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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-22
WINTER Is HERE.
IL Came in Last Night With Regulation
Characteristics.

Winter was officially ushered in AZ
l0l7 O'Clock last night, with all lts usual
characteristics quite in evidence. Its
approach, IN fact, was hernlded all day
the temperature remaining close to
tho freezing mark. The thermometer
registered % at o'clock in the morning
IS AT AM 81 At 5 IN the afternoon. At
midnight the temperature was 70.
Yesterday was also. IN point OF time
betseen sunrise and sunset, the shortest
dav of the year. being Of 9 hours and l6
minutes duration. The night was ii
hours and AZ minutes in length. Fig'Iri z
the day s length by sunset, every day SINCE
December Is has been the shortest day
for throughout that time the sun has
set each day at 429 p. m.
\ very slight lengthening OF the days
Will occur from now in. However, a
material increase IN length viii not be
noted until December %, when the time
between sunrise and sunset will be
hours and II minutes. On the last day OF
the wear. the sun will rise at go o clock,
which is the latest time in the year that
this will happen.
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Mostly About People

the debut were Morris Greeman, Murray
Stahr and Paul Wagner of Philadelphia
while n number of out of town young
people were here for the evening
An interesting wedding of next Tuesday
will be that of Miss Caroline !. bronson,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William A,
Wilkinson, and EIgin A, Clark. The cere-
monv will be performed Mt st. Peter :
Church in the presence of number OF
friends. by the Rev. J. J. Dougherty.
Mr.. md Mrs William Bond will celc-
brate Christmas after their usual custom
by family dinner. They will be with Mr..
and Mrs. Richard Bond on Christmas
Eve which is their wedding anniversary
Several dinners were gwen before the
debut party of Miss Elizabeth Holladay
last evening Mrs. Frank DeArmond Was
the hostess for % Of the debutante set
in honor of Miss Mary Marvel, who-e
debut took place recently.
Miss Amy Rupert entertained A. Sedsey
before the Holiday reception, the follow
ing ho,Ise- guests being present; Miss
Mary Falmestock, Miss Jane Hepburn OF
PhiIadelphia; William Sellers, Robert
Sellers. Gates LLOYD, and Arnold Bennings
of Philadelphia.
A number Of charming girls are visitors
here for the social events of the week.
Miss Marjorie Wright Of Washington IL
the guest of Miss Sarah Townsend, while
Miss Rose Ulman Of the same city ~
Miss Julia Towneends guest. On Wednee-
dav evening the Misses Townsend Will
entertain with large buffet supper for
their visitors. Miss Jane Msrvels guest
are Miss Lucia Chaee. Of Waterbury,
Conn. and Mics Helen McClenahsn OF
Washington, ~ c., while Miss Elouise
Warmer Of Philadelphia, is Miss Mary
Marvel's guest Chester Lockwood OF
Washington, Is also guest Of Mr.. and Mrs
JOSIAH Marvel
In January Mrs Henry II Thompson
will entertain for Miae Eleanor Thompson
in Philadelphia
A welding of much interest 30 Whining
ton friends Of MIR and Mrs Thomas II
Slavery Of Chicago. formerly OF Nilmug-
ton, will take place IN that city tonight
when Miss Esther Slavery, the daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs slavery will become the
bride Of Robert Cunningham Wallsce OF
Evanston, III, prominent young ouH,
/ ness man who is assistant vice president OF
/ the Central Trust Company Of Illinois.
Miss Slavery is a Vssser graduate, also q
pupil Of North-Wertern University ut
/ fvanston She has visited relatives here,
where her parents have large acquain-
tance.
Mrs William x, do Points dance for
Miss Polly du Point this evening Is the
inspiration Tor several dinners. One OF
these viii he given for Miss Joseph,nc
Wales by Or and Mrs. Joseph 7 Wales
Or and Mrs. Joseph II. Odeli will have
several guests during the holidays. Miss
Helen Oden is home from Smith College,
and Mr.. and Mrs Thoma. Bradford who's
marriage took place recently, will be here
from Fairfield, Conn. Mrs. Odells sister
Mn. Edward Standirg Of Somerset, Erg-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-22
WEST CHURCH LADI Els.

