Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-16
LODGE SOCIAL A
GREAT SUCCESS
Many People Attended Enter
tainment Given By Jr 0.
U. A. M. Last Evening
LIEUT. GOVERNOR PRESENT
Special to The Evening journal


Mechanics was a great success In every
sense Of the word, and was largely at
tended by tho young people Of New cas-
tie The entertainment began at $50
o'clock with few words by Harry Roth
rock, after which Rev. Frank NJ Munson
made a short address in which he touched
upon the subjects dear to the hearts Of
members Of the order Miss Beulah Hurd
next rendered a solo entitled. with You
7 Long to be-" accompanied by Miss Lii
liam Montgomery on the organ, which met
with hearty encore.
Woldin J. Winnings recitation entitled.
Mr.. Henmans vide to an Irish Wedding
In Ireland was genuinely comicai. A
duet entitled. Delaware" by char.es
Lank and Misy Clara Grimes with Miss
Ella Brown, aocomHanist. was next on
The program and the song filled with sem
ument, was one Of the best heard IN this
city for many years. Mr.. Rothroclx then
introduced ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I. II.
Parker as an old and beloved member OF
the order who had attained the highest
office IN its power 10 give him.
Mr.. Parker's address was a feature Of
the evening ana the manner In which he
spoke Of tho order as a body OF patriotic
American men with the determination to
protect their families and the orphan
children Of other families as well as the
maintenance OF public schools, aroused
much enthusiasm. Mr. Parker was heart
lily applauded az tho conclusion OF his
speech.
a recitation by Miss Ella Brown then
followed, and her reading of "Peck's Bad
Boy brought down the house. At its con-
clusion she advised Mr.. Rothrock to al
ways put pepper In the goats" whiskers
az an initiation which she promised would
make matters much more interesting
a beautiful solo entitled, Somebody's
Waiting for YOU" was then sung by Miss
Edith Quimby. accompanied by Miss Clara
King on the organ. Another recitation
by Weldn Nlning was next, after VIII .ch
refreshments consisting Of ice cream and
cake were served. Everyone who attended
had a thoroughly enjoyable time and ex-
tend their thanks 10 the members OF the
lodge.
Tho committee in charge OF the affalr
consisted Of Messrs. Rothrock. Kee, Ben
nett, Lank and Tlndle.
Elwood 7. Wilson Dead.
Word was received in this city yester-
day OF tho death Of Elwood /. Wilson
az the home OF his son, Elwood L. VII
son. Jr.. at New Haven. Connecticut. yes
to-day morning, 10 which place he went
several weeks ago. hoping 70 benefit his
health.
Mr.. Wilson resided IN this city nearly
p years, and was ono OF It's most popular
men. He was the ticket agent Of the Dela-
ware railroad and a member and steward
Of the NJ r. Church. In politics a Repub-
llcan, he was elected as a representative
in the General Assembly from the Tenth
district on that ticket two years ago.
he is survived by a wife and five chill
dren. Miss Bessie Wilson. John NJ, FL
wood l., Jr., Albert and David Wilson.
The funeral OF the deceased will be held
Friday and interment will be made in the
M. e. Cemetery.
Baptist Church Aniversarary.
Tho twenty eighth anniversary OF the
Baptist Church Will be celebrated this
evening and an interesting programme
has been prepared for the occasion.
Candy win be given to the children
and the music promises TO be OF the
best The programme is as follows:
Opening chorus Song OF the Angels,
school; responsive scripture reading;
prayer; singing. An Hail the Day OF
Peace. school; welcome address. Emily
Mitchell, recitation. Ida Lank; singing.
Shine, Star OF the Morning. school;
recitation. Clara Walls: recitation,
Mamie McNulty; singing. primary
class; recitation. Vance Mitchell, reel
tation, Myrtle Ferguson; recitation,
Elsie Walls; recitation. Earl Sibley;
singing, Rejoice Ye Waiting Lands,
school
Recitation, Ethel vantine; recitation.
Ethel Marshall; singing. Ring. Ye Bells
school; recitation. Raymond McCraclx-
EN- recitation, Blanche Sibley; singing
Christmas Bells. school; recitation,
Stella Sibley; recitation. Charlie Nc
Nulty; recitation, Elizabeth Roberts;
singing. Lift Your Eyes. school; recita.
tion. Mary Roberts; recitation. Mary
Green; singing, Sleep on. school; OFFER
ing; distribution Of candy; closing
song, Praise Him. school; benediction.
/ The Pastoral Aid Society of the First
/ Presbyterian Church win hold a meet
ing in the church this evening.
A bail will be given I'm the Opera
House ON Easter Monday evening
under the direction OF Frank Wright.
manager Of the New Castle basketball
team.
Steamer Ran Aground.
The large steamer Antwerp. Of the Rec
Star line ran aground opposite this cit,
in the dense fog yesterday morning. HAY.
ing light cargo the steamer noated OF
the high tide about 1 o'clock and pro
ceeded on her way.
T Bazaar Postponed.
The bazaar which was intended L
have been given in the Opera House IN
, latter part OF this month for the bench
, OF the New Castle Athletic Association
has been postponed until after Easter.
To Pay Running Expenses.
+, City Council has agreed to pay the run
p ming expenses OF the Lenape Fire Con
! pany and the Trustees OF the Common
= have purchased from the Citizens Build
T ing and Loan Association the fremen
q han, which win be vested IN a truste
x when the title has been secured.
: News Of the Town.
The Citizens Building and Loan ASS,
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