Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-11-14

rendered. The features OF the enter
tainment were the recltations by Miss
Bessie Kuntz, "Iiow Nose Counted
the Eggs,'' and "Aunt Melissa on
Boys, {" which were loudly applauded.
The quartet composed OF Misses Miriam
Davidson, Reba Saunders, and Geo. w.
Eclxles and John b. Manlove, rendered
some very fine anthems.
A pleasant party was given at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Meggin-
son last evening, in honor Of the 18th
birthday anniversary of Miss Anna
Megginson. Games and dancing were
INDUCED in until late hour when the
guests sat down TO splendid repast.
were received by the young lady.
Among those present were Misses Mary
Blackburn, Blanche King, Ada Ma
guire, Agnes Hammell, Anna Greer,
Misses Thompson. Hannah Seidenberg,
Ella King, Laura Banks, Fannie
Banks, Mary Banks MessrH. Charles
Greer, Byard Leach, Leslie White,
Edward Sillitoe, Leslie Banks, Charles
Henderer, Charles Jordan, Albert
Timms, George Bull Theodore Black,
burn, Walter Morgan, Clarence Black
burn, Benjamin Thompson, George
Morgan.
New Castle, Nov. 12.-The conse.
Grafton services held last night in the
new parish building of the Episcopal
Church were attended by members of
the various churches throughout the
city, nearly every denomination being
represented. The services were con-
Quoted by the Ri, Rev. Bishop Cole
man, assisted by the Rev. f. NJ. Mum
son, pastor Of Emmanuel Church; the
Rev. Harold Miller of st. Michael's,
the Rev. George Glassner of Delaware
City, the Rev. A. r. Walker of Cal
vary, the Rev. George @. Hall of ST.
Johns, and the Rev. +. r. Miller of
Newport. The different rooms were
consecrated in the following manner;
The infant class room on the first
| floor, the Senior Brotherhood on the
| hood and the Woman's Auxiliary on
the second floor, the Daughters of
Phoebe and the rector's rooms on the
| third floor, the rooms of the Boys
Brigade and the Altar Guild.
| Bishop Coleman in his address said
it gave him great satisfaction TO see
the good work which was being done
in this parish. He congratulated the
people in the work which they had
conducted with such grand results.
In addition to being OF great value as
an assistant in the church work, it was
a great responsibility and care, but
the value of its influence can be seen
day by day in the good which is
being accomplished by the kind assist
ance of many willing hands. The
crowded house at this ceremony also
attested the beauty and usefulness of
the work.
The Rev G. Gassner, editor of the
Delaware Churchman, delivered
short address, in which he congratu-
lated the people Of this parish on their
new addition to the church, which he
stated would be valuable one as he
had 20 found it to be in his experience
in his work at Delaware City.
The Rev. George @. Hall, in speak
ing of what had been done in this
State within short while, prophesed
that in both church and national
affairs Delaware would be the bright
star.
Other visiting clergy and churchmen
from different parishes also made adj
dresses. Chaplain Munson replied
briefly, thanking the visitors for their
attendance and kind assistance. Re-
/ WtlO pOiNNd ny llC lt1tllbb
of the parish,
The birthday party give last night by
the ladies Of the M. Il. Church in
which each person attending placed in
an envelope a number of pennies to ac-
cord with his or her age, was grand
success The receipts amounted to $50.
A fine programme was rendered by the
choir, ably assisted by Miss Bessie
Kuntz, who contributed several recita-
tions of humorous character. j. NJ.
Davidson played flute solo.
George McCaulley, who was ar
rested on Sunday evening for assault
ing his wife and sister, was arraigned
before Mayor Morrison last evening and
fined SO. 80.
The celebration given by the Colum-
bian Athletic Club last night at their
rooms in the Opera House was n grand
affair. In addition to the published
programme several new features were
given, including an entertainment by
Ford and Lancaster, the well known
black face comedians. The trapeze
performances byCountiss, Weggenra ann,
Q. King and Bridgewater afforded
much amusement. Several visitors
were present, among whom were DIR.
Richards and Deputy Sheriff ellis
Inc menu served by caterer OneI1elna
was very fine, The smoker ended
about midnight.
New Castle, Nov. Is. The New
Castle accommodation train due in
this city at ~ "a a. IN. was scene of
disorder this morning. The trouble
was caused by two young men who
claimed that one of party Of Hunga-
rians in the car had taken his work
from him in the Delaware iron works.
They showed fight but Conductor
Bacon managed to keep them apart
while ON the train. 1t is reported that
after they left the train the Hun was
badly beaten by these men.
The S5th anniversary of the found
ing Of tho Delaware Bible Society will
be observed in this city on November
2lst in the Presbyterian Church. In
vitations will be extended to churches
and societies of all denominations
The funeral Of James Shearer, who has
held the position of undertaken at the
West Chester county prison for nearly
"a years, was held this morning from
his late residence on West Gay street
in that town. Mr.. Shearer was well
known in this city by some OF the
. older residents, he having resided here