
stage. They stand head and shoulder
above all compositions
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-02

On New Year eve the Christiana
Lodge, No. 0, /. o. o. f., celebrated
it's fifth anniversary at its hall in Chris
tiana, and it was decidedly "the enter
tainment of the season. II consisted
of vocal and instrumental music, read
ings, original poems, dialogues and
amateur theatrlcals, all OF which
passed off splendidly without break
Then came grand feast Of cake, fruit
and lemonade, which was literally dis
pensed to a large and appreciatiye
audience Of invited guests, who were
delighted with the rich and rare enter
tainment. If ever lodge deserved
success 1t is the 'Chrlstlana,p for It's
staying qualities and undoubted
pluck. Long may she wave"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-02

The following officers wnre elected
at the last meeting OF Christiana
Castle, No. 2, X. q. E.: N. C., o. q.
Vincent; V. G., Jas. r. Marshall; II. p,
Rev. I. Price; sven. H., Chas. f. Bar
rett; Sir H., Geo. w. Appleby; trustee,
q. W. Currinder; Rep. to Grand Castle,
John W. Morrison.
The following posts We're filled by
appointment; Eeq.. Thomas Appleby;
W. B,, II. H. Smith; W. G, john W.
Morrison; ensign, Frank w. Morrison;
First e., Geo. i. Davis; Sec. g., Robt.
Jordan; NJ. OF r., G. A. Grant; c; OF
f., Geo. ID. Morrison, and X. of E.,
Chas. II. Cannon hold over until July.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-02

VIII you heed the warning? The sig
nal perhaps of the sure approach Of
that mulc terrible disease Consump-
ton. Ask yourselves II you Gun afford
for the snkc of saving 50c., TO run the
risk and do nothing for It. We know
from experience that Shiloh's Cure wifi
cure your cough. II never fails. This
explains why more than Million Bot
ties were sold the past year. II relieves
Group and whooping cough ut once.
Mothers, do not DO without IL. For
lame back, side or chest use Shiloh's
Porous Plaster. N. b. Dnnrorth, whole
sale and retail agent, Second and Mar
ket Streets Wilmington.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-02

I will forfeit the above amount, If
fail to prove that Floraplexion Is the
best medicine in existence for Dys-
pepsia, Indigestion or Blliousness. 1t
Ia certain cure, and affords immediate
relief, In cases of Kidney and Liver
Complaint, Nervous Debility and Con-
sumption. Floraplexion builds up
the weak system, and cures where
other remedies fail. Ask yorr drug
glst for 1t and get well. Valuable
book, Things Worth Knowing" also,
sample bottle sent free; all charges
prepaid. Address, Franklin Hart, 50
Warren street, New York.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-02

The well-knowu freight conductor
james r. Phillips of tho Delaware
railroad was presented yesterday
morning with handsome gold badge
of the Order of Railway Conductors.
1t is in the shape Of n shield, and about
one inch long by three-fourths OF an
inch wido. II was the gift OF the train
men who. work with Conductor Phil
lips, and is highly appreciated by the
reclpinnt.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-02

4 DIR. Sinms' White Pulmonic Balsam:
laid q lady, 1t cured cases In my family
which were marvellous cures. She says
IL the best lung medicine ever made.
aid gentleman, it saved my wife
kpm dying from consumption ten
ars ago. So we can give them right
bng for coughs, colds, sore throat,
d the cough in the grippe 1t Is
lendld. soc. and ~. Sold by drug
pts, Depot, Fourth and King.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-02

The Bruce Association gave n CON
cert and reception last evening at In
stltute Hall, that was we'll attended.
The Douglas Association and the
Aquilla Social Club, OF Philadelphia,
were met upon their arrival at the p,
W. & b. station by Harding's Band,
and escorted to the hall. The festlvi-
ties were continued until an early
hour this morning.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-02
.InrI, Frost n cn,,,inr.

