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Middletown transcript., 1892-12-29
Local Neurology.

iss Nellie Gray Sinnickson died at
the residence of her brother in-law.
Mr.. Isaac Gibbs, near Sassafras, Md,
OH Thursday night. December Goth,
in her 30th year Her funeral will
take place on Monday, January 2nd.
Services will be held at the Sassafras NJ.
P. Church, at o'clock. Disease and
death have repeatedly entered this
family during the past few years, and
of all the large circle there now re-
mains but few. Consumption is the
blight that has swept away almost the
entire family.
The death of little Mary Walcott,
which occurred on Christmas Eve, Of
dyphtheria, brought sadness to. many
hearts and homes. She was the only
daughter of Chancellor James Walcott
of Dover, and the idol of her parents
hearts. She was not five years old, a
lovely child and a general favorite. Mr..
and Mrs Walcott, who are both we'll
known throughout the State, have the
deepest sympathy of their friends in
their sad bereavement.
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DELAWARE CITY.

Noon light nights and excellent skating!
Happy New Year. Thanks same to
you'll
Willie Jester is confined to bed with
chills and fever
Miss Laura Sadler is visiting her broth
er in Philadelphia.
Mr.. Elvin Sheppard, spent several days
in Philadelphia this week.
Mrs. Chalkley Phillips, Of Elkton. Md,
is at the Robinson House, visiting her
son, Frank Phillips.
Chas. Jefferson has rented his wheel
wright and blacksmith shops to parties
from down the State.
E. A Stout. of the Delaware City Hotel,
stored in his ice house this week an ex
cellent crop, five inches thick.
Mr.. A. Colburn, of Philadelphia, was in
town Wednesday looking to the interests
of his large estate, situated here.
James Taylor, of Kennett Square, spent
several days at the Robinson House this
week visiting his nephew, Frank Phillips.
Conductor, G. w. Green, of the Penin-
sula Express, attended the funeral of his
brother-in-law, Mr.. Peters, in Whining
ton, on Thursday.
On Wednesday the children of the Epis-
copal Sunday school were entertained at
the rectory by generous treat, and a
handsome Christmas tree.
Our town afforded many excellent and
handsome Christmas trees, the most Ella
borate was prepared and displayed in his
front parlor, by Evans Hemphill.
J.H. Crompton, of Porter,s Station, has
lately improved his dwelling by fresh
coat of paint, new weather boarding and
windows. The carpenter work was done
by Mr. G. Ubil, of this town.
J Fl. Roberts, has large force of men,
employed, producing heavy stow of ice in
his large houses, suitated on the Chesa-
peake & Delaware Canal. The houses
have capacity of $4,000 tons, and will
now, in all probability, be filled the first
time for several years.
The steamer Clio, plying between
Odessa and Philadelphia, was compelled to
tie up here Friday evening last, on her
homeward trip, knowing it to be impos-
sible to get up the creek to Odessa. Mr..
Parker was telephoned for, and he came
here with his hack Sunday morning and
conveyed the entire cargo overland.
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Tho ..rr.nsor,nt,, to Move.

''Oh, for lodge in some vast will
derness!'' The sound of hammer and
saw, falling plaster and crashing tim
Der does not assist the flow of thought
very materially, but to the contrary
is rather distracting, and if our new
quarters are not soon ready for us, we
very much fear the service of a
straight jacket will be required. An
iordinary moving is an ordeal that
tries mems souls, but that is nothing
to having a house pulled down on your
head, while your successor is eagerly
scanning your every movement to
find out when you will vacate in his
favor. They say all things come to
those that who wait, and with this to
comfort us we are trying to be patient
a little while longer till Capt. Penning-
toms corner is ready for us, for that is
where we are going sure enough. 1t
is something pleasant to look forward
to in contrast of our present annoy
ances. But oh, that dreadful NOV
ingl
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Christmas Sports.

