Evening journal., 1898-03-12
BIRTHDAY RECEPTION
J. B. ANDERSON ENTERTAIN5 A
NUMBER OF FRIENDS-WORK
ON THE NEW WHARF.

ON THE NEW WHARF.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
Frederica, March 12.-James B. An
derson, who has for years been leader
OF one of the largest classes in the M
p. Church here, gave his class a recep-
ton in honor of his 74th birthday at
his residence, on West Front street.
The class met at the church and was
personally conducted to his residence
by Mr.. Anderson. A most interesting
program of music and speech-making
followed, which was made complete by
the serving OF abundant refreshments.
Captain John Talbot, an old sea cap
tain, made a most interesting address,
relating some of his thrilling expert
ences while following the sea. Not
withstanding his advanced age, Mr..
Anderson Is remarkably active. His
energies are seemingly unimpaired, and
a buster man cannot be found. The
evening proved q delightful one TO all
present, who were: Misses Josephine
Reed, Mary l.. Burton, Helen Smithers,
Susie Frazier, Edith Boone, Carrie Pat
/ terson, Mamie Reik, Gertrude Sipple,
Sallie Kirk, Frances Minner, Lizzie
Ilank, Ethel Hardesty, Alice GTier,
| Fannie Wingate, Mr.. and Mrs. G. O.
ISwanfeld, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Carrow,
Mrs. Annie Rogers, Mrs. Sallie Rogers,
Rev. and Mrs. T. A. O'Brian, Mrs. Caleb
4 Smithers, Mrs. Mary Carter, Mrs. Liz
zie Boone, Mr.. and Mrs. Leander Hop
kins, Mr.. and Mrs. Buchanan, Of New
4 ark, N. J.; ]. S. Clark, Arthur Melvin,
1 Benjamin Burton, William Meredith
and Captain John Talbot.
The Frederica Dramatic Club very
/ creditably rendered the play, Tony,
the Convict" in the Town Hall on
/ Wednesday evening, before a crowded
house. The play was a success, fnan-
/ cially and otherwise.
| Professor V. r. Allen will deliver his
| famous lecture, Lights and Shadows
of Great City" in the NJ. e. Church
on the evening Of March %. The lee
ture Will be illustrated with stereopti-
| con views, and the audience Is prom
ised a rare treat. Professor Allen comes
highly recommended and will give the
proceeds for the benefit of the church.
The old steamboat wharf has been
torn away and replaced by new one
which adds much to the looks, safety
and convenience of the property.
| The Decision Week" services at the
M. P. Church closed Thursday night
with eighteen conversions and num-
ber Of aecessions to the church.
Leonard Reik holds graphaphoniC
exhibition at Maston's Corner tonight
Mr.. Reik has very fine machine and
his exhibitions are very interesting.
Nathan Spurry lost valuable horse
on Tuesday night from spasmodic collie
Shad and herring are making theil
appearance In Murderkill river in large
numbers for this early date. Fisher
men prophesy an abundance OF then
for this season.
| Miss Frances Williamson, OF Har
rington, is the guest of Miss Josephine
Reed.
George Knox and James Nickersor
were in Milford yesterday.
| Mrs. Florence Carter, accOmpanief
by her niece, Miss Lizzie Ruthven. ant
'Ledie,' are visiting friends in Chesa,
peake City, Md.
| Mrs. Emma Krebs. of Philadelphia. /,
visiting her father, James Coverdale.
John Ryan Is visiting Philadelphia.
Asa Rogers returned on Wednesda,
from a visit to Philadelphia.
William Carter. Of Wilmington. paif
F'rederica a short visit on Wednesday
Frank Melvin has returned after !
short visit to Atlantic City.
Miss Fannie BiglOw. OF Baltimore. 1,
the guest of Mrs. w. F. HOey.
, Charles Nutter and William Short. O,
| Milford, were in town Tuesday.
Henry Snyder, Of Harrington, was il
town Wednesday.
John Hill, OF Harrington, visited
trederica on Wednesday.