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Evening journal., 1911-01-19
ROYAL ARCH
MASONS ELECT
A. F. Polk, Of Georgetown,
Chosen High Priest at
Meeting Here

The Grand Chapter of Delaware,
Royal Arch Masons, yesterday after
noon held their forty-third annual
convocation in Masonic Temple. The
meeting was presided over by Stuart
J. Horn, grand high priest of the
State. An election of officers and
other routine matters occupied the
session which was followed by a
banquet in the temple banquet hall
Retiring Grand High Priest 5. J.
Horn, was made the recipient of a
beautiful past grand high priests
jewel. It was presented by Grand
Chaplain John S. Grohe and was .ac-
cepted with a fitting speech. Several
Masons of high rank were present.
The elected officers are: NJ. Z,
grand high priest, Albert +. Polk, of
Hope chapter, No. z. Georgetown;
deputy grand high priest, Samuel II
Benson, Jr., of Washington and La
fayette chapter, No. /, Wilmington
grand king, Walter H. Bacon, St
Johns chapter, Wilmington; grand
scribe, Alexander J. Taylor, Delta
chapter. Wilmington; grand treasur-
er, Thomas Reardon, St. Johns chap.
ter, Wilmington; grand secretary
James H. Price. Delta chapter, Will
mington.
Grand High Priest-elect Polk made
the following appointments. Grand
chaplain, John 5. Grohe; grand cap
tam of the host, Edward r. Price;
principal sojourner, James b. Broad
grand royal arch captain, Leon
Walker: grand master third veil
James Billingsly, master of the sec
ond veil. Charles NJ Bird; grand mas
ter of the first veil. John W. Messick;
grand sentinel, Harry w. Galbraith
grand lecturer, Stuart J. Horn.
Evening journal., 1911-01-19
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

The wedding Of Miss Martha Gull
bertson, daughter Of Mrs Samuel J..
Culbertson, and Frank r. schoonover.
Of Wilmington, took place In st.
Stephens Church, Philadelphia. yes
terday afternoon. at 4 o'clock. Miss
Margaret Culbertson. sister Of the
bride. was maid of honor. and Mrs.
Harry Smith Amber was matron OF
honor. Miss Margaret Britton. Of Tren-
ton, and Miss Helen II. Richards, Of
Germantown, we're bridesmaids. j. ID,
La Barre Schoonover. Of Trenton, act
ed as best man for his brother, and the
ushers We're Richard Sellers. Of Phila-
delphia; Albert Boyden, of New York
Stanley NJ. Arthurs, Joseph Bancroft
Sellers Smith. S. Rodman Smith. I'd. OF
Wilmington, and Charles Edwin Peters
of Bushkill
After a reception at the Aldine, Mr.
and Mrs. Schoonoyer left on an extend
ed wedding trip, and on their return
will live In Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1911-01-19
". NJ. c. A. Basketball.

A schedule has been planned for the
games of the recently organized
basketball league at the Y NJ. c. A.
as follows.
Janury 21--Acmy vs. Penn: Meteor
VS. Hermes
January 2s-Penn VS.. Meteor;
Hermes vs.. Acmy.
February Meteor VS.. Acmy; Penn
VS.. Hermes.
February 11-Hermes VS.. Meteor;
Acmy VS.. Penn.
February 1S-Acmy vs.. Hermes;
Penn VS. Meteor.
February 25-Hermes VS.. Penn;
Meteor VS.. Acmy
March Penn VS.. Acmy, Hermes
vs. Meteor.
March 11-Meteor vs.. Penn; Acmy
vs.. Hermes.
Evening journal., 1911-01-19
SIrnnherrle. al Thls Function.

Mr.. and Mrs Robert Cottingham, of
Chester. recently entertained a large
party of friends at their home. most
Of the guests being frcm Wilmington
where Mr. and Mrs Cottingham for
merly lived
The evening was very pleasantly
passed and at a seasonable hour a
palatable supper was served, at which
fresh strawberries we're introduced
The fruit was shipped 10 Mr. Cotting-
ham by John Schrade. who has a large
farm near Delmar, where, he states
strawberries are growing AT the pres
ent time in spite Of the unreasonable
weather.
During the evenings enjoyment
several musical numbers were intro
duced by some OF the guests talented
in that line. Those present were
Miss Amelia Dunn, Miss Mary Reddin
Mrs. Michael Podolsky, Mrs. Mar,
Clark, and the Messrs, r. Maloney
Frederick Hsrkins, James Maloney
| John Schrade, Joseph Poper, Jamei
Campbell and Albert Major.
Evening journal., 1911-01-19
PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA.
Treat Promised for City Music Low
ers on Next Monday Night


