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MORNING NEWS. WILMINGTON, FRIDAY DECEMBER 2. 1904 TEACHERS HAVE GREAT BAZAAR Many Things to Interest People Looking for Christmas Ideas. SERVE EXCELLENT SUPPER Diningroom of the New-Century Club Presents a Pretty and Animated Scene Novel Feature is the Reasonable Prices Asked for Articles. The teachers bazaar opened in the New-Century Club building yesterday afternoon and from all appearances it will prove an unqualified success.

There are quantities of things, pretty, useful, and ornamental and a really delicious supper is served every evening from 5 to 8 o'clock. The was characterized by. a large attendance, and everybody expressed surprise at the reasonable prices asked for every article displayed for sale. It was explained that nearly everything had been donated and in consequence it was decided not to ask exorbitant prices for anything. To anyone who is in dought as to what to give for Christmas, there are ideas galore at this bazaar and a hint to the wise should be sufficient.

The scene in the drawing room of the club is a pretty and animated one. The color scheme is green and white, and it has been faithfully carried out in every booth. The Southern smilax which was used in the decorations of the Bachelors' Dance is still up and adds to the general effect. The booths are tastefully arranged and the articles displayed to good advantage. A DOLL BABY SHOW.

Almost the first thing to attract the eye upon entering the room is the doll baby show, which is in itself a complete bazaar. Over 100 dolls are displayed and their prices range from to five dollars. Some are, beautifully dressed, and a. remarkably low price is asked for them. A handsome doll, beautifully dressed, is to be chanced off, at five cents a chance.

With it go a trunk and a complete wardrobe. Miss Lida W. Cleland is in charge. SCHOOLS CONTRIBUTE CAKES. The school children and their parents are interested in the cake booth.

The cake committee asked each school to send donations of cake, either large or small. School No. 1 sent a big fruit cake and nearly all the other schools sent large cakes of various descriptions, most of which bear the number of the contributing school. There is a big cake to be chanced off. It is called the ring cake, because it contains a gold seal ring, contributed by Millard F.

Davis. The chance on this also is five cents. FUN AT THE CABBAGE PATCH. The cabbage patch is a centre of fun. Strings lead to the hearts of the cabbages and at the end of each is a prize.

Cusmoodle, the duck of Lovey, Mary fame also is in evidence gives prizes to the little folk--of course for a small consideration. ROBERT SHAW'S PICTURES. The book stand and postoffice, in charge of Miss Mary J. McCafferty, is interesting place. A number of prominent publishers have contributed some of the choicest new books, stationery, decorated cards, souvenier postal cards and booklets of all descriptions.

In the postoffice there is decorated stationery for sale. This is the work of the artists of the High School and outside friends of Miss McCafferty. Robert Shaw, the artist has given his "Old Bridge," one of his best studies, to the teachers, also copies of his "History of Old Swedes Church." Other etchings of Mr. Shaw, including the old barley mill, the race walk back of Bishopstead and others of his best known studies are sold on commission by the teachers. He will sign every etching the order for which is taken at the bazaar.

There are plenty of things to be chanced off at Miss McCafferty's booth, including a dress suit case, a desk, chair, etc. A FASCINATING SPOT. The fancy goods booth is a fascinating spot. It is in charge of Mrs. D.

B. Semple. There is to be found an assortment of aprons which probably has never been equaled in the history of this countrion. They many of come them from being every state decorated in with the state colors. Some of them are exceedingly lovely and all are interesting.

One came from London and another from Switzerland. Still another is copied after the style of apron worn by the feminine contingent in the family of Oliver Goldsmith, the famous writer. It was contributed by a member of the Goldsmith family, now residing in Brooklyn. It is long and of generous proportions, with wide, deep pockets. It has a fluted rufle across the bottom and the upper part is fitted by darts, others are handmade and hemstitched.

The colleetion is well worth seeing. Other things to be found at this booth are specimens of exquisite needle work, including the fashionable sets, hand-painted shirtwaist sets, knit lace, ribbon holders, work bags, rubber lined bags for cloths and sponges, and other toilet requisites, also burnt wood work, infants' wear, including sacques and caps, afghans, shawls, sachets, lamp shades and so on, ad infinitum. The people who could not find a Christmas idea here is indeed a hopeless specimen. TAKE ORDERS FOR GROCERIES. There is a country grocery store which however, is as up-to-date a one as could be found here.

It is in charge of Miss Edwina B. Kruse, assisted by Miss Alice Moore Dunbar and Miss Alice T. Baldwin It is complete in every resepet and everything was contributed by the maufacturers. The teachers request that the housewives of Wilmington order their supply of groceries from them this week, either in person of by telephone. There is a demonstrator and choice cups are given away.