Moonlight nights, coasting and ex-
cellent skating What more could
the young people desire to complete a
perfect Christmas tide. Ifrosy cheeks,
dancing eyes and merry voices are an
indication, the Middletown lads and
lassies, great and small, are having a
full share of these holiday sports.
Silver Lake is the favored resort, and
the scene of much merry making.
Surely the 'old time" Christmases, of
which we hear so much, could not sur
pass this one. The man whose chief
delight is to tell of christmas when l
was boy" has not appeared thus
far in the season. He usually enter
tains US with accounts of the genuine
Christmas weather of former days,
when there were sleighing, ice ETC., all
in striking contrast to the warm,
luxurious sort of weather We have had
of late years at this season. There is
a tonic in the crisp, clear air, and
everybody is overflowing with life
and health.
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THE HONOR ROLL.
A List of Those Who Have Made
the Goal.

DEPARTMENT No. 1.-George Gil
dersleve, Roy Jackson, Lucy Cochran,
Maxwell.
DEPARTMENT No 2.-Maria Now
land, Edgar Clark.
DEPARTMENT No. 3.-Myrtle Geary,
Bertha Roberts, Bessie Crouch, Wa.
ter Green, Jessie Culbertson, Sybilla
Jones, Addie johnson, Emma Burch-
ard, Florence Kelley.
DEPARrMENTNo No.4-George Moore,
George Kelley, Charlie Talbot, Elwood
Reed, Grover Talbot, Helen Smith,
Lillian Reese, Ernest johnson, Bessie
Craddock, Ada Roberts, Bertha Geary,
Mary Holten, Ethel CHM, Mollie Nc
Guire, John Mcclure, Eva Whitlock,
Nina Geary.
DEPARTMENT No. 5.-Lena Blome,
Edith Alice, Joe Comegys, Jeanneatte
Schreitz, Oscar Whitlock, Carrie West
Julian Ford, Hester Argo, Annie
Berkman, Ranny Geary, Davis Geary,
Willie Echenhofer, Florence Adams,
Minnie Adams, May Ennis, Annie
Corrie, Ella Burchard.
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BRIEFS.

We make speciality of engraving
ladies visiting cards. Send us your
orders.
Meat Cutters, Sausage Suffers
and Lard Presses Of the most approv-
ed kinds, at lowest prices at G.. e.
Hukill's.
We have the finest line of samples
of ball programmes ever eeen around
Middletown. Come in and inspect
them.
If you are going to move the first of
the year and wish the address of your
paper changed let US know and give us
both your old and new post Office.
Remember the large stock of Dry
Goods, Notions, Hats and Caps, Boots,
Shoes, Clothing, Carpets, Oil cloths
Curtains &C., of w. 81. Moore q CO.,
must be closed out quickly. Do not
fail to take advantage of this chance
for getting great bargains.
W. q. MooRR q Co.
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TOWNSEND.

VIM Fl. Money, who has been confined
to his home for several days, is out again.
Jacob Shaw injured several fingers on
his right hand last Friday, while using a
feed cutter.
Mrs. D. B. Maloney entertained her
Sunday school class at her home on Tues
day evening.
Our merchants are pleased with their
sales preceding Christmas. They report an
increase over last year.
Mr.. Wilcox, the teacher Of the second
department. is spending the holidays with
his parents at Georgetown.
The pupils OF the public school wishing to
show their appreciation of Prof. Roe, pre-
sented him very nice lamp On Friday last.
Skating parties are an every day occur
renee, and the young folks are happy. Some
of the older ones are filling their ice houses.
company of boys and girls wishing to
add to the pleasure of Miss Emma Weldon's
visit, spent Wednesday evening with her.
We are very sorry to hear of the severe
illness of Mr.. Abram Hayden, of Fields
boro. He is said to be in a critical con-
dition.
The K. G. E., held their annual election
of officers on Wednesday of this week.
They report their organization in flourish
ing condition.
Our cornetist, Benjamin Wells, went to
Clayton on Monday evening to assist the
NJ. E. Sunday school with the music for
their Christmas tree entertainment.
Tue Rev. F. Fletcher being ill on Sum
day, the morning services were conducted
by Rev. Herman Roe. Rev. MIR. Camp, of
New Jersey, preached in the evening.
the choir rendered appropriate music.
The Christmas tide is beautiful time
for family gatherings, reunions, &c.
Several families in this vicinity have taken
advantage of it, and quite a number of our
friends have come home for the holidays.
Among them Prof. W. A. Hutchison, Of
Pennington Seminary Prof. D. B. Jones,
and family of New Castle /; Adjt. General
Hart, Miss Lille Naudain and brother,
Arch, and John Townsend, of Wilmington;
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A Now Secondary