Now Is the time to got ready for
him by laying In your coal for the
winter. Order IL from A. Sergeant,
No. 106 Maryland avenue, or Seventh
and King streets. Our coal is under
cover and screened under our own
supervision Kindllng wood in large
loads. Western oats speciality, baled
hay and straw by the ton. Yard, l06
Maryland avenue. Telephone, 545.
Central office, Seventh and King SITS.
Telephone, 5Sf. Open in the evening.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-02

The Delaware Twilight, published by
A. Worthington Brtnkley, which was
started as an organ for the colored
people of this city, quietly expired
Win the close OF tho old year. It's
death was caused by lack OF patron
age.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-02

Colds, coughs, bronchitis and all
throat and lung diseases are effectively
treated with Ayers Cherry Pectoral.
To neglect the use of proper remedies
for these ailments, is to induce con-
sumption, which is said to cause one
sixth of the mortality in all civilized
pnuni riea
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-02

Downes & Petitdemange, successors
TO David A. Powell, Nos. 3l2 and SEQ
Madison street, dealers In Goldfish, had
dock, lake pike, white fish, founders,
yellow perch. Oysters, 25, 30 and 40
cents per quart Delivered free In all
parts of the city.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-02
Good Butter-Iovv pr,ces5

William H. Mccarthy, Nos. 81, Sc
4 81 Third street market, has on
I'D choice creamery butter; also tub
ter equal to print. Eggs, cheese
poultry constantly on hand.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-02

attending the making OF our beautiful
cabinet photographs at 800 a dozen
causes rs TO offer them a short time
longer at the popular price. Beecher,
3l5 Market street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-02

A beautiful complexion follows the
use OF DIR. Simms, Vegetable Liver
Pllls, the great liver and kidney cure.
sugar coated; Csc. Depot, Fourth and
King. Sold by druggists.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-02

Commencing January LIST, we will
give away 100 choice lots within
twenty-five miles of Denver, Col.
These lots are on the railroad, unen-
numbered and desirable. Size OF lots,
25x125 feet. Send on your full name
and address, with two cents for post
age, and we will mail you warranty
deed to one lot. Address James A.
Pearce, Parker, Col.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-02

Smoke Dances o. of R. c. and B. of
Il. +. cigars. Headquarters, Seventh
ana Pine and 40 West Second street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-02
Milk! MiIkI

A full supply of milk constantly on
hand at Porter's, Is. Il. Cor. Seventh and
Madison streets, one quart or fifty.
Phone 64l.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-02
When Baby was sick,

When Baby was sick,
We gave her Castoria.
When She was n Child,
She cried for Castoria-
When she became Miss,
She clung to Castoria.
When she had Children.
She gave them Castoria.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-02

gltl and the 6n
hl lttgql T b dfmes sI them mps olns TnO
etc II fin Td e rpco h hats
m, y OF he
elegant elites m~ m~ ~ drnsS and dOenonS nnem
cal ty t OIL cents the
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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-02

We do not believe in medicine for
children, but we do believe In DIR.
Bulls Baby Syrup and assert that no
family should be without it. Price %
cents,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-02

Re-opens on January 5. New pupils
enrolled daily, $50 to 8. Day and
evening sessions. Call or send for
free catalogue.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-02

A superior quality OF four-ply euff
for l5e., at Wyatt Il Co.'S, eO3 Market,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-02

Stag roofs made and repaired by
Frank A. Mitchell, No. Alb Shlpley st.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-02

Painful teething, collie, diarrhpa pre-
vented and cured. Hooper's Anodyne.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-02

NJ. F. Davis, jeweler, o L. I'd.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-01-08
NO CHILDREN WANTED.
How O Quick-WItted Yankee Got the Best S of New York Landlord.

How O Quick-WItted Yankee Got the Best ss of New York Landlord.
 Unhappy parents, who, whenever they seek for flats, run against the au- tocratic "No children permitted in this building" should take leaf from the experience of cute Yankee with four children. He moved to this city last spring, says the New York Sun, and he and his wife, after few days in hotel, went fiat hunting. Wherever they went they met this objection against children. His wife became discouraged and wanted to go back to their rural home in New England, where their children had had the range of a large park and garden. But our Yankee friend was man of resources. He put on his thinking cap one evening, and the next morning he started out by him self, leaving Mrs. Yankee aG the hotel with the children. At the first house where he found flat which suited him this dialogue with the janitor took place:
 "What is the rent of this flat?"
 'Nine hundred dollars year."
 ''I will lease It for 9 year if there are no children in tho house. l will not take it if there are any,
 "There are not any. You may pend upon that"
 This mancuver threw the agents of the flat off their guard. Nothing was asked of our Yankeo about tho posses sion of children by him. The lease was made out and executed, the advance payment was made, and then he moved in, wife, children and all. There was a grand tableaux of indignation on the part of the owner of the flat. But there the Yankees werc, young and old, and there they will be until the first of next May. Nothing can get them out.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-01-08
The Great Napoleon's Heart.

