Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-12
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Churches-social aud Personal Items.
star Corresponds nee Of Every Evening
Now Castle, April l2.-lhe reception
held in the Sunday-school room OF the
81. h. Church. last evening n honor ol
the new pastor. Rev. George I Anderson,
and Mrs. Anderson. under the auspices oil
the official board of the church WAS an
affair that viii long be remembered 10y
those who attended A warmer welcome
could not be extended to p preacher. The
room was crowded to the doors by mcm-
lers OF the congregation and representa-
lives OF other denominations. ON the
blackboard. IN large letters. was inscribed
the word Welcome The decorations,
consisting of Faster lilies and potted
plants. with pretty streamers. were neatly
arranged throughout and at the platform.
Rev. james NJ Wise introduced the new
psstor and his wife In a few well-chOsen
words 10 which Pastor Anderson replied
in a manner which won him many friends.
lie said IN part. "I thank you one and all
on behalf of myself and family for the
cordial welcome received and assure you
that IL is greatly appreciated. ] was glad
70 come here. and 10 do so left lmany
warm friends. / feel assured that we
phall soon have many friends in this city
~ is already attestcd at this gathering.
/ hope to continue the Lord IS work and
must have your hearty cooperation, which
4 now feel that I have.
Mrs. Anderson appeared at home with
the people and made a favorable inn
presEon. A hearty hsndshakiug took
place The lorrey-AleNander Glory
Song was sung with much ievor. Mrs.
John r. Msnlove 40 the organ, Charles S.
Fleming and Everett Howard viclins,
and Edward H. Naylor, cornet, furnished
The music.
Rev. @. r. Wyatt delivered an address.
He oomplimented Pastor Anderson as a
hard worker and asked that the people
cooperate with him and they would reap
their reward.
At the meeting Of the members Of tho
New Castle A. A.. last evening in tho
Office Of Mayor Boyd, il was stated that
Arthur r. kec, the contractor. would
start the work of grading and lovoling the
grounds this morning The matter of
persons driving over the grounds at Bat
iery Park was discussed at length; also
the dumping of Tin cans and rubbish upon
tho lots. The members of the club felt
assured that nobody would deliberately
do any mean acts II requested not TO-
The first members received into the
association by ballot were Thomas Boyle
and Frank Thornton, who received the
votes OF all in attendance.
AZ the meeting of the board Of directors,
which followed. II WIS stated that the
lumber would arrive within two weeks.
Matters pertaining 10 the bleachers and
n dressingroom were talked over II was
decided that the cheapest plan TO secure
water WAS from drive we'll. at which good
clear water could be secured at all times,
suitable for the baths and also for drink
ing purposes. Tho privileges for stands
inside tho grounds will be awarded TO the
highest bidder The caps and stockings
TO be worn by the ball players will be blue
in color
IL was stated that the cost of running
a water pipe from Third street TO where
the dressingrooms would be located
would be $50 for the pipe and about $40
for the trench work for a distance Of 600
feet
The ball and bazaar committees re-
ported everything in good shape.
A bill for printing by the Bross-Willard
Press was paid, the amount being $3.50.
The next meeting will be held on Wednes-
uay evening" April @oli.
Councilman Denney S. Smith was called
20 Wilmington last evening ON account OF
the serious illness OF his mother, Mrs
Sarah Smith. On account of this the
proposed reorganization of the council
did not take place, as WAS expected
Councilman Duffy and Assessor Dorri,
took the oaths of their respective Office.
hafnra MnNnr Ro,rd .-oefarday
Beautiful Easter millinery, best styles
widest variety and greatest values. Stylish
tslrbans. fetching large hats, smart sailors
Mrs. F. p McCallin So
John Foster caught q handsome meer
echsum pipe IN his shad net yesterday
floating in the waters of the Delawar
River
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wilhelme will Civ,
. family party 20 two of their children
on Monday. Their daughter, Margaret
will be rs years Of age on that day an,
Harvey will he u years of age ON Satur
day.
For fresh garden. flower. potato seeds
onion sets, rakes. spades, hoes -Stoops.
Charles Jackson, foreman At tho plan
oi the Baldt Steel Co., has resigned
Daniel Hoffman il acting foreman q
The plant Of the Rsldt Steel Co., in tn
place of Foreman Charles Stewart. VII
recently injured himself while lifting
steel casting.
A Japanese tos will he given in th
parshhouse Of Emmanuel p. p. Churcl
tomorrow, afternoon from until s 'clocl
The sffsir will be under the direction I
the Ladies Auxiliary with Mrs. Frsnci
deH Ianvier a. the head Of the project
Butter cross buns. cream puts. mil
I--.l L'rtInaa 81 Nf.I1.4s.H.
Over $50 hiss been secured by N
Ladies Auxiliary, by individual and COT
certed efforts. and the amount will
plsoed on the plate in the church O
Sunday in the shspe Of a $50 gold pieo,
and will be used towsrd the iauidatio
of the church debt
James Foster Is moving from the Foste
property on North Second street 10 th
Foster homestead on Third street nes
Chestnut He has occupied the propert
he is now leaving for 20 years.
The Jim Shoe. S350-Shawsf
lenten devotions were held in ~
Peter r.. G. Church last evening. tn
attendance was large.
The programme for the Children s Da
services in the First Presbyterian Churc
on Sunday, June Sd, have been receive
by Rev. S. B. Wylie, pastor
Fresh shad herring. oysters-King s =
A fine black and tan colored beagl
pup, owned by James Doris, followe
Nray Bacon's butcher wagon TO Wi
mington on Monday and strayed ava
from the wagon in the vicinity of III
anaffnfr anil has not knor, I,n.4,I