Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-11-22
THE NEW6.OF NEW CASTLE

Impressive Services at the Funeral of
Mrs. Elizabeth Yise-The wheelman's
Parade--Iintertained by the Sew Sheriff
Personal.
Special lalGorrospondenceo OF Gazette and journal
NEW CASTLE, Nov. 2l.-The funeral
of Mrs.s Elizabeth Wise took place yes
terdhy afternoon from her late residence
on South Fifth street. The funeral
cortege was very. A large number of per-
sons from Wilmington came to pay their
last tribute of respect to their departed
friends. The services were opened by
the singing of hymn No. 9S2, GLOW
Blest the Righteous When He Dies"
The Rev. Mr.. Mowbray followed with
prayer and afterwards read the HXXlN
Psalm. The Rev N. NJ. Browne of
Middlctown read the first chapter of Ill
Corinthians, after which the choir sang
hymn No. 994, "Rest for the Toll of
Man." The Rev. v. s. Collins took his
text from the ninth chapter of Acts, 36th
verse: "'fhis woman was full Of good
works and alms-deeds which she did,"
Mr.. Collins spoke with great feeling of
the Christian character of the deceased,
and was much affected several times
during his discourse.
The Rev. N. NJ. Browne spoke of the
bright Christian. whose life was as
shining light, beautiful to behold. The
Rev. DR.. Martindale spoke of the life of
the departed, whom he had known dur.
ing his pastorate as being kind, bright
and benevolent Christian, in the family,
the church and the world; one whose
place could not be filled in the family
circle and would be hard to fill in her
church work. The choir then sang
"only Little While," after which the
pall.bearers bore the body to its last
resting place. The pall-bearers were
Thomas Frazer, Edward Challenger,
Frank c. Weggenmann. William
Deakyne, James 3. Biggs and John
Megglnson.
The parade of the wheelmen from the
city. of Wilmington, headed by the City
Cornet Band, last night, was a grand
success, 90 wheels being in line, deco
rated in all styles. Several Of them car
ried their Japanese lanterns looking
very nice. The one especially worthy
of mention was b. +. McDaniei's, with
schooner-rigged yacht, sails flying,
which took the eye of every one seeing
it. The wheelmen on the entire route
Of parade were treated royalty. The
streets were perfect blaze, with red and
green lights and fireworks. After the
parade was over the visitors were the
guests of the g. A. G. for the balance of
the evening.
Co. Ii Of the N. G. D., will be in
spected at the armory tonight by order
Of Garrett ]. Hart, adjutant-general.
The inspector will be Colonel George
w. Marshall, assisted by lieutenant
A. ID. Chaytor, acting assistant quarter
master general.
MIR. and Mrs. II. w. Dennison and
daughter will attend the 10Th wedding
anniversary Of Levi Moore and wife at
Pleasant Hill, Mill Greek hundred, to-
| night.
Sheriff Paul Gillis moved in and took
possession Of the Jail yesterday. A re-
ception was held in the mansion last
night, at which there were about 150
guests from WILMINGTON and the sur
rounding country.A A fine collation. was
served consisting Of cakes, fruits, lemon
ade and coffee.
Personal: Benjamin F. Groves, ,cx- -prin'
cipal in the public schools of Newark
was in this city lRstevening- -Sheriil
William Simmons and son Charles were
at the reception last night-AIrs. N. NJ
Browne, Mrs. L. L. Martindalc, II. w
Frazer and wife, Wilmer Hanson and
wife were here yesterday attending the
/ funeral of Mrs. Wise.