The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-31
ITEMS FROM new CASTLE.
Correspondents Of the REPUBLICAN,
NEW CASTLE. December 81. 1897

New Castle holds her own with an,
other city in the State for niagnificen
Christmas trees. Among those notlcet
last evening were those Of Mr. and Mrs
daughter Harry and Ethel, Mr.. and Mrs
James Legg, for their two daughters Elsie
and Greta. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Naylor
Mr.. and Mrs. James Lancaster, Mr. and
Mrs. John J. Sheridan, Mr.. and Mrs
Newlove, Mr. and Mrs. james Bennett
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Walls, Mr.. ant
Mrs. John H. Martin Mr.. and Mrs. Thos
d. Wise, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry McNalby
Mr. and Mrs. 7. Frazer. MIR. A.. Gallagher,
Mr.. and Mrs. Iva Lunt, Mr.. and Mrs
]. Harry Stewart Mr.. and Mrs. Jane
Boner, Mr.. and Mrs. John Hess, Mr.. and
Mrs. King, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Toner
Mr.. and Mrs. John Montgomery MIR and
Mrs. Maloney, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles vii
lis. In several instances the houses and
lawns around the treas are beautiful nnt
lack Of space alone Ir,v,nts dc script +
Of same.
Matchmaking will be held in the M. e
Church tonight, beginning shortly after
1Oo'clock. A special song service has beer
arranged for the occasion. Kev. L. p.
Corkran will deliver an interesting ser.
mon. 1t will be followed by prayer of
thanks fer blessing and favors received
during the past year and for blessings dur
ing the coming year. Tho sinners who
still remain away from communicate q
with their Creator will also be remember.
Cd After the singing of the doxology tn G
service will end by the pastor invoking the
blessing.
There will be watchmeeting.to night in
Mt. Salem NJ. H. Church, to which tho pub.
lie Ia invited.
Al 80 there will be prayer and praise
service
At 1880 the pastor will deliver dis
course on the need of more conservation to
God.
AT 1l.45 to 1s Is will bo the covenant sor-
vices.
The Delaware Iron Works will close
down Tonight No Information can be
obtained concerning the prospects of the
works. The directors Of tho company
will hold meeting on January 10 and
about tho middle OF the month the works
will probably resume operations.
George Russell Is training hard for q 90
he expects to have Oh Tuesday evening
next before tho Tuxedo Club Of Chester
with Billy Digs.
Mrs. Thomas Frazer entertained her
Sunday School class at supper last even
ing. The members of the class kindly re-
membored their teacher.
Some of tho officers of Adelphia L odgc,
X. Of Z. We're elected on Wednesday oven
ing. The remainder will be elected next
Wednesday night.
Miss Cecelia Mahoney and Misses Marie
and Helene Mcdaniel have been the guests
of Mrs. Charles Rosenberg, of Philade-
phia, and Mrs. CARRIER of Ridley Park.
Bargains In blankets and robes. Stoops
Harry MoNally and John Shearer killed
six rabbits yesterday on the Hamburg
farm near Delaware City.
The fnl1Oyyiur nrra n ta ho yn' baop
made by the Rev. S. Beattie Wylic, pastor
of the Presbyterian Church, for the woek
of prayer which will begin on Monday
evening, The program is the R5y. w, h.
Lewis on Monday; Rev. N. H. Miller, OF
Newark, Tuesday; Rev. S. B. Wylie,
Wednesday; Rev. h. II. Moore Middle
town, Thursday, and preparatory services
on Friday.
Miss Bertha Matthews entertained her
Sunday School class at her home on sixth
street Thursday afternoon. After an en-.
joyable time refreshments were served.
she received many handsome presents
from her scholars
The schooner Emma Cottingham ha,
been abandoned and will be ripped by
her owner. On October 24 during the 81
we're storm she drifted upon Reybolds
beach. A channol was dug to the schooner
with he hope that she could be foated.
tempt to float her was abandoned.
The electric motor for the shirt factory
was placed in position last night and test
ed 1t gave entire satisfaction. q,
Company II, N. G D., gave surprise to
10 the colored dancers at the armory on
Wednesday, night. When the squad re-
turned fran search in vain for an absent
membor they secured the culorcd men
They We're taken to the armory to amuse
the militia with songs and dancns But
when they saw the men charge toward
them with guns and bayon9ts one hid be-
lind the piano and the other beneath the
pool table.
Frank Fritz has returned home from a
pleasant visit to friends at Lancaster, Pa.
Miss Maggie Marshal of Philadelphia Is
the guest OF New Castle friends
Miss Lizzie NJ. Maloney has returned
homo from u pleasant visit to friends in
Philadelphia.