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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26
At five cents

Aluminium Hair Pins-5c dozen.
ANN onia-large bottle.s-5c each.
Pure white Pearl Buttons--an sizes
SC 4 dozen.
Black Shoe Polish-5c.
Combination Tan Shoe Polish-5c
Patent Leather Shoe Polsh-5c.
Darning Cotton-3 balls for DC
Utopia Brass Pins-5c n papcr-StO
pins to n paper.
Vel Pins-two dozen to u box-5c n
box
Tolson's Patent Skirt Banding-5c a
Patent Collar stiffening;-any width
hack or wh:te-5c n length.
Fine Tooth Brushes-5c each
Pocket Combs-5c each
Side Combs-the 10c gradc-5c Il pair.
Acme Crimping Pins-5c Il dozen
Box Paper-containing a sheets Of
cream paper and y envclopes-5c
Corset Steels-5c n pair
Taicum Powder-5c n box-6 for 25c.
Best Kid Curlcers-ils- incll-5c n
bunch
Wide Garter Elastic-frlllcd edge-5c
Tracing Wheels--5c each.
Putt Pomade-5c II box
Fasting Cotton-S spools for &c.
lt0-page Pen Tablets-5c each.
oscar De Longs Perfect Hooks and
Eyes-5c u card.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26
DIED.

THOMPSON-Entered into rest after a
long and painful Illness ut his residence.
m. Captain WILLIAM THOMPSON.
eldest son OF James Thompson. of Clifton,
.. l., aud son-in-law of Mr.. VIM. Baker.
HE asked of thee life and thou gavc'st
1t to him, even forever and ever"
The funeral will take place from st.
Pauls +. Il. Church THURSDAY Az
TERNOON Mt $3.50 o'clock. Friends of the
family are invited to attend. Intcrment
Elmwood Ccmtery apy5.2t
BROUGIITON.-On Wednesday, the 25th
Inst; at 4;l5 p. m, Mrs: AMELIA D.
BROUGltFON. relict of VIM. II. Brough-
ton. and daughter OF the Late Sylvanus
1iartshorn. of this city.
Funeral from the residence. 131 York
street. on FRIDAY 9th inst, at 1880 p. IN.
ap2C-2t Ledger copy.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26
Desperate Fight on schooner.

Charles Hughes and David Holley,
schooner s. -. Wheeler. were the prln-
cipals in desperate encounter yester-
day morning on board the schooner
which arrived from Baltimore day or
two ago. Holley was seriously stabbed
by Hughes and would probably have
been stabbed to death but for tine inter
vention Of other members of the crew.
Hughes was later given three months
in Jail by Justice Tomlin.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26
TIE MAY-poLE DANCE

between thirty and forty little girls.
under the direction of Miss Fannie
Leigh. are reheursng for the May-pole
Dance. which will be given May at
the old Dickson place. on CRANKY street.
There will also BE a sir Roger de Cow
erly' dance. 1t is expected that the
S. y. l.. Band will play. and the en-
tcrtainment. which will be for the char
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26
4 Rose Bushes
for Csc.

We have sold 5000 rose bushes
and have only 800 left. No more
can be had after these are sold.
Packed four different varieties in A
bunch--a Rambler, Soupert and
two Others equally as choice, in each
bunch.
CSC. bunch.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26
At four cents

Battenburg Threads Il spool.
largo Cake of Toilet Soap-lc.
Wooden-back RrushcS-ic each
Hair Pin Cabinets-containnS 100 hair
pins-ic each
Stocllnct Dress Shields-.S a pair
Marshall's Linen Thread-black and
white-ic Il spool
Bone Collar Buttons-hlack ana white
&c n dozen
Non brca king Shoe I,accrs-ic a pair
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26

Tuesday evening. Mr.. Allan Han
excl gave n beautiful supper at the
Country Club, complimentary to Miss
Camm. of Richmond. The table was
profusely decorated with Easter Lilies
and spring blossoms. Mr.. Hanckel's
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Hugh
es. Miss Camm, Miss Taylor, and Mr..
James Goode.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26
THE STOMACH OF MAN IS subject 10

THE STOMACH OF MAN Is subject to
tions as cramps, cholera morbus. and ,lys
entcry. that, by neglect may he mad.
chronic and dangerous. The best. han
PAIN-KILLER. u medicine which has
been tried for more than a half Of Il con-
fury and never failed TO give relief Avoid
SUBSTITUTES; there is but one Pain-Kicr,
Perry Davis. Price 25c. and soc.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26
TEMPERATURES. RAINFALL AND
HUMIDITY.

