Smyrna times., 1904-10-05
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL
People Who Come and Go
y and their Social Doings

Mary Turner and Samuel Drlggs of |
near town, who for many years has
been a missionary of the Episcopal
Church at Port Hope, Alaska, is ex-
pected this evening on a visit to his
family. He arrived in Seattle several
weeks ago and has been visiting San
Francisco and other points enroute.
I his is the first visit DIR. briggs has
made in several years and he intends
spending the winter among his rela-
tives in this country, for owing to the
ice and snow he will be unable to re-
turn to his far away mission until
after the thaw takes place next sum-
mer. Point Hope is one of the extreme
northern settlements of Alaska, bleak
and barren, but Notwithstanding the
frigid weather, DR.. briggs is happy
and contented and has been doing
good missionary work among the Ex-
quimos. He will doubtless have much
to tell his relatives and friends about
his experiences.
Miss Marie Estlin, daughter of Rev.
and Mrs. J. L. Estlin, left Monday for
Philadelphia where she wi1r spend the
winter. Miss Estlin in company with
Miss Leila Reynolds of Olean, Pa,
formerly of Clayton. will open a
studio on Logan Square, Miss Estlin
to teach music and Miss Reynolds to
teach elocutio n. Both are highly pro-
ficient and they enter upon their duties
with bright prospects.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Grow who for
several years have been residing in the
"Roberts Property" at corner of Mt.
Vernon and Union streets, have
moved into the "Wilds Property" on
South street adjoining the large resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. N. F. Wilds.
The property which formally faced
Cummins street, has been changed
completely and now has the entrance
on South street. The dwelling has
been thoroughly renovated, painted
and papered, and will make Mr.. and
Mrs. Grow a cozy home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter o. Hoffecker
entertained on Sunday the Hon.
Charles B. Lore, Chief Justice of the
State of Delaware, who was here by
special invitation to take part in the
Reunion Exercises" of Asbury NJ. E..
Sunday School. Rev. George P.
Jones of Milford, who was here for the
same purpose. was entertained by
Rev. DR.. and Mrs. Watt.
Young men of Clayton and Smyrna
gave pleasant impromptu dance at
the Smyrna Opera House Thursday
night at which dozen or more couples
participated. Watkins Orchestra fur.
nished music and dancing lasted from
nine to twelve.
Miss Clara Spruance will leave to-
morrow morning for an extended triI
to Indianapolis, Ind, and the Worlds
: Fair, st. Louis. At Indianapolis she
will be entertained by her sister Mrs.
Florence Latham.
Mrs. Margaret Denney who last
, week purchased the Clarence Pretty.
man residence on South street, will
move into it tomorrow, the Pretty
mans having vacated, and left for theil
new home in Wilmington. Mrs. Den.
ney and Miss Margaret Blackiston
, have been residing at the Pratt resi-
, dence on west Commerce street.
} Mrs. W. F. Keith is visiting friends
and relatives in Wilmington and New
York City.
, Messrs. George and Cyrus Taylor
who for several months have been en-
| ployed by the st Louis Car Company,
have resigned their positions anC
/ have gone on a prospecting tour tc
California.
Mrs. George Remington, Miss An
ME Remington, Miss Virginia Rem
} ington and Mrs. Omers of Whining
ton, returned on Thursday from 6
visit to Mrs. g. W. Baynard, neal
? town.
t Mrs. Caroline Williams is visiting il
\ Wilmington.
5 Mrs. W. A. FAIRIES is visiting he
l sister near Wilmington.
l Mrs. r. B. Dunn of Camden is visit
ing her son Mr.. W. F. Dunn.
) Mr.. and Mrs. J. Frank Startling anC
: daughter of Dover, were visitors owe
: Sunday with her mother Mrs. E. A.
/ Armstrong.
/ Mr.. W. Townsend Jefferson has &C
t cepted a position in Hall & Megear'
t Department Store.
t Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Hesser of Ger
mantown, Pa, are visiting the Misse
Thompson and Mrs. Ella Griffith.
Mrs. Edward Jones (nee Miss Nal
!. Spruance), of BaIa, Pa, is being en-
|. tertained by Miss Edith Collins.
# Mrs. W. Fl. Baggs has returned
s from a visit to Philadelphia.
d Mrs. J. T. Armitage of Philadelphi