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4 2. ä" /b ' (hAjb xfiCbO' , <j/ C^cJLyCc/^ ■f ./ cZJlfZs* / // j-u M S' 'S • 4 jp*5 7 A n ~3^ (S o . MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE, TflURSDAY AFTERNOON, DECEMBER 29, 1892, VOL. XXV.— NO. 52. I rt? - THE S0%L WHIRL. OF THE SOCIAL CHRISTMAS HOI CLl a Brilliant The First of the Se Favorite Success-The Waltz Step With Onr Society People. The Social Club's Christ ma* h"P was The attendance a brilliant success. large and the dancing fl.x.r was crowded with handsome ladies whose beauty was enhanced by their charming und becoming costumes, pretty scene—the misses just entering the pleasures of the social world It was a upon sharing with their elder sisters the ad miring attention of the gallant youths, and flitting like the butterflies, lured by Terpsichore to revel in the j >ys of the dance. The music was bewItcHicg and en the staid matron than staid married man trancing, and even and the more joined the suite of the God of Dancing and cast aside for the nonce dull care. The visitors pronounced it one of the most enjoyable affairs ever given by the club, and its members richly deserved nothing had been the compliment, as left undone that could tend to the com fort and pleasure of their euests. The floor was ably managed by Mr. F. B. Watkins, of Odessa, and Mr. J. C. Kelly, who represented the Middle town contingent. There were about 50 couples dancinp and a large number present who did not dance. The waltz prevailed on the dance card, and conclusively points to the fact that the square dances are becom ing less popular each season. There were so many handsome ladies present that to name the belle of the ball would be to undertake a great task. Yet there was one who impressed the Transcript man with her lovely complexion, exquisite grace and mod C Mt demeanor. Site was fair of face and form, with » wealth of chestnut rimr lets; brown eyes that snapped with roguish twinkle, and whose lauiflitei like a ray of sunshine in a bach life. She was neither tall m i t if a 64 a was elor's was she short in stature, vet withal' And hei ' of commanding mien. was name was—well, we'l! let von guess. Among those present «lire Miss Ma bel Parvis, attired in white silk and chiffon; Miss Mary Cochran, silk, while chiffon; Miss Edith Rey nolds, pink silk; Mi ss Ldna Fiazier, white awiss, bine ribbon; Miss Bessie Reynolds, whit? and yellow Miss May Holten, lavender cost.. MM«-HeleANA«<^H*t-.-y»^ , ''7 8illü4ligg. Agnes Lockwood, yellow silk and lace; Miss Blanche Cochran, blue chiffon; Miss Ethel Parvis, white silk; Miss Jodie Biggs, pink silk; Mrs. A. M. Brown, red silk; Miss Della Clayion, pink satin and white lace; Miss Du shane, pink mull; Mrs. Herman Mas sey, While silk and cream roses; Mrs. Alex Wilson, black silk; Miss Emma Wilson, white chiffon; Miss Viola En nis, yellow silk, white roses; Miss Mary Ellison, blue silk and chiffon; Carrie Brady, yellow silk; Miss Turn er, Wilmington, white silk and chiffon ; Mrs J. B. Maxwell, white and yellow ; Bert Lambson, blue silk; Miss Nellie white satin; Miss Lizzie an. bei costume; on in P. of of Cochran, Cochran, black lace; Mrs. Cuthbeit Green, blue and white lace; Mrs. F. B. Wat kits, black lace; Mis. J. P. Cocli Jr , blue silk; Miss May Clayton, ran, white s lk and garnet velvet; Mrs. N. J. Williams, yellow silk; Miss Fannie Derrickson, white silk; Mrs. Jacob Cochran,black net over gray silk; Mrs. Frank Pennington, white silk; Miss Alice Hardcastle. white silk; Miss Ada Foard, Brow n cashmere, blue silk trim ming; Miss Ada Cochran, brown hen rieUa and velvet; Miss Lucy Cochran, steel crepou; Miss Annie Causey, yel low silk; Miss Allie Clark, DGawate City, figund china silk; Misss Jennie Clark, Delaware City, black net. Among the gentlemen from out of town were W. C. Drieu, Wm. Scott, Scott Townsend, George Knowles, Mr. Bucke, Wilmington; C. S. Claik, S. D. Townsend, Harry Hall, Delaware City; T. C. Conery, Chesa[ieak" City; 8. II. Clark, Eadystone, Pa.; Mercer Bailly, Philadelphia; Messrs. Fred Brady. J. P. Cochran, Jr, John Clark Kelley, W. R. Reynolds, Cuthlie.rt Green, Jacob B. Maxwell, Clarence of to of in Clayton, T. C. Frame Jr., W. B. Biggs. Wm. G. Lockwood, A. M. Brown, Will F. Metten. J. M. Rot It well. Wil son Cochran, S. M. Lockwood, Doug lass Cochran, A. M. Chamberlaine. N. J. Williams, E. R. Cochran, Jr.. Alex ander Comegys, of town; Warren Way,West Chester; William H. Brady, Swathroore; John Constable. Elklou; Dr. Hardcastle, Cecilton; W. C. War Davis Brown, Edward Beck. Milford; ren, Smyrna; Robert H. Davis, Howard Pool, Frank Pool, McDon ough; Robert Comegys. Samuel Roth well. Phil».; Dr. W. F. Kennedy, Wil mington. I Public Sales. Isaac Gibbs will sell bis stock and farming implements on the Boyer farm, near Sassafras, Md., on Tues day, January 31.