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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-03
FIELDS POINT
CLAM BAKE
Omen for the Season

Dinner served from ~ VI. to PM.
Special Bake at 8 o'clock. Boats haif
hourly, Excursion Tickets Co Rocky
Point, Crescent Park, good Co stop over
at Fields Point for dinner ON the way
down the river.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-03
Providence, Newport 4
Block Island
F:.F1as Fs.; s'.:%.. am: NEW SHOREHkM

WEEK DAYS. Leaves Providence from
wharf. foot Transit street, East Side. s.o.
IL 10 "a. m. Returning. leaves Block ISL
aAd $3.50 y. m. Newport $3.50 j.. IN.
SUNDAYS. Leaves Providence s;to.
Itock Island $3.50 p. m. Newport $50 y. m.
The NEW SHOREHAM returning 10
due at Providence. week days and sum
days at 7:l5 p IN. Two and one-quarter
hours az Block Island week days. nearly
two hours Sundays. Bathing Beach and
shore dinner houses near Steamboat
Landing
Excursion tickets Oimitedl, Providence
and Newport 60 cents. Block Island, 81.
The NEW ENGLAND NAVIGATION Co
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-03

RETURNING, Special train VIII leave
New London at 6:15 p. m.
AT NEW LONDON are many points OF
historical interest. including the "Old
Town Mill" erected in 1860; the Nathan
Hale school, Ruins of Fort Griswold at
Groton, etc
AT OCEAN BEACH: Splendid Bath
ingl Shore Dinners! Magnificent Marine
Outlooks, etc.
New York New Haven & Hartford II. r.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-03
HOTEL. NEWMAN

~ where You can obtain excellent cui-
sine at the most reasonable prices.
Special Lunches soc. and upwards.
Dinners 75c. Music.
FRED MANSFIELD, Prop.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-03
STEAMER MOUNT HOPE
To Block Island at OILS A. NJ.

Stops each way at Prudence and conani-
cut FRIDAYS and for passengers ONLY:
The first a. m. boat from Newport and
the last y. m from Providence stops at
Prudence and Conanicus daily.
Steamers for charter TO day or evening
parties on application 20 III. Il. WIND
SOR, Supt
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-03
PROVIDENCE. FALL RIVER AND
NEWPORT STEAMBOAT CO.
Week Day Time Table

To CRESCENT PARK and ROCKY
POINT hourly con the hour, from 10 a.
m 10 D. m, and at 6:15 p. m.
rs FIELDS POINT at 10 a. m. and
half-hourly from IL a. m. to p. m, then
at and 6:15 =. m.
To NEWPORT at 9l5 n. m. (stopping
al RncLv Pnlnn- and & u
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-03
WAR VETERAN DEAD.

Michael McKenna. a veteran OF the civil
war. died at the home Of his brother,
John McKenna. Wednesday night. at the
age OF 65 years. He had lived In Central
Falls since he was seven years old and
during the war he served in the navy.
He was unmarried.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-10

Can Accommodate few boarders with
fine board and clean rooms. A.
Christensen, 345 State street. over
Potts & Kaufman. 597-3-10-5t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-10
P RIO Ed N CS
OF THE COUNCIL
Continued from Page A.