ers on Next Monday Night
Nothing so interests an audience
these DAYS as the violins used by the
soloist violinists who appear at or
chestral concerts, and Thaddeus Rich,
who is tho soloist with the Philadel-
phia Orchestra on Monday evening
next. enjoys the reputation Of having
several of the most superb violins
known to collectors IN this country
or I'm Europe Mr. Rich will interpret
Wieniawsk's Faust Fantasy for vio-
lin and orchestra on a Carlo Bergon-
III. q violin worth very nearly S20,-
600, which is one Of the best examples
OF the craftsmanship of the famous
Cremona school of violin makers. This
Bergonzi violin has "a beautiful natur-
al tone, and Is a rich and mellow in-
strument of the highest rank. Mr..
Rich is also the possessor of a Ru-
geri. another example of the Cremona
workshop, which is a fine instrument
i'm itself. superior to many of the solo
instruments heard in concert. but not
the equal of the Bergonzi Both violins
are presents, and represent an early
appreciation Of Mr. Rich's abilities as
"A soloist.
The programme, including the num-
her Of the soloist, is a magnificent
orchestral programme. the feature be-
ing Schubert's symphony in c Major,
one Of the greatest works of the or
chestra ever written by master Of
beautiful melody. In addition TO the
Symphony, the concert opens with
Svendsen's lively Carnival" Over
ture. and closes with Saint-Saens' IA
miliar symphonic poem. "Omphale's
Spinning Wheel" and Liszt's Hungar-
ian Rhapsody No. I.
Evening journal., 1911-01-19
GOLDEY ALUMNI
MEASURING PARTY.

ON Friday evening the monthly
meeting of the Alumni Association of
Goldey College will be held I'm the col
lego rooms The meeting will be In
tho form of q Measuring Party and
a good time Is promised. Tho follow
ing notice has heen sent 20 all mem
bers of the association
A Measuring Party" is given to you
Tis something novel as we'll as new
Two cents for each foot you're tall,
Measure Yourself on door or wall,
One cent for each inch give,
And thereby show how high you live
With music. refreshments, dancing
and pleasure,
We will meet one and all az our party
Of measure.
Evening journal., 1911-01-19
DEATH BENEFIT FOR THE POLICE.

Should the members Of the Police
Department get the increase in pay
they are working for. they intend to
establish a death benefit fund IN con-
junction with the present pension
fund. From this general fund It is the
opinion of many of the policemen that
at least 5000 would be paid the widow
or relatives of any member Of the
force at his death.
The police have compiled statistics
TO show that the local department is
the poorest paid of any in the country
in cities the size of Wilmington. These
facts Will be brought to the attention
OF the members Of City Council at the
proper time.
Evening journal., 1911-01-19
Afternoon social.

Several small affairs are being
given this week in honor OF Mrs F.
H. Edsall OF Madison. Wis. who is
guest OF Mrs p. Tatnall Warner and
Of Mrs John W. Causey Of Milford.
who is visiting Mrs. George A. Elliott
Miss Mary Bringhurst entertained
several friends at tea on Tuesday af-
ternoon at Rockford for Mrs. Edsall
and Mrs. Causey. Mrs. George A. El-
lott Will give a bridge whist party
this afternoon at her home, No. 1913
Delaware avenue. Mrs Preston Lea
will entertain at bridge for Mrs. Ed
sail on Friday afternoon at her home,
No. 300 Delaware avenue.
Evening journal., 1911-01-19
Bridge Party.

Miss Marguerite Wallace was the
hostess at a bridge whist party on
Tuesday evening at her home No 1922
West Tenth street. The guest Of hon
or was Miss Viola Kight Of East Or
ange, n. J. The guests were: Mrs.
Truman Campbell, Miss Natalie Rush,
Of Parkersville; Miss Harriet Wal
lace, Miss Adessa istler. Miss Mary
Yarnall. Miss Elaine Wallace. Truman
Campbell Leroy Simmons, Dr. Edgar
]. Bullock, Charles Hansen, Chester;
Evening journal., 1911-01-19
Party For Mrs. Connor.

