Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-21
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New Castle, April 21.-The laying of
the cornerstone OF the new parochial
school Of st. Peters r. c. Church. takes
place at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
kt Rev. John j. Monaghan, bishop of
Wilmington, clad in the vestments OF his
ofilce, viii lay the stone, after which the
ceremonies incident thereto will be held
m the church, to which admission will be
BY card. The services will be as follows:
The procession Of the bishop and clergy.
which will form at the church, will pro
ceed to the school building, where the
chanting Of the "Neni Creator" " will take
place. This will be followed by the bless
ing and laying Of the corenrstone by
bishop Monaghan. Then will come reel
tation OF Litany Of the Saints, by the
clergy OF the diocese; singing by the chill
dren OF the parish, "Holy God, We Praise
lhy Name The procession will then
return 20 the church after which the SER
vices VIII be as follows: Chanting of the
"Neni CreatOr;" discourse by Father
Alexis, Q. r., subject, Christian Educa-
ton; chanting of the "Miserere;" benedic-
ton OF the most blessed sacrament;
Laudate Dominum." The music will
be the harmonized Gregorian chant by
fathers Of 81. Francis de Sales from the
Salesianum, Eighth and West streets
Wilmington. Plans for the school were
started several years ago by Rev. Edward
l.. Brady, When he left there the ground
had been purchased and paid for and
about $4,000 was in the treasury for
tho school, besides purchasing the Bacon
property and grounds for the Sisters of
the Franciscan Order. who will occupy
the property as the teachers Of the school
The work has been taken up bv Rev.
Frederick " Campbell pastor of the
church, and will be carried out as an hrst
designed. and the school will be ready
FOR occupancy at the opening Of the
ecliool term about September list. The
keys TO the building are to be turned over
to tho pastor by john +. Healey of vii
mington, the contractor, on August lst.
The building will be of red brick, with red
sandstone trimmings, and will lee As feet
IN width by So in length, two stories high,
with five school rooms, and an Office for
the spiritual director, Father Campbell.
In addition to the schoolrooms a gym
nasium will be fitted up in the basement.
Mayor Evan G. Boyd has made an
appeal to the people OF this city for aid
for the sufferers a. San Francisco and
secured the consent Of Andrew Bryson
president Of the Brylgon Steel Co., Col
Harry q. Cavanaugh and William j
Ferris to serve as a committee to accept
subscriptions. Mr.. Bryson headed the
list with S25 and other persons have sig
nifed their intention Of assisting in the
work. The appeal made by Mayor Boyd
is as follows:
To the people of New Castle: The dis
aster which has beiallen the city of San
Francisco creates an appeal to the charity
OF all mankind. The stricken city is In
great need of help and it is our duty Ia
send our aid promptly.
Realizing the duty resting upon our
people and desiring to furnish them a
means OF forwarding their contributions,
have appointed the undersigned a com
mittee for the purpose of receiving and
forwarding contributions without delay.
Believing that the people of New Castle
realize the great distress which calls for
this appeal, and the fact that one dollar
sent now will do more good than many
later on, we can only ask that your con
tributions be made promptly.
Evan G. Boyd mayor
Andrew Bryson,
Harry G., Cavenaugh,
William J. Ferris,
.... Committee.
AZ the meeting of City Council last
evening for the purpose Of reorganization,
Messrs Reynolds, Gallagher, Smith and
Duffy were present. The newly-elected
members presented their credentials and
stated that they had taken the customary
oath of office. Mr. Reynolds was made
faV, u,.I
poriry secretary Mr.. Smith was elected
permanent president without oppositibn
The election of a secretary was dis
cussed and il was decided that he should
be elected at the next regular meeting.
Tuesday evening, May LIST.
The members discussed the dumping
of tin cans and other rubbish on Harmony
street between Fifth and Sixth and par
ticularly at the latter street and if the
practice continues warrants will be sworn
out against the offenders.
Last evening the shad fishermen re-
turned with small catches. Some of the
boats caught two or three FISH while the
highest was &c.. Unless a better catch
is made today a number of the men will
probably quit for the season and secure
work elsewhere
The Jim Shoe. s.. .50--Shaws.
Miss May Saunders was given a post
card surprise party yesterday. The affair
was arranged by her sister, Miss Ids
Saunders, and the result was over sc
pretty souvenirs. Il was in honor of the
birthday anniverary Of the recipient.
Onion sets, 8 cents a quart at Stoops'.'
Coal is a scarce article and the dealer,
and housewives are hoping for an early
settlement Of the strike.
Howling dogs are causing annoyance.
Rev. William Bower of Philadelphis
| VIII conduct the services at Immanue
| +. u. Church. tomorrow.
At the First Baptist Church tomorrow
Rev. Carter W Jenkens, Jr., pastor of the
church, will take for his themes the fol
lowing subjects: Morning -"The First
Human Tragedy" evening Jacob,
| Ladder"
Enameled beds, springs, mattresses
Stoops$
The attendance st the bazaar Of IN,
/ New Castle A. A. last evening was better
than any night of the week. In making
out the list of donations those in charg,
OF the tables omitted a number of articles
unintentionally, and corrected hist will
| be given out later The fair will not clos,
/ tonight. but will be continued Monday
Wednesday and Saturday nights of nexi
week
New styles mating wall paper Stoops'
About so people from Wilmington and