—Abram Hayden, auctioner. R. L. Price will sell his entire stock and farm implements at his residence, near Warwick, on Tuesday, February 7 , —Abram Hayden, auctioneer. , . J P Collins will sell stock, farm im-1 plements and personal property on q Wednesday, February 15, near | George's. Abram Hayden,auctioneer. ^ -say? An Error. | After this week the Transcript's; publication day will be Saturday in t «tead of Friday, as stated in our edi torial columns today. A MERRY CHRISTMAS. The Y. W. C. T. U. Visit the Paupers at Farnhurst. The New Castle Y. W. C. T. Ü. to gether with a few of their friends, in all numbering 32, paid a Christmas visit to the almshouse at Farnhurst on Monday afternoon. The party took the 1.20 train at New Castle and re turning left the station at Farnhurst at 3.30. The walk through the crisp frosty air from the station to the build ings was one of the enjoyable features, the snow making the broad outlook doubley attractive. The party was conducted through the entire build ing by Mrs. Groves, the matron, and every kindness was shown the visit ors, who saw for themselves the pleasure the fruit distributed brought to many sick and feeble. The child ren came in fora double share, receiv ing pop-corn and candy as well as fruit. The almshouse was beautifully kept, everything so bright and sunny and clean; the kitchen, washing and iron ing and drying appliances were especially interesting. The building is heated by steam and comfortable in every department. The inmates had already been favored by a visit from the Wilmington Y.W. C. T. U., bring ing candy to all, and a pretty work bag to each woman. They had also a bountiful Christmas dinner, more than 30 turkeys being consumed. At the request of an old man on crutches "My Jesus, I Love Thee" and "In the Sweet Bye-and-Bye," were sung, and many a bright smile and a "God Bless You," more than repaid the visitors, who felt the blessing of giving a very sweet one. was was a ad by the TRUSTEES MEETING. The Monthly Meeting at the Alms house. The trustees of the poor met at Farnhurst on Wednesday last. All were present, as were also the mem bers of the Levy Court and Commis sioners William A. Scott and Henry A. White. Superintendent Groves entertained his guests in his usual good style with a sumptuous dinner, after which he escorted them through t he buildings and around the grounds, where everything was found in excel eut condition. In fact it is doubtfu if there is another almshouse in the State that has reached such a high plane of excellence as has Farnhurst under Superintendent Groves' admin istration. The monthly report showed a total of 223 inmates of the almshouse classified as follows: Whites. Ill men, 64 women and 10 children; colored, 22 men, 15 women and one child; deaths during the month, 5; pay-roll for month, $393.34. a ' - g ii for t Local Necrology. ' iss Nellie Gray Sinnickson died at the residence of her brother in-law, Mr. Isaac Gibbs, near Sassafras, Md., on Thursday night, Deccember 29th, in her 30th year. Her funeral will take place on Monday, January 2nd. Services will be held at the Sassafras M. P. Church, at 1 o'clock, death have repeatedly entered this family during the past few years, and of all the large circle there now re mains but a few. Consumption is the blight that has swept away almost the entire family. The death of little Mary Walcott, which occurred on Christmas Eve, of dyphtheria, brought sadness to many hearts and homes. She was the only daughter of Chancellor James Walcott of Dover, and the idol of her parents hearts. She was not five years old, a lovely child and a general favorite. Mr. and Mrs Walcott, who are both well known throughout the State, have the deepest sympathy of their friends in their sad beravement. of iam Disease and t.< For Moody and Sankey. All religious, as well as moral and political reforms, require money to carry them on. At a meeting of prominent church workers of Wil mington, held in West Presbyterian church on Sunday afternoon, the sum of two thousand dollars was pledged to equip Evangelists Moody and Sankey for their work in that city next month. There are still other churches to be heard from, and the indications are there will be no lack of funds to carry on the great work. ot in at the lor, was the a ant A New Secretary. Miss Lucille Martindale has been recently appointed secretary of the New Castle Gas and Water Company in place of William H. Clark, resigned. Last year, it is said, there were twelve applicants for this important office. Tlie appointment of Miss Martindale, who had been the assistant for the past year and a half, is a very flatter ing reflection upon her efficiency. Who Got Them! By mistake some one took Mr. J. B. Maxwell's shoes from the dressing room at the Opera House last even ing. If the party making the mistake will please return them, Mr. Maxwell will give them the shoes left in place of his The Bachelor of "Whappum." Here goes a good New Year's résolu, tion for a " Whappum Bachelor." "Bctnro another morn »ball wax and wase, I will squeeze the hand of S irah Jane." And let Sarah Jane resolve to hold still. to in ous Good-Bye, Old Year ! Leap year is