The Ladies Bible Glass of West Freshly
terrain Church held a meeting Monday
evening un the church room. After a
business meeting program of music and
Rotations was given. The class presented
Mrs. IT, Franklin Smiley a handsome
leather bag, the presentation speech being
made by Mrs. John Peach, president of
the class.
Delightful refreshments were served
at a table decorated with Christmas
greens and favors
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-22

Why buy cheap shoe junk when you
can buy the newest and best quality at
Forman for less money. We are proving
this every day. Special for Christmas
mems and women's fine so dress shoes for
$685.. Boys high cut shoes, children's
rubber boots, boys and girls extra wear
shoes for dress and school Special per
fume souvenirs with purchase of So and
over Forman's, easy TO find, Fourth
street between Market and King open
this evening.
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To Entertain for Guests.

Mrs. Frank II. Thomas will entertain
at cards tonight for Colonel and Mrs
Rowland, of Sault Saint Marie, Canada
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-22

The word alcohol was originally used
as the name OF a kind of black paint
used by Eastern women for darkening
the eyes.
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Mahogany Candle Sticks. Yerger S
4l9 Shipley street.-Adv.
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Tomorrow afternoon at the homo OF MIR.
and Mrs William G. BlatE. 1907 Delaware
avenue. the Drama League will have the
pleasure of hearing and meeting Iavlor
Holmes, who appears in The Ghost
Between" at The Playhouse.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-22

Miss Mary B. du Point, Miss Natalie du
Pont and Miss Constance du Pont AFRO
home from Miss Baldwins, Bryn Ala"r,
for the holidays
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-22

Swinging and standing Frames,
Yergers. 4lo Shipley street.
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Miss Virginia Kirkus. who is spcnding
the winter in New York. will arrive Friday
20 spend Christmas with her parents, Dr.
Frederick NJ kirkus and Mrs kirkus.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-22

Mr.. and Mrs Henry Ridgrlv Of Dover
were he,e "a attend IN Hoover dirner on
Saturday evening.
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Mr. and Mrs Arthur Patterson vii
spend Christmas in New Hampshire.
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n, Hiram r. Burton Of Lcwes was the
guest of DIR, Robert " Tomlinson and
Mrs. Tomlinson on Monday
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-22

lard, is expected on the Olympic which
is due to make port in New York today,
and Miss Helen Odell has the following
young people as guests, Miss Margaret
Brady, Clarcrce Brady, Of Scranton, Pa,
and Mr.. Betachman Of New York. They
will go TO Philadelphia this evening 10
enjoy dance gwen there.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-24
SATURDAY TRAPSHOOTING.
Boyce Surprises Wilmington Club Mem
bers, Shattering 7S Straight.

l.. l.. Boyce sprung big surprise on
the old-timers Mt the traps of the WI
mington Trapshooting Association Satur-
day when he smashed rs straight birds
and made an excellent score OF 90 by loo.
Boyce captured the take-home prize IN
Glass G with perfect score OF so. and also
won two boxes of cigars and first money
in the high gun option. G. Noshell brough,t
down the take-home prize in Class WITH
49by 50. w. G.. Robelen won Class with
a score of As by so. Class G prize went TO
Mrs. w X. du Pont, breaking 40 by 90.
J. |. Wratten won takc-home prize IN IN
Glass ID. H. l.. Morgan defeated IL. .
Carbon for Glass A challenge cup, making
a7x50. Carlon registered 46x5o. =; M
Ross defended Class b cup galnst W. u
Robelen by a score of 4Sx50.
TheP. b. and W. Gun Club held spoon
shoot on itsgrounds at Todd $ Cut Satur-
day. A Worthington and V. WIlhs tied Tor
Glass A. spoon, the former winning the
shootoff. A. Parsons won Class spoon
and ]. Spragg took the Glass G prize III =
G.. Wilson captured the visitor spoon:
The Christiana Gun Club shoot result
cd in II. jackson being high man. Charlie
Griswold had good day getting "a by 20
Other attractions nterfered with Green
hill attendance somewhat Saturday, bu,
some of the old lineup was on hand ano
enjoved quiet shoot. +. l.. du Pont aftei
a lay-off of several months, came back with
vim and was high gun on both the % anc
100-bird programs.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-24
j. OF P. COACH GIVES
ATHLETES ADVICE
Lawson Robertson Urges Men TO
Make Olympic Games
Their Goal.

