Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-21
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Special Correspondents of Gazette and Journal
SMYRNA, Feb. 19.--In the absence of the
pastor, the Rev. Adam Stengle, who
preached at Middletown Sunday, the Rev.
T. II. Haynes supplied the NJ. Il. pulpit
here. Hegaye strong discourse on Love"
Sunday evening the Christian Endeavor
Society took charge of the services and the
meeting was presided over by Mrs. Kate
e Smithers. At this meeting the honorary
members took an active part. the first time
since their organization.
S. J. Shoomkoff of Bulgaria, who made
such an impression at our NJ. d. Church a
year or so ago. while student of Drew
Seminary, will give an illustrative lecture
at the Opera House March Sth, on the life,
custom ana habits of his native land.
During his lecture he will give some beau
tiful stereoptiGun views of the scenery and
points of interest in that country.
prominent business man in this town
broke the record few days ago in eating
pies. His wife made 81 large pumpkin
pies, and when the family OF six had
eaten hearty meal the pies were brought
on and every one eaten. The amusing
feature Of this mess OF pastry is that the
whole 81 pies only cost him % cents. He
gives the following as the recipe: Five
gallons of milk, one large pumpkin, Two
pounds of sugar and three eggs.
The old Smyrna Athletic Association,
which for three years has been striving to
get out of debt, had q good lift from the
fair and festival last Thursday and Erie
day nights. The gross receipts were
Sl67.65. The original debt was $500, and
from time to time through various sources
they reduced that amount to 500. When
the Ollie Turbett Concert Co. came here, a
few weeks ago, the association lost $50.
This made the hanging debt $3.50, which
they had hoped to pay off last week, but
being under considerable expense the fes-
tival only Melted them S96.22, leaving a
debt of about SOS.
The local dramatic association is prepar-
ing to give an amateur production of 1.-THE
Deacon" and have selected next Monday
night, February 18th, us the date. Home
talent shows always take well here and
they are expecting a large audience. The
proceeds will be for the benefit of q new
piano which the Opera House is badly in
netd. The following is the cast Of
characters:
George Graef, Mrs Thornton's nephew.
Gilbert s. Jones
George Dorrah alias Matt Wheeler, =.
Herbert Farrell
P PsrsOn 81 Bro STSIa Henry Curry
Pete, Mrs. Thornton's servant. 80. George Rose
Billy, tho Deacons ooy.......;;... Ed stevens
Helen, her daughter. Miss Edith Beck
Miss Amelia fawcett, Mrs. Ihornton's maiden
sitter. .....,..,...........Ali Miss Anna Beckett
Mrs. Dorrah, Dorrtth's wife. Miss Katie Beckett
Nellie, her daughter. Miss Lillian SpeakEnan
Daisy, srIbrette. ....,.........Ali Miss May farles
The drama contains five acts with parts
well sustained.
The social circles of Smyrna have re-
ceived quite surprise in the announce
ment Of the marriage of Mrs, Susan
Daniels, widow OF tine late DR.. Daniels, a
wealthy citizen of our town to William
Waters. brother of Mrs John A. Hoffecker.
The wedding will take place in Philadel-
phia at o'clock to-day. The Rev. q. w.
Dame of this town performing the cere-
mouy. The newly married couple will
sail Saturday ON the steamer Kaiser
Wilhelm Of the North German Line for an
extended visit abroad via Of the Mediterra-
mean. They will be gone about year
when they will return to Smyrna. Mr..
Waters has resigned his position in Phila-
delphia.
Announcement has also been made OF
| the wedding OF Miss Addie Hofecker to
| William +. Dunn, a prominent druggist
of this town and brother of ex-SheriH
Dunn OF Dover. The wedding will take
place at the brides residence on Main
| street, Tuesday next, February 10Th.