Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-06

Cf the $1,000 people who were there, it
is estimated that something like 5000
We're from Philadelphia and other
points in Pennsylvania. Everything
was in running order except the to-
boggan slide, and men worked on it
most of the day Manager Crook had
provided special features and the
visitors amused themselves to their
hearts content. Patriotic exercises
were held at Camp Galley during the
morning and there were drills, sham
battle and dress parade in the. after
noon and evening. The Boys Brigade
Of the West End Reading Room, under
command Of Major Haley, visited the
Pennsylvania boys and were royalty
entertained. They took part 10 the
sham battle. The performance at the
roof garden was tirst-class and de-
lighted the people, who also found
much enjoyment in boating on the
lake, riding on the merry go-round,
visiting the points of interest on the
boardwalk, dancing. visiting the pony
track and the sundry other amuse-
ments. Ice cream and other refresh
ments were there in abundance and
everybody had an enjoyable time. One
of the most interesting features Was
the. pyrotechnic display in the evening,
which wassexceedingly pretty.
The picnic of the Ancient Order Of
Hibernians, at Union Park, was we'll
attended and very enjoyable. The
interesting programme heretofore an
nunced was followed and all were
| pleased.
The people Of st. Joseph's parish on
the Brandywine had an interesting
demonstration in the grove near the
church. The Rev. ". j. Birmingham,
pastor of the church, read the
Declaration of Independence, and
there were various amusements, and
young and old had a delightful time.
Father Birmingham was ably assisted
by the people OF the parish, the young
women looking after the refreshments
and other features. Many attended
from this city.
The women Of Mt. Salem Church
gave a picnic at Rockford grove. The
Sunday school OF Goodman Church
spent the day at Rosendale Park.
soc,vrv or rrr c,So,vx,rn,
of 'hh =, o,NoisN Aifi' ;,
AN interesting AFFAIR curing the
morning was sne annual meeGing OF
ene ceiaware Society OF t9e Oibcin-
natti' neio az me rooms OF the Dela-
ware Historical oocisty. Ing ioiloWing
olncers were eiectsu JOE the ensuing
year:
rres'qeni, t1e Hon. lanes W. Lati-
! Mol .ane TiIton7 IT, 8 M r. Of Mary.
| land; Secretary, Capt. Henry Hobart
Bellas, u. s. A., of Philadelphia
Assistant Secretary. John Oseood Platt
| of PHILADELPHIA; Treasurer, PhiIip FL.
White of Philadelphia; Assistant
Treasurer, E. T. Sellers OF Philadel-
phia; Chaplain, the Right Rev.
leighton Coleman, S. T. D., LII. D.,
of this city; Standing Committee,
Thomas Pierce of Philadelphia, chair
man; Henry G. Banning OF this city;
| William H. Kirkpatrick of Philadel-
Phia; Newel hirEwooa hennon OF
Baltimore; James d: Mcneil Of this
| city; John Patten Wales, M. D., eff
| this city; and Rodney Macdonoueh of
Boston.
Tbon,,s p;a,ca of pb;Iodalnb;o nra
s;ded oyar the naatiney in The ahssnca
siuea 9yer tne ineellps ~ .ne npsehee
OF Judge LatiIner'wno is very III at MS
home in New York.
The meeting was opened by Bishop
Coleman, after which the reports Of
the several committees were received.
4 resolution Of reoret and avmnathv in
ral a1.a W AZ .hsan a nt yn3Pna ~
Ieiation W tne apsTnoe VI ouuge Lati
ller was passeu, Lug neNt inseIing Oh
the society VIII Do held on Washing
TONS Birthday.
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Road-Wagon Race;
Marine a p Postics
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The Wawaset Gun Club, won two
matches on the local grounds The
first game was with the Hockessin