Smyrna times., 1903-01-14
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL,
People Who Come and Go
= and their Social Doings

In Newark, has rented the new resi-
dence of the Tschudy heirs, adjoining
the residence of Mr.. J. E. Hoffecker
on South street and will move in few
weeks to take possession. Mr.. Handy
and his family move back to Smyrna
that his wife may be nearer her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ. Bell, and
their many friends will be glad to
welcome them again as citizens. Ex-
Congressman Handy was a resident
of Smyrna about ten years ago, at the
time he was principal of the Smyrna
Public Schools and resided at his
property on East Commerce street,
now occupied by Mrs. S. A. Lloyd.
Mrs. John H. Hoffecker left to-day
for Lakehurst, N. j., to make a weeks
visit to Mrs. Martin
Mr.. Howard Moore, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles E. Moore of Philadel-
phia, formerly of Smyrna, Is critically
ill with typhoid fever and his condi-
tiOn is being watched with anxious
concern by his relatives and friends.
Mr.. Roland Carr of Wilmington is
home with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
W. II, Carr, on the sick leave.
Miss Alice Spruance entertained a
few of her lady friends at dinner on
Saturday evening at which delight
ful time was had. The table looked
very dainty with its decorations and
at each plate was neat little souvenir.
Those who were present were: Miss
Ethel Cooper, Miss Edith Collins,
Miss Bertha Hofecker, Miss Sarah
Yocum, Miss Rena Williams, Miss
Eunice Anthony. On New Years
Eve these ladies' with several others
who once composed the old B. NJ. S.
X. Club, were delightfully."- entertained
at a dinner party by Miss Ethel
Cooper There is some talk of having
reunion of the B. NJ. S. K. at
future date.
DIR. George Denney of Philadelphia,
son of Mr.. and Mrs Robert Denney of
this town, received high compliment
the past week by being elected resi-
dent physician of the Medico- Chirur-
gical Hospital of Philadelphia. The
experience will place him in good
standing for larger responsibilities in
his profession. DR.. Denney entered
upon his duties last Tuesday.
Mr.. W. b. Megear who with his
family have been residing with his
father, Postmaster Megear, has
rented the property of Mrs. John H.
Hotfecker, corner Mt. Vernon and
Delaware streets, formerly occupied
by Mr.. Hervey p. Hall, and will move
there by March the first.
The birthday party and musicale to
be given at the residence Of Ms. w.
+. Waters this evening under the
auspices of the Church Aid and Rec
tory Society promises to be an enjoy
able event A number of invitations
have been sent out. The program
will begin promptly at eight.
Mrs. William Z. David and son
Clarke have returned to their home
near town after pleasant visit with
relatives i'll Philadelphia and Camden,
Nj.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Gooden gave
delightful surprise party to Mr.. and
Mrs. Alexander Gooden at their home
near Woodland Beach last Tuesday
evening, at which dancing was the
principle pastime. There were about
twenty present.
Miss Lille May Carrow, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs John CarrOw near
| town, was married on Wednesday
evening last to Mr.. Franklin Rash,
a well-known farmer of White Hall
Neck, at one of the prettiest home
weddings of the season. The house
was beautifully decorated and the
ceremony took place under an arch of
carnations, smilax and a suspended
bell, before a company of about two
hundred invited guests. The bride
was unattended. She wore a gown of
landsdown trimmed with medallions
ana hand worked white silk. Rev. Il.
Il. Hardesty, pastor of Smyrna Cir
cult, performed the ceremony, after
which reception and wedding supper
was given under the catership of w.
F. Keith. Mr.. and Mrs. Rash went
north on wedding tour and will re-
turn to take up residence on the Gray
Deakyne farm near town.
Mrs S. Taylor Wilson of Phillips
burg, N. j., has returned from a visit
to Miss Bertha Smithers.
George L. Townsend, Jr. Esq, of
Odessa has rented the furnished dwell.
ing of Mrs. Horace Vaughn of Mid
dletown, for the winter, where he will
have his law Offices. His clients will
| find him there at evenings. Mrs.