Evening journal., 1894-01-08


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The social season this winter, so far,
has been marked by many exceptionally
enjoyable occasions The most noted and
peculiar, however, occurred lately, after
manner that caused sad surprise and
bitter disappointment to many Of the
participants
Opossum Hollow, situated about two
miles from Delaware City, in Red Lion
hundred, has long been noted as a quiet,
peaceable town. 1t is provided with
msny natural advantages, aud, while it
has never been struck by boom, has
enjoyed a long, steady, healthy growth,
extending from the time of the discovery
of gold in California to the panic of 1898,
when there was to be found there not only
one small residence, but an additional COW
shed and other outbuildings The
proprietor and proprietress of this
desirable locality, a few nights ago,
arranged for the celebration of their
wedding anniversary, and preparations
on an elaborate, scale were accordingly
made, and many Of Delaware City's
Young folks were included among the
invited guests. All who had received and
accepted invitations in Delaware City
were further invited TO ride to and from
the scene Of the iolli6cation in convey
auce furnished especially for the occasion
by the host.
When the time set apart for starting
had arrived there appeared upon the
streets an ancient vehicle OF almost pre-
historic origin; attached thereto was a
horse of wondrous shape and super
natural solemnity In age he was ap
parenty the Metbuselah Of all horses. and
almost as remarkable architecturally as
the ancient wagon to which he was at
tached.
IL was a merry party and jolly start
but the Joy was of short duration and sad
termination. When a little more than
half the way had been traversed. that
tired feeling which permeated the old
horse developed into total collapse.
IL was his intention to lie down to
die. but. sad to relate, he died while on
his way down. The bereaved party ed
few bitter tears, aud leaving the driver
TO clear up the wreck they walked safely
back to town.
John Bsckley, bright young man Of
this city. left here for Dover this morn
ing, where he will enter the Conference
Academy and take up a course OF studies
20 fit him for the ministry. A number
OF his friends met at his home, No 1927
Lancaster avenue, Sat urday evening, to
bid him farewell The evening was
most enjoyably spent by those present.
Various games we're played aud vocal aud
instrumental music was rendered. Re-
freshments were served in the dining
room and at a late hour the guests
left, wishing Mr. Beckley much success in
his new field. Some Of those there were
Rev ] Quigg AM wife. Charles Esley
and wife. Samuel Murphy aud wife,
William E Gray and wife, Baldwin
HYghate. wife aud son, Mr.. and
Mrs. Brown, William T. Morris
and wife, Benjamin Wright and
wife, John Beckley and wife.
Mrs Sallle Ruth. Mrs John
Stone. Mrs J. Jester. Mrs.
Castelow, Misses Mary Rodda, Louise
Grace Quigg, Annie, Mamie and Grace
Beckley, John Beckley, Charles Shosl
Frank Gray, James Middleton, James
Adams, John Wright, Mr.. Ru5h, Elmer
Beckley.
Miss Minnie Brown has returned'to her
home in Seaford after visit in this and
other cities.
Miss Maud Phillips and Miss Ethel
Phillips of this city, are guests of Miss
Fannie Grifenberg, at Odessa.
Mrs c. j. Kyle, of this city, has been
the guest Of Mrs L. NJ. Goslin, at Mil
ford.
Xvban the sun was b,rnino
From the streamin' blue
IFept on a-yearning
For winter time. Did yOuf
When tho skies are turnin'
And the snow slips through
Just keep a-yearning
tor summer time. Don't youf
Atlanta Consultation.
Thomas Vaughan, Of Wilmington, is
visiting relatives at Chesapeake City.
Mrs J. p. Steelman and Miss Mamie
Steelman, of Chesapeake City. have re-
turned home after visit to Wilmington
friends
Mrs William Gray and children. OIL
Georgetown, have been visiting relatives
In this city.
Miss Lydia Hall, Of this city, is tn,
guest OF Mrs. h @. Pennington, at Sea-
ford.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert B wilkins
formerly Of Philadelphia, spent Sunday
with Mr. Wilkins's parents on Wes
Ninth street. They will make thei
future home in Harrington.
Miss Florence Martindale of this city
is visiting her married sister in Chester
The marriage has been announced o
Miss Fannie Hill, daughter of l. j. Hill
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