The tables presented in this report
give in detail the work done by this
department for the year just ended
and a careful perusal of this will
show that the duties which are dele
gated to the police department have
been faithfully performed.
The department made 800 arrests
during the past year., $40 white
males, 50 white females, coloret
males 10. females /, and for the fol
lowing offences: Arson, l.; adultery
|; atrocious assault, II; assault an(
battery, 146; abandonment of fam
lilies, 2: attempt to rape. 3; burglary
l.; breaking and entering, 23; bas-
tardy, /; carrying concealed weap-
ons, "a; carrying burglars tools, /;
cruelty to animals, 8; chicken
thieves, s; drunk, 70; drunk and
d~isorderly, 232; disorderly conduct
1870; disorderly persons, 5; delerium
tremens, L; escaped from Girls In
dustrial Home, 1; f%ugitives from
other states and counties, 6; grand
larceny, 80: keeping gambling
house, L; highway robbery, 2: horse
thieves, g; witness for state, 8; in
sane, 8; incorrigible boys, g.; indie
cent exposure, /; interfering with
officers, 2: malicious mischief, As;
non support, 8; obtaining money I'M
der false pretense, 3; petty larceny,
SO; pick pockets, 1; receiving stolen
goods, Z; resisting officer, /; run
away boys, 6; rape, l; suspicion, 16;
Sodomy, |; threats, IA; trespass or
railroads, IA; vagrancy, 81; violat-
ing junk ordinance, 2; violating
sidewalk ordinance, 6: violating eX,
else ordinance, 16; violating pedlers
ordinance, 6; violating Sunday ord
nance. q; speed ordinance, Il; wife
beating, ).
Disposition of those arrested
Fined, 254; discharged, 351; gave
bonds to wait the action of the grand
jury, 49,; SEN to jail in default of
bonds, 40: sentenced to thirty days,
so; for sixty days, II; for ninety
days, 81; paroled, 25; discharged
with reprimand, "a; delivered to
other counties, G; delivered to rela-
tives, s; escaped prisoners returned
to proper authorities, /; sentence
suspended, ); gave bonds TO support
their families, 3; sentenced to city
lookup, 8; sent to State Hospital for
Insane, 8: returned to the Girls In
dustrial Home, l..
Nationality OF those arrested
Austria, 8; Canada. s; China, 1;
Denmark, 40; England, 10; Fine
land. 2; Germany, 20; Hungary,
1S9; Ireland, Al; Italy, SO; Norway,
NANova Scotia, 3; Syria, 8; Spain,
%Scotland. l.: Sweden, 8; Wales,
Isnited States, 1862.
Vial condition Of those arrest
An read and write, 631; can
l3ad or write. 2S1; married, All;
Egle, 500.
Number of dodgers sheltered in
the police station, go: lost children
restored to their parents, "a; dogs
shot and killed by officers, 1871; sick
and crippled horses killed, 10; doors
found open at night and properly Sc
cured, SIS.
There were 265 street lights re-
ported not burning: 1883 hours by
the night patrolmen for which the
proper deduction was made by the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-10
CALENDAR OF LOCAL Es ENTs.

Mar. ll-Purim entertainment, Heb
rev Free School, Washing
ton Hall.
Mar. 12-Diamond Jack Medicine
Show comes to Washington
Hail.
Mar. l5-Lecture by Edward King.
Raritan Club, high school
auditorium.
Mar. 16-Shamrock supper, Young
Ladies Society of the First
Baptist church.
Mar. 17-Lecture. St. Stephens Dan
ish Lutheran church.
Mar. 17-Reception, Three Chums,
Braga Hall.
Mar. 22-Orange social, Simpson NJ.
+. church.
Mar. 26-Address on Africa, D. A.
w. Halsey, Presbyterian
church.
Mar. 31-Cake sale, Grace English
Lutheran church.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-10

1OuIo toDCtlIullN
Clifford H. Fothergill,
OverSeer of Poor.
We're received from the superintend-
ent of police and the overseer of
poor for the fiscal year ending Feb
ruary 2S, 1906.
Motion that S. Kimbel be appoint
ed inspector on the Madison avenue
brick pavement.
was passed by the following vote:
Yea-Aldermen Stacey, Smith, War
ter, Grouse, Schultz, Alderman-at-
large Pfeiffer. Nay-None.
Motion:
That the city attorney be and he
is hereby directed to apply to the
Court of Chancery for an order re-
quiring the receiver of the Staten
Island Clay Company to pay the tax
es in arrears on the personal prop
erty of the said corporation.
was passed by the following vote:
Yea-Aldermen Stacey, Smith, War
ter, Grouse, Schultz, Alderman-at-
large Pfeiffer. Nay-None.
The following:
Whereas, in order to provide for
the principal and interest on the
bonded debt it will be necessary to
raise the sum of $4,000.
Therefore be it resolved that the
city treasurer is hereby instructed
to transfer from the Contingent fund
into the following accounts the above
named sum of $4,000:
Improvement Bonds. ....$ 2,430.OO
ReDaving Bonds ....... 10000
School Bonds ......... 100000
Judgment Bonds ....... 10000
Refunding Water Bonds. 10000
Fire Dept. Bonds. 10000
Ia nz- ~ o-n m
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-10

