Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-06-30
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Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal
Now Cnstlr, June q. "A pretty we'd
ding was sulemnized in tho First fred'
byierian Church ut O'Clock last even
ing, the contracting parties being MISS
Margaret Thompson, daughter OF MI
and hIrs. John Thompson, Rnd W.
HAIRY Snavrly of Wilmington.
Tho church had been hanlsomely
decorated for the occasion by MrH'
Harold Sudell, Mra George Ronnie,
Miss Julia Nivpn, Mrg. William ~
Greer, Lewis Husheheck. David bouldcn
md the Rev. S, leattie Wylio. inc
nplnit was d hank OF flowers, sur
roundod by tropical plants. Three
arches were in the middle aisle md the
pillars supporting tho gallery were
neatly covered.
The ribbon girls were Una Suhnli'
Greta Stops and Maggie Wilhelme'
Shortly after X O'Clock, the notea oil
tho organ announced tho arrival Of the
marty and in few moments tno llne
was formed. The four ushera, William
Naylur, William Cannon, Jesse Mckay
and William Tracey led, followed by the
groom, accompanied by Samuel Tracey
of Philadelphia. Next was tho malu oil
honor, NJ iss Anna Tracey, and then tho
bride elect, Miss Thompson, leaning On
the arm Of her father. Upon arriving
ut the front Of tho altar they were met
by the pastor, the Rev. S. Beattle
Wylie, and tho ceremony was performed.
The organ, it which Mrs George
Renne presided, again penled forth,
and tho church bell was rung joyously,
'rhe marty then entered carriages and
we're driven 10 the Town Hall, where
handsome collation. w56 served and tho
couple received the congratulations nj
their friends. The building was hand
sumely festuuned with American flags
and bunting, md number OF potted
| nlants added much to the beauty OF the
scene.
New Castle, June 2s.-,At the meet
| ing of the Board of Education, last
evening, the only member absent was
Lewis Il. Eliason. Ii was learned that
tho examination Of teachers would take
place in Wilmington on July 9Th.
The report of the committee on the
closing exercises showed the expenses
10 he s53. "a and the receipts 81. ~,
/ ltdflUH u 'l'HUIt VI GSu'b-s hh eihpi
for thu expenses was drawn.
On account Of bsing without funds
and the tax collector not having his
duplicate another note for 81, 200 WAS
made, to he placed in tho Farmers
hank for discount. This makes totaI
Of -. 200 now discounted by the mem
hers of the board, each member signing
the bond. The boards balance In bank
il only $40 and mute Of 5000 will be
due on Friday next.
Tho new note will he made for &c
days. making it dua on July 29th anG
tho meeting of tho board will tak'
place on 2Gth. The secretary will here
after look after the finances Of tn,
board and rapport the balanCeH in banl
at the regular meetings.
Mr.. Ferris stated that the law
governing the employment Of teacher
makes it necessary thnt the teachor
shall havs certificate in order Il
qualify.
Mr.. Ferris moved that tho teacher
he elected subject 10 passing an exami
nation subsequently.
MI. Mahonoy said no was opposed l.
any such procedures. That this tax
payers pf the city have heGn cheated
We hayo tcachera. he said, who teacl
German, hOtany and other studies, blu
who cannot speak the English lang uage
lie favored homo teachers, first, las
AMI all tine time.
MIR. Dsakyne and Mr.. Forris oh
iectod to tho speakor's language. MI
Mahoney replied. lin said that Mis-
Mary Loiiand. when the principal wen
into her room and told her Hho was n
lady, wont to Mr., Frazer for
hearing, hut that the latter refused (
, listen to her at oil. She WIS GOO
teacher, Mr.. Mahonay said, md pRsse
the examination with a good average
but was turned down.
Mr.. Frazer denied the allegation an
,, nsserted that Miss .Loiland was not
, capabe teacher.
, Mr.. Ferris said the hoard had mad
: grave mistake in electipg the preser
: PRINCIPAL, and would continue to NAL;
a mistakes If they olocted him II
a another term. lie intended to vol
/ against his collection.
, Mr.. Ferris then mate aa an ament
a mont TO the peEding motion. that ii
: election OF teachers be held at q specii
a moeting ON July 10th. In this RhaI
= the motion prevailed.
y Tho repurt of Principal Andrews va
I read. Tho following scholars we're give
+ honorable mention fnr department an
n progreas:
= School No. 7-Ghristopher Groe
Jacob Gilkey, KatiB Sullivan, pal
Wicr and Anna Winslow.
/, Tho secretary was instructed
= notify the teachers and applicants ,
. the date and place of the examination
2 The salaries OF teachers and janitol
: were ordered paid.
On motion Of Mr.. Ferris it was dt
;, cidod that tho committea on No.
y School be appointed tn look into I'll
~ matter of the failure Of Euss Farley
y DO promoted at the recent examination
MIR. Ferris stated that MisH Farley ha
), told him that Quo of tho teachers ha
= been informed that abe Miss Earle,
y would not be advanced to thu ne,
- giraffe. This was previous to tho o,
= animation. Adjourned.