The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-05-20

Yesterday was the twentyseveDth
anniversary OF the birth OF Harry j..
Giles. and also the fifth anniversary
of his marriage with Miss Leah f. Me-
Knight. 1t is rather an unusual thing
for birthday, and the anniversary of
marriage to como on the same day,
and So Mr.. and Mrs. GIlc5 determined
TO make 1t memorable ono at their
home 1913 Lancaster avenue, and right
royalty did they carry out their pro.
gram. Tho guests, TO the number of
about twenty nine, began to assemble
about $50 O'Clock, and the manner in
which they enjoyed themselves plain
ly Indicated that they appreciated
their hosts invitation.
Tho ceremonies commenced with
some most excellent music on the
mouth organ by BIessrs. BeckIey and
Kirk. There is more music can be
drawn out of a mouth organ than one
would suppose, and the gentlemen
who lent their aid In the evenings
amusement showed they were not
novices i'll their particular line. The
young men and ladies-for DO it known
there were several elderly persons pres
ent-enjoyed themselves TO their
hearts content in playing games, etc.
Well, the eiderlies enjoyed themselves,
too, but 1t was principally in CONVEX
sutton, passing jokes, etc.
Then came the refreshments To
| attempt to describe them, would be
simply ridiculous. The cake and fruit
was piled up on the table, not noun.
tains high, but in such abundance
that 1t was apparent to all present it
would be and impossibillty to put II
under vest or bodice. However, Fall
did the very best they were capable OF
in the demolition OF the good things
| CAt As ftf
cupied the head of the table. he was
called upon for a speech, when he
made few pertinent remarks, and
closed by saying that, gazing upon the
happy faces around him was conciu
sive proof that marriage was not q
failure, and wished MIR. and Mrs. Giles
very many anniversaries. and that
they would be loved and respected
by all with whom they came in con
tact, when he was encorad to the echo
Refreshments having cen partab on
OF by all. more enjoyment was entered
into. 10 the enchanting strains of
the mouth.organ, Miss Lillian Arm
our and Miss Ella Montgomery favor
ed those present with some artistic
dancing such as waltzes and polka.
Miss Nj. also favored the guests with
a step-dance, which proved that she is
no novice in that line. She received a
"'i'-hiSi ieou SASOiDi NhiGl W 10 lully
appreciated.
Mr.. and Mrs. Giles were in theil
glory, and the happiest among tile
happy. Before closing it would he
injustice To Mr. A. Burnite was he moi
mentioned as doing his very utmost
to please those present, and he sue
ceeded admirably. At reasonable
hour the guests left for their rcspec-
tive homes with muny kind wishoe
to Mr.. and Mrs. G.. for Il return oil
many more anniversaries. The fol.
lowing were those present:
Mr.. and Mrs. John Guthrie, Mr.. and
Mrs Edward L. Beeson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Bradbury and son, Mr.. and
Mrs. Clinton Nj, Rowe and three chll.
dren, Mrs. Mcknight Miss Sophie Me.
Knight, W. Allen Mcknight, Lillie Ar.
mour, Ella Montgomery Willard Yer.
non, Frank Vernon, George r. Vernon,
l. 'onard Johnson. Frank Bradbury,
John Jones, VIM. Thompson, Adulph
Burnite, Mr.. McClatferty, John Beck
Icy, Will NIX and David oft.