Evening journal., 1893-05-13

man Church-Left Here for Scranton
This Morning.
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F. G. Whitelock who has been super.
visor of the second sub division OF the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad, has resigned
the position to accept a similar one
under Harvey Archer at Scranton, Pa
Last night Mr.. Whitelock was agree
ably surprised.
The men who have been employed
under him at the b. & o. station headed
by George Wanchews, supervisor of
bridges and buildings. marched in
body to Mr. Whitelocks home, Sixteenth
and Lincoln streets
Then Mr. Wanchews, in behalf Of the
employees, presented to Mr.. Whitelork
a handsome silver set Of seventeen
pieces.
On the water pitcher was engraved
Presented to Mr.. and Mrs F. G
Whitelock by his employees of second
sub. Division Of B & o K R, Whining
ton. Del, May u, 1898"
In his presentation speech Mr.. Wan
chews spoke of the friendly ties existing
between Mr. Whitelock and his EN-
ployes, and wished him many years of
prosperity in his new field Of labor
Later in the evening the members of
Goodman NJ. e. Church, which Mr.
by storm and Rev. William
White, in a neat speech pre-
sented to him a fine copy of the
Oxford Teachers Bible Refreshments
were served in abundance and pleasant
evening was spent. Mr. Whitelock left
this city this morning for Scranton His
family will remain in Wilmington until
the last of June.
The Misses Stats of No. East
Sixth street gave party last evening
TO introduce their friend, Miss Addie
Jones, of West Chester.
The time was pleasantly spent in
music, singing and social games Miss
Jones entertained the guests with bril-.
liant instrumental selections and the
singing by a quartet composed of
Messrs. Oliver. Hukill, Saville and
Thomas. was very fine,
At midnight the company repaired to
the dining room. where an elaborate sup.
per was served
Those present were Miss Addie Jones,
Of West Chester, Misses May Taylor,
Lille Taylcr. Clara Hall, Agnes Ham
nell, Lille Gibson, Katie Stats Matte
Robinson, Reba Stats, Clara Hammell,
John R. Irwin, of Philadelphia, Vance
Thomes, Howard Jester, Robert Curry,
Harry Saville, A LOliver, Will Hukill,
George Pierson and John W. Stats.
Ernest Hill, brass fnisher in the p,
w. Il b. railroad shops, will sail for
England, his former home, next Wednes.
day from New York on the steamship
Majestic. Last evening he entertained
his friends at Kaiser's on Second street
Mr. Hill carries with him the good
wishes Of his fellow-workmen.
The Brainard Home Missionory Society
of West Presbyterian Church. held a
meeting last night. The question of con
solidating the Brainard and Keigwin
societies was discussed and laid over
until the September meeting
An entertainment followed after the
bu'iness was transacted The next
meeting will be held in June
Miss Lizzie Davidson Of Delaware City
has been visiting in this city.
James Spur of Winchester, Va, is
the guest Of friends in this city.
James w. Ponder has returned to
this city from a visit to his parents al
Milton.
Mrs Minnie See, accompanied by hel
sister, Mrs Harry Gehrman of this city
returned to her home in Georgetown 10
day.
Mrs James A. Ward of west
Eleventh street, spent yesterday in Phil
adelphia.
State Auditor John p. Dulaney o
Seaford, was in this city yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs Harry E Giles, Of viii
inington are visiting in Elkton.
Miss Annie Pettyjohn, of Wilmington
is visiting her parents at Georgetown
Miss Helen Dure and Miss Nellie Dure
Of this city are the guests of friends il
Baltimore
Lallmef iatnall, or Piedmont AlG
bama, is visiting his old home in thi
city.
The following Wilmingtonians regi,
tered at New York hotels last night; &
q Lobdell. Grand Union Hotel A. 4
Watson, T l. Row. st Dennis Hote
Mr.. and Mrs. w, J. Moore Westminste
Hotel
Mr. and Mrs. William Donohoe of Sci
ford, are visiting friends in this city.
William f. Shalloross, Of Odessa, is
Wilmington to day.
J S Adkins, of Milford, is registers
az the Hotel Willis.
Miss Corinne Cochran, of Middleton
is visiting friends in this city.
A strawberry festival will be held I
the Womans Home Missionary Socie
Of Scott NJ. f. Church, on next Thursdi
evening at the northeast corner
Seventh and Lombard streets.