almost gonel There have been various leap year parties during the year, and doubtless the ]adieg have made the begt uge of their q Uat jrennial opportunity. Does that | account for the matrimonial epidemic ^ bat has recently struck us ? Who can | - Losti In the ball room, Thursday night, white silk handkerchief, with initial "L" in corner. Return to this office. to THE SILKEN TIE. jF A :es THE OLD YEAR DOZEN WE<DINC# ddluF at the I .nqnier Coupli wrth Caro »emonles A Pretty, Qnlet W< feekers' Home-j Joines Hands v llna Other/' of thJ >k. is 3FFECKER. f le of Mr. /ames ^oad street, was jfe wed HOFFECKER-« The beautiful hq Hoffecker, on South the scene of a very rei_ ding, when his daughter, Miss Clara married to Mr. George Alberta, was Simpson Hoffecker, formerly of Wil mington. Only the members of the two fam lies witnessed the ceremony which was impressively performed by Rev. N. M. Browne. The brMewas very prettily and handsomely dressed in a traveling After the cere rose colored costume, monyand congratulations were over, the wedding breakfast was served. The happy couple started away on tlie 10.25 train, and afier the bridal trip will re side in Patterson, N. J. Mrs. Hof fecker has a host of friends at her old home who join us in wishing her a long life of wedded bliss, gratuiate the young man who has won life companion and are We con her for glad to know that lie is worthy of her. MACDNALD-COTTON. The M. E. church at the little town of Hope Mills, North Carolina, was beautifully trimmed with plants and vines, and literally packed with people from all the countryside, on Thursday December. 22 to witness afternoon, the marriage of Miss Emma Cotton, of Chester, Pa., to Mr. Lauchlin Mac Donald. of the former place. The performed by Rev. Mr. ceremony was MacDonald a brother of the groom. a more The weddiug The sun never shown on winsome bride. was of a soft, ►gray color, of gown beautiful texture, made en traîne, with vt-il and orange blosoms, and if she had not already won the hearts of the peo ,le during her visit to lier brother who esides there, her gentle manner and Meet giace as a bride must have done >. She is well fitted to adorn society a . y where, and in her new role as a Southern planter's wile, her gifts and races will add completeness to many - g ii lier lives. Mr. and Mrs. MacDonald have our hearty congratulations, and best wishes for a long life, t hau happy. It cannot be other -4 • 4 FRICE-GUNKLE. Mr. John It. Price and Miss Jennie Gunkle were Married at the residence of the bride's parents at Warwick, Md., on Wednesday evening, ceremony was witnessed by quite a large company of friends and relatives, after which an elegant re; ast was served. After receiving the congratu lations and benedictions of their many friends the bridal party were driven to their couutry home near Warwick, where we hope they will spend many years of happy married life, groom is the second son of Mr. Will iam Price who is a resident of this town. The The DODD-STANLEY. Mr. Charles C. Dodd and Miss Ruth residents of Stanley, both former Middletown, were married at the Dis parsonage in Wilmington on trict Saturday last by Rev. E. L. Barrett. The young couple spent a part of their ineynmon with friends in town pre ious to their departure the last of the week, for theii future home in May bujry, W. Ya. May prosperity and much happiness attend them. A t.< Family Parties. Dinner parties and family re unions were the order of Christmas Day, and our M iddletown people did their share ot keeping the day accordingly. The family party at Mr. Richard Cochran's on'Green street, was attended by all available members. Mr. A. G. Cox observed the day, as is his custom, by dining his paster and family, with a few other friends. Mrs. Catharine Merritt was happy in having all her sons and daughters at home for the Christmas dinner. A large family party assembled in the spacious home of Mr. Willian Tay lor, where mirth and song with peace and good will made a merry Christ mas for all. The house of Mr. William Houston was the scene of much merry making. Four generations were represented in the family party, and the great-grand mother and the great grand-daughter joined in the festivities and made the day memorable. These and many of a similar chracter are among the pleas ant memories of the holiday season. To the Public. We take this opportunity of thank you all for the very generous support you have given us during the past It is especially gratifying to us year. to know that you have so appreciated our efforts as to make for us the largest business we have had for many years. By honestly dealing in honest goods we have held our place in your estimation. We will use every honest effort to again increase our business during the coming year. Wishing you all a happy and prosper ous New Year, we are ; Yours Respectfully, S. M. Reynolds & Co. The New Fire Bell. The new bell for the fire alarm arrived on Monday, and the firemen tested its tone as they marshalled it to the hose