Philadelphia, May 24.-Lawson Rob
ertson, coach Of the University OF renn-
svIvania track team, Ii announcing his
training rules for the present season,
urges his athletes to make the Olympic
Games the goal Of their athletic asplra-
tions.
EVERY man has the highest obtalnable
athletic honor before him, he says. This
: 10 represent the United States IN the
Oivrnpics. 1t means no little sacrlhce, but
the men who are willing TO forego the
pleasures of social life and attend strictly
to the tasks imposed by the coaches have
rs per cent of success 10 their grasp Inc
other Is Der cent is athletic ability
Every man must tram himself ana the
honor system will be used. smoking IS
prohibited for athletes and for Vlsltlhg
friends. Every athlete must be IN bed at
1O.45 D. m, and there Is to be no unneces-
sary noise after l0.l5.
'iEat slowly and chew your food well
a small portion Of food well cLeWed Is
worth double the amount bolted. Don
drink water after exercising or before
meals. Two days before aud on the day Of
| competition, the Tatlons will be cut u
/ half. Try to go to sleep at definite
! hour and lie in bed ten minutes aitei
+ awakening before arising.
/ TRY 70 be cheerful Cheerfulness L
next 70 Goodness. A sulky athlete neve
won a championship. Remember tha
/ training is regularity
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-24
JOHNNY WILSON IS
BOXER OF ABILITY
Worlds Middleweight Champion
Born in New York City
27 Years Ago.

New York, May 24-When the news
was flashed from the Boston ringside tnAt
Johnny Wilson had won the world 5 md
dleweiqht championship from Mike
O'Dowd. Of st. Paul, few nights ago,
very few followers OF pugilism could
identify the new title holder. In lew
hours. however, it was learned that the
new champion was born IN New York, ~
wears ago but had made his homo IN
Boston for some five or SIX years past.
Wilson. whose real name Is Giovanni
Panica. was horn on East lO6th street,
New York City, next door TO the birth
place of Willie jackson, the promising
contender for lightweight honors on
March %, 1898 During the time that
boxing was legalzed in New iork under
the Frawley law, Panica took part N
several preliminary bouts at local ciuos
and assumed the ring name OF Johnny
Wilson. At Philadelphia, about SIX years
| ago. Wilson lost 10 Young Me1toFefh o0s
| three months later outpointed Mc1oNeth
| at "a New York club. Wilson then went u
| Boston where he signed contract 70 eoA
under the management oi MARTY htile'
/ her, partnership which stlii remains III
| tact Wilson boxed only mifeqnentY u
| ~ two wears ago. but since that time he
| has E5gEil laiItH dNAlff aAA AHSAk
Io1,np centers. Among the vietorie:
claimed for him are decisions over Nouns
Aheam, Frank Carbone, Angie Rather
Tommy Robson, George Robinson anc
some lesser lights IN the middleweigh
| division.
Wilson boxes with the right foot ane
right hand extended and is known IN rlnl
parlance as a "southpaw. Al Mccoy
who won the title from George CHIP. ais
was a southpaw. Mike O.Dowd won Tn
championship from him by knockout a
a Brooklyn club IN 1917
Following is a list Of the middleweigh
champions since Jack Dempsey elaine.
the title in 1884. Jack Dempsey, 1884
1889, George Ia Blanche, lsae- isei
Bob i. Fitzsnnmona, ls9l-lsa7, (retired]
Tommy Ryan, 1897 1907, (retired1 Stan
lev Ketchel, 1907 zoos; Billy fapks
l0Os--: Frank Klaus, l9i 1908 Georg
Chip, lgl3-iol4; Al Mccoy, ioi4-lei'
Mike O'Dowd, i9l7-le2oi Johnny Wilson
|
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-24
DELAWARE TRACK
TEAM WINS AGAIN
Blue and Gold Athletes Take Meet
From Johns Hopkins; Shatter
: More Records.

