Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-10-22
De VRIES PORTRAIT
FOR State House

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEW CASTLE, Oct. 22-Many
prominent persons from different /
parts of the State nave visited the
art studio OF G. Schreyler to view a /
portrait of De Vries, PAINTED by NJ. /
Schreyler. This Is the ninth por- (
trait painted by this artist by orders |
of the State Portrait Commission, the |
portraits TO grace the state capital at |
Dover.
David p De Vries came from the
little city OF Hoorn. IN Holland, and
was in charge OF the colony Of Dutch
settlers at a place which is now
Lewes. in 1926, and was the director
general He returned to Holland
few years later. and du-ing his alb
sence the Indians massacred the
thirty-two colonists. The bodies OF
the slain were left OH the spot
where they were killed, and when
De Vries returned a year later the
bones were buried and the party, re-
turning to their ships sailed away.
The portrait is considered the best
OF the set painted by Artist Schreyler.
The body appears in the Dutch court
dress, while to the left appears the
royal coat OF arms.
Charles T. Grassland. Of Port
Penn, is believed TO be the Oldest
voter in this section. He is lOl
years old and enjoys fairly good
health, He is active.
The Republicans Of New Castle
hundred will give a reception to the
State. county and hundred candidates
on next Monday evening in the
Armory. Secretary of State Thomas
W. Miller. who is the candidate for
Congress, will be present. as he de-
sires TO meet the Republicans of New
Castle hundred All Republicans Of
the hundred are invited TO meet the
candidates on this occasion. New
Castle hundred Republicans feel that
the vote here this time will be a
record-breaker for the Republican
ticket.
In the Opera House tomorrow
evening the women Of the NJ, E.
Church will give chicken and
oyster supper During the even
ing there will be a bake and country
store.
Harry f. Hance, If State Road,
who is the Republican candidate for
Representative in this district had
! fortunate escape from being killed
at the crossing near where o. G.
GoOden, OF Wilmington, was killed
some time ago. He had not expected
a train along at the time as he drove
to the crossing, and only for his
special care in stopping and look
ing both ways he would have been
run down.
In Emmanuel parish house last
evening a delightful dance was given
by the young people Of the parish.
Arrangements are being made for
the funeral of William O'Connor Tay-
Tor, who died yesterday morning
from an attack Of pneumonia.
Captain Jesse Mckay announced
last night that the regular drill of
Company II will be held on Mon
day night at 7.30 o'clock. This will
give the members a chance to drill
and then attend the Republican re-
- ception, as Captain Mickey and sew
eral members OF the company arc
Republicans.
Omcer Matthew Tobin says th'
school boys are daily cutting NJ
{ pranks on the school green.
y Henry Madden is suffering from
blood poisoning. A few days ago
while at work on the street for the
I, trolley company. he stuck the end OF
a pick in HIS foot The wound was
not properly attended 70 and blood
poisoning Is the result
4 The forty-sixth anniversary of
Adelphia Lodge. No. s. X OF p, will
be observed tomorrow evening
Chancellor William Moyle will pre-
side.
The Daughters of Liberty held an
interesting meeting last evening in
the X. OF p Hall.
New Castle and Rose Hill Oranges
Will have a number OF candidates for
the sixth and seventh degrees when
the National Grange meets in VIII.
mington next month.
- Deputy Recorder Of Deeds John
- M. Wilson is still confined 10 hi
a home because of nervous trouble.
The political workers are hustlinl
e 20 see how many appeals from tn
= action of the registrars will be mad
j. next week