Maximum temperature .............. 5S
Minimum temperature .....-..-..... 52
Normal temperature ................ IS
Departure from Normal ....minuS )
Departure from normal since jan
uary 1st ...................,. minus 73
Rainfall In past "a hours. .......... 0
Rainfall since first of month. AZ
Mean relative humidity. ~
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26

Mrs. Fergus Reid entertained the
Tuesday Whist Club Mt the County
Club on Tuesday morning. Present
were Mrs. Allen Hanckel Mrs Floyd
Hughes, Mrs. George Taylor, Miss Mary
Whaley, Miss Gertie Camm, of Rich
mond: Miss Patty Taylor, and Miss
Fannie Leigh.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26
THE NEWS OF NORFOI4K~ PAGES ?, g. 5 8
WEATHER REPORT.
WASHINGTON. AprIl Is.

Washington. April 20.
Forecast for Thursday and Friday:
For Virginia-Fair Thursday and Fri
day; fresh to northeast winds.
For North Carolina-Fair Thursday
and Friday; fresh easterly winds.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Milligan entertained Mt
dinner Tuesday evening at their
home at the Navy Yard. The guest of
honor was Miss Harriet Jones, of
Elkridge. Ind. Gathered around the
table were Mr.. and Mrs. Miligan. Miss
Milligan. Miss Julia Dewey. Mr. Tench
TilShman, and Mr.. Baldwin.
Mrs. Herbert and Miss Florence
Herbert. of Alexandria. are visiting
Miss Niles. a the Navy yard
Lieut.: Morgan left last evening for
Erie. Penn.
Miss Lula Carr and Miss Laura Dor
soy, who have been visiting their cous-
in. Mrs. William Carr left for their
home in Washington. n C.. Tuesday
evening. much to the regret of their
many friends.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26

Among those who went up to Char
lottesville tn attend the Gwathmay-
Smith wedding which ooli place
Tuesday, were Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Gwathmny, Jr., Miss Mary Tayloe, and
DR.. LomaX Gwathmay.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26
HOFHEIM

We give an absolute guarantee as to
band. bindings and colors. y new hat
in exchange If they fail 10 give good
wear. No use to pay q dollar or two
more simply for the name of some
manufacturer or swell halter. WE
PUT THE VALUE IN THE HAT.
We offer to-day over 400 Sample
Hats: they are all kinds OF shapes and
colors. in Derbys and Fedoras. Some
of them would be cream for $500 or
500 But YOU know our principles
COME CHEAP-GO CHEAP:
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26

NOTICE or ANNUAL MEETING
N TO SHAREHOLDERS OF NOR
The regular annual meeting OF the stock
holders OF Norfolk Hampton Roads Com
rany Will be held on WEDNESDAY, May
Company, Room 3o7.. Columbia d' Ru Il, me
Norfolk; Va. II. l.. LOWENBERG.
apzf-tuHl Secretary
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26

A general meeting of tho stockholders
of the CAPE HENRY PARK AND
LAND COMPANY is hereby called 10 be
held at tho office OF the Secretary, a;
Room No. !. Lowenberg Building, in the
city OF Norfolk Va, en- SATURDAY, the
18th day of May, 1890 at L. O'Clock NJ.
at which meeting such business will be
transacted as might and should have
been transacted at the annual meeting OF
said stockholders.
p II. BAKER,
WIN. w. OLD,
Stockholders holding more than one-tcn,h
of the capital stock of the Company.
apl7-S0t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26