comptroller: money value of prop
erty last and stolen and recovered
)y this department and turned over
% the rightful owners, $2,SS7.75. 81
There are LA saloons, II beer
oottlers, IA junkmen, Z hackmen, /
Dawn shop, 1 bill poster and l auc-
ioneer in our city, all of which come
lnder police surveillance.
Through arrests made by this de-
)artment the recorder collected
ines to the amount of $~2,497.75.
Total number OF days officers were
lbsent from duty on account of vaca-
ion, sickness, suspension, etc,
}51R.
! would suggest that your honor
lble body take action this spring to-
wards building the new police head
quarters and installing the police
telephone system. With our patrol
md ambulance call system and new
building we ought to be able to police
the city satisfactorily to our taXpay-
srs for some time to ONE
On the night of February 10 the
sad news came to this department of
he death of our beloved mayor, DR..
II. MARTIN Brace, after a long and
painful illness. many hours of which
ne passed while bravely performing
lis duty towards the city and his
patients, he refusing to give up until
I few hours before his death. We
Ill bear testimony to his faithful SER
vice to u city and this department
mourns his loss.
In discharge of my duties during
The past year, | have been aided by
he recorder and your honorable
body and citizens at large, to all |
lender my thanks, and to say | APP
)reciate the courtesy with which l
have always been treated by you.
Respectfully submitted.
P. j. Burke,
Supt. of Police.
March /, 1906.
Perth Amboy. n. j., Mar. |, 1906.
TO the Honorable Mayor and Alder
men of the City of Perth Amboy,
\. j.:
Dear Sirs-I have the honor to
submit to you herewith the annual
report of the expenses of the aims
house, and the maintenance of the
poor for the fiscal year ending Feb
ruary %, 1906:
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-10
SITUATIONS WANTED-FEMALE
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
$1,000 for IL Lots-R. Ernest Co,

$1,000 for II Lots-R. Ernest Com
eggs, the real estate dealer, and
Leander ". Schoonover, this week
bought of E. V. Eskesen, II lots on
Lawrie street neal No. 6 school in
the sixth ward. The lots were bought
for speculation purposes, and the
price was about $4,000. 1t is said
that more lots We're sold in the sixth
ward last year than in any ward in
this city. 59S-3-10-1t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-10

If you are interested in good health
and long life, eat Graham bread.
9~125-12-1-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-10

Just as children-as they grow /
little older-quit talking about Fair
les, so grown-ups, as they grow a lit
tie wiser, quit talking about Luck
and become want advertisers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-10

For Sale-Two lots on Smith street,
between Goodwin and Grace
streets, s1,70O. Enquire John Pet
erson, 6S Woodbridge road.
4~71-3-2-10t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-10

The best safeguard against headache
consultation and liver troubles is Dewitt
Little Early Risers. They don't gript
Sold by c. A. Sexton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-10

1905 .$79O.S4
Bills contracted for and un-
paid from 1904 62O.2O
property .........e.... 275.52
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-10

The Staff of Life is Butter-nut bread.
Ask for Simmen's original. At all
stores. 3 cents a loaf.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-10

Call and See our new line of baby
carriages. Miller, 357 State street-
1S-I-31-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-10

If you have used Witch Hazel Salve
without being relieved il is probable that
YOU got hold Of one of the many worthless
ccunterfeits that aye sold en- tie repuia-
.lou Of the genuine DcNitt's Witch IIizei
~s,.e. Sold by {. A. Sexton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-10
FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET.
S FOR RENT.
MONEY TO LOAN.

Money to Loan at 5 per cent. The
Bishop Co., S5H Smith street.
9997-2-9-1y.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-10

New Up To Date tTa1r Cutting and
shaving ParlOr. Shampooing and Bead
Trimming a specially. Paris Facial Massags
Choice Cigars. etc ROMEO ROSSI, PROV
STATE STREET NEAR Sd ~ STREE.-
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-08
Real Estate Men to Meet.

