Evening journal., 1913-12-27
JOURNALS DAILY PAGE OF SPORTS
ALL The NEWS LOCAL SPORT

~"'N' AHt i"eNlilc HpAihll't a nViSt
chestnut labeled "Ciristiana Park Mr..
Cook has been striyin. to have Chris
llama Park used as an approach 70 Third
street bridge Mr.. Cook thanked Mr.
stoyer for Che gift
Councilman AIcGoldrick got his"
next
II have something here that is in
tended for not only the oldest member
OF Council, but the Oldest fireman, in
point Of service. in the city. I present
him this gift a- token of his faithful
service to The citA."
Ihe gift wa toy automobile labeled
"Water Witch Fire Company The
councilman IS member OF this com
'pany.
That's al right, All. McGoldrics eN-
claimed when he saw rhe auto II will
put that among the relics 0i the only
fire company in the city lie wished the
other eouncilmcn the compliments of the
season.
The smallest packages are sometimes
the most useful" declared "kriss" Sto-
yer, as be presented a small package 20
Mr.. Kane. 1T may come in useful when
your old one wears ont" The gift was
- small curling iron. Councilman Kane's
hair Is extremely curly. lie expressed
his thanks for the gift and stated that
no might have Use for it some future
day.
"Old Krissr then continued the distri
button.
There is one member of Council
/ who each week end in summer takes
trip down the river in his motor
boat We have always had our sus-
. picions as TO what took hiIn there and
think there must be an attraction at
I the other end. However, he often bsd
{ trouble with his engine so ] am going
70 give him something 10 do away
with this trouble" Colonel Stover
then presented to Councilman Heal. OF
the Eighth ward, toy sail boat
"If the other boat ever does stop
/ f'll take this along and use it" re-
marked Mr.. Heal with a laugh.
Santa Claus then presented Coun-
Gilman Grantland. OF the Ninth ward.
With section OF terra Gotta sewer
pipe Mr.. Grsntlsnd has been making
fight for a sewer in his ward and
Colonel Slower remarked that he lack
ed two feet Of having temporary
sewer and he hoped the present would
iinisli The job. Mr. Grantland assured
nifn, Colonel Slower, he would now
complete the Job.
Colonel Stover then remarked that
a certain section of the city seemed
10 be particularly healthy as the mem-
her OF the Fifth ward. MIR. Draper.
always appeared with bright rosy
cheeks. He wished 10 provide him
with something TO keep up his cheer
tul appearance and gave him small
Don OF rouge
Councilman Draper remarked that
there was q fine park in his ward
which enabled the residents to ac-
ouire rosy cheeks without the aid Of
cosmetics. Councilman McDermott
received a Plumbers friend" with in
structions 10 carry il in his hip pocket
for a 'life saver He is a plumber
by trade and declared he appreciated
. the gilt and would treasure it as a
/ lifelong remembrance
! Colonel Stover remarked that the
member from the Twelfth ward had
recently developed a mania Tor high
speed automobiles. and he presented
20 him toy auto. with instructions
20 use II at the next fire inspection
Mr.. Williams is chairman Of the Efe
lHIIf
Engineers Car
Councilman Hopkins. from The
sixth ward was not present so
! Colonel Stover presented his gift TO
Banif Virgins. with the remark Il
was a testimonial OF the fight Mr.
Hopkins has made for batnhouse
for his race in the Sixth ward The
package contained bath tub with a
little colored baby sitting in It, Mr..
Virgins said he was sure Mr.. Hop
kins would appreciate the gift.
Mr.. Kane then presented to Mr..
Slower his present He began his
lpresentation speech in "A very serious
manner, remarlSing upon the hard
work the chairman Of the finance
committee was expected to perform.
Everyone expected TO see Mr.. Stovsr
take a gold watch from the package.
ard loud laugh resulted when he
drew forth a pair of rubber heels.
u was intended for Joke on Mr..
Stover's gum shoe man, aud he
admitted that they might come IN
useful as the "gdm shoe" mans heels
are worn down from travelling SO
much. and as he had several more
trips to make, the heels would proba-
bly, come in handy
As 70 the reporters. 'Old Kriss" ha,
"devil in the band box' for A. q. II
Crier. the Every Evening rcpreseutativ,
who attends the Council meetings. but
who was absent last night Clifford
Crossgrove, who was in his place. accept
cd the gift. and when le opened In,
box policeman sprang up. George q
Maxwell. cartoonist, who reports for tho
I EVENING JOURNAL, received hobby
horse ia drawing slate. W. J. McVey
of Wilmington Morning News received 4
doll
Aside nom the "iolSe" gifts. however
some very acceptable gifts were pre-
sented in addition TO President Whites
travelling ease and Clerk of Council Dill
lon'- travelling bag
Tho members ot Council and the thre,
newspaper men representing The loca
daily newspapers. each received iron
President White vefy handsome pain
of kid gloves as token OF The Christ
mas spirit aud all expressed their ap
probation and thanks for the gifts.
Wilson W. Virgins, the industrious
ar always attentive baihf OF CITY
Council was agreeable surprised wheI
be received from c. ". Dillon. the clerS
OF Council, uf behalf OF the members. 4
line leather pocketbook, which wa
COUNCILS Christmas git 10 Bailiff Wig
rims. When be opened IL he found g
bill nesting IN rhe depths OF the wal
LET. Hailih Wiggns was much please,