Delaware's track athletes won hard
earned victory in the dual NEST with
Johns Hopkins University, ct Baltimore,
Saturday afternoon. The Newark per-
formers registered "a points against the
48 by Johns Hopkins. Five records were
smashed by the Blue and Cold star per-
formers, who we're running "a the punk
Of condition.
The FIVE new records established are
for the mile, two mile, Z20-yard dash,
440-yard dash and pole vault. doe.
Wilson, one Of Detaware's iron men,
gave creditable account Of himself
by not only winning the mile and two mile
events, but also by establishing new
records in both OF these events. 'JOe'
ran the two ushe in 10 minutes 70 -
seconds, and negotiated the mile m :
minutes III seconds, clipping several
seconds off both old records.
Iu tho 220-yard dash, PitQnan again
broke the record, this time owenng
Delaware's record 10 % seconds fiat
In the SwaFthmore meet Pittman lowered
tho old Z32 mark 70 q fat. Ieb0, ms
running mate, lowered this mark % The
Haverford meet 10 u BIS seconds. 1atlr-
day Pittman again came through. tearing
O full 3-5 Of a second of the record. .
/ In the pole vault, TON" Mcconnell
/ added an inch 10 his old height, setti9g
/ up II feet nches az the new standard.
/ This s the first time this season that he
| has been able 10 get over II feet inches
/ Fred Harrner whose aim seems - he
/ to break q record in every meet, lowered
/ the quarter mark 70 81 2-5 seconds
! The quarter seems TO be HaT0er ;
specially, and even this new MARI +
expected 70 20 soon. In addition 'o
Al L.
took third in the broad jump.
Although he failed 70 break ms oid
mark Of l64 feet, Hurnpbries won the
iavelin throw BY q fine toss q ia feet (
inches. Loose, captain 0f Delaware
track team, won Second place in this event
Loose was also the winner II the discfls
throw His mark for this event vac ll5
feet s inches. Gray Carter, the present
holder of Delawsre's record of i26 feet
for this event, was able 20 heaye 4 orls
li3 feet 3 inches.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-24
M|DDLETOWN WILL
HAVE A FAST TEAM
With Only Local Players the Nine
Promises to Give a Good Ac-
count Of Itself.