The many friends of Mrs. D. Lau-
renee Groner will be glad to learn that
she is able to be out
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26

n HE MEMBERS OF HARMONY
LODGE NO II l, O. o. ,s..s,.a.,
f.. are hereby notified to as z5z$sSeSsS.
semble at their hall THIS ssSxSssee
(Thursday) AFTERNOON at 'sf'sss
2:3O O'Clock, for the purpose of attending
the funeral of our deceased Brother, WM
THOMPSON. The members will wear flu
neral badges and white gloves. Members
OF sister lodges are fraternaly invited TO
unite with us.
by order of the Noble Grand.
JOHN r. CROSS,
1T Secretary.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26
CALENDAR.
Sun rises, 5:15 a. m, sets. $50 p. m.

TIDES.
Norfolk-High water. $3.50 a. M, $3.50
p. m. Low water. 0:21 u. m, 1888 D. M
Old Point-High water. 6:12 a. m
6:34 p. m. Low water. 600 a. m, 1912
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26

Fair; stationary temperatures; fresh
northeast winds.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26
DEn0ClaTS,

The City Democratic Executive Com
mittee has called Ward Meetings 10 be-
held on
THURSDAY. APRIL 18TH, 1900. AT
s P. NJ,
to elect sixteen Q6) delegates from tho
,ity Of Norfolk TO the Democratic State
Convention. which meets in Norfolk Vn
MAY Cd. 1900. ut the following places: 80
First Ward-John S. Barbour Club
delegates.
Third Ward-Thrd Ward Democratic.
Club. 8 delegates.
Fourth ard-"stonewan' Club. dele
Firth ward-sccond Precinct Demo-
cratic Club House. 1 delegates
sixth Ward-Odd Fellows Hall. del
w. W. DEFY. Chairman
THOS. ]. RANDOLPH, Sec'y. an2;-3t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26
PERSONAL MENTIOr

Mr.. and Mrs. Caldwell Hardy left last
night for New York
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26
NorroIis ana vicinity.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR To-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-02
STATE PRESS.

Marion Butler is now in c~orrespon-
dence with freaks for the populiSt side
show of 1900.-Durham Herald.
The recent order of the South Caro-
ina division of the Southern Railway
that all employees of that division who
smoke cigarettes must quit or lose
their jobs, and no person who smokes
cigarettes will be taken into the employ
Of the company, has created some sur
prise, out seems to meet the approval
Of the public. A few years when
the late A. +. Page refused to employ
any one who smoked cigarettes in the
service of the Aberdeen and West End,
and on the Aberdeen n Asheboro
Railroads, he was by many considered
an extremist. Well do we remember
on one occasion the reasons he set forth
for his action. He not only did not toll
crate dram drinking, but was equally
opposed to cigarettes. He did not ap-
prove of the use of tobacco in any form,
n was especially opposed to the Gig
arettes.-Asheboro Courier.
The republicans are utterly without
conscience in this money question, a.
in other questions. They care naught
for the welfare of the mass of the
American people, and are in partner
ship with the exclusive a~ristocracy of
the new rich, to bleed the rest Of US
through the tariff and the trusts. The
scheme has received a certain glamour
of popularity consequent upon its ac-
cidental association with the war feel
ing raised by Spanish inhumanity. Dis
severed from that and standing in it's ma
tive nakednesS repuisiOn may be count
ed on, and added force wifi be given
this feeling if the patriots of the cOun-
try show themselves to be harmless as
doves for injury, while wise with the
serpent's wisdom, to track down and
destroy these enemies of the consumer
and the landed classes. There be no
lack of loyal leaders for this. The want
is Of a proper pi1otage to flush the game.
Herald.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-02
A SURE CURE FOR GROUP
Twenty = nve Years. Constant Use
Without n Failure.