At meeting of the directors OF
the San Francisco Real Estate Board
yesterday it was decided 10 cali a
special meeting of all the real estate
houses connected with the beard. to
consider the abandonment OF the pro-
ject 10 erect a building for the board
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-08

ON Van Ness avenue. The directors
have voted to give up the plan. some
members OF the board are dissatisfied
and wish to be heard The special
meeting win be held next Friday r the
Calvary Church can be secured.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-08

A. RUFF. Law once. ass4 Pins .s-
near FlimorA
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-08

COMPLETE job printing office for
sale in the city; ready for work.
920 AIvarado St
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-08

coSGROVE SUIT & CLOAK CO., for
merly 328 Post, now open for bus,
1908 Scott ST., bet. Post and Sutter.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-08

COOK, n. NJ, BETTING co.-Tempo-
rary ofice 2612 Webster St
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-08

CLiNCH. c. G. e. co.
Formerly Front st. Temporary
Office 2310 Buchanan St, S. r.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-08

DAVIS, NORRIS X, Mechanical and
Electrical Engineering. 1914 Cough.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-08

DAVIS, r. D., coMPANY-S4s Devisa
dero ST., temporary Office.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-08

CURTAZ, BENZ. & SON. Open for
business, 1872 Valencia St; 2262
Franklin st.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-08

ElcHoRN, J. A. & HRO.-Tailors for
merly in Examiner bldg; temper
airy Office los Chattanooga ST
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-08

DROWN, LEICESTER & DROWN
attorneys-at-law. Sc. cor. Webster
! and Pine SITS.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-08

DuCAS. S., Co.-Offiee at 1904 Web.
ster St, near Golden Gate ave.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-08

DENEEN BUILDING co. and NEIL
SON MILLING CO., general con-
tractors and builders. Temporary
Office. 70s Golden Gate ave- Tempo
rary and permanent bldgs erected.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-08

EQUITABLE LIFE AssuR. SOFA.
NJ. Shields. mngT. Main ofc., form'lyl
Crocker bldg. now 24So Jackson ST.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-08

DIERks, THoDoR & CO., Under.
takers, 900 Devisadero. cor. McAllstl
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-08

DE LAVAL DAIRY SUPPLY CO., s0s
Twelfth ST.. Oakland, CAL
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-08

JOHNSON, n. W., Atty-at-Law-1926A
Fillmore ST.; phone Geary 291.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-08

BlSSlNGER & CO., Hides. Pelts, Tai
low, etc.-2129 Jackson st.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-08

DENIGAN, THOMAS, SON & CO..
Wool, Hides, Pelts--1715 Octavia st
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-08

BAcIGALUPI, PETER-Phonographs,
records, slot pianos and machines.
1107 Fillmore st.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-08

6ACHMAN S., & co.-1509 Cough st
Wholesale cigars.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-08

JONES, EDW. M, agent Phoenix As
surance Co. Of London. BOTS Clay ST.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-08

JUNGBLUT, AUGUST, CO., Bill
lard and Pool Tables, S37 Fillmore
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-08

JOYS DRUG STORE, Surgical Inst's
Batteries and Trusses-2105 Pine.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
OnOnOlI LVeNiO

Bishop Coleman has appointed the
evening Of. Passion Sunday, April lst, for
his annual visitation 70 Trinity Church
to administer confirmation.
The annual meeting of the parish for
the election of wardens and vestrymen
will be held as required by the special
charter of Trinity parish, on Monday,
March 9th, between - and p. M.
A general parish reception will be held
in Trinity parish house this evening.
The quiet day for women, which has
come to be an annual institution in VIII
mington, will be held this year in st.
Andrews Church, on March 22d, and will
be conducted by Rev. DIR. Groton, dean
Of the Divinity School in Philadelphia.
The Junior Auxiliary will hold a cake
and candy sale in Trinity rectory, 100
Adams street, tomorrow, from 2.30 to 8
%. m. Tea and chocolate will be served.
The children hope for the cooperation Of
all their friends, and will be glad 10 re-
ceive donations Of cakes or candy for the
sale. The proceeds will be devoted to
the missionary objects for which the so-
ciety is pledged 10 make contributions.
Miss Elizabeth Pattee and Mrs. Charles
B. Smith of Philadelphia, and Frank II.
Mason of Wilmington, with other talent,
will give an entertainment OF music ana
recitation at Silverbrook Methodist Epis-
copal Church, corner of Lancaster and
Woodlawn avenues, on the evening Of
Thursday, March 1st, 1906, at o'clock.
In the current issue Of the Trinity
Parish Annuals, Rev. Il. M. KirSus, rector
Of Trinity Church, announces that S1l 800
has been raised on the church debt and
$4,000, is needed TO complete the amount
desired. The amount so far raised in
cludes: Six subscriptions Of $1,000 each,
$4,000 FIVE of $500 each, $500; two Of
1 $500 each, 5000; one of $3.50; one of 5000;
nine Of 500 each, 5000; nine OF $50 each
$3.50; five of S25 each, SIPS; two Of SIC
each, $50; one Of s.; Al subscriptions
/ total S1l ,050.
An interesting programme was given IN
the prayer service held by the Women''
Home Missionary Society Of the vii
mington district IN Grace Chapel yester
| day afternoon.
At Silverbrook NJ. +. Church, nexi
Thursday night, a musical and literary
entertainment win be given by Miss Eliza
beth Pattee and Mrs. Charles Smith o
Philadelphia, assisted by Frank H. MasoI
Of this city.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
PERSONAL