Middletown, May 24--The victory
by. the newly organized baseball team o.
strictly home players over the West End
club OF New Castle, cnused no little sur
prise among followers Of the game IN this
town and opened the eyes Of local fans TO
the possibilities of developing good, fast
team of local players, capable Of playing
with the fastest teams in the state.
For years il has been the custom OF
managers Of the local team to pay little
attention to the wealth OF material az
their very elbows, but 20 go into other
fields, hiring batteries and having few
other high salaried men who generally
proved TO be rated too highly.
The cost of these players generally ate
mp all of the gate receipts with tho result
that season after season tho club finished
in hole. These players, too, did not i've
,tp>to expectations and after losing several
games to mediocre teams, the fans in
general became disgusted and began to
lose interest in the team.
The local boys, after practising hard
and endeavoring to impress ofiloinls that
they could play ball, became discouraged
at the apparent neglect and ceased to at
tempt TO play, with the result that very
few youngsters were developed, with thf
exception nI ONE VI hWt "AfpS6 FA@y 1e
could not be overlooked.
This year, however, change has taker
place. The old authorities have retired
from the game. New blood has ieaped u
the fore. and with new blood, has come
new ideas, new systems and following TIM
has come a reawakened interest among
| local fandorn in the national pastime
| Young players, seeing that they nave
chance, have again displayed desire, y
make the team. The ambition 10 pia,
that had go long been throttled, has com
to the fore and prospects point TO goo'
local team, which, perhaps, will not wi
any championships or win every game, ou
will at least give good account OF itsei'
The team as appearing Saturday, cor
tanned several old stars and numerou
Youngsters. Weber behind the bat wa
practically n newcomer, but his stickwor
and pegging were Of unusually briiliar
ealiter. Poore, in the box, IS also new
the local fans, but his boxwork stampe
him as a conner Heller OF first, Gibbs
second. Walker at short and Segeiken
the hot corner, rounded out fast, heav-
hitting infeld, while swain, Dyer an
Davis made up the outheld.
The only need Of this team IS goo
capable manager One with playing e
pericnee and willing to put some intere
IN the work of developing youngsters.
all the candidates the real headliner
segelken, who has plenty Of experience,
cool head and thorough knowledge
the game
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-24
MANY ENTRIES IN
FOR SCHOOL MEET
Affair to be Held Saturday Eek
pected to Arouse Much
Interest.

With more than 200 pupils already
registered the Public school meet promises
TO be one of the most enthusiastic athletic
events ever held for the school children
of the city. While the boys were instructed
to have their applications tor entries IN
the meet in the hands of the Community
Service not later than May "a already
more than half of those expected to enter
have made application.
So enthusiastic have the boys been over
the proposition that two schools heid
preliminary meets so as 10 aecustofn
themselves to the various events. THESE
preliminary events were supervised by
,Ioseph C. Berger, physical director OF the
Community Service Dashes and races
up TO 440 wards, the various Jumps, high,
broad and standing, will form the MAJOR
part of the meet.
The following officials were selected by
the Community Service to act at the
| meet and have signified their intention
| Referee. Roy +. Sparks, Y NJ. G. A.
assistant referee. X. II. Raub, community
| Service clerk Of course, DIR. William a.
| Baldwin: assistant clerks OF course, =. VI
| Dillon. Chamber of Commerce; A. I
/ Stptaer. secretary to Mayor lavlori T. L
i MelIa, du Pont Company anu =. -. -
/ ton. starter Harold Keats, Communi,-
| Service. assistant starters, Leo A. Waish
president Of the Wilmington Athleti
| Association and l.. Y. Jones. Delaware
Trust Company; inspectors. II. Waters
du Pont Company; Irwin SnellenbuFg ant
Philip Steinbach, Wilmington Mornin
News; timers and judges, 6, II, Ross s
FIlrman Cole, Recorder OF Deeds; M 1T
William A. Speer, j. F. Henry. All-NIl
/ mington Athletic Association; scorers, Il
| Mills. Sunday STAR Joseph Mclaughlin
Wilmington Morning News; A. {. Davies
/ Evening Journal: II. Samonisky. Ever
Il Evening, C. H. Reed, announcer; H. :
Raw. Recorder OF Deeds director, Josep
/ @ berger. Wilmington Community Ser
vice.
i 1t is the intention Of the Communit
il Service to make these meets for the boy
, a yearly affair Other meets tor parochis
i childlel and girls are also planned.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-24
SPORT CARNIVAL
GIVEN At \. N. {. A
Leages and Mcdonald Wrestlt
to a Draw: Other Features
Given.

