Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-21
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SmYRNA. April f5-Fle beautiful public
fountain, which was presented to the town
by the ladies of the w. G. Il. U. year ago
OF so, is being repainted and put in order
for action for the coming season. Apropos
OF this fountain it may be remarked that
though presented to the town, and being
surmounted by a fine gas lamp. vet the
town persistently refuses to pay the bill
for lighting IL, and the expense has to be
met by subscriptions at the solicitation Of
the ladies.
Presiding Elder Alfred Smith left on
Tuesday last for round of quarterly con
ferenees on his district, of which he will
hold 10 before returning, thus advancing
his work previous to his departure on the
LIST of May for the General Conference, to
meet in the city of Omaha, Neb.
Smyrna had recently what may be noted
as an instance of mixed school. The
photographer of the town. being called
upon to make photographs of some of the
departments of the younger pupils, had
arranged group of IS girls and made
negative of them. He then arranged a
company Of boys and, forgetting to change
the plate in the camera. took" the boys
on the same negative. The result Of this
artistic effort being conglamoration of
boys dressed in girls toggery, boys with
| girls heads on their shoulders, and an in
| teresting multitude altogether.
SMYRNA, April 20.--The W. G. +. U. are
| observing the week of ',self-denial' and
| each member will deposit the pecuniary
saving from her self-sscrifice in the
treasury next Monday evening, on which
| evening sociable or tea will be held at
| the residence of Mrs. A. Il. hudson, to
which each member is allowed to invite
| one friend.
Mrs. Bullock of Elmira, N. Y, spoke in
/
ing to a fair audience on the subject Of
Narcotics"
Mr.. c. Virgil Gordon, the efficient per-
| former upon the large pipe organ i'll the
Methodist church, will give an organ re-
cital in the church on Friday evening Goth
instant. He will exhibit the power, variety
and combinations of the instrument, Civ
ing selections from several Of the great
composers. lie will he assisted by the
choir who will doubtless contribute some
fine pieces.
Personal. Cards are out announcing the
marriage Of Miss Sallie daughter of Rich
ard NJ Cooper, near Cheswold, TO the Rev.
r. B. Cooper of Salem, Md-aiiss Clara
Beckett is home from Philadelphia for
week with her parents-Miss Katie Budd
Of Cecilton, and Miss Mary Dudd of neal
Elkton, spent few days with their par,
ents, including Easter-MIr. Frank Pratt Of
Philadelphia spent two or three days with
his mother straightforward, son of Rev
MIR. Reese of Appointments Circuit, has
taken a position in the clothing store
of Il. q. Wals-Mr. Eddie Boyt
was greeted at his home on Monday even
ing by n large party Of friends, the occa
sion being his 2lst birthday-Rev. j. +
Outten Of The Wilmington Conference wa.
in town on Monday-Miss Lille Pratt lef
to attend the wedding Of friend in vii
mington, whence she will 80 to Philadel
phia to spend week or so-Mrs. John Il
1ygert was in town last Saturday-Mrs
Alvan Allen is visiting her sister, Mrs
n. b. Megear-Aiiss Katie Clement lef
Monday for stay Of several week
Mt Ridley Park, Pa.-Mrs. Georg'
w. Dame and daughter are visiting
friends in Baltimore-Nliss Eunice, daugh
ter of james w. Anthony, was at hom
from the Moman's College, in Baltimore
: for the Easter vacation, returning to-day
Mrs. NJ. II. Smithers is visiting her daugh
ter, Miss Maggie Smithers, in Camden, n
) mir. Harry Douglass of the Unite'
States pension office, Washington, is u
, home on visit to his mother-Miss Salli
: Ransom is visiting friends in Wilmington
t A recruiting officer of the United State
army has established headquarters at til
/ Delaware Hcnse-De Witt Legg is crit
i cally ill at the residence Of his brother
! William Lcgg.