Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-17

NEW CASTLE, Jan. 10.-Bish0p Coleman
preached an eloquent sermon to the
members of the Brotherhood of st.
Andrew last night. He commended
them upon having taken up so great
work, and to the ladies' of the
women's auxiliary who SO handsomely
trimmed the church which is the finest old
church in the diocese. he gave great praise.
After the singing of the hymn, Jesus
Calls us Der the Tumult." which he used
partly as his text, the bishop spoke of the
coming together to talk and study and do
active service in this the great Epiphany
tide. He further said that since the new
rector had been established here he had
net had the pleasure of meeting with this
congregation. He did not need to ask
"how do you like your rector" rs it is
plainly seen by the church and the congre-
gation that the greatest harmony and love
prevails between all. After the meeting
was over the bishop met the, several mem
bers and congratulated each one on the
work they had undertaken. The chapter
here now numbers about 80 members. The
church was we'll 6lled Notwithstanding the
bad weather.
Sheriff ellis will turn over to the
authorities of the Norristewn Insane
Asylum the man who stole the horse,
carriage and blankets from Mr.. Kern of
Newark about six weeks ago. The name
y
application was made before the court for
the transfer by Attorney-General Nichol-
son.
The S. i. S. gave party at the residence
OF Frederick Shaw last night Among those
present were Misses Cora Hudson, Clara
Yining,- Lillian Shaw, Bertha Supple,
Hattie King, Maggie Shaw, and Messrs.
Meredith, Samuel Mitchell. Charles ).
King, John Hammers. very pleasant
time was had.
The schooner Seaman's Pride of Phila-
delphia put into harber here last night.
not caring to proceed further on account
of the binding storm.
New CASTLE, Jan. 1.-THE s. L. s. gave
a straw ride last night and went to the
residence Of Thomas Hewlett on the cause
way, where an enjoyable time was had.
Games were PLAYED until near midnight,
when they sat down to tables on which
was spread a splendid oyster supper.
Among those present were Misses Anna
Mohlen, Elsie Lancaster, Cecilia Weggen-
mann, Rhoda Cannon, Lizzie Hoffman,
Cora Hudson, Sallie Truitt, Emma Harris,
Ella sherwood, Hattie King, Lillian Shaw,
Clara Winning, Maggie Shaw and Maud
King, Messrs. Harry II. Price, Edward j.
Weggenmann, Ferris Jamison. George
Vincent, William CLARK, Albert Il. Will
son, William Hushebeck, Charles $. King.
Robert Newlove, John Hammers, Wilburt
Meredith.
William G. Fleming and John Hamilton,
while on canvass for the Metropolitan
Life Insurance Co., near Bear Station,
were thrown out of the carriage, The
trouble was caused by the horse being
hitched too close to the carriage. The &C.
cupants were unhurt.
New CASTLE, Jan. 14.-Division No. g.
Ancient Order of Hibernians, yesterday
installed the following officers for the en-
suing term President, Francis Pagan;
Vice-President, William S. Martin; Treas
urer, Bernard Rodgers Recording Secre-
Joseph +. Davis; Assistant Financial Sec
| rotary, John j. Gallagher; Sergeant-at-
arms, Joseph Farley. Thomas Coady of
Division No Z, Wilmington, was present.
Holy communion was celebrated in st.
| Peters X. G. Church yesterday morning,
the st. Peters 7. A. B. Society attending
in body. The Rev. j.. l.. Brady preached
an eloquent sermon on the great necessity
an good of such organizations, and said
he was surprised that many men would
not take advantage of belonging to such a
noble and grand body, and derive the
| blessings, graces and financial benefits
that accrue from the membership. He also
hoped the time would soon come when
the members of these societies would en-
brace men who would pledge themselves
| by their advice and example to help those
whom they should find in the wrong. He
hoped to find men who would pledge their
sacred honor never to treat to anything
that intoxicates, even if they themselves
should drink. And further, he did most
sincerely hope that the younger ones
would pray earnestly that they should
learn to avoid and detest Intoxicating
drink.
Yesterday being the first Sunday after
Epiphany the Rev. +. ID. Munson of I'M
manuel p. L. Church, took for his text
the 4Sth verse of the second chapter of st,
Luke, which he handled in mastery
manner. He spoke of the child.life OF
Christ only being recorded but once in the
whole Bible, and the loss when He was
missed by His parents, and said that in the
same way will those who neglect their own
salvation feel the loss of this same Christ.
In the NJ. Il. Sunday-school Superin-
tendent Leach assumed his duties yester-.
dav. John b. Manlove will act as musical
director for the present, j. Milton David
son having resigned.
The glassblowers who have been here for
three days have made decided hit. They
started this morning for smyrna, where
they show for week. AT the baby con.
test. Saturday, the baby of Police Officer
Thomas Morgan took first prize as being
the handsomest baby in town. The judge
in the matter was james Doris,
The bakery now occupied by Mr.. Knause
near the railroad depot, will be occupied
by j. Timms of Marshallton on March
18th. Mrs. Timms and family. will re-
| move from their residence on Delaware
| street to the bakery.
New CASTLE, jan. 15.-This city, for the
| second time within recent date, was billed
! and posted for show in the Opera House
last night. This time il was slavery
| Days,n and like the widow Hunt" II
failed to show. 1t is supposed that the
troupe went to Dover in the interest of a
dark horse for Senator as most OF the
| players in the play were supposed to be
very dark.
The militia presented fine appearance
in their new suits to-day. They numbered
% men and were under the captaincy OF
| First Lieutenant James Il. Booth.
by the pardoning of Lewis Davis there
will be some changes made i'll the jail
Davis looked after the store orders and
store room, which Howard Cooling will
now take charge of and some person will
now have TO take charge of the library, as
Mr.. Cooling cannot attend to all.
Henry A. Padberg and Harry House
man, while skating yesterday, broke
through. They did not suffer much in
convenience from the wetting as the watel
was not very deep.
IT, IeTsonal hlSs marS SooPeE mas IS
turned from 10 days visit to New York
William Collins of Smyrna, is visiting
his aunt, Mrs. Mary Weggenmann-Hugh
| Mcdonnell. who has charge of the men Oh
the stone pile in the Jail, is able to resume
his duties, he having been indisposed since
Friday last OH account of an attack OF the
grip.
NEW CASTLE, Jan. 16.-Frank Golf o.
Camden, n. j., who has been here for sew.
eral days at the Gilpin House, is part in
ventor Of the patent fender which is to be