Miss Lucille Martindale has been
recently appointed secretary of the
New Castle Gas and Water Company
in place of William H. Clark, resigned.
Last year. it is said, there were twelve
applicants for this important office
The appointment of Miss Martindale,
who had been the assistant for the
past year and half, is very flatter-
ing reflection upon her efficiency.
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PRICE-GUNKLE.

Mr.. John r. Price and Miss Jennie
Gunkle we're Married at the residence
of the brides parents at Warwick,
Nd, on Wednesday evening. The
ceremony was witnessed by quite a
large company of friends and relatives,
after which an elegant rel asst was
served. After receiving the congratu-
lations ard benedictions of their many
friends the bridal party were driven TO
their country home near Warwick,
where We hope they will spend many
years of happy married life. The
groom is the second son of Mr.. Will
lam Price who is resident of this
tOWn
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TRUSTEES MEETING.
The Monthly Meeting at the Aims
house.

The Monthly Meeting at the Aims
house.
The trustees of the poor met at
Farnhurst on Wednesday last. All
were present, as were also the mem
5ers Of the Levy Court and Commits
sioners William A. Scott and Henry
A. White. Superintendent Groves
entertained his guests in his usual
good style with snmptuous dinner,
after which he escorted them through
the buildings and around the grounds,
where everything was found in excel
lent condition. In fact it is doubtful
If there is another aImshouse in the
State that has reached such high
plane of excellence as has Farnhurst
under Superintendent Groves admin
istration. The monthly report showed
u total of 223 inmates of the almshouse
classified as follows: Whites. Iii men,
"a women and 10 children; colored, %
men, 10 women and one child; deaths
during the month, 5; payroll fer
month, $393.34.
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CHURCH NOTES.

Revival services will begin in the NJ.
E. church next Sunday evening.
Next week being the week of prayer
services will be held in Forest Presby-
terian Church every evening at Z
O'Clock,
All the churches observed Christmas
with appropriate sermons and music
throughout the day. In the M. E.
church, Rev. N. NJ. Browne preached
in the morning on"C Christ's Place In the
History of the World, ''and In the eyen-
ing on the ''Visit of the Wise Men. 2
The Forest Presbyterian Sunday
School at Armstrong; had a Christ
mas celebration this week. The chapel
was decorated with evergreens and
beautiful tree loaded with gifts for
the scholars was the centre of attrac-
tion. Those who had the affair In
charge deserve much credit for their
untiring efforts.
The Forest Presbyterian Sunday
School gave very pleasing Christmas
entertainment in the auditorium Of
the church on Tuesday night. The
programme entitled .Glory in the
Highest" was well given. consisting of
choruses, recitations and responsive
readings. The music was all bright
and spirited, led by Mr.. ]. c. Maxwell
and assisted by the orchestra. Recita-
tions by the little folks are always en-
joyed, and especially were those given
by Masters George Kelly and Grover
Talbot, Miss Julia Kelley and Master
Joe Comegys. After the programme. the
beautiful Christmas tree was stripped Of
its bountiful fruitage and the children
we're made glad with bags Of candy,
oranges. etc. And many were the ex-
pressions of pleasure from the scholars.
The services In st. Anne's church
commemorated the nativity of Christ.
In the morning the rector, the Rev. j.
Beers, preached from "a light to
tighten the Gentiles and the glory of
thy people Israel" /" and in the evening
from 'sArise, shine, for thy light is
come and the 81 ltry Of the Lord is
risen upon thee.' The church was
prettily decorated with evergreens, and
the choir rendered the music well with
DR.. Fl. Clayton, at the organ in the
morning and Mr.. Alfred Chamberlaine
in the evening. On Wednesday,
Holy Innoeent's Day, the Sum
day School Christmas-tree festival
was held in the chapel. The tree
was adorned and lighted very attract
lively, and after hymns had been sung
and an address by the rector the chill
dren received their gifts with which
they returned home highly gratified.
Next Sunday being New Years day,
the services will be suitable to the day.
The public is cordially invited.
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For Moody and sankey.

