Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-17
NEWS OF THE DAY
At NEW CASTLE
Prof. Snavely, in Charge of
Schools, Has Tempting
Offer to Leave.
Stan Correspondence OF Every Evening

Stan Correspondence of Every Evening
New Castle, May IA change IN
the system Of teaching in the public
schools of this city is scheduled to
take effect with the beginning of the fall
term Henry l.. Snavely has done much
toward the upbuilding of the schools,
intoxicating an improved system of the
teaching of the classes at school curric-
ullm, which has been noted by parents
and others throughout the city. The
people of the city are in hopes that they
may be able to pay a reasonable wage and
thus retain the present corps of teachers
Principal Snavely has been offered a
tempting increase of $3.50 per year by
the Episcopal Acadepy Of Philadelphia.
with the promise of n further increase IN
a short time Misses Dashcr and Miller
the two principals in the High School, are
likely to leave Principal Snavely says
he likes the people and would like to
remain here. but the conditions are
intolerahle with regard to housing.
An interesting and appreciated letter
has been received here by Herbert Dun
can. son OF Captain George W Duncan,
keeper of the inshore lighthouse, telling
under date of April 10 of the safety OF
Lieutenant Frank Mccall of the Signal
Corps with the expeditionary force Some
where in England.
The letter had been opened. read and
rcSealcd by the censor. In the course OF
his writing Duncan speaks of the men as
"A bunch of good fellows III the outht, and
no lonesome minutes
Speaking of ADJUSTMENTS. he tells of
lectures once o month at the \. NJ G, A.
rooms. the blessings of the Y. Nj. {. A.,
where the men have writing paper and
MANY free books He remembers the
vaudeville in Wilmington and Dock
staders, also outings at Atlantic City
Lieut. Mccall was reported wounded
and dead several days prior TO the date
of his recent letter.
The Red Cross is behind in this locality
and efforts are being made to provide more
workers on the garments that are SO much
in demand The material is reaching the
hands of Mrs John T. Stoops and Miss
Carrie Gcmmil much quicker than IT can
be made into garments. But an hour
dav gwen 10 the sewing by expert
operators of machines will prove great
aid to the manufacture of the needed out
fits for the men. who are giving their lives
in behalf of people and country.
The observance of the anniversary Of
the Century Club proved a pleasing
occasion Yesterday TO many of the older
dancing addresses declarations, duets
and other features, including cards and an
eXcellently prepared and finely served
luncheon
\ fine program was provided through
the efforts Of Mrs ] Ernest Phillips. who
retired recently As president Those who
assisted did effective work, which pleased
the members and caused the spectators
TO regret that the part was ended
The decorations were the club cOlOrs in
blue and white. with carnations in white
10 which was attached 8 small American
flag.
The tables were under the direction of
Mrs. Andrew Elason, who was ably as
sisted by Miss Carrie Gemmill, Mrs.
Minnie Rennie. Miss Marie Smith. Mrs
John r T. Clayton, Mrs r /. Cross.
Nirs. Jacob II Speichcr. the club
hostess. was gwen excellent assistance hy
Mrs Neil b Seminar. Mrs Theodore "
Hanf, Mrs Kate Iambson, Mrs Matilda
Van Trump. Mrs John II Stops
4 pretty feature Of the affair was the
action OF several members who did not
forget among their pleasures one OF their
valued, active and most useful members,
Mrs. John W Wilson, now i'll in the
Presbyterian Hospital IN Philadelphia,
who made the club possible and always
has been a main factor A telegram Of
sympathy was sent her.
Miss Anne j. Dugan, an active member.
absent because OF the illness of her mother,
was not forgotten and resolution OF sym
pathy was passed and ordered sent her
During the luncheon about - persons
were served about one dozen being
teachers OF the school, or employees who
only had limited time TO eat of their
midday meal
The dances given by Miss Edna
Deemcr. at which Miss Gladys Malonev
was the accompanist. we're ENJOYED
Miss Edna CTanst0n. an elccutionist OF
ability and student Al the High School
pleased the people with the piece The
Fool. and as All encore made great hit
By "Auntie's Doieiul Visit The Sugar
Plum Tree was well recited by Miss
Margaret Wilhelm. Miss Mary DUNCAN
sang Missouri " altzes" and the accom-
PIANIST was Miss Mary Elason.
National anthems and songs led bv
Mrs. Joseph A. Carnn. Jeannette Wylie,
Miss Mary DUNCAN featured, and were
well rendered.
An interesting address was made bv
State president, Mrs Walter Powell who
spoke OF letters from the biennial con
vention at Hot Springs, Ark, where
promise was made Of drive for S25OU0O
for furlodgn houses for the American bows