house. . DELAWARE, a/creditable production. TOJLdtoWN'S^AMETETJHS AC> qUI»THES«fcvES IN GLOW / UR STYLE. jojJTy Ladies and Gentlemeer ^Thetr Aid ln Swelling the lose Company's Treasury Our #S< The Opera Honse on Monday night was well filled with an appreciative audience to hear the comedy drama "Old Dave Hoskins," which was given for the benefit of the Volunteer Hose Company. The cast of characters, with buf two exceptions, was made up of local talent and was as follows: Old Dave Hoskins.W. 3 . Jeffersom Smudge Coffee ..John De Coursey; J, B. Maxwell, . George Kose, Steve Wain «right. Dr. R L. ClayronJ Squire WaTHWrtght Mother Hoskins . . . Mrs. Kngenia Beasten. Ethel Walnwrlgbt. . . .Mi's. W.P. Mifflin. Cynthia Jane Johnson . . Miss W111 Benston. Mall Hoskins The play in itself had litttle to recr ommend it, but it was exceptionally well given. Those who took part proved their histrionic powers by ren dering a third-rate play so acceptably as to win applause and approval. To undertake to review the plot would: be an endless task. The scene was laid alternately at: the Hoskins home in Illinois, in ths Union Army, and at Squire Wain wrighls in Alabama. The time was during our civil war. Two of the leading parts were taken by Mr. W.: D. Jefferson and Mr. John De Cour sey, who, as actors were evidently, seen at their best. Mr. J. B. Maxwell: took the part of the young volunteer to perfection, and as a gallant com manding officer could not be excelled. Mr. George Rose, of Odessa, played the difficult role of a villain. Mr. Suydam, with Dr. H. L. Clayton and Mrs. W. P. Mifflin as his son and daughter, represented the family of the typical Southern gentleman, each one taking their part with a great deal of ease and naturalness. Miss Eugenia Beasten made a very fine old lady, while Miss Will Beasten rivaled "Smudge Coffee" in ludicrous situations. The burden of her song "What Shall I Do for a Husband, soon won the sympathy of the audience and her every appearance was looked for with interest. Miss Edna Frazier was undoubtedly the star of the even ing. Her ready adaptability, her never waning interest and enthusiasm, as well as her easy and pretty ar tifices in relation to her sweetheart, were pleasing indeed. She also proved herself a singer as well as a player and, her rendering of the old Scotch ballad "We'd Better Bide A'wee" was full of tender pathos. Other prominent features of the play were the scenes in camp, the sounds of musketry, and the drilling of the troops. The grand climax was the repre sentation of the monument to the memory of the young soldier Joe Hoskins, in which Mr. Maxwell made as fine a marble statue as he formerly had a brave and fearless commander. The rendering throughout gave evi dence of worn and talent. The audi ence was specially gratified at the clear and distinct articulation of every speaker, and even those in the rear of the hall could hear every word, which is not often case even with profes sional speakers on our platform. The Hose Company realized $50.95 from the entertainment, and all are well pleased with their undertaking. ■ Joe Hoskins Geo. Blackburn J. A. Saydaro Miss Edna Frazier, 17 THE HONOR ROLL. A List of Those Who Have Made the Goal. Department No. 1.—George Gil dereleve, Roy Jackson, Lucy Cochran, Maxwell, Department No 2.—Maria Now land, Edgar Clark. Department No. 3.— Myrtle Geary, Bertha Roberts, Bessie Crouch, Wal ter Green, Jessie Culbertson, Sybilla Jones, Addie Johnson, Emma Burch ard, Florence Kelley. DepartmkntNo.4.— George Moore, George Kelley,Charlie Talbot, Elwood Reed, Grover Talbot, Helen Smith, Lillian Reese, Ernest Johnson, Bessie Craddock,Ada Roberts, Bertha Geary, Mary Holten, Ethel Ginn, Moliie Mc Guire, John McGuire, Eva Whitlock, Nina Geary. Department No. 5.—Lena Blome, Edith Allee, Joe Comegys, Jeanneatte Schreitz, Oscar Whitlock, Carrie West Julian Ford, Hester Argo, Annie Beiktnan, Ranny Geary, Davis Geary, Willie Echenhofer, Florence Adams, Minnie Adams, May Ennis, Annie Corrie, Ella Burchard. Christmas Trees There is the usual numberof Christ trees in town this year. The mas prettiest and most elaborate we have yet seen, is the one that made glad the hearts of Mr. Geo. Rowe's little folks. It is of fine size, reaching to the ceiling in height, and is laden with a glittering mass of gold, silver and variegated ornaments, and very attractive. Lectures at Townsend. Dr. George Neall, of Washington, D. C., began a series of lectures in the Townsend House hall on Thursday historic and prophetic "Our Country" and evening, on Bible subjects. "Sunday and the World's Fair" will be two of the lectures that will re ceive special attention. Harvesting Ice. The rumble of the ice wagons dis turbs the morning nap of the late riser this week, but is music in the ear ^ of the ice-cream man and other dealers in this necessary article which of late years has been so scarce, j The ice is very good, about 6 inches thick and very clear. - PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. James