All religious, as well as moral and
political reforms, require money to
carry them on. At a meeting of
prominent church workers of Will
mington, held in West Presbyterian
church on Sunday afternoon, the sum
Of two thousand dollars was pledged
to equip Evangelists Moody and
Sankey for their work in that city
next month. There are still other
churches to be heard from, and tn e
indications are there will be no lack
of funds to carry on the great work.
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PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

James Budd is visiting his parents in
town.
Robert A. Comegys is home for the
holidays.
Curtis Holten is spending the holi-
days at home.
Miss Mabelle Taylor is wishing
friends in Wilmington.
Miss Fannie Sheppard returne to
Philadelphia on Monday.
Mrs. Charles Derrickson is visiting
her former home at FELTON,.
Miss Mary Benkert. of Philadelphia,
is visiting Mrs. Clara Jones.
Miss Ida Lloyd is visiting friends
in Camden and Salem, N. ].
Mrs. W. B. Tharp started last week
fora visit to the Sunny South.
A. Fl. Reynolds of Elkton was the
guest of friends in town this week.
Charles w Jones of New York, ia
visiting his parents here this week.
Drs. Edward and Albert Pearson
were visiting friends in town this week
Miss Bessie Murray spent few days
this week in town the guest of Miss
Mabelle Taylor.
Miss Dora H Price of the Westmin-
ister Seminary is at home for the holi
day season.
Col. T. Fl. Nudge of Philadelphia,
spent Christmas in town, the guest of
Mr.. Thomas Hurn.
A. E. Sanborn, Esq, and his mother
of Wilmington, were the guests Of
friends in town this week.
Messrs. George and Lloyd Chamber
laine, of New York, visited their father
DR.. g. G.. Chamberlaine this week.
Mr.. William Metten, formerly of the
TRANSCRIPT, now of the Philadelphia
Item, is visiting his parents near town.
Mr.. Will Metten was acting as relief
clerk for Edward Vaughan this week,
the latter being confined to his room
through illness.
Miss Beulah Fl. Bernhardt, of North
Carolina, and Miss Blanche Wright of
Warwick, were guests of Miss Ethel
Parvis last week.
MIR. and Mrs Thos. Hurn, Miss Lidie
Hurn and Miss Lue Cox spent the day
on Wednesday with Mr.. and Mrs. John
Hayes, near Red Lion.
Miss Ada Lockwood is visiting Miss
Blanche Grif1ss near Baltimore, and
will also spend a brief season in
Washington, the guest of Gen. Henry
Mrs. NJ. A. Staats, formerly of Sassa-
fras, moved to town recently and is
in the house formerly occu-
pied by Mr. Isaac Davis, on West
Main street.
AIR, and Mrs. Robert Corson and two
sons from Toronto, arrived in town
on Wednesday, where they will spend
some time visiting Mrs. Corson IS sister,
Mrs. W. Fl. Moore.
Mrs. Geo. Stephens and family from
Ca, returned to Middletown
this week, and will reside during the
Winter on Crawford street, in the |
house vacated by MIR. VIM. Pindar.
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AEREDITABLE PRODUCTION.

