Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-10-27
THE NEWS or NEW CASTLE.



tion-Other Mntters.
New Caste. Oct 80. Tho monthly
meeting Of the Board Of Education was
held last evening
The committee on No. School re-
ported the sanitary arrangements in
better shape. They also reported the
general condition of the schools to be
much better than for two years past.
The following bills were allowed :
New Castle News, "a; Adams Express
CO., $500; A. M. Hizar, 81. The
finance committee reported over 800
in bank. Mr.. Ferris reported that the
State appropriation had not yet been
received.
The school property committee re-
ported having made arrangements for
new slate boards for the schools where
they were needed.
The matter of allowing Warren
Carnagy of Summit Bridge to go to
school was taken up and 1t was stated
that he should purchase his books and
also be required to pay suitable
amount to cover the cost of sundrieS
used by him in the school.
The salaries Of teachers and ianitors
were ordered drawn.
The report Of Superintendent Knowles
was then read as follows: Number en-
rolled during the month of October,
%; total attendance, SOL; average
attendance. 427; seating capacity, 633.
Mr.. Knowles reported that Harry
Louth had thrown a stone through the
glass in the library building. The
work was deliberately done and was
not accidental.
The secretary was instructed to
notify the parents that they should
have proper repairs made or the boy
should be taken before the mayor.
Mr.. Eliason arose and addressing
the members of the board, said
Gentlemen, inasmuch as there has
been spirit of enthusiasm pervading
the citizens of this country and many
of the teachers, parents and scholars
are anxious to attend the peace jubilee
exercises in Philadelphia, would re-
spectfully offer motion that the
schools close on Thursday for the
day." The motion was promptly
seconded by Mr.. Ferris and Mr..
Carrick stated that he was heartily in
favor Of the movement and was about
to make such motion. The motion
was passed unanimously.
1t is war to the knife among the
butchers in this city and one Is en-
deavoring to outdo the other. In con
sequence of tho movement tho con
sumner is greatly benefited. Pork has
dropped from two to three cents pei
pound, lard two cents and scrapple
three cents with sausage at like
drop. One butcher who met the first
cut in prices has refused to compete
and states that he cannot do it and
sell first-class meats.
The wedding of Miss Emma j.
Alexander to Robert 4. Dale took
place at Nazareth M. Z. parsonage or
Monday evening. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. r. Irving
Watkins. The newly married couple
left for their home in Wilmington,
directly after the wedding.
Harry Rothrock will shortly remove
to Wilmington, where no will be nearer
his place OF employment.
Yesterday afternoon the horse OF DR..
David Stewart ran away on North
Fourth street. No person was injured
and the carriage was only slightly
damaged.
The parlor entertainment, which will
be given at tho home of Mrs. John
Megginson on South Fifth street, this
evening, promises to DO interesting.
A military tea under the auspices Of
the Ladies Of the B. v. NJ. Society Of
st. Peters r.. 9. Church will be held
tomorrow and Saturday evenings.
Mrs. G. G. Whitnnck is seriously
III with muscular rheumatism Miss
Hattie King is slightly improved.