IN honor OF her birthday snnivsr-
sary. Mrs Joshua Connor was given a
party on Tuesday afternoon Mrs.
Connor received an amethyst neck
lace from the managers of the mite
society of Grace NJ. y. Church, in sp-
probation OF her service az president
Of the society.
Evening journal., 1911-01-19
Union Personals.

George W. and R. Elva Dempsey, OF
Union entertained on Saturday even
ing and Sunday Misses Edith Maclary,
of stanton; Bessie NJ. Jones. OF Will
mington; Louise Harkness, of New
ark; Emma Welch. of Newark; viii
liam Maclary, Of Stanton, and Stanley
70. Howell. Of New Castle.
r. Elva Dempsey, OF Union, spent
Tuesday with Bessie NJ. Jones, IN VIII
mington.
Evening journal., 1911-01-19
Rridre and Ion

Mrs. Frederick r. Stone, Of Silver
side, entertained Yesterday with
bridge party and tea in the New-Cen-
tury Club parlors. There were about
eighty guests az the affair yesterday
and the same number will be enter
tanned today. Mrs. Stone has as her
guest, Mrs. NJ W. Hess, Of Wayne,
Pa.
Evening journal., 1911-01-19

were Miss Adelaide zearfoss, Doro-
thy Smith, Rose johnson. Esther Me-
Canerty. willard and Walter Me-
Elwee. Charles and Clifton Callaway,
william and Hollis cook. Howard
Smith and Warren McCaheriy.
Evening journal., 1911-01-19
GEORGE WASHINGTON SUPPER.

Arrangements have been completed
for a George Washington supper to
be held on February p in Scott
Church While the good things are
being served downstairs a pleasing
musicale will be given upstairs. Fully
500 persons are expected at the sup
per.
Evening journal., 1911-01-19

as it takes fourteen days for the dis
case to develop There are nine
men, a woman and a boy now in the
hospital. and there are three other
cases at various homes. The Off
cials of the Board Of Health do not
look for any more cases here.
Evening journal., 1911-01-19
Inspector Tells How He Gained l
Weight from 1l7 Pounds TO 1J7.

mine years, ago. while living in the
city of Newark. Ohio, | was for more
than two years constant sufferer
from chronic indigestion.
The prescriptions Of physicians af-
forded me only temporary relief, and
my case seemed hopeless.
A druggist friend Of mine insisted
on my trying a box Of MI-O-NA Tab
let's which ] did with no faith.
However, ! purchased a box Of MI
O-NA Tablets. and after using one
half Of the first box the distress began
to leave me. my appetite increased, my
food was properly digested, my head
ache and sour belchings subsidized, the
sournoss in my stomach ceased and
after using four boxes ] was myself
again
recently had another slight at
tack and my old trouble returned and
Evening journal., 1911-01-19
NAIL BOX At EVERY DOOR.
Congress May Insist on That Before
Letters Are Delivered.


WASHINGTON. Jan Ig-On recon-
mendation of the Postmaster General
the House Postoflice Committee has
inserted i'm the postofice appropria-
tion bill a provision that after De-
cember 81 delivery of mail by city
letter carriers shall be made only at
such residences and places of busi-
ness as have near the entrance suit
able boxes for mail matter.
The postofice authorities say the
Government is losing a million dollars
and more every year through polite
ness by mail carriers. They now have
to ring at front doors and wait the
convenience of the householder or
servants in responding often losing
several minutes before they can de-
liver mail and go on.
Evening journal., 1911-01-19
Ner Macon for the nors.

The S. p c. A. has provided a new
wagon for the use of Dog Catcher
George Kopp and his assistant, viii
liam Walls The wagon was used for
the first time yesterday. Is It similar
to the one that has been doing service
for a number Of years.
Evening journal., 1911-01-19
Annnunce Engagement.

The engagement of Edward G Fer
riday OF this city. and Miss Ruth Ar
nett. OF Fairmount, West virginia, IS
announced at Fairmont. az the homo
Of Miss Arnetts parents, Mr.. and Mrs
ULYSSES NJ. Aruett, Ir
Evening journal., 1911-01-19
DR. ADAMS RFC0yFRING.

