Evening journal., 1893-08-09


There is an UnendIng Rush OF visitors
to the Seaside and Country Unabated |
Travel to the Great worlds Fair.
The engagement Of Willard Salisbury,
Jr., and Mrs. May DUPONT, daughter Of |
the late Victor DUPONT, was forma ly an. |
nounced to-day The day for the wed |
ding has not yet been set, but it will |
probably be before the new year opens. |
Both parties { o the engagement are be-
ing warmly congratulated by their many
friends and well wishers
The bride elect occupies a palatial
home on the southwest corner of Four
teenth and Broome streets She is an
honored and highly esteemed member Of
the DUPONT family so we'll known the
world over in connection with the Huge
not prosecutions In france and the pow
der making industry in this country
Que Of her many distinguished ancestors
was Rear Admiral Dupont, w.O did
effective service for tn Union during
the late civil war.
Mrs DUPONT has many admiring
friends in this city She deserves them
She is a woma of culture, refinement.
wealth and high social position.
The groom elect is the only surviving
son of the late Chancellor Willard Sauls.
bury. and nephew of Senator Eli and
Governor Cove Salisbury He is of a
family which has played a most import
ant part in the political history of the
state. Although comparatively young.
Mr. salisbury made a memorable p0lit
ical record last fall as chairman Of the
Democratic Executive Committee Of
New Castle "snatching victory
from the arms of defeat. 50 to speak
He anne TO this city In his youth after
a brilliant cOllese career aud entered the
Office of Victor DUPONT as law student
After his admission TO the bar he showed
such capability that, upon the death of
his preceptor be succeeded 20
his large aud lucrative prac ice
At the prese { time he Is credited with
having the largest and most lucrative
practice Of any Delaware lawyer of bis
age, and much larger than that Of many
an old lawyer VINO has spent half his
life at the bar He moves in the first
circle of Delaware ciety, and those
who have heard the announcement Of
the engagement regard it as fitting
match OF talent and beauty; manly
worth and womanly refinement and
smiability.
James Coffin and wife have returned
from an extended visit to relatives in
Sussex county.
Mrs Harry A. King, of Phenixville,
Pa, has been visiting friends in this
city.
Misses Cora and May Traynor have re-
turned to their home in this city from an
extended visit to West Chester.
Miss sallle Townslev, Of Coatesville
Pa, is sitting Miss Fiossie Carson, Of
East Ninth street
Miss Bailey, who hes been visiting
Miss Lillian Armstrong, of COoch s
Bridge. has returne TO her home in
Chestertown, Nd.
]. Rowland Maddox, Of Elwyn, Pa,
is spending few days in this city.
A fad that continues in favor with the
Pirls is that OF wearing some article Of
jewelry, generally a ring, containing her
birth stone. She wears it constantly
treats it as a friend, and considers it
an omen of good. IL is said to bring
good luck, especial when the motto In
connection with the stone is happy
one
The stone for January IS the garnet.
To the wesrer of this pretty stone is
insured the constancy of sweetheart and
friend.
February claims the purple amethyst.
1t is said to bring the great virtue Of con
tentment TO it's wearer
Il
meaus courage.
The diamond is for April and those
born in that month of smiles and tears
must wear the brilliant gem, the emblem
Of which is innocence
The "merrie month of May" is repre-
sented by the emerald 1t is supposed
TO bring success in love TO those who
wear 1t by right of their birth month.
For those born in June, the month o
roses the stone is the pearl, the emblem
Of which is purity
Those born in July must wear a ruby
IL brings nobility OF mind
The moonstone is for the children o
August and brings coniugal felicity to al
those who wear their births one
The sparkling blue sapphire bring
success and prevents evil to those bori
in September
October's child is said to be burdene,
and sad
But lay opal on her breast
And all her cares are lulled 10 rest.m
November is represented BY the tops
and TO those who wear it by reason o
th-ir birth It brings hope aud haopiues
and fidelity ia friendships
December claims the turquoise, whic
means prosperity
Miss Clara v loft has returned to he
home In this city from pleasant visit Z
her aunt Mrs George Sindall, Of New
port, Del
Hugh C Browne is in Philadelphia tc
day.
Frank d Carpenter has almost entirel
recovered from bilious attack sustaine
at Rehoboth RECENTLY.
George Lodge left for Port Norris, n
J to. day, to fsb.for trout for fe'
days.
William L. Lewis, Of Smyrna, was