The first indication of Group Is
hoarseness, and in a child subject t.
that disease il may be taken as a sure
sign of the approach Of an attack. Fol
lowing this hoarseness is a peculiar
rough cough. II Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy is given as soon as the child
becomes hoarse, or ven after the
croupy cough appears, it will prevent
the attack. 1t is used in many thou
sands of homes in this broad Ian and
never disappoints the anxious moth
ers. We have yet to learn Of a single
instance in which it has not proved
effectual. No other preparation can
show such a record-twenty-ive years
constant use without a failure. For
sale by R. r.. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-02
ANOTHER POSTPONEMENT.
Carolina Central Stockholders to Meet
January 1O-So Quorum Yesterday

The meeting Of the stockholders of
the Carolina Central Railroad Compa-
ny has been again postponed, this time
to January 10th. Messenger readers will
remember that ijourned meeting
was to have been lid yesterday fore
noon. However, when the hour for tbs
meeting arrived a quorum of STOCK was
declared not to De present and The adj
jO%urnment to January 10th AIKEN.
StOcknOl eTs present were Mr.. J. c..
Stevenson, Mr.. G.. J.. Boney, Mr.. Vie.
tor Granger and Mr.. John F. McNair.
While no authoritive statement car
be made, it IS very probable that when
the stockholders meet on January 10th
definite action will be taken toward The
merging OF the Carolina Central Com
pany into the consolidated Seaboard
Air Line Company in process Of Or
ganiZatioD.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-02
MIR. t. 3E sYMINGroN's BROTHER
Appointed Special Assistant I'm Lehfgh
Valley Railway Shops.

The Baltimore Sun of yesterday
makes the following interesting refer
ence to a younger brother Of Mr..
Thomas III ~Symington, of this city, su-
p-erintendent of motive power for the
Atlantic Coast Line:
Mr.. E H. Simington, a son OF Major
w. Stuart Symington, 615 Park avenue,
has been appointed special assistant to
the master mechanic Of the Lehigh
Valley Railroad shops ait Sayre, Pa.
These are the main shops of the road,
and compare in size and importance to
the Pennsylvania Railroad shops at Al
toona, Pa Mr.. Symington is only q
years Of age He vas graduated from
the Lehigh University and had been
employed for two years at h South
EaSton shops of the Lehigh Road,
learning the practical part of the bus
mess.
"@Three other sons of Major Syming-
ton are making successful careers for
themselves and are filling important
positions. Mr.. Thomas H. Symington
is superintendent Of motive power Of
the Atlantic Coast Line, with headquar-
ters at Wilmington, N c.; Mr.. w.
Stuart Symington, Jr., is a professor
in Amherst college, Amherst, Mass, and
Lieutenant Powers ~Symington, a lieu
tenant in the United States navy, has
just been ordered to Baltimore to in
spect vessels being built fer the govern
ment at Sparrows Point n at the Co
lumbar Iron Works"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-02
THE NEW YEAR RECEPTION.
Important Meeting of Y. NJ. G. A. Wo-
mans Auxiliary Yesterday.

The preliminary arrangements for
the big New Year reception to be held
on next Monday night in the parlors
of the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton are being vigorously pushed by
the Woman's Auxiliary and various
committees and officers of the aSSocia-
ton. There was an important meeting
of the auxiliary yesterday, at which it
a decided to appoint a reception
committee of fifty young ladies inc
fifty u men to serve on hat Occa-
sion. The reception will be given to
the members of the association and
their friends, with the exception that
boys under 16 years will not be admit
ted. A special reception is to be given
later for the boys.
The committee d. decorations were
urged by the aux. -ry yesterday to
continue their VIC diligently. They
will meet again l,.nday morning to
complete all the L Jrations.
Mr.. w. r.. Taylo4. chairman of the
social committee, is looking after an
elaborate musical programme, M
some of the best talent in the city will
participate.
a special committee is preparing to
serve an abundance of s~eLsonable re-
freshments.
The entertainment this e is con-
fidently expected to surpass those of
previous years.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-02
New Year Foo Ball Game.

The people of Will iington will I've
the pleasure Of seeing another fine eX-
hibit Of foot ball at Hilton park New
Years day. The W. II. S. boys i've
arranged to meet the team OF Colonel
Walker Taylor's Boys Brigade on that
day and no doubt there will be a great
game, as both teams have been
strengthened by the addition of some
Of Wilmington's best players, such as
~Turrentine, of Horner's; F. Primer, of
A. & NJ; Nixon. OF university; ana
Mcmillan, who is well known to the
foot ball cranks Of Wilmington. The
applicants fol- positions on both teams
are requested to meet at their respec-
tive practice grounds tomorrow night.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-02
NORTH CAROLINA.

