Evening journal., 1918-03-26
news HAPPENINGS
ABOUT new Castle
Liberty Loan Committee Be-
gins Drive Preliminary TO
Putting Big Issue Over
WANT SERVICE FLAG
FOR THE HOME BOYS

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEW CASTLE, Del, March 26-lf the
citizens Of New Castle need any pa
triotlc stimulus they got IL last night.
The band from Fort DUPONT serenaded
the town, marching through all It's
principal streets. After the serenade
the Liberty Loan Committee met In the
Opera House. Mr.. Bryson, the chair
man Of this committee. was absent, be-
cause OF illness. The meeting was pre-
sided over by Mayor Lavender, who
stated the purpose Of the meeting and
introduced the speakers Alexander B.
Cooper delivered an interesting and
thrilling address He referred TO the
previous wars in which one country
has been engaged. but showed how the
present war surpasses all others IN Inn
portance Of interests involved. lie read
with effect the address OF Patrick
Henry delivered ii3 years ago.
Andrew q. Gray, native OF New
Castle, after aIudng 20 incidents Of his
bOyhoOd here. delivered g stirring ap-
peal TO the citizens Of his native town.
lie alluded 20 the atrocities OF the
Huns that made u imperative spon
Americans to win the war TO have our
Christian ideals, and make the world
safe for women and children, and for
liberty. as we understand liberty. He
made interesting reference 20 personal
interviews he had had with Mr.. Gerard
upon his return from Germany, and
with others who had come from the
seat Of the war. The last speaker Of
the evening was Lieutenant Weeks, an
American Of English descent, who en-
listed in the army at the beginning Of
the war by Joining the Canadian army.
This speaker gave graphic accounts OF
his experiences IN different parts Of The
war zone lie was FIRST sent 20 Galllpoli
70 fght against the Turks but upon the
evacuation OF this war zone he went 20
France. where he had most thrilling eX-
periences. His regiment first met with
The German gas shells. He told how
the French people received the FIRST
English boys that landed in France.
They threw fruits and cakes 10 the
soldiers and asked In return only
souvenirs. cutting on all the buttons
from their coats often times The
audience was fully convinced Of the
necessity OF the country dolng every
thing TO help the Government at this
time.
II has been suggested that the citizens
OF New Castle should purchase a ser
vice nag IN honor OF all The young men
who have gone from New Castle In
answer 90 the couniry's call. Famous
men have gone from here, men whose
names were written high on the scroll
of fame aud whose memories are still
cherished. 70 Is felt that such a service
fag hung IN the Mayors ONCE and dis
played upon special occasions would do
much 90 stimulate patriotism.
The Wilmington Conference has ad-
iourned. Bishop Bristol and his cabi-
net sent Or. ] II. Blckford TO North
East Md. Nazareth NJ. r. Church lost
IN this move one Of the strongest
preachers that ever 0lled fits pulpit Ills
successor is the Rev. j. n. Blcking Mr.
Bicking IS one OF the younger men OF
the conference. He has preached here
on at least one occasion. The church
will give the new minister a hearty
welcome.
The New Castle Hlsh School is in
ierested IN athletics. Two games OF
baseball have been scheduled with the
dupont High school. one game 10 b,
played May % IN New Castle, and Tn,
other TO be played IN Wilmington
June D. Captain Rolhrock desires C
schedule four other games. lie would
Ike 10 schedule two game with Newarl
High School. The New Castle school g
preparing TO enter the athletic meet oI
May i2 In Newark.
Mr.. Jacobs. druggist, would yer!
much like the person who took his eyl
glasses by mistake from the counter 4
return the same 20 him.
Lieutenant William RhOades, OF Cam
Lee. spent sunday with relatives an
friends
There VIII be services IN st. Peter
Church Wednesday evening at 73
o'clock.
The meeting Of the Liberty Loa
drive committee announced by Chair
man Bryson for Tuesday evening hs
been postponed until Wednesday even
ing.
Patrons OF the trolley line last nigh
saw a Ford pretty badly wrecked alon
The road, near the Rogers woods. on
wheel OF the car war gone.
Fay McChesney, chief inspector OF On
British war offlce at the Baldt PLAN
has resigned
Charles Lancaster, Jr., has move
from town TO Baldton.
Captain Harry Smith, from Camp DE
spent Sunday with relatives and friend