The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-11-12
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NEw CAsrrn. Nov. IL 1895.
Tho old Reed mansion, at the corner OF
Harmony and Front street. which was
US parish building, was dedicated last
evening by Bishop Coleman. Tho other
olerEymeu present were. Rev. Harold
Miller, rector OF St Michaops Church; Rev.
Albert s walker rector Of Calvary Gnu teh;
Rev. George Hall, rector OF st. John's
Clutch, Wiimlngton; Rev. George S.
Glsrer. rector OF Delaware City Church,
md Rev Il. ID. Munson. rector OF I'm.
manuel Church. and Rev. L. X. Miller,
Rector OF st. james Cnnrcn Stanton.
Ihs dedication corem onies were witness.
cd BY at least 800 representative people Of
the city.
Eight rooms were dedicated FOR church
work rs rullows. First -Wesi-- In.
.fant sclNos room; East-iirotharhoo or
81. Andrew. Second floor Wost.-Jun-
Woman,a Auxiliary. Third noos-West-
Daughters Of Phe5s; East Reetor's
room, 5 a.sss
Fourth. iloor-wsst-Ta brigade;
East-Altar Guild
Bishop Coleman congratulated tho REQ.
tor and pnrlshoners on the requirement.
OF such q valuable machine In church
work as the parish house. but with 1t came
Increased responsibility.
The visiting clergy followed In a sim
tiUt btfbius anti ltoN Dill. tthSubE CuuHeu
surprise to some when Ito mentioned tho
fact that ho was glad to sec New Castle
following the example sst 10y Delaware
City. The latter has parish house that
10 q valuable adjunct to tho church.
Coifee and cako wero served to all who
were present.
The program published in tho REP uprI
CAN yesterday was carried out to perfse.
ton ut the grand reunion BY tho Column.
bta Athletic Club. cornotist Lancu stvr
surprised the boys by the excellent music
rendered. WeHgeninanD, Ford. Lancas.
ter. King, Taylor and Bradley were the
life OF the affair. Caterer Chefins fur.
nlehed menu at the banquet whlon was
really excellent.
The committee In charge deserves oil
praise for the palnstaking attention glveE
TO the menbers and invited guests.
Two limitations took plaoe during the
evening according to the new rulee. TUT
unwrit.en cetemony will hereafter DO
used.
The carly dawn service in the NJ. 4.
Church last year so pieased allconcerned
that similar service will he held this
year on Christmas morning. John NJ.
Davidson OF the NJ. Il. Choir anI Choristar
King OF the Epworth Church. Whining.
ton, have completed arrangements for
two grand eong and praise services.
The choir from here oil Christmas eve
will go TO Wilmington and hold with the
Epworih Choir service at midnight.
After breakfast at Ainscow's the Two
choirs will come here and hold the early
= dawn service.
TIE entertainment given for the pur
pose OF purchasing new carpet for the ii.
u. Church last evening netted over 500.
Every one who went TO the entertainment
gave n cent for each year spent In thia
world. and tho nges OF those presen;
ranged from the infant to the centena
rim.
The program rendered by the choir
was appreciated. Tie lluts suio by j. nj.
Davidson and the recitation by Iiss
Bessie Kuniz were ably rendered.
Mayor Morrison lined George McCaui ey
$3.50 for his dlsorderiy conduct.
The new hall ot the Single Tax Clut
will be opened this evening, Thu addrea,
Will be delivered by John r. Dorney Of
Wilmington.
About 70 persons from this city attended
the rendition OF Wang" in Wilmington
last evening.
Word was received here yesterday o.
the death OF James Shoarer, of West Ches
Ter. who has been keeper at tho Chester
County Prison since March. 1872. He was
AN rncle OF John and Charles Shearer. Of
this city.
The deceased retired Saturday nigh
about 10 O'Clock, after eating light lunch
as was his custom, and his manner did
not indicate anything unusual. He laugh
ed and chatted with mis- family. mapping
Oub pluLo III bho utAI uhy, WHICH was no
to shine for him. At four O'Clock In tn,
morning Mrs. SLeBrer heard laboret
breathing and when she locked at he
husband he was dead.
Sergeant James Shenrer had nm ARM
record that was clean and honorable. H.
was born In Antrim, ireland Norembel
H. 1929. and In 1913 came TO America. Ii
1858 he enlisted IN tho First United Stntei
Dragons and served Uncle sam cout,n
uousiy for period of ten years. covering
two enllstments. Both his discharges ar
marked very good" for character al,
department. which Is tho highest prals
that can be bestowed upon a United State
soldier.
He fought CALAMITY for timo undo
General Phil Sheridan, and ia 1858 he wa
discharged after being severely wounde
by a sabve cut on tho hoad. Three piece
OF his skull were rem owed as the result 0
Ills wound. His discharge as Sergeant Q
Company C. First United States Cavalry
shove conclusively that his merit us
soldier was recognized by his arm
officers.
The deceased had four hobbies. II the
could be go tornei. They were: III
family, his church. army OrgnnlzatloH
and st. Agnes Temperance Society. O
which he wns consistent momber fC
score OF years