Miss Agnes Dix Of Chester, Pa,
spent a few days in this city this week.
Miss Helen Lloyd of Easton, Md, Is
the guest Of Miss King, at the Grant
ley.
Mrs. Frank Starr Of Mt. Airy, n.
j.. is the guest Of relatives in this
city.
Thomas Fielding. formerly Of this
city, but now Of Dover, has been visit
ing here.
Mrs. Eliza Menough Of Buffalo, N:
Y, Is vieiting net son, Harry j. Tay-
lor of this city.
Miss Sarah +. Becker, stenoeFapher
for Charles q. Guyer, leaves tomorrow
for Doe Run, Pa.
Miss Ethel Lea left for Aiken, 8. O.,
this morning, 20 spend some time with
her sister, Mrs. Phelps.
Miss Edith Hardesty leaves tomor-
row for New York and Railway, n. j.,
where she will visit relatiyesA
Mrs. W. II. Mitchell of 6l2 East
Seventh street has teen visiting in
Trenton and New York City.
Conductor William II. Lodge, for
merly of this city, now stationed at
Clayton has been visiting relatives
here.
Mrs. Howard Kinsey, of Farnhurst,
is the guest of friends in this city.
Mrs. Lena Knots of Cheswold has
been visiting here.
Miss Anna Downs has been visiting
relatives at Kenton for a few days.
Miss Belle Parry, of this city, has
been visiting her grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. Smith Harkirs, at Bethel.
Miss Jeanette rwan has returned
from a visit to friends at Chester.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Ortlip have ro-
turned after a visit TO friends at Ok
Mrs. Dudley Warren Of Cape Charles,
/ Va, is the guest of friends in this city.
Miss Ethel White has returned from
a visit TO friends IN Philadelphia.
Miss Era Lane he's been visiting at
Kenton.
Mrs. Clarence Brookson has been
the guest Of Mrs j. Edward Brookson
of blaokhird.
Mrs. George W. Porter, OF Philadel-
phia, is the guest cf friends here.
Leslie Lewis, Of Pittsburg, Pa, is
visiting friends in this city.
Miss Mae Vandever, Of Philadelphia,
il the guest Of friends here.
G. b. Bailey, a recent graduate Of
Goldey College, has taken a position
With the b. S o. Railroad, at balti-
more, Md.
W. T.. Boston, oi lvonshire, Nd, has
been spending few days IN this city.
Willard smith, OF Centrsyille, Nd,
is the guest OF friends IN this city.
A. Ii. Ahern OF Millingtons I'D.
visited friends in this city yesterday.
Miss Katherine McFall is visiting
her parents stskenton.
Chester Williams is spending a few
dsys at bic home at Delta, ia.
Carroll b. johnson Is visiting friends
in York county, la. -
r.. A. Duhamell Of Earlville, Nd, II
Visiting friends in this city.
George Booth is spending few day
/, in Elktou, Nd.
Ralph smith Of Ottawa, Canada, Il
the guest OF Thomas Il. Savery.
Grant Stanley has taken position
. as steuoqrarher lt the fibre works
q lorklyn.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23
SOCIAL EVENTS