Budd is visiting his parents in town. Robert A. Comegys is home for the holidays. Curtis Holten is spending the holi days at home. Miss Tabelle Taylor is viejflBj? friends in Wilmington. Miss Fannie Sheppard retnrn Philadelphia on Monday. Mrs. Charles Derrickson is visiting her former home at Felton. Miss Mary Benkert, of Philadelphia, is visiting Mrs. Clara Jones. Miss Lida Lloyd is visiting friends in Camden and Salem, N. J. Mrs. W. B. Tharp started last week for a visit to the Sunny South. A. H. Reynolds of Elkton was the guest of friends in town this week. Charles W. Jones of Npw York, is visiting his parents here this week. _ , . . _. „ Drs. Edward and Albert Pearson ... , . ... ... . were visiting friends m town this week Miss Bessie Murray spent a few days this week in town the guest of Miss Mabelle Taylor. ... T, ,r T, • . ... , . Miss Dora H. Price of the Westmin „ . ... . ,. , ,. ister Seminary is at home for the holi . day season. _ _ bridge of Philadelphia, spent Christmas in town, the guest of Mr Thomas Hurn A. E. Sanborn, Esq., and his mother of Wilmington, were the guests of friends in town this week. Messrs. George and Lloyd Chamber. laine, of New York, visited their father Dr. G. G. Chamberlaine this week. Mr. William Metten, formerly of the Transcbipt, now of the Philadelphia ltern, is visiting his parents near town. , Mr. Will Metten was acting as rehef olerk for Edward Vaughan this week, the latter being confined to h,s room t roug l ness. Miss Beulah H. Bernhardt, of North Carolina, and Miss Blanche Wright of Warwick, were guests of Miss Ethel Parvis last week. Mr. and Mrs Thos. Hurn, Miss Lidie Hurn and Miss Lue Cox spent the day on Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. John „ „ , T . Hayes, near Red Lion. J Miss Ada Lockwood is visiting Miss Blanche Griffiss near Baltimore, and will also spend a brief season in Washington, the guest of Gen. Henry Lockwood. Mrs. M. A. Staats, formerly of Sassa fras, moved to town recently and is residing in the house formerly occu pied by Mr Isaac Davis, on West Main street. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Corson and two sons from Toronto, arrived in town on Wednesday, where they will spend some time visiting Mrs. Corson's sister, Mrs. W. H. Moore. Mrs. Geo. Stephens and family from Atlanta, Ga., returned to Middletown this week, and will reside during the Winter on Crawford street, in the house vacated by Mr. Wm. Pindar. to at: ■ Christmas Sports. Moonlight nights, coasting and ex cellent skating I What more could the young people desire to complete a perfect Christmas tide. If rosy cheeks, dancing eyes and merry voices are an indication, the Middletown lads and lassies, great and small, are having a full share of these holiday sports. Silver Lake is the favored resort, and the scene of much merry making. Surely the "old time" Christmases, of which we hear so much, could not sur pass this one. The man whose chief delight is to tell of "Christmas when I was a boy," has not appeared thus far in the season. He usually enter tains ns with accounts of the genuine Christmas weather of former days, when th^re were sleighing, ice etc., all in striking contrast to the warm, luxurious sort of weather we have had of late years at this season. There is a tonic in the crisp, clear air, and everybody is overflowing with life and health. The "Transcript" to Move. "Oh, for a lodge in some vast wil derness!" The sound of hammer and saw, falling plaster and crashing tim ber does not assist the flow of thought very materially, but to the contrary is rather distracting, and if our new quarters are not soon ready for ns, we .very much fear the service of a istraight jacket will be required. An Ordinary moving is an ordeal that tries men's souls, but that is nothing to having a house pulled down on your head, while your successor is eagerly scanning your every movement to find out when you will vacate in his favor. They say all things come to those that who wait, and with this to comfort us we are trying to be patient a little while longer till Capt. Penning ton's corner is ready for up, for that is where we are going sure enough. It is something pleasant to look forward to in contrast of our present annoy ances. But oh, that dreadful mov ing! Heavy Holiday Malle. Forty-eight bags and pouches of mail matter passed through the Mid dletown Post Office last Friday, the largest amount ever handled in this office in one day. Twenty-five bags were received and twenty-three sent out. It was the day the Transcript was issued, that, together with the Christinas mail accounts for the enor mity of it. Unclaimed Letters. List of unclaimed letters at the post ^ garet p ra nces Green, Mrs. Mary Hall, Kate M. Kennedy, Patrick McGlennon, H. j r McCoy, Migg Emma J. Powell, Mrs. .Delia Seaford. Mrs. Hanna Matters, office, Middletown, Delaware, for the week ending Dec. 22, 1892. Miss Mar Dredden, A1 Signer Fillippo, Miss Edith Wadders. DISTRI 1 Jlost o! the peoplejwpmid here