The Press., 1910-01-05
WILMINGTON.

which was founded on Ex. 12:2 and 4O:2. Rev. MT. Darrow also preached an excellent and appropri- ate sermon from Matt 91:7, where by the people were enjoined to put the new wine of their daily life into new bottles, which thought carries with 1t many suggestions whereby all may find profit in contemplating
 Tn recent letter MT. Merrick says "In my last l gave you to understand that one more paper of my reminis. cenoes of Wilmington would come out, but I feel like saying oh for 8 clear brain and the pen of 8 ready writer to give comprehensive and condense d account of the origin and growth of wl1Yt has become such an impoI tar industry in this country as what is now known as the American Thread company. Tha manufacture of spool cotton in this country had it's origin in the old Wilmington thread oom- Ipany. There was small concern in New Hampshire, but the Wilmington company can be traced through the Willimantio Linen Go. and the Mer. rick Thread Go which were two of the large corporations that merged in the American Go. We are in the holiday season and very busy, and my last paper is only marked out and may not be in season for next wes ks issue. If cannot send something worth reading I will not send any thing, that is, something that con- slider worth the reading.''
 The past week has brought storms, zero weather, delayed mails, much sickness and the much anticipated New Yeaf's party. The snow storm brought sleighing after some delay i; the zero weather made ice chat was transferred with all the alacrity pos- sible to various ice houses. The de. layed mail. when it arrived, was laden with many holiday gifts and messages of reasonable significance, and the New Years party brought fifty people from South Wilmington, with their muniflcent offerings for the table and for the money gift to the pastor and his wife. Another fifty came from other parts of the town, so there was no lack in soci. ability or in food or in cheerful help CTS, although there were absent or account of sickness the Bartlett fami- ly, Dr. Oonverse's family, the Bug bee family, save Miss Edna, Dea. Pratt and wife, the daughter. Miss Alice. being present, MT. and Mrs. Hanson. the Lyons family and Mrs. Pres1crs who. as president of the Ladiea' Aid. under whose auspices the party is always held, desires to thank all those who helped to make of the evening the success that it was declared by all to be. There was ine musical program which was rendered at the parsonage, where 8 very pleaHant social evening was passed. some remaining to wish the host and hostess and each other a Happy New Year. Eighty dollars was realized. that being the largest sum so far received as the outcome of the traditional parish party. The pastor and his wife desire to express their appreciation of the kindly feel ing shown by the presence of the people, ss we'll as the generous gifts, and trust that the harmony and good fellowship may continue throughout the year and be a factor in promoting the real mission of the old church, so dear to many friends near and far,
 An Organ Recital.
 4 dozen or more women had gath ed at home on Walnut street to at tend business meeting of a society to which they belonged. Before they cOrhmencpd to talk business one of the women had to tell everybody about her recovery from a recent operation for appendicitis. After she got through it reminded another of an operation she had gone through few years ago for the same thing. and it took some time to tell about it. That reminded a third of an. operation she had once gone through. and when she finished telling it another of the visitors start ed to tell her experience on the oper- ating table.
 At this moment a quiet little wom- an in one corner of the room arose to go.
 Fl thought" she explained to her hostess. ''that this was to have been a business meeting but if seems to be an organ recital L"-Philadelphia Times. K Praeticing on Wooden Legs.
 Of the five cases in the accident ward that were pronounced cured at the same time three remained in the hospital more than a week after the other two had gone home.
 ''They had to stay" said an interne. ito get used to their wooden legs. It takes some time to learn to manage them. and most men who will have to peg along with them for the rest of their natural lives stay in the hospital several days after they get well to practice stumping around on their new legs. Of course they can learn out side. but the man who has just ac- quired wooden leg feels so awkward and is so likely to fall down and break tlle other leg or an arm or maybe his neck that we prefer to keep him here so he can take his first lessons under our supervision VI New York Press.
 A Chinese Joke.
 There was a man in Ch'angan who was very fond of giving dinners, but | the food given was atrocious. One day q guest threw himself on his knees in front of this gentleman and said. "Am not friend of yoursg'
 ssYou are, indeed. replied his host.
 Then l must ask of you favor," said the guest ''and you must grant it ! before I rise from my knees."