Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-16
star corrsspondsnes Of Every Evening.

apart and the keel heightened II feet,
new knees OF white oak were installed in
the new part of the boat, and the boat
will prove a staunoh vessel when placed
in the water. The owner of the yachts
was here yesterday and expressed himself
as well pleased with the work on it and
will come here again when the launching
Of the remodeled craft takes place. The
affair will be marked by festivities, in
cluding the breaking of a bottle of wine
and a luncheon to the launching party.
The nam Of the vessel will not be made
known until the day of the launch. A
Seabury water tube boiler will furnish
the steam for the vessel and fine engine
will be installed.
Constable Buckley of Wilmington was
here yesterday to secure the attendance
OF young man as a witness in a suit
which is TO be instituted charging a GER
tain person in Wilmington with violating
the State laws in relation 10 practicing
medicine without having obtained a
diploma. The action is based on the
young man having been treated for blood
poisoning. The young man was not
located.
On Wednesday evening a birthday
surprise party was rendered Wellington
Townsend, at his home. II North Second
street, by scholars OF the Hare's Corner
Sunday-school in honor of the SD ami
versary Of the birth Of Mr.. Townsend. A
handsome birthday cake was presented
by Thomas Nowland on behalf OF the
members of the school and this was re-
sponded TO in a feeling manner by the
recipient. Music and games were in
dulged in and supper was served. Mr..
Townsend was the recipient of several
favors from those participating. Those
taking part were Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Nowland, Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Town
send, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Slack, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Burge Misses Ida Hob
son, Edna Slack, Aris Townsend, Laura
Slack, Mary Ratledge, Ada Townsend,
Anna Hobson, Lucy Ratledge, Laura
Slack, Ellen Banks Mary Weer, Elsie
Burge, Florence Townsend, Ada Weer,
Emily Nowland, Anna Weer, Mary Now
land, Mabel Ratledge, Mabel Slack Eta
Hobson, Messrs. John McClary, George
Hobson, Francis McClary, George Weer,
John Burge, Clyde Weer, Howard Nc
Clary, John Ingram, Charles Townsend,
George Nowland, Frederick l.. Peech. n
The Hyrup picture show will be given
in the Opera House tomorrow evening
with new features. The New Castle
Athletic Association will probably secure
the show for future exhibition.
A telephone connectiong the home OF
Capt. c. P. Holcomb, superintendent OF
the local trolley line, with the power
house, has been installed. Capt. Myers
electrician for the company, will have a
telephone installed in his house in a few
days.
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| Challenger 4 Son, pharmacistS.+
The schooner at Delaware street VIII ar
has proved curiosity to many persons
especially young women, who clamberec
upon the vessel, and, down into the cabin
where they made a thorough inspection
Of the cabin.
Rehearsals for the celebration of tn,
missionary anniversary Of the ME
Church which will be held on Sunday
February 25th, will be held next week
under the direction of Musical Directo
Manlove.
About 80 persons took part in sociabl
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. CharlesWillis
on North Third street, last night. Mrs
Willis was the recipient Of several prett,
and useful presents. A fine luncheon
was served. Those taking part In tn
affair will close the seasons festivitie
with a dinner about February 9th.
On account OF the death Of a brother
Mrs. Martin Stapleton has been csllel
TO Michigan.
Charles b. Bausher and Mary NJ. Glen
mer, both of this city, were married b,
Rev. c. W. Prettyman at the parsonag
OF the New Castle NJ. +. Church on SatuI
day last.
The fourth quarterly conference for tn
year will be held in the Methodist Episcc
pal Church on Monday evening, Februar
26th.
The Jim Shoe. s3.50-Shaw.s.t
An effort is being made to close up Ga
financial year OF the M. Il. Church o
Sunday, February 25th.
Those taking part in the Martha Wash
ington tea in the NJ. Il. Church on Frida
night, February 23d, are making prepara
tion for one of the finest affairs ever give
in the church.
Rev. c. W. Prettyman will take for hi
themes at the NJ. e. Church on Sunday
Morning Sowing and Reaping;" even
ing, "What then shall j do with Jesu.
which is called Christ 2' There will b
, special music at both services.
Mrs. William Collision of Roso Hill ha
a lemon tree three years old that he
three perfect lemons on the tree and Ia
buds TO bloom. These will burst int
. full foliage in a week and will present
pretty sight.
At the session Of Friendship Lodge
No. 3, A. o. U. w, last evening, Arthu
r. kee, who was the representative Of th
lodge at the session of the grand lodge /
Wilmington this week, gave an interestin
account Of the work in the lodge.
"lhe Heart Of Ireland will be the al
traction 81 the Opera House on Wednes
day evening. A full military band wi
be in the show.
For the first time in many months
car load Of cattle arrived here, yesterday
The cattle, consisting Of a number of I'm
steers, were consigned TO Iobin & SOM
and some will be used in the show bee
exhibition here next week, while Other
will 60 to Wilmington to be used in tina
city.
The organization of tho New Castl
Athletic Association IS receiving the er
dorsement OF many people OF this city an
it is expected that the present member
ship will be greatly increased at the meet
ing on Wednesday next, as many person
have been making inquiries in relatio
TO when members are admitted, cost
entrance and other features.
IL is expected that the unloading of n
schooner Henry Wilmington will be con
pleted on Tuesday.
Personal Mr. and Mrs. John Thoml
son Spencer of Philadelphia were ente
tanned at dinner ON Wednesday by NJ
and Mrs. George Peirce -Mrs Willia
J. Etehell has been visiting in Nilmingtc