Inc opera House on MONDAY ngn
was well filled with an appreciativ'
il audience to hear the comedy drams
"Old Dave Hoskins," which was giveI
for the benefit Of the Volunteer Hos
Company.
The cast of characters, with bu
two exceptions, was made up of loca
talent and was as follows:
Old Dave Hoskins =. w. J. Jefferson
Smudge Coffee John De Coursey
Joe Hoskins j. b. Maxwell
Geo. blackburn. 80. George Rose
Steve Wainwright DR.. H. L. Clayton
Squire wainwright. j. A. suydam
| Mother Hoskins Mrs. Eugenia Beasten
| Ethel Wainwright. Mrs. w. p. Mifti1a
Cynthia Jane johnson Miss Will Beasten
| Null Hoskins /. Miss Edna Frazier
| The play in itself had little to rec
ommend it, but it was exceptionally
well given. Those who took part
proved their histrionic powers by rem
dering third-rate play SO acceptably
as to win applause and approval. To
undertake to review the plot would
be an endless task.
The scene was laid alternately at
the Hoskins home in Illinois, in tbs
Union Army, and at Squire VAIN
wrights in Alabama. The time was
during our civil war. Two of the
leading parts were taken by Mr.. w.
D. Jefferson and Mr.. John De Cour-
sey, who, as actors were evidently
seen at their best. Mr.. J. B. Maxwell
took the part of the young volunteer
to perfection, and as gallant COM
manding officer could not be excelled.
Mr.. George Rose, of Odessa, played
the difficult role of a villain. Mr..
Suydam, with DR.. H. L. Clayton and
Mrs. w. P. Mifflin as his son and
daughter, represented the family of
the typical Southern gentleman, each
one taking their part with a great
deal of ease and naturalness.
Miss Eugenia Beasten made a very
fine old lady, while Miss Will Beasten
rivaled "Smudge Coffee" in ludicrous
situations. The burden of her song
sWhat Shall 1 Do for a Husband, "
soon won the sympathy of the audience
and her every appearance was looked
for with interest. Miss Edna Frazier
was undoubtedly the star of the even
ing. Her ready adaptability, her
never waning interest and enthusiasm,
as we'll as her easy and pretty ar
tifices in relation to her sweetheart,
were pleasing indeed. She also proved
herself singer as well as a player and.
her rendering of the old Scotch ballad
WED Better Bide A'wee" was full
of tender pathos. Other prominent
features of the play were the scenes
in camp, the sounds of musketry,
and the drilling of the troops.
The grand climax was the repre-
sentation of the monument to the
memory of the young soldier Joe
Hoskins, in which Mr.. Maxwell made
as fine a marble statue as he formerly
had brave and fearless commander.
The rendering throughout gave evil
dence of work and talent. The audi
ence was specially gratified at the clear
and distinct articulation of every
speaker, and even those in the rear of
the hall could hear every word, which
is not often case even with profes-
sional speakers on our platform. The
Hose Company realized $5095 from
the entertainment, and all are well
pleased with their undertaking.
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A MERRY CHRISTMAS.
The Y. w. C. T. U. visit the Paupers
at Farnhurst.

AHS L. w. y. Il. u. NlSlC Une faupeFs
at Farnhurst.
The New CasLle Y. w. G. 7. u. to-
gether with a few of their friends, in
all numbering 80, paid Christmas
visit to the almshouse at Farnhurst on
Monday afternoon The party took
the 1.20 train at New Castle and re-
turning left the station at Farnhurst
at $50. The walk through the crisp
frosty air from the station to the build
lngs was one of the enjoyable features,
the snow making the broad outlook
doubley attractive. The party was
conducted through the entire build
ing by Mrs. Groves, the matron, and
every kindness was shown the visit
ors, who saw for themselves the
pleasure the fruit distributed brought
to many sick and feeble. The child
rem came in for double share, receiv-
ing popcorn and candy as we'll as fruit.
The almshouse was beautifully kept,
everything so bright and sunny and
clean; the kitchen, washing and IRON
ing and drying appliances were
especially interesting. The building
is heated by steam and comfortable in
every department.. The inmates had
been favored by visit from
the Wilmington Wv. c. T. o., bring
ing candy to all, and a pretty work
bag to each woman. They had also
bountiful Christmas dinner, more
than 80 turkeys being consumed. At
the request of an old man on crutches
MY Jesus, Love Thee" and "In the
Sweet Bye-and-Bye," were sung, and
many bright smile and ''God Bless
fou," more than repaid the visitors,
who felt the blessing of giving a very
iweet one.
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To the Public.

