Evening journal., 1917-12-18
Ne VS. HAPPENINGS
ABOUT new Castle
Mr.. CisSin Aboard Boat
Fired On by German
Submarine
CLUB MUSICALE
is POSTPONED
srecIal o LIE EvENING JouRNAL


NEW CASTLE. Del, Dec is--Clar-
once Clsin, a first cousin of Mrs. Alex
ander L. Goudiss, Of This city, and OF
Miss Clsin. the New York violinisle.
who has frequently played in New Cas-
tie. has again re-enlisted in wireless
work for the government, and is now
abroad. after o summer that saw thrill
ing adventures Last Fourth Of July
he was wireless man on the convoy
steamer Navajo" Someone had just
made the remark that the Fourth did
not seem natural without fireworks
when a submarine opened fire on them
They returned the ire, Mr.. Cisin
meanwhile being kept busy sending ou'
s. o. S. calls for help. A Portuguese
man In the crew came on deck with an
his belongings. including his mattress.
in a bundle but was promptly told 20
hand up ammunition instead Of getting
into a lifeboai The Japanese In ne
crew kissed each other many fond
farewells. Mr. Cisn knew one shell
was enough 10 carry away the wireless.
but he was too impressed with his pee
sponsibility in getting help to have
much spare time to think about This
They fought two submarines in
twenty-four hours and sank one. ON
the return journey, luck deserted
them. The Navajo" was destroyed D,
fire. just as they were leaving ih'
danger zone. Mr.. Cisin sent the s. @.
until all hands had 30 leave the ship.
He held a small pet puppy in his teeth.
and Just made the lifeboat. They were
picked up by a ship bound for lro-
land. With all these adventures of
their own, they rescued survivors OF a
misunderstanding from another snip.
Mrs. John NJ. Wilson is rapidly m
proving, but will remain I'm philadcl
phia for some time yet.
The New Century Club has posi-
poned tho musical that was 10 have
been given December 9. to some time i'm
January. The postponement was
made because Of the death OF Mrs. b
r. Holcomb. An interesting program
is being prepared.
The basketball team Of The YOUNG
Mems Association Of the Presbyterian
Church. will play the Madeley team. ot
Wilmington, Wednesday night, In the
opera House. The game will be fol-
lowed by a dance, lasting until n
o'clock. The local team hopes TO re-
peat IT'S victory Of last week.
The High School basketball team is
TRYING TO get the ArmorS for practice,
and hopes 10 be able 20 open It's sea-
son shortly.
The public schools will close this Fri
day for the Christmas holidays, open
ing the day after New Years for the
next term Christmas exercises will be
held on Friday in the High School
and grades
Principal Henry Snavely yesterday adj
dressed The school on the subject Of
buying Thrift Savings Stamps, urging
their easy purchase, and the patriotic
way they Afforded Of saving money
Quite number OF pupils have bought
Baby Bonds"
The New Century Club has paid
tribute 10 Mrs b. u. Holcomb i'm
poem written by one Of ils members.
Mrs. Charles H. Willis:
Wen miss her from our meetings,
Her loss we do regret,
We extend to an our sympathy,
In the loss sorrow they havo met
Wen miss her from our soclals.
Her sweet face no more wen see,
But at rest she'll be Ia heaven.
And from grief and care be free"
David Wansley, a highly respected
old colored man. died yesterday at his
home In Christiana, from old age he
IS survived by an aged wife. Every
body knew old David. who had worked
for most Of the farmers here lie was
Of the best type Of his race. The funeral
in charge Of Charles H. Clewell. Of this
city, viii take place tomorrow after
noon. from the home IN Christlans
Collector Of Taxes Allen Smith
wishes TO notify al concerned that
lakes are Ions overdue from some New
Castillians. They should have been
paid by July /. Mr. Smith feels that
enough time has been allowed. and
will not take steps 10 collect delinquent
taxes by law.
Harvey Cheezum. who is now q con-
ductor on the New Castle trolley
recommends that life 90 those wanting
4 healthy occupation lie says n beats
indoor life to a siandstill
skating is a popular sport with the
Young people and there are crowds
nightly on the pond near the Market
Green. Ice eight inches thick was cut
on the Delaware river, near the city
Yesterday.