Community singing opened the nnai oi a
series Of four athletic earnlvals held under
the auspices Of the Y NJ. Z. a. Saturday
night.
ship and social committee, was IN charge
Of the affair last night and introduced
Major Sylvester of the du Pont Company,
who gave a very interesting talk on l "
c. A. work and how it develops boys INTO
manhood, making OF them men Who can Z ne
NJ assistance to their community socially
as well as physically+
Under the direction of Leory Sparks,
gym class erected five human pyrainlos
which proved to be the stellar perform
auce Of the evening. Mendell, hunter
and John :. Bradley added considerable
snice to the program with an amateur
boxing bout battling for three rounds
The drawing card Of the occasion
brought together Charles Leggcs, local
middleweight tipping the scales az i3S
rounds. and Joe Mcdonald, Of Fhhadei-
mia. weighing $50 pounds. Arrange
ments had been completed TO have " II
| lam Basses, Of Philadelphia, \, N. ". a
| middleweight champion, wrestle WITH
| Lagges when it was learped that tht
I Quaker Citv mailman had suffered IRON
/ an injury which will keep him out oi th'
/ game for sometime.
This was a disappointment to l.egge:
for he claims to be mIddleweight champion
Of Wilmington and has never been de
| feated when matched with grappler Q
! his weight
Rather than disappoint the gallery o.
hand last night Legges went on the ma
with the heavyweight and Tor hiteei
minutes the two grapplers gave the TAP
a fire exhibition. While the extra weigh
was against the local mailman ne put UP
fast bout which ended IN draw
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-24
ATHLETICS WIN
OVER CLEVELAND
Dugan's Double Defeats Indians;
Phillies Continue Losing Games,
Losing Saturday and Sunday.

Toe Dugan's double with an Athletic
rallv in the eighth inning. Yesterday, won
tho game for the Philadelphians over the
Indian leaders. MARTIN pitched good
came for the Athletics, and, after starting
Eff wild. finished in invlncible fashion
with the bases occupied. Ruths sixth
home run of the season, scoring n run
oboad of him, enabled New York TO
defeat st. Louis 81. Washington won
from Chicago Yesterday, 81, by punching
hits off Cicotte early in the game. Boston
and Detroit were not scheduled.
The Cubs defeated the Phllhes yes
terdav, I0-2, in game married by ragged
fielding. Bancroft was back in the game
after being taken out Saturday. Ills
work Yesterday bordered on the sensa-
tional. Scott held the Reds TO three hits
Yesterday and Boston won, 20, the game
making the third straight defeat Tor the
Cincinnati team. The Cardinals punched
their hits and made it five straight by de-
feating the Giants, 6-4. Plttsburg won
over Brooklyn, 10, when Whltted VINO was
hit by pitched ball scored on Grimm
single.
In the Saturday games, the Athletics
,oet 70 Cleveland. al, in a game marred
nv considerable argument with the UNI
pIre. Ragged fielding and some timely
hitting enabled the Indians to turn back
the Mack warriors. New York fell before
ST Louis. 81, in q game featured by the
pitching of Shocker, q former Yankee
chicago made it three in a row over tho
Washington nine, when they won, 100
Detroit and Boston were idle on account
of rain. 80 ;.
Chicago won over the Phillies, 15-S, II
a poorly-plaved game. Bancroft refused
10 field the grounders and was taken ou1
Q. the game following which word hgh'
epsued. St. Louis won over the Giants
80. in ten innings A rally by the Glant
was crimped in the tenth by triple bla!
by the Cardinals. Cincinnati lost TO Bos
ton, 81, when Rudolph held the Moran
men to six hits. After having won i've IN
row. Brooklyn stopped the Pirates OF
Saturday, Al.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-24
BRID GEvILLE AFTER GAMES.

Special Correspondence Of Every Evening
Bridgeville. NAV 24.-1he BridgeyilIe
High School baseball team has played
seven games this season, winning FIVE,
los ing one and playing one tie game.
n their last four games the locals have
scored sc runs to their opponents q.
In the seven games played this season 7G
r1ng have been scored. The local team
has defeated Seaford, Laurel, Bridge
vile and fredericksburg, and are now out
for the championship Of the lower part .oi
the State and would ike TO hear from the
fast teams, that wish to arrange games.