Evening journal., 1913-07-08
BOB-TAIL
CAT MEETS
TEACHERS
PedaeOgue'S Social Becomes
Truly Informal Upon Ar
rival Of Kitty
CARNIVAL CAUSES
BRIEF COUNCIL MEETING

spscia! to THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEWARK. Del. July S.-Thc most
delightful social affair held SO far
during the session of the summer
school was the reception 10 the stu
dents last night by the faculty OF the
school. II was held IA the college or
story and more than 100 Of the 16l
students now enrolled we're present.
The purpose of the reception was for
the students and instructors 10 get
better acquainted and also TO give the
students an opportunity to meet one
another.
While Professor w owen Syphord
chairman of the committee ON ar
rsngements was making an announce
ment at theopening Of the reception to
the effect that after a short program
the affair would be entirely informal
small bob-tail kitten walked leis
urely ND the aisle and continued up
tho steps 10 the platform much 10 the
delight OF the students The effect
WAS that the reception was informal
stonce and every one spent delight
ful evening.
Or George A. Hartor welcomed the
students He said the summer school
idea provides a means for Delaware
College to draw closer 20 the schools
of the state and will also be of valu-
able assistance 20 the new woman's
college to be afilisted with Delaware
College
This was followed by selection by
the summer school choir. led by Mics
Jennie Raub.
Or. Wagner state commissioner of
education. who has been giving Or.
Harter valuable assistance IN the
work of the summer school, gave A
fve minute talk ON The Teachers
and the state." The summer school,
he said, means I'VE are TO keep on
learning and keep on developing. He
urged cooperation in educational
work in this state.
William ! McANoy, physical director
At Delaware College, gave violin solos,
and Dr.. Wagner sang vocal solos which
were greatly appreciated. Miss Bessie
Dc,iue. OF Wilmington, one of the in
structors, asked number of conun-
drums. and tins furnished much amuse-
mcnt. At the conclusion o. this pro
gram refreshments were served. after
which the students and instructors met
each other.
Announcement vas made that Super
intendent Carroll. Of the Kent count y
schools. would spend today az the school
aud lecture this evening DR., George W
Iwitmyer. president of the state Board
! ..rlt,. los
| Thursday and Eriday at the school and
assist with the work.
/ On Thursday evening Dr. Cameron
/ one uf the instructors, will give an illus
| trhted lecture on the Philippines. On
Tuesday evening Mrs. Reeve. Of Morris
/ town. y T.. who is connected with The
Department of Good Roads. at Wash
/ ington. viii give an illustrated lecture
on Good Roads aud Thursday evening
of next week 4. g. Cromwell of the
West Chester Normal School. viii lecture
on "Ihc Rural School A II Should BE.
Mrs Louisa +. iricker. widow OF
Jacob 4. ,iricker. died yesterday at hel
home. near Welsh Tract The funeral
will be held at her 'atc home on We'd
nesdav evening, aud interment made ai
Birdshoro Pa. on Thursday. Several
chillrcn survive.
Mrs. Charles Blandy. formerly Of New
ark. il spending several dnys az the Deei
Pork Hotel aud visiting old friends hero
On Sunday her SON Midshipman Purnel
/ Blapdy. who was the honor graduate ol
the class at the Naval Academy. in June
also was q visitor.
Town Council held q short session last
night. but because Of the fremens ear
nival. only bills were passed and ad
iournment taken until Thursday night.