Charlotte Observer: Mamie, the in
FAINT daughter Of Mr.. m Mrs. D.. P.
Bennick, died Monday morning at S:45
o'clock and was buried yesterday. The
child was burned three weeks ago n
died from the effects.
Durham Herald: News Of a murder
in Chapel Hill reached the city yester-
day, and the police were notified to
look u for the murderer. Two negroes
became involved in an alteration n
ore who was in the possession Of a
gun fired on the other, killing him.
Raleigh News and Observer: For
some time the directors Of the Normal
and Industrial college, OF Greensboro,
have contemplated the establishment
Of a summer school at some point in
western North Carolina. The Morgan
ton Herald says that plans are on foot
to hold it in one of the buildings Of the
state deaf and dumb school at Morgan
on. 1t would be an ideal place, with
all modern c~onveniences.
Greensboro, December 26.-In east
Greensboro, on yesterday morning, a
negro named Wyatt Russell was shot
and instantly killed by one Jeffries, a
negro at whose house he was visiting.
1t is claimed that the shooting was ac-
%cidental, and that the negro firing the
pistol did not now it was loaded. Os-
car Dlch, anOtner negro, was hllleu IN
Greensboro this morning. In this case
the coroner concluded that the killing
was murder, and a warrant was issued
for the slayer, a Greensboro negro
Asheville Citizen: A telephone mes
sage Sunday night from w. A. Cash,
Esq, of Brevard, to City Attorney
Louis NJ. Bourne, Of Asheville, brought
news of the death of William N. Sy-
mington, a well known citizen of
Pennsylvania county. Mr.. Symington
liVd about three miles from Brevard
az was a prominent farmer, tilling
the ground according to well defined
scientific plans. and his farm of LOCO
acres or more is one OF the finest In
western North Carolina. He was a
man of finely cultured mind, a perfect
type Of the old time southern gentle
man. and one of natures noblemen- He
was well known in Asheville, n his
friends here will learn with keenest re-
greet of his death. Mr.. Symington serv-
ed in the engineers corps in the con-
Tolerate army. having entered the SER
vice while quite young.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-02
A VICIOUS DOG AT LARGE.
A Yellow Cur Attacks several Police
men and Bites Two Negroes.

A certain yellow cur dog seems to
have gone On the war path against po-
licemen during the past two days. The
animal first attracted attention at the
Front street market Thursday norm
ing when he bit a negro on the finger.
Thursday night the same dog made a
vicious attack upon Policeman Wool
ard. but escaped after falling to bite
him A dog, filing the same descrip-
ton, tried to bite Janitor Benson Of the
city hall. The dog again escaped IN
harmed and jumped at a negro near the
corner of Orange and Seventh streets.
The last heard of the dog he was seen
at the corner of Fifteenth and Chestnut
streets. 1t vas reported later, how
ever, that the dog was killed on the
outskirts of the city. Policeman Guy
was sent to search for the animal, but
failed to find him.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-02
POOR ID DINNER.
Mr.. George Campbell Plays Prince
BountffuI and st. Nicholas to Four
Hundred Poor Children.