have taken advantage of the cold snap to fill their ice houses. Many of them say it is .. . . . ._, , . the best ice they have had for several .. . . „ . . ... . years, it being five inches thick. Some of the colored people who were celebrating Christmas, Monday, got a little too gay and indulged in a general „ , . , . . -, ,, fight, hut onr town officers, after some , ,, ... ... , rv _ ! T , trouble, got them quieted,and Officer John . . ,,. , „ son had some of them before 'Squire Rose, Wednesday, who fined them, The steamer Clio has not arrived in ^ wnyet ' 8b * started from P"a«Wphia Friday, but d.d not get any farther than Port PeD , n ' ofthe ' ce ln the river ' After unloading there she went in the ^ at Delaware City) where she will re . main until the œld weather is over Considerable excitement was caused Tnesday raornin « by the a,arm of fire Po ceedio 8 from the re8ldence of ReT ' R A ' Sawyer. A erowd of men and boys qnick , coHected and soon hud the fire extin d Slight damage was done, but had it not have been for the prompt M . sistance, no doubt it would have been more serious as the flames were spreading rap j(j]y. The fire originated in the study, and wa8 by the little girl who pushed the sofa against the stove where it soon caught fire, spreading to the other furniture in the room, . .. Among the many visitors in town dur . .. "_ D . , ing the holidays were Harry D. Stevens, of Do Ter . Isaac Lightcap, of New Castle; George G Townsend, Jr., of Delaware c^gg. Howard Brooks, Harold Baker, and Herman B essey, ot Ph iiad=lphia ; Robert W. Mowbray, of Cambridge, Md.; Miss Bessie Mote, of Newark, Del.; Wm. Ripen, of Bridgeton, N. J.; Chas. K. Gib son and Miss Lida Gilch, of State Normal School, West Chester, Pa.; Messrs. Frank and Richard and Miss Moliie Tucker, Mr. Lewis W alker, and family, and Mr George Rhodes and family, ot Chester, Pa. an< ^ ^ r - ^ arues Johnson and wife of New ^ or * t City. The M. E. Sunday school held their Christmas entertainment and annual treat Wednesday evening. The school rendered some excellent mnsic which with several recitations and solos made quite a pleas ing programme. Rev. H. S. Thompson made an address to the school, after which he presented superintendent Joseph G. Brown with a handsome Oxford Teach ers' Bible from the school. Mr. Brown re sponded with a short address, thanking them. Old Chris was abont, bnt as he did not have the names of onr scholars on his book and his toys being exhausted he was in quite a dilemma when Little Fairy Good Cheer appeared on the scene and wtib her magic wand converted the bricks in tho chimney into boxes of candy which Old Chris gave to the scholars, and then refreshments were passed around, and quite a social time was had. BY OUR TRANSCRIPT PENCIL! \hPSPOND1 Tnteresttng Inclden^Äif the mppen lngs and EfW Day Evenl Amonjwlr Neighbors, t ODESSA. £0*7 Ni Jno. Wiest is visit ir. uladelphia. J The-young people are enjoying the skm ing this week. Leonard A. Rhodes ate his Christmip dinner in Wilmington. N J C. Baker and sister spent Monday with their brother in Philadelphia. Mias Susie Sawyer is to succeed Miss Emma Hall as teacher in the lower depart ment of the school the first of the year. DELAWARE CITY. Moon light nights and excellent skating! Happy New Year. Thanks same to yonl Willie Jester is confined to bed with chills and fever. ■Miss Laura Sadler is visiting her broth er in Philadelphia. Mr. Elvin Sheppard, spent several days in Philadelphia this week. Mrs. Chalkley Phillips, of Elkton. Md., is at the Robinson Honse, visiting her son, Frank Phillips. Chas. Jefferson has rented his wheel wright and blacksmith shops to parties from down the State. E. A Stout, of the Delaware City Hotel, stored in his ice house this week an ex cellent crop, five inches thick. Mr. A. Colburn, of Philadelphia, was in town Wednesday looking to the interests of his large estate, situated here. James Taylor, of Kennett Square, spent several days at the Robinson House this week visiting his nephew, Frank Phillips. Conductor, G. W. Green, of the Penin sula Express, attended the funeral of his brother-in-law, Mr. Peters, in Wilming ton, on Thursday. On Wednesday the children of the Epis copal Sunday school were entertained at the rectory by a generous treat, and a handsome Christmas tree. Onr town afforded many excellent and handsome Christmas trees, the most ela borate was prepared and displayed in his front parlor, by Evans Hemphill. J. H. Crompton, of Porter,s Station, has lately improved his dwelling by a fresh coat of paint, new weather boarding and windows. The carpenter work v as done by Mr. C. Ubil, of this town. J, H. Roberts, has a large force of men, employed, producing a heavy stow of ice in his large houses, suitated on the Chesa peake & Delaware Canal. The booses have a capacity of 35,000 tons, and will now, in all probability, be filled the first time for several years. The steamer Clio, plying between Odessa and Philadelphia, was compelled to tie up here Friday