May 6, 1891, pr. Automachi, assisted oy Thomas Carswel, proceeded to make an autopsy on the body of Napoleon I. at Longwood. The post-mortem was in, terrupted by the darkness of the even- ing When going to continue the au- topsy next morning the physicians found that the Emporor's heart had been almost entirely devourod by rats. A fresh lambs heart was taken and placed in the dead mans thorax. Thus the body Of Napoleon, which has re- posed under the dome of the Invalides since 1S4O, contains the heart of an animal instead of that of the hero of AuSterlitz.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-01-08
T,ro Biblical Errors.

A typographical error has been dis covered in the last issue of the Bible from the Cambridge press, It occurs in Isaiah 4S;13, the word foundation" being begun with ar ''r" instead of an 'f." The young son of Dr. Adler found the error and received the standing re- ward of guinea. Years ago there was an edition of tho Bible known as the 'bad Bible," from the fact that the word mot" was omitted from the most important commandment. The un- fortunate printer was tried for his life and the whole edition con1scated and suppressed.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-01-08
A vERITAeLE MARVEL.

Wonderful ObIiGinSaess on Rural
 Horse-Car Line.
 About the most accommodating street-car line 1 ever struck" said a gentleman in the reading-room of big hotel the other evening to a New York Tribune reporter, lis in little hamlet in Oxford County, Me. The place doesn't contain more than six hundred inhabitants, all told. But it has a fac titious importance in summer time, be- cause the Maine Chautauqua Union holds it's annual assembly there. The rolling stock of the line consists of three open horse-cars in summer and a com fortable vehicle in winter. 4 unique feature of the road is that it transports baggage as well as passengers, charging a uniform fare of six cents for each piece, whether human or various Of course it is needless to say that there is none of the mad hurry about these cars that is so noticeable ill city 5treet-car, when you are half a block away and want to catch it. The conductor knows everybody and everybody knows him. No yawning social chasm exists between passenger and official Not only does the car stop in front of each passengers house, but if he happens to have any baggage the driver leisurciy ties up his horses and assists the conductor in car rying the baggage into the house, and up into the attic if desired.
 of passenger discovers that he has forgotten any thing, the car is immedi- ately stopped to allow him to go b@ek and get it. and if the distance is great the conductor and driver will shift the horses and the car will be driven back to where the forgetful passenger lives. When business is dull the car stops, the conductor takes out book and reads, while the horse browses on the roadside. Sometimes the conductor gets little lonesome in slack times. On such occa- sions he invites bevy of children to take a free ride, which they do with great willingness.
 "ln winter there is no conductor for the single vehicle. The driver sits inside close by hot stove, the reins be- ing passed through a little window. Very slow, you say? May be so, accord ing to city ideas. But the establish ment of the line was bitterly resented by the village Rip Van Wrinkles" as the entering wedge to all the follies and vices of the city; and they haven't be- come reconciled to it yet. 1 tell you it is pleasant to get back once in awhile into such primitive communities where life is placid and thought is sluggish, and movement and noise are not regarded as necessarily the surest road to happi- ness. In my opinion the tired and brain-fagged city-resident would find in such places as this the most thorough and complete rest. But you can't con- vince people of it. They prefer the noisy and garish summer hotel, which is simply little bit of the city trans ported into the country, and oftentimes not the most desirable bit either."t
The St. Johns herald., 1891-01-08
HUMOROUS.

