Smyrna times., 1901-12-04
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL,
People Who Come and Go
- and their Social Doings.


the Delaware Churchman, "while
buslly engaged in his study at the
fectory on recent evening, was sum-
moned to the parlor by his wife, who
told him there were callers. All un-
suspecting, he made his way to the
room indicated, when, to his surprise,
be was met by number of parishion-
ers, who warmly congratulated him on
his birthday anniversary. He was
completely surprised, and for a few
seconds was unable to express his
thanks for the good wishes showered
upon him. Mr.. Peffenberger was the
recipient of some pretty gifts, and he
thoroughly appreciated the good will
shown him. Refreshments we're
served" Mr.. Poffenberger was form
erly of st. Peters Church, this town.
Superintendent and Mrs. J. E. Car
roll OF Dover, came to Smyrna Satur-
day, and took up quarters at the Della
ware House, where they will remain
until after the adjournment of the
Kent COInty Teachers Institute. This
Is the first Institute under the admin
istration of Mr.. Carroll and he came
earlier to Smyrna to get acquainted
with the people aud make final ar
rangements. He was given cordial
welcome Sunday morning by many of
his friends. In the afternoon he gave
short talk to Asbury NJ. E. Sunday
School.
Mr.. A. G. Cummins and Miss Mollie
Cummins have been visiting in Balti-
more. Monday evening they attended
the brilliant home wedding of Miss Julia
Raisin, daughter of Mr.. I. Freeman
Ralsin, to Mr.. William Pinkney Craig
of GOvanstown, Md, an account of
which is given on the first page.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Francis Wilds
have issued invitations for the mar
riage of their daughter, Miss Beulah
Wilds, to Mr.. Garrett Hynson Plow-
man of Philadelphia. The wedding
will take place in Christ Church,
Dover, Wednesday evening, Decem-
Der IL, at six o'clock. Reception at
half after six at the residence of the
brides parents on Bradford street.
The bride is well-known society girl
and has many acquaintances in
Smyrna.
Miss Anna Postles of Milford, is Wis
iting Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Postles.
Miss May Cameron of Philadelphia.
was home on Thanksgiving, visiting
her father, Mr.. John Cameron.
Miss Nellie Thompson of Bridgeton,
N. j., and Miss Louise Gamble of AL
fred, n. Y, were entertained over
Thanksgiving by Miss Edith Swinney.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward NJ. Boyd of
Rutledge, Pa, spent Sunday with his
mother, Mrs. Mary L. Boyd. Mr..
Boyd returned Monday, and his wife
will remain on a visit to her mother,
Mrs. Rebecca FAIRIES, and incidentally
take in the Institute.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ernest Row
land of Holmesburg, H Pa, we're guests
Thanksgiving of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George W. Taylor.
Mrs. William A. Fawley of Chester,
Pa, (nee Miss Nellie Legg) is visiting
her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. w.
P. Legg.
Mr.. Irving T. Cooper of the United
States Census Bureau, Washington,
d. c., is home on a months vacation.
Mr.. William TAYLOR of Holmesburg,
Pa, son of Mr.. Isaac Taylor, who re.
Gently moved to town, has accepted 9
lucrative position as Chief Steward fol
the House of Correction situated in
that town. He has the providing foi
1900 inmates.
Miss Hettie West Richards has re
turned from a delightful visit to Will
mington.
Mrs. Joseph L. Beckett, who has
been making an extended visit will
her daughter, Mrs. Frank S. Busser
has returned home. The latter is recov
ing from a severe spell of sickness a
the result of being vaccinated.
Mr.. Eugene Davis ate his Tha nks
s giving dinner with his relatives a
s Odessa
? Mrs. Jehu Clifton and son, and Mis-
l Mabel Conner of FELTON,, were guest
< Thanksgiving of Mrs. J. W. Clifton
Miss Conner will remain during the In
o stitute.
e Mrs. L. Irving Handy and childre
v of Newark, spent Thanksgiving wit
g her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William N
O Bell.
y Mr.. John P. LeFevre and Nj
:. Charles d. Stockly attended the Yves
/ Point-Annapolis football game 1
@ Franklin Field, Philadelphia on Satul