Robert McCaulley of No l40s jackson
street. yesterday celebrated his saith BIRTH
day anniversary Mr.. McCaulley was
born in Halifax, n. s., on February 22d,
lS22, and removed TO Philadelphia with
his plrcnts when an infant He is q re-
tired business man am d has large real
estate interests He fought in the Civil
War on the Union side. He is in excellent
health Mr.. McCaullcy has eight chill
drcn. l5 grandchildren and two great
grandchildren The children are George
W. McCaulley, Mrs. john b. Dauning, and
Thomas McCaulley of this city; Mrs. J.
Thompson, Robert McCaulloy and /. b.
McCaulley OF Philadelphia; Mrs. Jones w
Harris OF Hamilton, o., and b. Frank
MtCaulley of Oyster Bay n. Y.
A Washingtons Birthday surprise
party was given 70 William s. Evans, Jr.
the home of his parents, 1911 Iainall
street. last night by the Autumn Leaf
Social Club. of which he Is a member.
Music was furnished by Messrs. Sclla-
graph and Mills Games were played.
Refreshments were served. Those present
were Misses Eveline Jones, Carrie Leach,
Edna Swarts, Edna Campbell, Minnie
Beck, Mary Way, Charlotte Way. Helon
Darlington Mary Campbell, Ethel Wat
SON. Helen Miller, Florence Moualcy
George Watson, May Townsend May
Adams, Catherine Evans, Elizabeth Evan
Claudine Betty and Mary Comwelli
Messrs. William Wiley, John Wiley,
Thomas Betty. Harry Grotes, Ralph
Crozier, William Evans, Francis Nc
Cartney, Herman Ahrens, Victor Shaw,
William Press, Sunny Jim, Samuel Solle-
graph, William Mills, g. A. Garry, @. r..
McElwee, Robert Betty, Frank Camp
bell, Benjamin Sands, William Potter,
Jr., and Harry Groves.
The members of St. pauls Y were ten
dored a reception last evening by Miss
Rietta Emerson at her residence, 5Ol
West Fourth street, in honor of the birth
day anniversary of Mrs Ella M. Ihacher
The diningroom was decorated with flags,
bunting. DC. and in the centre of the
table was a miniature cherry tree. George
and Martha Washington were well im-
personated by William Skellenger and
Miss Emma Carrow. Greetings were
received from Mrs. Thacher, who lives at
Florence. n. j. About 80 guests were
present, and they nearly all wore cos
/ TUNES Of the colonial days.
Miss Mabel Berry OF sol West Ninth
street entertained a number Of friends at
her home yesterday afternoon from TO 3
o'clock. A luncheon was served. The
guests were Misses Helen Hudson, Emily
Mitchell, Isabelle Tuchton, Margaret
BURNETT, Lorraine Lynch, Ethel Walker,
Susie Cook, Bessie Wright, Natalie Robin
son, Marguerite Robinson, Ethel Mullen,
Margaret Green of Chester; Amy Rilei
Helen Rile, 'Rebeeca Cam, Rachel ALI
mond, Natalie Johns, Lillian Moore, Ellen
Cleland, Margaret Murray and Mrs. Ii.
| d. Eliason.
Palestine Sisterhood, Danes OF Malta,
will give a Martha Washington tea at 5O4
Market street, this evening.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23

City Council met In weekly session
last night, Notwithstanding the fact
that il was Washington'a Birthday.
An ordinance, authorizing q loan Of
$50, COO, for the Board of Park Com
mistioneTs, was given two readings and
referred TO the finance and law com
mittees. Part OF the money, in the
event Of the passage Of the ordinance,
is to be exFenned in paying for addi-
tional park land, part Tor Improvement
and part is to go toward tbs erection
OF a bridge across ths Brandywine at
Van Bursn street, in conjunction with
the Water Department.
The fire committee reported having
made the semi-annual inspection Of
the Fire Department and found IL to
be In better condition than ever be-
fore. The companies were commended
upon the excellent showing and the
officers of the department and COM
panies we're complimented. The addl-
ional apparatus WAS pointed out as
increasing the efficiency Of the depart
ment.
On the recommendation of the COM
mittee, the companies we're allowed
their semi-annual appropriations al
| folloWa.