Miss De Jinks-''Are you musical, Prof. Jorkins?' Prof. Jorkins-''Yes but if you are going to play, don't mind my feelings"
 -'' Why is it, Jones, that boys are wilder than girlsP" asked Smith. Il guess" answered Jones, as he gazed after a wasp-waisted girl who passed down the street, "it is because girls are more stayed. "-Boston Courier.
 The hot water cure is highly spoken of. A young man of our ac- quaintance was completely cured of an attachment for young lady by one kettleful, which the old man let him have. Boston Commercial Bull letin.
 -" How did you find society out in Chicago?" "Oh, there's a good deal of it there. But they have strange ways" How so?' Well, if a man goes to an evening party, and keeps his coat on the entire evening, the company concludes right away that his shirt is in the wash" "
 Male Parent (sternly)-"Now, sir, young man. 1 have caught you stuck in the Jam, as usual, when your mother is away" Culprit-"Pll bet a quarter ma is stuck in the jam, too." Male Parent ''WhereP" Gull prit-''Down at the millinery open ing"- Burlington Free Press.
 Stern Parent-"Jo Johnnie, am in- formed that you use great deal of slang. Is it true?' "Yes, sir. :" "And I have cautioned you against the vulgar habit scores of times. I once moro warn you that if you per sist in using slang I'll take that strap from the wall and you'll find yourself in the soup."- "-Nebraska State Jour nal.
 -"What Is your business, sirP" asked a Cambridge lawyer of wit ness. "I am the practitioner in the new science of preserving the mem- ory." But you are dressed as a mechanic, and not as a professional man." "Yes; I'm grave-stone let terer. Sacred to the memory, etc., , you know. "-Cambridge Daily.
 Realized His Loss: Miss Ann Teak -'I met your old friend MT. Marble last evening. We had quite 8 con- versation about you. You were en- gagged once, I believe" Miss Fatand- forty-"Yes." Miss Ann Teak-"He grew quite reminiscent, as it were Said he never would have quarreled with you if he had realized how much he was losing" Miss Fatandforty- ''ReallyP" Miss Ann Teak-"Yes. He said you only weighed about ninety pounds then and you must weigh at least one hundred and seventy-five now" Miss Fatandforty-"Oh, you hateful thingr'
The St. Johns herald., 1891-01-08
THE DARNING NEEDLE.

Once in Every WOman's Hands, It Is Now
 Used by Old Ladies Only.
 "The alarming needle may almost be called thing of the past now" sighed an old lady, as she sat before a genuine log fire in the parlor of q very old-fashioned house in Yonkers, look ing for holes that she was not particu- larly anxious to find in great pile of stockings that filled a basket beside her. Beyond myself and half 8 dozen others who meet twice a week and call ourselves The Old Ladies' Darning Society, I don't know of any one in Westchester County who uses the needle, or even knows how to use it. Darned stockings are looked upon as relics of barbarism to-day, I be- lieve, and people object to what they call patches, which, they say, hurt their feet Are the feet, then, more tender than they were sixty years ago when was girl, and knowledge of darning was an important part of young lady's education? 1 don't think so. But suppose the clumsy way in which hole in a stocking is mended now (usually with 8 plain sewing needle and hard cotton thread), has justly earned for it the name of patch work. Perhaps the jagged hole and direct contact between the foot and the shoe is preferable.
 "But this awkward mending mustnot be confused with alarming. The wool used in the old-fashioned repairing is generally much softer than the ma terial of which the average stocking is made. As you see, l still darn the holes in all the family stockings, and my husband and boys say that the spots where my needle has been work ing are the only really comfortable parts of their hosiery. l don't know whether this is a very desirable state of affairs, but at least it shows that skillful darning and careless patching are different things.
 "In days of old. when no lady con- sidered darning an undignifed occupa- tion, stockings were manufactured of very oOIGOL anu nuSE u1dGSEld1 than they are made of now, and the wool with which a hole was darned was. as nearly as possible, of the same consistency, so that the wearer, no matter how sensitive his feet might be, could not detect the presence of a foreign body at his heel or under his sole. A good old wool stocking is far more comfortable than new one, and elderly gentlemen-my father, for ex- ample-believed that hosiery was never quite beyond the reach of the alarming needle. I have darned stocking so often that not shred of the old material remained. The whole piece was my own make, and com posed entirely of alarming wool.
 '.At that time, too, new stockings were very expensive, and that might have been an additional reason why people clung so consistently to their old ones; but now stockings, though of very inferior grade, are so cheap that it is considered hardly worth while to wash an old pair, and when 1 ask for alarming needle at millinery store l am frequently told: We don't keep them. '"-xN. '. Sun