evening last, on her homeward trip, knowing it to be impos sible to get np the creek to Odessa. Mr. Parker was telephoned for, and he came here with his hack Sunday morning and conveyed the entire cargo overland. I A large staffed and mounted fox, - the victim of an exciting chase on Monday, 26 inst., will serve as an ornament in the parère of H. P. Scott, of Lexington place, " < bold's Station, several a ' . ' . , ; at her*. Thi#Hos( bolÄiroperty at ti xÆ ago, carefql howto the ",Jj ijB> had it w lombay Hook, a short handled and shipped igoon Hunting Clnb, red for at the Delaware Monday morning, when !re with their prize, fin re thecha9e had bcaaTTfa 11 mmy Hotel, qj Sie clnb lett • Lexington, JÉ 'vertised tjkÿtart from. | he took .h J N WhagrReynard a^BOrth westerly 0rd the honnds >k np the trail, id hard the ride, was lil wefe i an< bin a shor le fleet fj ujitil w| wherjj the fat hounds overtook ST. jBECptGE'S. sited onr town on ^A. band of gyj Tuesday. Ira Pierce, of with relatives h igton, spent Sunday 'll Its Station, is visiting Wm. Ford, of friends in town. Mise Lizzie Riley is suffering very much with an attack of rheumatism. Miss Clarence Barnett, of Jesters Corner, is spending a few dags in town. Miss Mattie Richardson is entertaining Miss Walton, of Philadelphia. Miss Joe Ogle, of Philadelphia, is the guest of her brother, James Taylor. Wm. Riley, of Wilmington, was the guest of his parents here on Monday. George McMnllen and family spent Christmas with Philadelphia relatives. Harry P. Stewart, of the steamer Martha Stevens, is home on a month's vacation. George G. Smith has been appointed delinquent tax collector of Red Lion Hun dred. The St. George's Ice Cutting Company are bnsy filling all the ice houses around the community. J. W. Lattomns, principal of the public schools, is spending his vacation with relatives at Green Spring, Del. J. W. Hopkins and family, of Wilming ton, are being entertained at Bloomfield Place, the residence of Henry Jester. Wm. Schultz and family are entertain ing Miss Emma Heck,of Philadelphia, and Gnstine Candidas of New York, daring the holidays. On account of the snow storm on Sun day morning the Ericcson boat en ronte for Philadelphia, did not reach here until seven o'clock A. M. Messrs. Walter and Harry Poor, Wil mer Grey, W. K. Taylor and W. D. Paynter, all of Philadelphia, spent Christ mas with their respective parents here. The remaines ot Annie, youngest daugh ter ot Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Jamison, of Wilmington, formerly of this town, were intered in the St. George's cemetery on Monday. The entertainment given by the M. E. Sunday school on Monday evening was a thoroughly enjoyable affair and each child taking part deserves mnch credit. A very handsomely trimmed tree stood in the front part of the chnrch on the pnlpit plat form, while underneath were presents and the treat for the children. The programme consisted of speaking by the little ones and Binging by the school and choir. The organist, Miss Mattie Richardson, deserves special commendation for her faithfulness in training the children. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Barnett, near Jest er's Corner, gave a Christmas dinner on Sunday, which was very mach enjoyed by all who participated. The host and host ess received some very handsome presents, among which were a pair of gold glasses for Mrs. B, and embroidered slippers for Mr. B. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Barnett and Misses Mary and Clarence Barnett. Misses Martha Riley, Lillie Othoson, Ollie Paynter, and Messrs. C. M. Riley, G. G. Smith, H. T. Heisel and G. Othoson. TOWNSEND. Wm. H. Money, who has been confined to his home for several days, is out again. Jacob Shaw injured several fingers on his right hand last Friday! while using a feed cotter. Mrs. D. B. Maloney entertained her Sunday school < lass at her home on Tues day evening. Our merchants are pleased with their sales preceding Christmas. They report an increase over last year. Mr. Wilcox, the teacher of the second department, is spending the holidays with his parents at Georgetown. The pupils ol the public school wishing to show their appreciation of Prof. Roe, pre sented him a very nice lamp on Friday last. Skating parties are an every day occur rence,and the young folks are happy. Some of the older ones are filling their ice houses. A company of boys and girls wishing to add to the pleasure of Miss Emma Weldon's visit, spent Wednesday evening with her. We are very sorry to hear of the severe illness of Mr. Abram Hayden, of Fields boro. He is said to he in a critical con dition. The K. G. E., held their annual election of officers on Wednesday of this week. They report their organization in flourish ing condition. Onr cornetist, Benjamin Wells, went to Clayton on Monday evening to assist the M. E. Sunday school with the music for their Christmas tree entertainment. Tue Rev. F. Fletcher being ill on Sun day, the morning services were conducted by Rev. Herman Roe. Rev. Mr. Camp, of New Jersey, preached in the evening, the choir rendered appropriate mnsic. The Christmas tide is a beautiful time for family gatherings, reunions, &c. Several families in this vicinity have taken advantage of it, and quite a number of our friends have come home for the holdays. Among them Prof. W. A. Hutchison, of Pennington Seminary ; Prof. D. B. Jones, and family of New Castle ; Adjt. General Hart, Miss Lillie Nandain and brother, Arch, and John Townsend, of Wilmington; rt? Mias F.mma Weldon, Joseph Ha Miss Mamie Townsend, Miss Sosie and brother John and EageneMp Philadelphia. ' ' T^her^fU0Êr ?