Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-08-29
PebbIes From sIaughter Beach.

Pebbles From Slaughter Beach.
Although the rusticating season is
its close, the throng Of guests
at the Slaughter Beach hotel and the
of social parties at the beach
seem not to wane but to increace.
On Saturday evening last an in
formal dance was given at the hotel.
Prof. Hayman's Orchestra from Bridge
vile furnished the music. Among
those present were Messrs J. T. Van
denburg, Joseph Buchanan, D. Rose
Rutler, Col John Wainwright, T. w.
Kemp, VIM. H. Morris. Misses Fox,
Freed, Bessie Reynolds, Maud Grier,
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Jiles, Mr.. and Mrs.
Vim. A. Acuh, and Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Wade. Jim Bayard of the kitchen
staff entertained the dancers with jigs,
hoe-down and clog dances.
On Sunday evening a concert was
given on the porch of the hotel. In
strumentaI selections We're rendered by
Prof. Hayman of Bridgeville, Dr. Man
love of Philadelphia, and DR.. VIM. H.
Morris of Wilmington. The vocal tai
ent being secured from among the
guests at the hotel and cottagers.
Fishing parties have been particular
ly successful this season, and con-
sequently growing in popularity. Capt. !
Conard has been kept busy filling such
engagements.
On Tuesday morning a merry party
enjoyed a sail to the fishing grounds.
The party consisted of the Misses Fox,
Freed, Barker, Margaret Freed, Sadie
Barker. Foulk, Warren, Buck, Mrs.
Powell, Mrs. Warren. AIR. and Mrs.
Miller, Mr. J. Buchanan DR., J. Man
love, Mr. VIM. A. Acuf and DR.. Nor
ris.
disappearing has made the beach
lively the last few evenings. One Of
the gentlemen has proved himself to
be the most proficient clown of the
occasion. His actions and costume
would become a comedian, and they
are especially in keeping with his
actions. Hejustly deserves the reputa-
ton he has merited. He is not desir-
Gus however of having his name made
public.
Col. and Mrs. D. p Barnard of Will
mingtOn, who have a cottage at Bowers
Beach entertained Miss Bessie Rey-
nolds, Miss Maud Grier, MIR. J. Buch-
anan, and DR.. Norris on Wednesday.
The party from Slaughter Beach, went
to Bowers in the launch
T Palmistry is quite the fad here now,
and makes an interesting pastime.
Mr.. Charles NJ. Taylor Jr., of ''The
Clinton, y Philadelphia, artist and au.
thor, spent a few days here last week
taking pictures and notes. Slaughter
Beach is looking forward to returns
from these in the near future.
One snapshot was of Senator Abbott's
daughter Rosalie riding a large sea
turtle. The turtle was landed in Mr.
Hollands seine. 1t weighed seventy
five pounds. twas afterwards bought
by L. Y. Davis Of Amber, Pa, who
, had it shipped to his home.
5 This months moon has been favor
able to many delightful evening sails,
Mr.. e. w. Reynolds gave a trip to
Lewes on the launch to Join party
from Cape May. All were delightfully."-
entertained at the Hotel Rodney by
6 Mr.. J L. Ford. After declaring him
!. a most agreeable host, the party re
turned to Slaughter Beach in the even
# ing. The party included Mr.. E. w
]. Reynolds. Mr.. and Mrs. Foster Causey
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Smith, Mr.. anC
Mrs. H. K. Klose, and son, Miss MauC
7 Grier, Miss Bessie Reynolds, Mr.. JOIN
Welch and Ex-Gov. Watson.
Sails up the Mispillion river an'
o around the bay have been the sours
Il Of much pleasure.
Mr. VIM. Marshall Jr., gave sail
ing party on Wednesday afternoon
T. Those enjoying 1t expressed much II
greet that it should be the last sail {
the season, as Mr.. Marshall returne
Of to his home in Milford on Friday.
T. All the cottagers still remain exceT
DIR. and Mrs. Marshall, who have n
ID turned to Milford They have mad
ID Surf Avenue look gloomy by clo-in
their cottage and the loss of the
hospitality will be keenly felt.
y One Of the most delightful affairs
e the season was progressive eueh-
K given at the Gelert by Mrs. q. w. Ma
J., shall in honor Of her neice Miss Ro
Ia. Drennen Of Elkton, Md. All receive
srt unique souvenirs in the form Of clal
shells, having appropriate Inscription
- written in them. After the prizes we
~ given to the winnersI Miss Bessie Re
= nolds, Mr.. Foster Causey and Mi
u Maud Grier, the party enjoyed a temp
spread. Those present Misses Ro
a., Drennen, Maria Causey, Bessie Re
B. nolds, Maud Grier. Messrs Trusten
for Causey, G. I. Lockwood James Tayl,
William Marshall, Jr., Mr.. and M
~ William Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Fost
/ Causey, DR.. Mrs. G. w. Marshall
80 Another pleasant gathering was
the form of a matinee euchre given
the veranda Of the hotel. Those p
lily sent were Mrs. G. w. Marshall,
ter and Mrs. Foster Causey, Mr.. and M
lrn VIM. Smith, Miss Rose Drennen,
James Taylor, Mr.. George LOckwo'
ned Miss Bessie Reynolds, Mr.. VIM M
she shall, Jr., and Miss Grier.
3eT= A watermelon party was given
the Gelert one evening last week,
- usual good time was had.
ton Miss May Foulk and Miss Bar
1rse gave a pleasant bonfire party on
beach. Music and games were
=, dulged in. Those present were:
NE, and Mrs. Charles Barker, the Mis-
ana Barker, Miss May Foulk, Mr. Cha
'ei.' Foulk of New York, Mrs. Caddie Fol
dat DR.. J. Manlove of Philadelphia,
w. H. Norris Of Wilmington, \
Bessie Reynolds, Miss Maud Gil
Mrs. Marshall, Mrs. Abbott. Ii
I'VE a refreshments were served.
z ger Senator and Mrs. Sylvester ]
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