The York, Pa Gazette gives an in
teresting report Of a bountiful free
Christmas dinner rendered about 400
poor children of that city by Mr.. George
Campbell, who for the past several sea-
sons has so successfully conducted
the SeaShore Hotel on Wrightsyille
Beach Mr.. Campbell is running Colo
Mai Hotel at York, Pa, and the Gazette
says OF The free dinner which ne gave
Christmas day:
Colonel Campbell, the handsome
landlord of the Colonial, played the
dual role OF Primo Bountiful and St.
Nicholas to about 400 genuinely poor
children yesterday morning. The chill
dren~ began to flock to the hotel at an
early hour and before the time set for
the dinner had arrived quite an army
OF them thronged IN and about tine big
building. The occasional appearance
OF a half timid, half eager face in the
throng proved that the tickets had
been well distributed n that deserv-
ing poor children who might possibly
have hesitated to present themselves
had been persuaded that they were
perfectly welcome,
The scene presented at these annu-
al free dinners is always affecting, but
yesterday it was especially so and
many an onlookerS Christmas was
iA1AC LLO&C piSdSdul DcCdOSS HC lac
that Colonial generosity was going 10
fill the empty little Stomachs and put
cheerful looks into the peaked, wistful
faces of the poorly Ga children that
made up the crowd.
The dinner was quite a large one. l.
consisted of roast young turkey, cram
berry sauce, Kalamazoo celery, mashed
potatoes, lima beans, strawberry ice
cream, angel cakes, assorted animal
cakes, and apples.
The big dining hall could not hold
all the children at On= time 80 two din
nerS were served. Before the first din
ner Rev. DR.. Niles asked grace AID az
its Mayor Geise made an adj
dress. The mayor also made ar adj
dress at the beginning of the second
dinner.
During the two dinners the City
band which had rendered it's services
to Mr.. Campbell free OF charge dis
courSed excellent music"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-02

At Residence of Mr.. NJ. Rathjen In
Honor of His Two Sons.

At the home of Mr.. Marten Rathjen,
corner Sixth and Swami streets, last
night a highly enjoyable party was
given complimentary to Mr.. Rathjen's
two sons, Messrs. Marten, Jr., and Ben
ME, who are at home from Oak Ridge
Institute to spend the holidays. A de-
lightful round of pleasure was accord
ed every guest. a sumptuous supper
was served, at which Mr.. NJ. Rathjen,
Jr., presided as master, n made
an especially happy address.
The guests in attendance were: Miss
Eva S.. Stolter with Mr.. G.. Mohr; Miss
Annie Smith with Mr.. Adolphe AhrenS;
Miss l.. NJ. Lessman with Mr.. A. D.
VESSEL, Jr.; Misses Dora and Annie
Borneman with Mr.. Christian Borne
man; Miss Mamie Martins with Mr..
Henry Flick; Miss Nettie Eilers with
Mr.. Carl Miller; Miss Carrie Ortman
and Miss Katie Flick with Mr.. p. N.
Flick, Jr.; Mr.. w. A. Strauss.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-02
GRACE NJ. f. SUNDAY SCHOOL.
Highly Successful Entertainment In
City Hall Last Night.

The annual Christmas entertainment
church was very successfully held in
the city hall last night. The attend
ance was very large and several
unique features very greatly heighten-
ed the pleasure Of teachers and pupils.
The hall was prettily decorated. A
large and quite p~rettily trimmed
Christmas tree was a conspicuous fea-
ture. In one corner of the hall was
constructed a large fish pond we'll
stocked with fish" in the shape of d
great variety of both useful and orna-
mental presents. Each member of the
Sunday school was given a ticket,
which entitled them to catch one fish
from the pond. Each would present
the ticket, cast a hoo into the pond
and draw a prize therefrom-
A class of eight cinnamon are mem
bers of the school and they were serv-
ed a sumptuous dinner about s o'clock.
There was no special programme for
the entertainment, the entire evening
being given over to a regular Jolly
good time" Rev. Mr.. Bumpass, the
presiding elder. and Rev. j. n. Cole,
the pastor of Grace church, were in at
tendance. Refreshments, consisting of
ice cream and cake, were served.
Mr.. J. Fl. Davis, the efficient superin-
tendent, was assisted in the prepara
tions for the entertainment by a spe-
,cial committee consisting OF Dr. w. c..
Mr.. r. c.. Merritt, Mr. E. N.
Penny, MIR. w. B. Cooper, Miss Lydia
Yates. Miss Lula King, Miss Jamie
Horne, Miss Mary West, Miss Lille
Ward, Mrs. w. w. Hodges. Mrs. Kate
G. Shaw, Mrs. Mittie Moore. Mrs. W.
N. Hankins and Mrs. Lizzie Bowden.
W -1l-1l Roc - 0=n
pupils and is in quite a lo~urishing con-
dition.