Evening journal., 1892-01-02
a NEW YEARS BALL.
A Faster Given an agreeable Surprise by
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A Faster Given an Agreeable Surprise by
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Special Csrroupendenoe EyENIHe JosRNAI,
FAULKLANB, Jan, "a New Years
eve ball was given In the Brandywine
Springs Hall On Thursday evsning undsr
the management Of kessrs. Middleton
LsndermAn, Hayes and Chandler There
were numbers OF persons in attendance
frsm Wilmington, Newark, Newport.
Aarahallton, Landsnbsrg, Pleasant Hill,
Mermaid, Hoeksnsin and this vicinity.
The oyent proved 3 success aud
svory one was pleased With the evenings
exercises. Rsbinaon's Orchestra Of
Wilmington furnished music for the
dancing. whish continued until the swall
hours of morning. At - o'clock the
new year was crested by the display OF
fireworks In front OF the hotel after
which sumptuoHn supper was partaksn
Of in the large dining groom of the hotel.
The members OF the Red Clay Creek
Presby tsriAn Church surprised their
pastor, Rev. John u Blake on New
Years Eve by donation. Al 7.30 o'clock
large portion OF tho congregation met
at the church and proceeded to the parson
age, whore all heartily enjoyed them
selves. The choir sang several selections
and were Joined by all present Mr.
Blake received an abundance of provi-
sions and several useful gifts. among
them being a handsome parlor lamp
Among those present were. Misses Ella
Shakespeare, Mary MsElwee. Martha
Derriskson, Ida hcCarns, Ella Klair,
Lizzie Ferguson, Eva Ball, Bessie Worth.
Mabel Bailey, nlsis Lyman, Estella
Yearsley Miss White, the Misses Jack
son, Mrs. NJ E. Hopes. Mrs.
Margaret McElwee, airs. A.
NJ Lyman, John Fisher and family,
Richsrd Fisher and family. Mr. and Mrs
William Gregg, Henry Klair, Mr. and
Mrs. william Hollingsworth, William
Peoples, Isaac Finn, Horace Lyman,
Frank r. Ysarsley, Walter Lyman,
Ferris J. Iearslsy, Harry Lyman, Elwoed
Yearsley, FrARk Worth, Leslie
psrriekson, Mr.. and Mrs
william Il. Worth, Morton Gregg, Mr.
and hrn James shakespeare, Mr.. and
Mrs. Mccoy Ysarslsy, Harry Fisher. Will
llsm d. AcKlwse, George Ball, Leslie
Shakespeare, Mr.. and Mrs Samuel A i.
Bailey. BayArd Dsrriokson aud family and
Walter Bailey.
Henry Pierce, farmer, living near the
NV Niey Oiach Ohufcus met Win very
serious accident = few days ago He was
climbing ladder in his barn ana had
reached the top round when this broke
and participated him TO the barn fosr
ais alp was broken. He Is now recover
ing.
An exciting fox chase took place yea
ierday. Reynsrd was freed At the Brandy
wine Springs Hotel at IL 30 o'clock and
Was closely pursued by large pack Of
hounds aud a number OF hoYsemen. The
chase continued about two miles, whsn
the fox was overtsken by the hounds.
A horse attached to 3 wagon belonging
to Charles Newlln OF Newport, ran away
at Marshallton on Thursday morning
When reaching the railroad a freight
train, which was approaching, collided
wlth the team, but did no injury except
to shatter the wagon slightly. No one
was In the wagon &C tina time.
Miss Ida NeCsrns OF Ashland waa
guest at the Peach Blow Cottage on New
Years eve.
The Q. B. L. Of Hocksssin gave ball
In the hall At that place on New Years
Eve. A large number Of persons were
present, and had a general good time.
Ralston'E orehestrA furnished the music
FOR dancing, after which 3 SKIPPER was
served. The occasion proved financial
success for the society.
George Boyd Of Ashland Is confined to
his home with a severe attack Of grip, as
is also his family.