Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-27
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July celebration committees are striving
to do their utmost TO make everything 60
along smoothly. The citizens are highly
pleased and are trying to assist in every
way possible. The committee on sports
met last night and decided 10 have the fol-
lowing programme 100 yards dash; $50
yards dashi running long jump; running
high jump; running hop. skip and jump;
50yards dash for boys under IL years; pie
eating contest; Hack race; threelegged race
tug.of-war between married and single
men. Entries 10 the above competitions
will close on July I'd and are open to anna
tours only. Tha prize for the boys race
will be gallon OF ice cream donated by
John A. Walls.
The following orders were read and
posted in the armory last night Co. IL
will report on July 4th at 7.45 a. IN. in
fatigue uniform, black belt aud white
gloves. Order No. 3-The company Will
report on July ath, at 6.45 q. NJ. for rifle
practice, dressed in fatigue uniform, black
belt and white gloves,
Entries are being received for the tub
race. Those who compete are Messrs.
Harry II, King, James q. Bacon, Arthur
Murray aud Harry w Hushebeok. The
prize will be fine high silk hat.
The steamer Rey bold will leave Phila-
delphia at $50 p. m, on July 4th. which
will allow people who come from Salem
and Delaware City TO come TO this city and
see the fireworks. The boat will not leave
here until after the display is over.
Mayor Evan g. Boyd will appoint about
10 special police for July 9TH.
An exciting foot race took place about
10 o'clock last night between two promi'
nent men residing on Front street. The
difference in their ages is only about 40
years. The younger won only by about
feet in the dash Of 100 yards.
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NEw CASTLE, June 2l.-The first boat
launch that has been seen here for long
time was that of large Chincoteague bat
teau. built by the Rev. " 5, Collins of the
NJ. =. Church. About 10 O'Clock yester.
day morning the boat was hauled from
the shop OF Undertaken Charles II. Ciewell
to the Battery wharf slip, n large crowd OF
persons following. The boat was decorated
with large bouquet of flowers in the bow
and an American flag in the stern. After
the boat was unloaded. Miss Lucy Martin.
dale and Master Harry Frazer took seats
in the bow, and as soonsas the boat glided
into the water Miss MRrtindale christeneJ
it missionary" by throwing flowers ovei
her whilst pronouncing the name. Pro
prietor Charles II. Hoffman OF the Jeffer'
son House procured bottle of champagne
and rendered the same to Pastor Collins "a
use in the christening, which offer the
pastor declined. At tine same time he
thanked Mr.. Hoffman, and told him h,
was good, kind-hearted man.
Co. ii, n. q. d., has completed arranS 60
ments for private excursion TO Augustine
and Woodland beaches on the tug Laurd
b.. July Hh.
On July 9th the Haut 30 Society will
give straw ride TO Augustine Pier in til,
large hack of Joseph Jordan.
New Welsbach lights, to the number OIL
81 have been placed in Emmanuel r. Il
Church, aud the church presents beaut
full appearance when lighted up.
The little daughter of Frederick King
meyer, residing on South Third street
while playing fell against the side Of the
house, striking her head with such fore,
that fears are entertained OF serious injury
to the brain. After the accident the chile
attempted to eat her supper and Will,
eating said she could not see She after
ward lost consciousness, and in that con
dtion was carried to the Office OF DR.
Stewart, where medical aid was given.
Miss Grace Saunders was rendered sur
prise party at her home on South Seventh
street, last night, the occasion being tn,
anniversary of her birthday.
New CASTLE, June 22.-The closing OK
ercises OF the public schools OF this city
proved very fine affairs The stage in III,
Opera House was filled with ferns, flower
and greens. On the stage were seated
Bishop Coleman, Prof. Knapp, member
of the school board and graduates Til,
exercises were opened by the Hushebecl
orchestra of is pieces. After prayer b,
Bishop Coleman, the salutatory, by Mis-
Anna Fleming. was given with grea
credit The Grafton by Thomas Gemmill
the youngest member of the class, wa
rendered in splendid manner. The oratiol
by Brown Lancaster was given clear an'
concisely and pleased everybody. Tn,
Grafton on the subject Compulsory Edu
carton" ELECTED much applause wheI
Walter Coiield had finished the same. Tn,
piano solo By 7. Leroy Foote was we'll rem
dered. The GRAFTON by Harry Meredith Of
Qualities that VIM" in which he spok
OF the effects OF good no-al characte
and what success follows energy, was wei
given and ELECTED much favorable com
ment. The essay Joan of Arc b,
Miss May Whitnack was interesting ami
also well read. The valedictory, 9Th
Dignity Of Labor" by Walter w. Bacoi
was rendered in mastery manner whicl
received the endorsement of all.
bishop Coleman made the closing ad
dress. He spoke of being sorry on accoun
of the resignation OF Prof. Knapp, but b
hoped that he would succeed in whateye
might be his undertaking and wished hiu
God speed" His address was very inter
esting.
Atthe regular bi-weokly meeting Of tn
celebration, last night, il was reported b.
the finance committee that everything wa
working nicely, and that the display u
fireworks will be the grandest ever seen o
this Peninsula. The committee on fire
works WINS instructed to employ others /
assist them in putting off the display. III
committee on music promised TO hhy,
another band hired for that day III
judges appointed by the president for TIL
awarding Of prizes will be DIR. lIowar
Lotand, Henry Holschumaker and Harr
Herbert.
committee to cooperate with th
Skrew Guzale Hose Co. was appointed, a
follows Joseph VantIne, Weldin Winning
Samuel Ford Harry II. Price, John Tobir
in conjunction with President Boyd as
committee on invitation and reception
The committee is AS follows: John
Walls. John X. Lam BISON. Herman A
Padberg and J. Harry Rogers
A Hungarian named Deackie, who wa
employed in the Delaware iron works. wa
severely injured on the head and had bot
feet mashed. DR., Stewart rendered med
cal assistance.
The team left at the wharf Yesterday b
man who claimed he had hirud the sam
three days ago and was afraid 10 return
for fear of being arrested, was claimed b
the owner, who came over from Whining
ton last night.
New CASTLE, June 24.-At a speci,
meeting of the Lenape S. +. e., II. and |
Co., yesterday, further preparations wei
made for the celebration of the Fourth {
July. Christopher C.. White who was
charter member of the company, WI
elected marshal for the parade. Two aic
will also be appointed. After the parat
the tiag-raising will be held. for which
speaker will be secured. A band has bee