The Rev. Richard Fl Adams, pastor
of tho Harrington NJ. r. Chu-ch, has
been discharged from the Baltimore
hospital, where he has been for some
time.
Evening journal., 1911-01-19
nerrees For ndd EeIInn.-

Members Of Hope Lodge, No. 21.
J. o. o. f., conferred the first degree
on number Of candidates last even
ing. During the evening Grand Mas
ter W. F.. Lank Of Milford. visited the
lodge and made an address -
Evening journal., 1911-01-19

Robert King. Twin Shaw and Howard
r. Wallace. Miss Kight won the first
ladies prize aud Mr.. Ross the gentle
mans prize.
Evening journal., 1911-01-19
DOUBLE PINK STAMPS. DOUBLE BLUE
STAMPS ON ALL PURCHASES.
ALL DAY
Double Pink Stamps
All Day ON All Pur-
chascs.
Lippincott & Company

Ct Fridays like all other days is big day here Tomor-
row we intend to make it the banner day of White
Goods and Coored Goods of splendor. We are happy
and intend to give to patrons all day Double Pink
and Double Blue Stamps all purchases just show
our appreciation for the attention given this two weeks
of big selling for which thank you and invite you to
be with us.
Lppincott & Company, 800 to 3I4 Market St
Evening journal., 1911-01-19
Clocks For Track Walkers.

Arrangements are under way
whereby trackwalkers Of the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company viii wind
watch clocks at points along their
routes each night.
Evening journal., 1911-01-19
NEW CASE OF sMALLPOx.
Assistant at PENIS Grove, \. j.,
Emergency Hospital Taken III.

PENN'S GROVE, n. j., Jan. lS.-A
new case of smallpox has developed
here. Walter Peterson, 80 years of
age, who has been assisting his wife
in cooking for the patients at the
smallpox hospital since it opened a
week ago. was taken i'll.
DR.. E. S. Black, who is in charge,
says that Peterson had been infected
before be went to the hospital to work
Evening journal., 1911-01-19
Mrs. Belts TO Entertain.

Mrs. Edward T. Belts has issued in
vitations for a luncheon on Friday Of
next week, at her home, No. 1909 Gil
pin avenue.
Evening journal., 1911-01-19
Evening Companv.

Miss Eleanor L. Smith was given
party on Tuesday evening, at her
home. No. sos Rodney street in honor
of her tenth birthday The guests
Evening journal., 1911-01-19
M RuiId New Mortar PIant.

TO UUIIW Wv WUI IHI II I"TI'
Plans are under consideration by
the Charles Warner Company for the
tearing down of their present mortar
plant after the first of March to make
room for a more modern building
Evening journal., 1911-01-19
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Evening journal., 1911-01-19

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Evening journal., 1911-01-19

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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-01-27
"Alias Jimmy Valentine"
Noveized by Frederick r. Toombs fr ON
the rsat play by Paul Armstrong.
Copyright 1870 10y American Press Association.

bowels Of the earth or wherever there
were mines TO be dug and equipped
and operated He wanted 10 study
the problems that faced the men who
decoyed the glistcuing ores from Sc
cretiye Mother Earth. and he thrilled
with the idea that he could succeed
IN this profession.
He sat In his room I'm the college
sormitory one sunny spring morning
and wrote his father that he could
not continue his study for the minis
try; that he wanted above all other
things In life to enter the school CT
mines at the university
He waited five days. The answer
came. The same night there were a
vacant room and a vacant bed I'm the
dormitOry. Next morning came a
search. Under a table was found a
crumpled note that the tears of the
lad had blurred as he read. The letter
was taken to the president Of the col
lege. When this gray haired gentle
man adjusted his spectacles he pressed
the paper fiat on his desk and read:
IF you do not continue your course
in theology | viii cease TO pay your
bills at college. Should YOU discon-
tlnue them you must return home.
where 1 will secure you "A position as
bookkeeper at your uncle's store"
Signed to this eloquent. brief epistle
was the name OF the young mans IA
Their.
Several years have passed since that
crumpled letter was picked up from
the floor of the college students room.
Several years have passed since an
aged couple. soon TO exc out their
need of existence In small country
town, have heard news from the son
who would not become a minister.
Several years have passed since a
young college student appeared penni-
less and discouraged in Il middle west.
ern city and vainly walked the streets
for days, subsisting as best he might,
in search of any kind of work that
strong hands and arms could perform
SO there should be tempered judg-
ment shown. say |, in dwelling on
the present fate Of Jimmy Valentine
when it is considered that he was the
ambitious lad who left the crumpled
note lying on the floor I'm his bedroom
and set out TO fight the world single
handed.
That Jimmy should have lost in his
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-01-27
Hancock Department.
RESERVES GET YEARS. PAY
FOR ATTENDING DRILLS