There is a booth where one may take a into the future for a considerpeep ation. It may be by means of palmistry or that predicted by the cards. There is a candy booth where quantities of jellies, preserves and home-made candies are to be found. Other candies are sold on commission. FINE SUPPER SERVED.

Supper is served every night from 5 o'clock on and the menu is deliciously prepared. It consists of fried oysters, chicken salad, oyster and chicken patties, chicken croquettes, cold tongue, ham, rolls. butter, coffee, tea, ice cream and cakes. The menus were designed by Miss Grace Sayers and are gems in their way. They represent Delft scenes, and others are views about Cofield Beach, The tables are attractively decorated, To-night the tables will be in vellow and white.

The centerpiece will be em- In the Social World PRETTY TEA FOR DEBUTANTE Mrs. Charles Wirgman gave a tea yesterday afternoon from 4 to 6.30 o'clock a't her residence, No. 2021 Pine street, Philadelphia, in honor of her niece, Miss Mary Eleanor Williamson, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Jesse Wiliamson of this city and one of the debutantes of the season.

Mrs. Wirgman was assisted in receiving by the following: Mrs. Williamson Miss W. Williamson, mother and sister of the debutante; Mrs. Howard Spencer Graham, Mrs.

M. Russell Thayer, Mrs. Henry E. Busch, Miss Elizabeth C. Washington, Miss Anna B.

Newbold, Aliss Mary Hewson Bradford, Miss Millicent Johnson, Miss Alice Brinley, Miss Gabriella Gilpin, Miss Edith G. Bruen, Miss Louise Trotter, Caroline M. Morris, Miss Martha Groome, Miss Kate Furness, Miss Armitage Struthers, Miss Louise Townsend and Miss Caroline T. Welsh. The decorations were of pink.

Wirgman wore a gown of pale gray chiffon, trimmed with Duchesse lace over a satin foundation. Mrs. Williamson wore black taffeta. Miss Sophie Williamson's frock was of white gauze over white silk and the debutante wore a little gown of white French muslin, trimmed with valenciennes lace and carried a bouquet of pink roses. A supper followed for the receiving party and the following men guests: Russell Thayer, Alexander Carver, Clayton Platt, Charles Carpenter, George Smith Newbold Drayton, Thomas Wharton Sinckler, Jr.

Jesse Williamson, R. Francis Wood, Samuel Reeves, B. M. Faires, Malcolm Farmer, Henry E. Busch, George Fox, Alexander Cheston, Miers Busch, Galloway Morris, Maskell Ewing, Curtis Clay, George G.

Meade, Caspar Wistar Morris, and Howard Spencer Graham. Miss Williamson is one of the most popular debutantes of the season is the recipient of much attention and particularly by Philadelphia's smart set. Gave Pretty Dance. Members of the O. C.

H. Club gave a pretty dance in the New-Century Club building on Tuehday night. The room tastifully decorated with laurel and music was furnished by an excellent orchestra. The 0. C.

H. Club is composed of young women. Those present included: Caroline Lobdell, Miss Mary Kent, Miss Lucy Connell, Miss Helen Springer, Miss Helen Murphey, Dr. and Mrs. Charles Jefferis, Miss Lulu Jefferis, Miss Margaret Pierson, Mrs.

Chesley of Claymont, Miss Thomas of Philadelphia, Miss Whitney of Reading, Miss Elaine Wallace, Miss Helen Walker, Miss Marian Evans, Miss Lukens of Swarthmore, B. Young, Frank Wilson, ArThomas. Chaytor, Harry Young, Claude Talley of Philadelphia, Henry McCombs, Mr. Wyatt, Miller Turner, Roy Latimer, William Poole, Wilmer Benson, Stewart Groves, Sanford Sawin, Mr. and Lindley C.

Kent, Mrs. Benson, Mrs. Oakes. Had a Surprise Party. A very enjoyable surprise party was given on Tuesday night to Miss Bertie Chance at her home No.

826 Orange street. Music was furnished by W. his guitar, and Miss Gee and Miss Long on Nelson gave several selections on the organ. H. Wentb sang several comic Among those present were: Miss songs.

Alexander, Bertie Clark, Ada King, Julia Nelson, Lillie King, Bertha Drummond, Louisa Gee, Mr. Mullikin, H. Neutz, F. Long, W. Long, M.

