Evening journal., 1894-01-26

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Ida williams Last Night-More We'd
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brated-Other Interesting Events.
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1t was a whole souled welcome that
Rev + L. Hubbard of Baltimore, re-
ceived when he came to this city yester-
day. DR. Hubbard was formerly pastor
of Union NJ f. Church, and last night
he gave one of his interesting, inimita-
bly, funny lectures there His subject
was SIS the Clam Crsnk2'
After the lecture o reception was
given to DR.. and Mrs Hubbard by the
admiring members of his ex-hock at the
home Of Mr. aud Mrs. Frank a Mitchell,
No 911 VanBuren street. There Mr..
Hubbard was in his element, and went
among his friends with cordial hand
clasp, and kindly word for all.
Among those present were: Rev and
Mrs j f. Amos. Mr.. and Mrs Millard f.
Davis, A v. Hysore. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac
Woodrow. Mr. and Mrs. f. H. Rick
ards. Mr. and Mrs Charles Bradway
Mr.. and Mrs. George II. Crawford, Dr.
J. w. Mnllin, George w. Todd
Frank Hoffsel1er, NJ +. Francis,
Mr.. and MS Lowden, Mr. and Mrs
George w. Joseph, Mr. and Mrs Howard
Mcdaniel, Miss. Mitchell, Robert Nc
Bride, Miss Francis, John BcSins, Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Mcclure, Mrs.
Griffenberg, Mrs Benjamin King,
Mr. and Mrs Levi r. Church,
Mr.. and Mrs George Stewart, Mr.. aud
Mrs Thomas Briscoe, Mr.. and Mrs.
William n. Mccormick, Robert Mcbride,
Mrs Robert Blscoe, William Vandegrlft
and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Simpkins.
st. Marys T. A. B Society celebrated
its twenty-second birthday in the base
ment Of ST. Msry's Church last night.
An excellent program had been prepared
which was appreciated 10 the full by an
audience that packed the room, which
was gaily decorated with bunting, to the
door. There were addresses by Father
G. ]. Kelley, and Father Sweeney, of
Pennsylvsois, and by the president Of
the society, Richard Kelly. Miss Mary
McCafferty and John | Whelan gave
recitations, and the musical part Of the
program consisted of selections by the
WILMINGTON Harmonica Club, the Brown.
SUI QudLltlf MISS hADAAiAoNlAf w.
Conway, the Simmons sisters, aud Miss
McCue, Mrs Laura NJ arvel and Mrs.
Doris. Of New Castle
After the entertainment ice cres n,
fruits aud cake we're served to those who
had taken part in the program and other
invited guests OF the society.
Miss Jennie Lancaster, Of FELTON,. Pa ,
is the guest Of friends in Wilmington.
Mrs. L. w. Heinzer, of this city. is
visiting friends in Pennington, N. ].
The marriage has been announced Of j.
N. Cleever, of this city, and Miss Ada V.
Mccall, of Chester. The ceremony will
take place on Thursday, February Is. at
the home of the bride in Chester
The Clio classes in elocution and voice
culture will give their first reception il
Eden Lodge rooms, this evening, at
o'clock. There will be recitations, piano
recitals and vocal music throughout the
evening. and an unusually pleasant tint
is anticipated. Rev. J. r. Milligan II
director Of the classes, and Miss Mary E
Dewitt, from Neffs school of oratory
Philadelphia, is teacher.
Hon. George V. Massey, Of Dover, wa
in this city yesterday on legal business
State Auditor John P Dulauey, o
Seaford, was in this city yesterday
General r R Kenuey, Of Dover, wa
in Wilmington yesterday.
A birthday surprise was rendered Mis-
Ida Williams, at her home, No. llO
Lobdel street, last night. The evenin
was spent ia playing games and dancing
by the mny young friends present
Refreshments were served. Anon
those in attendance we're: Misses Id
Williams, Florence Martin, Mabel Heller
man, Mamie Simpson, Edna Simpson, ID
Robinson, Viola Porter, of Claymoni
Zppie Foreacre, Alice Beerbromer, Liz
Kelley George Williams, Albert Car
John A. Thompson. w. Rodney Nj
Clintock, Leonard sHsunan. aired Car