Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-06-12
FREDERICK.

Last Sunday evening was the occasion
of the Children's Day celebration at thu
Methodist Protestant Church of this town
The church was crowded to its utmost ca
pacity, while a large crowd stood outside
The following interesting program was
very well rendered:
Organ Voluntary, Orlando's Grand March,
Gloria Patre.
Singing Thou Almighty King,
by School
Scripture reading lisa. fifty-second chap
ter by pastor. Rev. E. B. Taylor.
Prayer by pastor
Duet-"WondrOus Story" Emma Nc
Queen and Laura Wix.
Responsive Reading.
Greetng-Anna Faylnger.
Singing-"FOr the Sake OF Jesus" by
Recitation = Little Beginnings" Eta Ben
Singing-"Go Then Co." by School.
Recitation-"Lines to Missionary" Liz
recitation" Hymn" Virgie
Martin.
Singing-"Go Ye Into All The World" by
School
Recitation 1.-Two Pilgrims" Mary Mar
Singing-"Rally, Rally" by School.
Recitation Lever of God" Nora WEIGH
"What Will You Give7" dialogue by six
girls.
Siuging-"Ring Beautiful Bells" School.
Who's My Neighbor," Jennie Palmer.
Recitation" Giving" Clara Fisher.
Letter from Secretary Colbourn-Elma
Defamation My Say" George Weleh.
Collection.
Solo Emma MCQUEEN.
Solo and Quartet-"Tak My Hand and
Lead Ne Father" Rev. B. Taylor,
Misses Laura Wix, Emma Mcqueen,
and Mr.. H. Patterson.
Recitation" Are the Children ln?" Miss
Carrie LecOmpt
Solo-Miss Laura Wix.
Singing--"The Morning Light Is Break
ing" School.
Benediction by pastor.
The scholars all acquitted themselves
The church was prettily
trimmed with flowers which shed delight
full fragrance throughout the room The
Children's Silver Day. is one to be re-
Barratt's Chapel Sunday School also
"Children's Day. last Sabbath
The historic old church was thronged with |
visitors from far and near.
Thunder storms have occurred quite often
n this section recently. Last Monday
evening for about fifteen minutes preceding
he storm, the wind blew at a rapid rate.
t was almost impossible TO see across the
street for dense clouds of dust Limbs
we're broken from the trees, while large
willow tree in front Of James Nickerson's
.igar store was blown down.
The strawberry season is about over.
The berries have been very plentiful this
year and unusually large and delicious
The sturgeon fishermen have about all
eturned home and most of them report a
lull season
Trout are becoming scarce, but clans and
rabs are abundant and the market is usu-
lily supplied with them.
DR.. w. F. Hoey,of our town, and Miss
BERTHE BigeIow, of Baltimore, were married
asst Wednesday by Rev. Frank Lewis
The shoe factory Of Mr. Waitman Sip
lie began operations last Wednesday
A commodious building is being erected
" Mr. Harry F. Mitten, where the cabinet
;hop stood. 1t will be used as a furniture
store. and lodge room by the various
,rders-Jr. o. U A M, Red Men and A.
D. u. w. When completed it will present
4 handsome appearance and greatly im'
prove that part of the town.
Mrs. T. A. H. O'Bnen has returned
rom Philadelphia, where she has been re-
.eiving medical treatment for several weeks
past We are pleased to announce that
she is much improved in health. Mrs.
Thomas Clark of Dover, is visiting friends
n this town.--Thomas Cahall, Jr who has
oeen away attending college is now home
With his parents Or. and Mrs. Cahall.-
Mrs Hettie Lollis has returned from visit
% Philadelphia and Wilmington. --Mrs
Morris, of Wilmington is visiting Mrs DR.
Cahall Mr. Thomas M. Moore is the
guest of Mr. James TomlinsOn Mr. Fred |
Meredith is visiting his brother, w c
Meredith. A