\m r's school The M. Chrii sut The "church was evening, chief attraction was the tree, r It WM rhite bags is looking xian pre ents weie ented a beautiful appeau literally loaded with pink a TTTTagdi dolls and mysl all sizes. The distribution of J ceding heartily ®oyed especially by the part token aoey told in liked apples, I folks. Mary way that sh Ac., but the frnif that grew on the Christmas tree was ' Nellie Garton gave the si Child in verse. Tinley Sj Maloney sang, "When! Can Vote We'll Vote fo# nah Wilson sang the Allen Rose rendered style. Mr. Wm. H, church with a nice/ superintendent yas handsome silvernapkin ring, a gift from the Sunday school teachers. her of all." bry of the Christ ott and Ethelwyn Vre Big and Wo into Clans." ti] selection to flan /Money presented the pnlpit hymnal. The the recipient of • BLACKBIRD. J. C. Gibbons, who has been quite sick is much improved. We are sorry to hear of the sever« sick ness of Abram Hayden, ef Fieldsboro R. B. Simpler has purchased the stock of dry goods and groceries of S. A A W. Fortner. Miss Moliie Beith and Miss Maggie Mc Call left for Philadelphia this morning to spend New Year. Quarterly Conference was held here Wednesday afternoon, at the office of road commissioner. Presiding Elder Smith was with them. CHURCH NOTK8. Revival services will begin in the M. E. church next Sunday evening. Next week being the week of prayer services will be held in Forest Presby terian Church every evening at 7 o'clock, * All the churches observed Christmas with appropriate sermons and music throughout the day. In the M. E. church, Rev. N. M. Browne preached in the morning on'^hristtoFlaae to the History of the World,"andinthear«i ing on the "Visit of the Wiaa Men." ..The Forest Presbyterian School at Armstrong's had a Christ mas celebration this week. The chapel was decorated with evergreens and a beautiful tree loaded with gifts for the scholars was the centre of attrac tion. Tbcne who had the affair in charge deserve mach credit for their untiring efforts. The Forest Presbyterian Sunday School gave a very pleasing Christmas entertainment 'n the auditorium of the church on Tuesday night. The programme entitled "Glory in the Highest" was well given, consisting of choruses, recitations and responsive readings. The music was ail bright and spirited, led by Mr. J. C. Maxwell and assisted by the orchestra. Recita tions by the little folks are always en joyed, and especially were those given by Masters George Kelly and Grover Talbot, Miss Julia Kelley and Master Joe Comegys. After the prog ramme, the beautiful Christmas tree was stripped of its bountiful fruitage and the children were made glad with bags of candy, oraDges, etc. And many were the ex pressions of pleasure from the scholars. The services in St. Anne's church commemorated the nativity of Christ. In the morning the rector, the Rev. J. Beers, preached from "A light to lighten the Gentiles and the glory of thy people Israel," and in the evening from "Arise, shine, for thy light is come and the gl >ry of the Lord is rif-en upon thee." The church was prettily decorated with evergreens, and the choir rendered the music well with Dr. H. Clayton, at the organ in the morning and Mr. Alfred Chamberlaine in the evening. On Wednesday, Holy Innosent's Day, the Sun day School Christmas-tree festival was held in the chapel. The tree was adorned and lighted veiy attract ively, and after hymns bad been sung and an address by the rector the chil dren received their gifts with which they returned home highly gratified. Next Sunday being New Year's day, the services will be suitable to the day. The public is cordially invited. BRIEFS. We make a specialty of engraving ladies visiting cards. Send os your orders. Meat Cutters, Sausage Staffers and Lard Presses of the most approv ed kinds, at lowest prices at G. E. Hakill's. We have the finest line of samples of ball programmes ever seen around Middletown. Come in and inspect them. If you are going to move the first of the year and wish the address of your paper changed let us know and give us both your old and new post office. Remember the large stock of Dry Goods, Notions, Hats and Cape, Boots, Shoes, Clothing, Carpets, Oil cloths Curtains &c., of W. H. Moore * Co.,' mast be closed oat quickly. Do not fail to take advantage of this chanoe for getting great bargains. W. H. Moor* # Co.