Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-09
THE FLAG ON THU SCHOOL
New Castle Enjoys a Patriotic
Demonstration.
LAST FOX HUNT OF THE SEASON
Inspecting the Reedy Island
Quarantine Station.


Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal
NEW CASTLE. March Am audience of
several hundred persons, including mem
bers of the Board of Education, clergy
men, teachers and pupils and citizens
were present at the tlag-raising AT the West
End public school yesterday afternoon.
The flag, which is n handsome silk one of
Sxlo feet and containing the full quota Of
stars. was swung 20 the breeze at J o. clock,
during the sinking Justify OF the "Star
Spangled Banner from 100 little Threats
and cheers from 100 other persons present.
The Rev Dr. Martindate of the VI. Il.
Church delivered the opening PRAYER, and
Rev. Father Il. T., Brady made the orttion,
which was an able, patriotic and interest
ing address. When the flag was unturlcd 700
email tiaglets, which had been concealed
in the bunting, showered down OH the
heads of the audience, making the scene u
very pleasing one.
Delinquent Tax Collector John r. Hayes
has given notice that he will sit at the
office of Magistrate Julian u. .lanvier, adj
joining the pust-oilice, on Thursday and
Friday, March 23d and 9TH, and on Tues.
day and Thursday, April 18th and 18th,
between the hours of noon and p, m, for
the reception Of delinquent taxes,
The last fox hunt of the season and
probably the most enjoyable held in this
vicinity this year, came of ON Thursday
afternoon. Peter Pagan had charge Of the
affair, the start, being made from the
Hares Corner Hotel. lieynarCl was turned
out at noon, and was run down aud cap
turcd by tagan and Miiler's one year old
fox hound after covering distance Of
eight miles. The weather was all that
could be desired for u successful fox hunt.
Those who participated in the Sport were
Fred Miller. Charles Davidson, George
and Frank Moore. James Pagan, Harry
Callahan, Thomas lullen, Mr. Elkhorn
and the Morgan brothers.
An enjoyable social event last evening
was a taffy-pulling at the home Of Mr.. ana
Mrs. Henry A. Dennisou On Front street
The guests numbered about 30, and those
that were not engaged in making candy
had a pleasant time in games and various
other amusements. An elegant supper was
served.
Drs. Puryiance and Hutton, of thu
United States marine hospital service
went down the river on tug YESTERDAY
and inspected Reedy Island the PROPOSED
site of the new government quarantine
hospital The shad fishermen along tht
river will oppose the establishment Of I
quarantine on the, island, because they
say it will kill the fishing interests in tina
locality.
A party of New Castle people who at
tended a reception given by Pierce Ora
ham and the Misses Graham in Whining
ton, last evening, occupied special car OF
the local accommodation trains, both 20
ing and returning. Those who went from
here were Sheriff and Mrs. Gould, DR.. W
B, Kuntz and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Orion A
Carrick, Deputy Sheriff Joseph III. Gould
Mr.. and Mrs. William Z. Wofthington an,
daughter, Mrs. John rruitt, Denny Smith
Miss Lucille Martindalg, Miss Amelii
Carter and J. Jones Hudson and wife. !
delightful time was had.