Evening journal., 1907-01-23
TWO TRUSTEES
TO BE ELECTED
Three Candidates in the Field
and a Close Contest is
Anticipated
mime HOST" SURPRISED
Special to The Evening Journal.

NOW CASTLE, Jan. 2S.-The con-
test for two Trustees Of the Commons
has narrowed down to three Of the
most popular and influential men in
New Castle. Alessrs. James r. Biggs
John Taylor and Selden S. Deemer,
and whichever two are elected there
will be no cause for dissatisfaction as
to the result
The election which viii take place
next Saturday is to fill the vacancies
caused by the death Of John c. Ma
honey and the resignation Of DR.. John
j. Black, and a very large vote is ex-
pected to be polled.
1t is possible, but improbable, that
there may be no election, as it takes
majority of one,half the votes cast
to elect. but if such should be the case
it is expected that the one who re-
ceives the smallest number Of votes
viii drop out and so avert the necessity
for another election.
The election officers are Messrs. John
w Hance, William Ferris and James
NJ Wise; clerks, A. M-T7SSs and Frank
Sheridan.
Ex-Sheriff John Taylor is perhaps as
well fitted for the office as anyone in
the city, as he thoroughly understands
the principles of farming, which alone
| is q recommendation.
"Mine Host" Surprised.
one of the most brilliant surprise
parties in this city for many years was
rendered to Charles Hofmann at the
jefferson House last evening by the
members OF the New Castle Club. The
party was in honor OF Mr.. Hofmann's
birthday anniversary. and Mrs. Hof-
mann as well as every member Of the
club contributed their faithful efforts
to make the affair a success. The tur-
key supper which was served was the
most savory and appetizing ever given
In this city.
/ Mr.. Hoffman, received several hand
some birthday presents and souvenirs
from his friends, for which he is very
grateful.
Instrumental and vocal music were
features of the evening and the guests
spent a most enjoyable time.
To Play Basketball.
The New Century basketball team OF
Wilmington, one of the strongest teams
in that city, will be the attraction at
Red Mems Hall on Saturday night. and
the lovers of the game can be assured
Of seeing a fine game as the New Cas-
tie team has ably proved its strength
in previous games.
Dog Frightened Horse.
A runaway horse attached to a buggy
driven by Mrs. Irene Chivens, caused
considerable excitement yesterday, but
did no damage. The horse became
/ frightened at a barking dog and ran
from Fifth and South streets TO Fifth
and Delaware, where it was checked.
Meeting Of Wednesday Club.
The meeting Of the Wednesday CIut
In the parish house Tonight will be one
Of the most pleasing affairs in the his
tory Of the club, as a fine graphophone
concert viii be given in addition TO the
refreshments and games. Messrs. Ray
Grant and Fred Wilhelm as hosts ar,
sparing no efforts to make the affair a
success.
News Of the Town. 80.
Harry Morrison sustained an invoI-
untary cold bath" in one Of the ditche.
on the Battery yesterday by falline
short in attempting TO jump It.
The social given by the Young Peo,
pies Society Of the First Presbyterian
Church in the town hall last night wa,
a very pleasant affair A feature o.
the evening was "cobweb" party.
A game OF basketball win be PLAYED
in the Armory tonight between tn,
Orient team OF Wilmington and thu
Company II second team. Women vii
be admitted free.
At the meeting OF Industry Council
No. 25. Jr. o. u. A. NJ. in the X. OF p
Hall last evening several applications
for membership were received.
The Freshman class OF the Higl
School did not hold a session yester.