Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-11-28
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Society was held yesterday afternoon
and evening in the Presbyterian
Church The church was handsomely
trimmed. and special music was ar
ranged for the occasion. The Rev.
Charles Il. Murray, president of the
society, presided.
The afternoon service was opened by
the Rev. S. 3. Wylio with prayer The
reports Of the various committees were
read and accepted.
Tho president appointed the Rev 4.
]. Mason, DR., David Stewart and j.
Miller Thomasa committee to nominate
now oflicersr for the ensuing year
The committee reported tho follow
ing, who were elected: President, the
Rev. Charles E. Murray Vice Presi-
dents, the Rev. l., +, Barrett, ID. d.,
the Rev. W. p. SWartz, the Rev. NJ.
II. Miller, d. D. Recording Secre-
tary, Archer Richards; Corresponding
Secretary, j. Miller Thomas; Treas
urer, Charles s. Rowland.
A letter of regret was read from the
Rev. DR. Moifett, the district superin-
tendent, who was unable to be present.
An interesting address was read by
the Rev. Charles y. Murray, who took
for his subject the woras, For the
word of God is quick and powerful
and sharper than any two-edged
sword.
The Roy. Charles r. Hendricks, the
Rev. S. Il. Wylio and William X.
| Crosby were appointed committee to
arrange for the annual meetings of the
society. Upon Il suggestion made by
| the Rev. S. b. Wylie, the time Of the
annual meeting was changed to the
| first Thursday in December and will
comprise one session, in the evening,
so that all who sn desire may attend.
| The small attendance at this meeting
in tho afternoon was due to some mis-
understanding between the secretary,
Mr.. Thomas, and the Rev. Mr..
Swartz, as the invitations to the Pres
| byterian societies had not been properly
forwarded. This will not occur again.
AT the evening session the Rev.
| James A. Worden, ID. D.. OF Philadel-
4 phia, delivered an able address, in fact,
one of the finest ever heard in this
city. 1t was splendid discourse on
the Bible.
The Rev. William Tracey, D. D., fol-
lowed in brief address, taking as his
subject Social Transformations I'm
der the Influences Of the Open Bible. +"
He pictured tho different scenes in a
| vivid manner.
The Rev. William p. Swartz, as
chairman of the evening session, closed
the services with the benediction.
A fire occurred on Wednesday even
ing at the home of Henry Collins on
Delaware street, west of Sixth, due to
the explosion Of the hall lamp. II
burned the carpets and rugs and filled
the house with smoke. The damage
is about $50, covered by insurance.
|. The funeral of Robert Ardis, we'll
KIN 1wn and aged shoemaker of this
city, took place from his late residence
service was conducted by the Rev.
Vaughn S. Collins, and interment was
made in the Methodist burying ground.
The pail bearers were Edward Chal-
lenger, Thomas J. Gravell George
Kern, ST., Charles Bennett, James M.
Wise and John S. King.
The fire yesterday afternoon at the
home OF James II. Mitchell, on Clay
ton street near Ninth. came near being
of serious nature. The tenants of the
house lost the greater portion of their
goods. Tho family moved TO this city
about. a week ago, from Harrington,
and before leaving that place the hus-
band took Sl5 out of $50 with which
to pay tho cost Of moving and other
necessary expenses. The balance of the
money, $50, was placed in bureau
drawer and was destroyed. The fro is
supposed to have originated from de-
fective hue. Mr.. Mitchell came TO this
city expecting to obtain employment,
but as yet has been unsuccessful.
Robert johnson has succeeded James
Bacon as cloth inspector at the
Knowles mills.
The "old Carly house, which has
stood for many years on the south aide
of Clayton street west of Ninth, has
been torn down and the old lumber
taken to the Herbert farm, to be used
in repair work. This property will be
remembered as the place where small
pox reigned supreme several years ago,
and two negroes died in the house.
New Castle, Nov 23. Tho annual
inspection of Go. II, N. 9. D., took
place last night About 30 men an
swered 10 the roll call. The inspection
was made by Col Boyd, assisted by
Ouartermaster Chaytor, and gave en-.
tire satisfaction. Among the visitors
were ex-Capt. Wickersham, Col. G.
Parke Postles, Lieut.. w. Fred Weller
and Capt. Stevenson.
James White, employed in the socket
shop, had the end of finger torn of
yesterday by having it caught in q
piece of shafting.
New Castle, Nov. 25,-The game ol
football here on Saturday between the
Columbia Athletic Club and the Ches-
ter High School was well attended.
The game was well contested but at nc
time did the Chesterites succeed in OBJ
tanning touchdown. The playing OF
Lea, Longhotham and S. Worrail fol
the Chester team was fine. The long
runs and gains Of Montgomery and
Countiss for the home team arc worthy
of special mention. The playing Of
Weggenmann and the splendid inter
ference of Rodney, Trims and Chal'
lenger did much to assist in winning
the game.
Tho whistle of the Triton cotton
mills failed TO blow this morning, anC
the mills arc now closed. 1t il not yet
known for how long time, but it il
hoped that they will start in the course
of two weeks. 1t ia rumored that the
present proprietor will soon retire from
active business.
A meeting for the organization of {
Boys Cadet Corps was held in St
Peters Church last evening. About .,
boys were present and each promised L
bring companion on Sunday next. Il
is expected that by December 10Th a
least 10 names will be signed
The old Cook building at the cornei
of Fourth and Chestnut streets wal
totally demolished by a crowd of small