Middletown transcript., 1898-12-31
DELAWARE CITY.

friend. Miss Annie Roberts. home for The
Christmas festivities. has returned to Phil
adelphia. Miss Roberts is sick therefore
unable to return with her.
Mrs. J. A. Vreeland, of Philadelphia,
spent few days including Christmas Day
with her mother.
Mrs. Brewer has returned from lengthy
visit in Chambersburg, Pa.
Mrs. F. McIntire and son attended the
funeral of Mrs. Thompson in PhiIadelphia
this week. Mrs. Thompson was the daugh-
ter Of Mrs. Amanda Caldwell, sister of
Mrs. McIntire.
Miss Alice Clark is home for the Holi-
days, also Miss Laura Sadler.
Mrs. F. Belville is convalescing.
Mrs. N. G.. Price visited friends in Phila-
delphia this week.
The steamer Major Reybold has again
discontinued her trips for the winter season.
The grippe is quite prevalent in town.
The death of Miss Mary O'Neil, the
granddaughter of Mrs. Lang, is reported
here. Her death is said to have been
caused by an attack Of the grippe resulting
in pneumonia.
Mrs. Eliza Appleton who is well known
here is seriously i'll at her home in Odessa.
Mrs. Bradway is recovering from an
attack of the grippe.
Mrs. D. Jefferson and Miss M. Boulden,
Of Chesapeake City, were entertained on
Christmas Day by Miss Bradway.
Mr. E7erengam spent Christmas with his
daughters.
Misses Martindale and Thompson, Mrs.
Harry Snowdell. of Philadelphia; Miss
frankie Dempsey and Mr.. E. Smith, of
Clayton; Messrs. Irwin Sheperd and W.
Jester. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Reybold. Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur Ubil spent Christmas with
relatives in town.
Miss Florence Davidson, of State Road,
was in town this week.
Mrs. George Foard and daughter, Alice,
spent Thursday with her mother near Nc
Donough.
Miss Annie Beck has returned from Phil
adelphia.
Miss Annie Walls, of Philadelphia, is
visiting in town.
Miss Lucy Cheairs was home for the
Holidays, also Miss Laura Sadler and
Norman CleaYer.
The Sunday School of Christ Church held
their Christmas festival as usual on the
evening of Holy Innocents Day-Wednes-
day. The time was devoted according to
custom to carol singing, games end distri-
button of good things.
The dramatic entertainment given in
Assembly Hall on Wednesday evening by
some of the Literary Society of the Pres
byte.ian Church was the important event
of the week and was decided success.
The Delaware City orchestra led by the
genial professor, Mr.. Ritchie, kindly rend-
cred valuable assistance, also Messrs. Law
renee, Baker and Marks. of Wilmington,
who are musicians of well-known ability
who contributed greatly to the pleasure of
the audience with selections on mandolins
and guitar. The drama entitled Diamonds
and Hearts was laughable farce in three
acts. The cast included Misses Berenice
Keane, Matte Price, BERTHE Clark, Natalie
Reynolds and Nelly Vail; Messrs. Harry
Price, Guy Vail, Malcolm Reybold, Will
VanHekle and Henry Reybold kindly as
sisted by Mr.. Lawrence. Remarkable skill
was exhibited by the young people who
will in course of time become recognized
as particularly successful performers. The
play was well received and evidently en-
joyed by the appreciative shouts of laughter
and rounds of applause which greeted
Uncle Abraham, Sis and Sammy who was
funny and the rest. The cake |
walk was decided hit. Misses Keane, |
Price and Clark and Guy Vail as --
The Presbyterian Sunday School held its |
usual Christmas exercises on Monday even |
ing. The church was appropriately decor
ated with green's. The exercises began with |
singing Swell the Mighty song' by the
school. The address of welcome was de- |
ivered by Master Wilbur Woodward,
which was followed by prayer by the pas
or, Rev. L. A. Oates. Then in their order
followed responsive reading, singing, and
Rotations. The solo sung by little Mary |
Money deserves special mention as she was
! substitute for another who was i'll and
Unable to be there, and the little singer had
out little training for the occasion, but she
proved plucky little mortal and bravely |
carried out her part. The most effective
recitation was that by Miss Bessie Price
ind Sophie Clendaniel. The Speaking Club
5aTe Rotations interspersed with singing. i
One small boy making his bow then giving
he military salute The secretary, Mr..
George b. Money, read his report and Mr..
Dates addressed the children, asking
number Of questions which were nearly
Ill answered by the youngest scholars in
he school. This was followed by the
presentation of gifts and the closing hymn
Christmas is Here The interest of the
popular Superintendent, Mr.. J. Thomas
Price, the pastor and various teachers in the
welfare of the school is evidenced by the
raining they have received. The music
vas in the special care of Mrs. John
sehunder, Jr., whose qualifications as
eader is unquestioned.
The Methodist Sunday School held its
exercises on Tuesday evening in the church
which was decorated with evergreen trees
md other Christmas green's. The singing
vas as usual, spirited and joyous. beftting
he occasion. The opening address of well
;ome was delivered by Grace Won Culin in
! clear distinct voice. Recitations, singing
md responsive reading as usual. Santa
Claus suddenly appeared stalking with
gigantic strides up the centre aisle frighten-
ng one of the wee ones very much. Var