The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-22
items FROM
NEW CASTLE.
Correspondence of the REPUBLICAN,.
April 22, 1899.

The reception hold by the members of
Division No. g. Ancient Order of Hibern-
ians in the Opera House las5 night was
one of the grandest affairs held hero for
years. Tho stage was handsomely decora-
ted with A merican flags and in the cent or
hung tho handsome A. O. II. banner dis
playing in rich gilt letters tho motto of the
order Friendship, Unity and TIuo Christ
ian Charity. In tho auditorium were
members OF the Division and their rela-
tives. The Division has been gaining ac-
cessions 10 Its membership for the past
year The Division is not satisfied with
having the members from New Castle
but have branchod cut to Delaware City
and st. Georges where they have secured
large number OF mombers.
The exercises were presided over by
James McHugh, President Of Division
No. 3. A committee OF arrangements
looked after The entertainment of tho
members and their friends. Rev. e. l..
Brady in eXtendinga welcome to those
present said it was pleasure to enjoy the
hospitality OF the Order He was sorry
that there were no young men In the Or
der at New Castle who were willing to
sing inpublic.
He felt sure thnt il the young men
from Wilmington would ugree to settle
uoWu nero tuuJ tuoN WOuiu IooelNo uHo
salno Inducements offered to all industries
little farm and exemption from taxes
for ten years. 1t is useful and necessary
that an organization like the A. o. II.
should meet in reunion In 0rde2 that the
members Iuay meet and become better
acquninte ted.
Social evenings arc spent, strangers be-
come close friends aud old friendships
are cemente1. There is nothing more
al tL,N, g tntu IL, ~
a reunion by society. We will all have
social evening and hope that we will
often meet under such circumstances to
wish them prosperity.
County President Lowell OF Whining
ton made pleasing address. Tho Order
Is In u flourishing condition. He hoped
to zee branch of the Ladies Auxiliary
formed in New Castle.
The musical program included numbers
by Mr. and Mrs. John Finne9an, William
i. McEvily. John Gilbridc, Anthony
Tinnerty, of Wilmington, and the Misses
Sallie and Manic McGuc, Mary Wilcox,
Maggie Toner and Lizzie McCue Of this
citv.
The singers were all favorites and en-
cores were in order. Refrcs shments wera
served and then Tho chairs were moved to
the side y! the hall and dancing began. 1t
lasted until lato this morning. A feature
VI ~ vas u ClAG with lIuNaiu
and Miss Sallie McCus carried off the
honors. Tho mombass of tho Division
wish to thank those who took part in the
entertainment and made it such grand
suCC,si
George b. Pustill River Patrolman, iD-
tends to 500 that the law Is not violated.
He has iostod notices along The river.
The notices are rs follows:
1t shall be unlawful for any person or
per!ons to cast, draw, fusten or otherwise
make uso of any net trap, device or coptriv-
auca for the purpose OF cat hing shud in
tie River Delaware or the Bay thereof,
within the jurisdiction Ct the State, be-
tween the hours OF Sp. H.. on Saturday
and midnight Of Sunday, throughout the
year, and he, she, Or they SO offending,
shall forfeit and pay tho sum of fifty
dollars, together with tho costs of suit. for
each and every offence, and une-half of
said penalty shall Ge raid to the inform.
er."