Hurlock, Mr. and Mrs. Chance, Mr. and Mrs. Mr.

and Mrs. Donohue and Moore, others. At a late hour the guests were invited to the diningroom where refreshments were served. Entertained Friends. Mr.

and Mrs. Griffiths pleasantly entertained several of their friends at their home, No. Fifth avenue last There were games and musical night. selections and refreshments were served. Those present Misses Louisa Warwiek, Blanche Jester, Ethel Mullen, Elsie Rayne, Elwilda Seltzer, Niny Joseph Gentieu, William Walter McFarlin.

Foraker, Jones, William Mahan and Donation Day at Home. Donation day at the Florence Crittenton Home, No. 506 West Fifth street, will be on Saturday, December 10. Donations of table linen, crib and single bed sheets, provisions, wood, received. coal and money will be thankfully broidered in yellow and the decorations will be yellow and white chrysantheThe attendants will wear white mums, with yellow ribbons.

are enlivened by music. gowns The evenngs Last night three new violin selections by Alberta Weyl and the High School Miss Orchestra played, To-morrow it night be a minstral show and is there will it is well worth one's whue to said that hear Hal Lenderman sing "Any Bones, Any Rags." The bazaar is being held by the Teachers' Mutual Beneficial Association and will close on Saturday evening. Mrs. Roosevelt, wife of the President contributed to the bazaar a pretty etching gift of was Moyora, "with best wishes." Falls. Accompanying the Her Feelings in the Matter.

Christine Terhune Herrick, author Mrs. of "The Expert Maid-Servant," tells interesting anecdotes of various some maids who have been in her and some of them illusserving trate the childishness of servants and employment; the obligation of the mistress to make due allowance for the fact. A colored maid was once a great joy to Mrs. Herrick's family because of her ingenchameter. One morning she went nous to her mistress looking very cheerful, and said: Mrs.

Herrick, ma'am, does you remember you tol' me this monrin' that I did'n dus' the drawin'-room to suit you?" 'Certainly I recollect Mrs. Herrick replied. The room was very carelessly dusted." "Yes'm. Well, ma'am, I jes' thought I'd tell you my, feelin's, was hurt." "I am sorry, Herrick, "but when you don't do your work, properly I have to speak to you about it." "Yes'm. m.

That's all right, ma'am. But I jes' thought I'd tell you my feelin's was hurt." Then, apparently with perfect satisfaction and in an excellent humor, she returned to her work. Warner S. Lewis Carpentering, jobbing and alterations speciality. Chambers-Morrison.

Miss Ella R. Morrison, daughter of Mrs. N. B. Morrison and Arthur W.

Chambers were married yesterday afternoon in the home of the bride's parents, No. 609 Delaware avenue. The ceremony took place at 4 o'clock and was performed by the Rev. William Wirt King, D. pastor of Grace Methodist Church.

The bride, who was given to be married by her father, was attended by her cousin, Miss Sue Reed Logan of Charlestown, as maid of honor. George W. Chambers, brother of the groom, acted best man. Upon their return from their wedding trip Mr. and Mrs.

Chambers will reside in Wilmington. Entertained Bohemian Club. Members of the Bohemian Club of this city were entertained by Professor Isaac Taylor' at the Thomas farmhouse, at Race Hill, on Wednesday evening. Mr. Taylor played a number of selections on the piano, among them being his own composition, "The Turkey Thief." After an enjoyable evening of music and song, refreshments served.

Those present were: Mrs. Thomas, Miss Elsie Thomas, Miss Minnie Thomas, Miss Jennie Miss Helen Thomas, Miss Susie Toole, J. Westley Martz, Alfred Bier, R. L. Cloud, Harry Pogue, Benjamin L.

A. Cloud, Isaac Taylor and Announcement has been made of the strong, daughter of Mr. J. engagement of Miss Addie Helen, ArmRankin Armstrong of Newark, and Howard Lee Ellender of Baltimore, who is a civil engineer in the employ of the B. O.

railroad. Miss Armstrong is well known in Wilmington. No date Has been set for the wedding. Engagement Announced. SOCIAL AND PERSONAL, Miss Margaret returned from a visit to Miss Elizabeth Smithers in Smyrna.

Joseph Wiley has been on a gunning trip to Cheswold. Frank Burrows has been visiting friends in Kenton. Cummins E. Speakman has returned to Smyrna, after a visit to Rodney Sharpe. Mr.

and Mrs. Joseph Husbands, Mr. and Mrs. Howard S. Talley, Mr.

and Mrs. Herman Bishop and Samuel French of Wilmington, attended a dinner party given by Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin Talley in Bethel, in honor of Miss Elizabeth Anderson of Clifton Heights. Mrs.

Joseph Swift and Miss Swift will give an informal dance in Eden Hall this evening. Misses May and Alice Kerr have returned to Newark after a visit to Wilmington friends. John W. Sparks has been visiting in Middletown. Harry J.