We take this opportunity of thank
you all for the very generous support
you have given us during the past
year. 1t is especially gratifying to us
to know that you have SO appreciated
our efforts as to make for us the
largest business we have had for
many years By honestly dealing in
honest goods we have held our place
in your estimation. We will use every
honest effort to again increase our
business during the coming year.
Wishing you all a happy and prosper
Gus New Year, we are
Yours Respectfully,
s. M. REYNOLDS & Co.
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DODD-STANLEY.

Mr.. Charles G. Dodd and Miss Ruth
Stanley, both former residents OF
Middletown, were married at the Dis
trict parsonage in Wilmington on
Saturday last by Rev E. L. Barrett.
The young couple spent part of their
honeymoon with friends in town pre-
vious to their departure the last of the
week, for their future home in May
bury, W. Va. May prosperity and
much happiness attend them.
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Christmas Trees

There is the usual number OF Christ
mas trees in town this year. The
prettiest and most elaborate we have
vet seen, is the one that made glad
the hearts of Mr.. Geo. Rowe's little
folks. 1t is of fine size, reaching to
the ceiling in height, and is laden
with glittering mass of gold, silver
and variegated ornaments, and very
attractive.
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THE SILKEN TIE.
THE OLD YEAR SEES H4F A
DOZEN wEBDINS
A Pretty, Quiet wfddi1E at the Efo&
feckers' Home Anqfher CouplfF
lima Other ceremonies
Of 'h1Tsst. /
Observation-Disclosures. !

The beautiful hope OF Mr.. James
Hoffecker, on Sou;h q Ioad street, was
the scene of very refes a2ke we'd
ding. when his daughter, Miss Clara
Alberta. was married to Mr.. George
Simpson Hoffecker, formerly of Will
mington.
Only the members of the two fam
lies witnessed the ceremony which was
impressively performed by Rev. N. M.
Browne. Phe brise-was very prettiSy
and handsomely dressed in travelling
rose colored costume. After the cere-
mon7 and congratulations were over,
the wedding breakfast was served. The
happy couple started away on the l0.2o
train. and after the bridal trip Will re-
side in Patterson, N. J. Mrs. Hof-
fecker has a host of friends at her old
home who join US in wishing her a
long life of welded bliss. We con-
gratulate the young man who has won
her for life companion and are
glad to know that lie is worthy OF her.
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MAcpNALD-CoTToN.

The M. E. church at the little town
of Hope Mills, North Carolina, was
beautifully trimmed with plants and
vines. and literally packed with people
from all the country side, on Thursday
afternoon, Dece mber, % to witness
the marriage of Miss Emma Cotton, of
Chester, Pa, to MI. Lauchlin Mac
Donald, of the former place. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr..
Mac Donald brother Of the groom.
The sun never shown on a more
winsome bride. The wedding
gown was Of soft, gray color, OF
beautiful texture. made en- trdsne, with
veil and orange blossoms, and if she had
not already won the hearts of the peo-
p!e during her visit to her brother who
resides there, her gentle manner and
sweet grace as a bride must have done
81. She is well fitted to adorn society
anyNh here, and in her new role as
Southern planters wife, her gifts and
yraces will add completeness to many
other lives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Macdonald have our
hearty congratulations, and best wishes
for a long life. 1t cannot be other
than happy.
Middletown transcript., 1892-12-29
Harvesting Ice.

The rumble of the ice wagons dis
turbs the morning nap of the late
riser this week, but is music in the ear
of the ice-cream man and other
dealers in this necessary article
which of late years has been so scarce.
The ice is very good, about 6 inches
thick and very clear.