The members of the Hancock divi-
sion of the Naval Reserves were made
happy last evening 10y the distribution
OF pay checks for attendance at drills
for a year past AT the regular drill
on Monday evening last, the men We're
notified to report at the armory on
Thursday evening TO receive their
money and the larger portion of the
division put in an appearance. The
payments cover forty drills, from No
vember, 1909 TO November, 1910, and
the amounts paid range from twenty
FIVE cents per drill for seamen to $50
to $40 per annum for petty officers
The commissioned officers get no pay.
The payment of the members of the
Naval Reserves for being present at
drills is made under the provision of
the Meyer bill, passed in May, 1909.
For being absent from a drin with
leave the pay for that particular drill
Is forfeited, and any seaman remaining
away without leave loses pay for two
drills, so that by staying away from
every other drill seasan would have
no pay coming. This pay is In addl-
ton to the remuneration given by the
state for services during the annual
cruise with the great lakes squadron.
The improvements that are being
made at the armory i'm Germania hall
are rapidly approaching completion
and the tinting and painting OF the
walls and woodwork will shortly be
started. a room has been fitted up
for the commissioned officers, another
for the petty officers, and a yeomen's
storeroom, besides which the main
room for the use of the seamen has
been given much additional space by
the building of an upper deck" on
which are placed the lockers and rife
racks
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-01-27

Nobody is a failure until he admits
Il himself. You will never admit
you're a failure. Eddie. so cheer up.
You, therefore. can never be one"
Consequently Jimmy Valentine must
be given a chance. His doctrine is the
doctrine Of hope. Give him a chance
20 apply 1t TO himself and await I'M
condemningly and dispassionately the
result
If he succeeds in making a man OF
himself. a man such as his Creator in
tended him 10 be. who is there TO say
that his past has anything in it 20
concern a critical world? Or who is
there TO deny to Jimmy Valentine his
birthright If he should miraculously
redeem it?
But should he fail in the great test
well, perhaps no word should just
now be sent regarding him to the old
home in the little town. to the father
and the mother who would not under
stand.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-01-27
MITCHEllS TAKE ; GAMES
FROM The c. & II. BOWLFRS

The Members of the Mitchell bowl
ing team were hurriedly communicate
cd with late yesterday afternoon to
get them together for match
with the calumet & Hecla team.
which sent in n challenge about 8
o'clock in the afternoon. The challenge
coming Immediately after the making
of such phenomenally high scores by
the Calumet quintette i'm "wednesday
nights game with the bankers, took
the Mitchells somewhat by surprise.
but they were ready to do their best
and eagerly accepted the challenge.
The result was "A complete defeat for
the visitors, the Mitchell team taking
three straight games, the scores Of
which were as follows:
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-01-27
ST. PATRIcK's DAY PLANS.
invitations to Be Sent to Various
County Divisions.

A meeting was held last evening at
the Hibernian hall to discuss arrange
ments for the celebration of st. Pat
rick's day I'm Hancock on March IL
and outlines of the various details
were mapped out The question of the
play to be presented on the evening of
st. Patrick's day was considered and
il was decided to accept the PROPOSE
ton of the st. Patricks Literary and
Social Institute to put on play en-
titled "O'Brien the Contractor" under
the auspices of the division. Invita-
tons will be sent to all the divisions
of the A. O. II. I'm Houghton county
to take part in the big parade, which
will be as usual one of the prominent
features of the day, ana the celebra-
ton will be made interesting in other
ways yet To be announced.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-01-27

on death near the county line road
bridge and the fact that the lad we
are considering could swim very well
made no difference TO the father as
well as to the mother. The son must
keep away from the water. That was
final.
The further fact that this boy as
PRED TO be a mining engineer made
no difference 20 this father or to this
mother. 1t had already been decided
for him that 10 must study for the
ministry
Three years passed. The lad was I'm
college. The study OF theology did
not suit his temperament or his &C.
sires. He wanted. above all things.
TO go out into the world of action. TO
battle with the might OF the strong
man he was becoming against big,
tangible odds; out in the open air un-
der the open heavens, down in the
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-01-27

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