Zeigler has returned from a trip to Europe, where he spent several weeks. Mrs. S. Florence Husbands was a guest birthday party on Wednesday of at the Hennig Cunningham Nelms, Master son of the Rev. J.

Hennig Nelms rector of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, Philadelphia. Mrs. Mary Reed and Miss Lucretia Reed who have been visiting relatives in for several weeks have gone to town Washington. Delray C.

Brown and James Johnson the B. W. car shops are in the of mountains near Pittsburg this week looking for big game. Menu for Saturday, December 3. BREAKFAST Fruit Barley Crystals Sugar and Cream Sausages Stewed Potatoes Corn Bread.

Coffee LUNCH Hash on Toast Cold Slaw Baked Apples Cocoa DINNER Cream of Pea Soup Veal Cutlets Tomato Sauce Riced Potatoes Broiled Onions Spinach Salad Wafers Island Cheese Floating Coffee From Philadelphia Table Talk. Ticket Office--Baltimore and Ohio City R. 804 Market street, Wilmington, Del. The Baltimore Ohio R. has opened a city ticket office at 804 Market street, where all kinds of tickets can be procured, seeping ear berths reserved to all points in the United States.

checked from house to destinaBaggage tion. Tickets of sale include local, commutation, mileage and tickets to and all points in the United States, Mexico also Canada. Winter excursion tickets sale. Call at office or address H. A.

on Miller, T. P. A. A Great Tumbler. The bridge workman who can fall 118 feet, landing on a grass plot, able to talk and walk, and almost uninjured, shows off texture off North American artisan to almost unparalleled advantages, says the New York Tribune.

Webster said that no nation with a waterfall 118 feet high, or figures to that effect, ever lost it liberties; and it may be said with equal confidence that the country having workmen capable of falling that distance with no more injury than commonly attends rolling off a log, whatever may become of its liberties, need not, at any rate, fear the loss of 105 bridge building business. Last Sunday Excursion to Baltimore. Via Pennsylvania Railroad, December 4. Only $1.00 for the round trip on special train leaving Wilmington 9.45 a. and Baltimore (Union Station) 6.30 p.

m. Mrs. Wigg's Cabbage Patch, Lovey Mary and Cusmoodie- at the Teachers' Bazar, New-Century Club, December 1, 2 and 3. A Costly Mistake. Blunders are sometimes very expensive.

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The was brought about by a resolution of Mr. Lynch providing that committee be appointed. The resolua tion was adopted without comment and the committee named. There was considerable discussion over a motion of Mr. Cannon of the Second ward to instruet the police committee of Council to investigate the police department of the city but the was Cannon withdrawn.

declared there had been some ugly rumors concerning the police department, but he had paid no attention to the matter until he had read in an evening paper that Chief of Police Black had admitted that some had done but declared that for every Rewho had done wrong he could wrong five Democrats. He thought the publican produce matter should investigated. Mr. Lynch opposed the motion because he did not consider it advisable at this time. He did not believe in proceeding on mere, rumors.

If written charges preferred he would be in favor of were an investigation. Mr. O'Neal agreed with Mr. Lynch. Mr.

Cannon spoke of the action of one policeman serving said a bogus would warrant. vote for Mr. Taylor he the motion because no city department should object to being investigated, but the officer who served a bogus warrant has already been fined. President McNulty and Mr. Zebley called attention to the fact that Council could only investigate the acts of the police commisisoners themselves and not the officers.

Mr. Cannon then withdrew his motion and the matter was dropped. Overpaid taxes were ordered returned to The Farmers' Market Company. 'The amount a is $191.40. Among the bills presented by the accounts committee was one of Dr.

R. Mabaffy for examing five dogs supposed to be rabid. It was approved because it was the custom to pay for such work. There was some discusison as to whether the city or the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, should pay the bill and it was allowed to go over for a week. City Treasurer F.

C. Mammele reported the balance in First National Bank to current expenses to be each of the four depository banks, park fund, $1200; total received George H. Boughman, chief engineer, Sidney Winchester, Clerk of City Court, Eugene M. Sayers, tax collector, George H. McCall, tax collector, L.

C. Kent, treasurer S. P. C. $8.

Gas Inspector Kane reported that the daily test of gas furnished in this city in November showed an average of 20.19 candle power. Mr. Kane presented a resolution setting forth, that numerous automibles were operated by careless people and calling upon the city solicitor to prepare an ordinance to license and regulate the speed of automobiles. The resolution was adopted and the city solicitor will probably present the ordinance already being prepared. Gooseberries and a Cat.

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