The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-01-16

FAunKLaNp. Jan. 15--St James Epis-
eopal Church OF Newport gave a con-
cert and supper in the Brandywina
Springs Hall, Wednesday evening Up
wards OF $50 were In attendance, not
withstanding the disagroeable weather.
The Harman quartette rendered very
interesting vocal selections, which
were heartily applanded by the eDthu-
siastic audience. A sumptuous supper,
prepared by the lady members Of the
cong legation, was served in the large
dining-room Of the hotel. to. which
those present repaired. The occasion
was a suceess, considering the weather,
and Melted neat sum for the church.
Mr. and Mrs. William Sowden of
Greenbank, were agreeaDly surprised
on Wednesday evening. A number OF
thier young friends conGregated at
the residence of Mr.. Gets, on the
Midtown road, and proceeded to Mr..
Sowdens home, arriving there the
time the host and hostess were about
to retire. The guests quietly filed in,
taking them completely by surprise.
One of the company, rising young
musician, brought his violin, and car
pets and kitchen furniture were quick
iy removed from the room and dane
ing soon occupied their time, which
was pleasantly enjoyed by all. At
midnight refreshments were served In
abundance.
The company soon after dispersed,
| thanking their hosts for the pleasant
hospitality afforded the company.
Among those present were: tho Miss
es Gets. Miss Bessie Clark, Miss Wade
Miss Abigail WEIGH Samuel Snowden,
Samuel Chandler, Miller Speakman,
Matthew Ralston, Harvey Williams,
/ T. tfat.n
Pyle, George Hayes, Sacob Megargle
and John 4. Mullins.
Amos Sharpless the miller at Ash
land, has been confined to his home
tor several weeks with an attack of the
grip.
Joshua Jefreries, OF Southwood. is
seriously i'll with tho grip, as Is also
his wife They are old and well-known
residents OF this county and grave
doubts afe entertained for their re-
covery.
Professor Woods combination com.
pany will perform ut tho Brandywins
Springs hall this evening. Vocal and
instrumental music will be the princi-
pal feature, accompanied by banjo
comedians, bone soloists, black face
jokers, and boy midget concluding
with a comiesl afterpice. Tho per
formances will begin at 8 O'Clock, and
at conclusion dancing will be INDUCED
In. music being furnished by an or
chestra Of pieces.
The Falkland Lyceum met last
evening which they have not done
since December nth. Tho following
program was rendered in presence OF
O small audience: Reading, DIR. l.. II.
Ball, Miss Amy II. Pisor, Rev. John D.
Blake, Miss Eva Ball, Charles Demp.
sey; Lyceum journal, Miss Eva Ball
debate, question, That the middleman
Is n benefit TO the Farmer" all rma.
tive, Charles Dempsey. Rev John
ID. Blake and Joseph Derrlckson. mega.
tive, DIR. J.. II. Ball and Olander Me.
gargle. The debate left all impression
on tho audience in favor Of the AFR
native.
An exciting and successful fox HINT
took place here yesterday. Reynard
was liberated on the farm of Marshal
Jordan Mt IL o'clock. The yelping OF
the hounds was very pleasant to the
ears of the horsemen, who participated
in the hunt, as they crossed the hills
and valleys.
Mrs. Elizabeth Stewart Ia gradually
recovering from u severe attack OF the
grip.
Richard Doody has gone to Eden,