Evening journal., 1907-01-25
SCHOOL SESSION
ENDS TO-DAY
Examinations Finished in New
Castle School and Promo
tons Now in Order
ELECTTRUSTEES TOMORROW
Special to The Evening Journs,

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NEW CASTLE. Jan. 25-The SENT
yearly session Of the public schools VIII
close Tomorrow after hard weeks
examination during which the scholars
have had a fun share OF chewing
their oats"
Professor Holloway announces that
any child that has reached the age Of
6 years. or Will reach the age within
one month may be enrolled at the next
tenn Of school.
City Council has white elephant on
its hands in the shape Of the bond is
sue bin. IL is openly declared that the
citizens will not vote for the loan it
providcs for.
The election for two members. of the
Trustees OF the New Castle Commons
VIII be held from / to o'clock to-
morrow afternoon. and it will be one
Of the fairest and cleanest elections in
the history Of the city.
Handsome cards bearing their names
have been sent out by each of the three
candidates Messrs. John Taylor, James
D. Biggs and 4Selden S. Deemer.
The election will be in charge Of
Messrs. John Hance, William Ferris
ana James wise.
A pleasant party was given at the
home of Miss Ella Brown, Of Delaware
street, near Sixth, last evening. in
honor Of her birthday anniversary.
She received presents. pretty birth
day cards and congratulations from
her many friends.
Vocal and instrumental music, which
was greatly appreciated, was furnished
by Misses Edith Quimby. Ella Brown.
Clara Grimes and Anna Brown. Messrs.
Charles Lank Charles Fleming, Derr
Quimby and Everett Howard.
While skating on one Of the bitches
adjoining the Dyke yesterday. Harry
Wilbank broke through the thin ice
and sustained a cold bath.
A pleasant surprise party was given
at the home Of Miss Amy Orange in
Delaware City last evening.
Those from this city who attended
were; Frederick Wilhelme and Miss
Katie WMhelme. Ray Grant and Miss
Mile Perrin.
slight fire occurred in one Of the
brick houses in Dobbinsville last night
but the blaze was extinguished without
damage with buckets Of water.
Many people took advantage of the
fine skating at the Dyke yesterday.
There was the usual number of begin
ners and their comical actions while
learning Furnished amusement 70 the
spectators on the bank.
A drunken man caused some disturb
ance at a late hour last night by sing
ing while walking out Fifth street. He
was taken to his home in Shawtown
by several Of his friends.
The members Of Company H, N G.
D., are notified that there will not he
drill in the Armory tonight, as all
the officers of the company will at
tend the Governors reception at the
Armory in Wilmington.
Many wild ducks have been seen in
this locality lately and the gunners are
out in force after them.
Notes Of the Town.
One of the best basketball games OF
the season will be played in Red Mems
Hall tomorrow evening between the
New Century team and the New Castle
team.
Any person IN this city who wlshe.
to pay his back taxes can find Collector
Charles Shearer at his home at ans
time.
It is urged that delinquents pay al
once to prevent a settlement by law.
While playing on the rings in the
Armory yesterday Joe Smith fell to IN,
floor and severely bruised his shoulder
The Young Peoples Society held
pleasant social in the Town Hall las
evening.
John King is expecting a cargo O
ice from Maine shortly.
John B. Manlove is recovering from
q severe attack Of grip and was abou
yesterday for the first time in a mum
Der of days.
Company II rife team held practic
last night and several good scores weri
made.
At the meeting Of Industry Council
No. %, Jr. o. u. A. NJ. in the X of
Hall next Tuesday evening, a numbe
OF candidates win be received.
Artemas Smith is confined TO hi
home suffering with blood poisoning il
the foot.
Personal.
Miss Florence Maxwell Of Philadel
phia, is visiting her parents. Mr.. an
Mrs. George Maxwell. in this city.
Frank Frazer. Of Wilmington. wa
a recent visitor here.
George Meredith. Of Frederica, ha
Ibeen the guest Of Mr and Mrs. VIII
bert Meredith in this city.
Miss Elsie Craig of Townsend, was