Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-04-10
FREDERICK.

/ VI. h Church April znu, Win ABOUT ~
delegates in attendance and large num-
Der Of visitors. The pulpit was prettliy
decorated with white ribbon and bloom
ing plants. The devotional service pre-
C eding the conf, renee was conducted by
Mrs. Mary Meredith OF FELTON, The
president Mrs Kate Smithers spoke few
words of greeting followed by the address
of welcome by Mrs Eta Smithers which
was responded to by Miss Helen Jones Of
Dover Rev. E. II. Dashiell gave all
hearty welcome, and gave his place on
the program to Rev. KelsO of Magnolia
who addressed the conference. Mrs.
Lena Haregrove showed in her complete
report a balance of S42.S2 Mrs Clara
Wharton of the Houston Union Signal Is
an efficient helper. The morning session
closed by PRAYER by Mrs Ella Cordray Of
Pennington Union At the opening Of
afternoon session, Mrs. Cora Seberry OF
New York gave an instructive talk on the
Bible followed by the annual address OF
Mrs. Kate Smithers on The Present Day
Needs" The result Of the election is as
follows President, Mrs. Kate E. Smithers
of Smyrna Vice-PresideDt Mrs. 1mogene
Clifton, FELTON,, and Mrs. Holmes, OF
Dover Secretary, Mrs. NJ. Hettie jenkins,
Wyoming; Treasurer, Mrs. Lena Har-
grove, Camden. Mrs. WalcOtt and Mrs.
/ A. w. Lightbourne rendered beautiful
solos during tie counting OF the votes.
/ The reports of the local unions giving
their years work told of the splendid as
sistance and grand results of the union
during the local option campaign. May
the good work continue Mrs. M E. Cur
tbs of Harrington gave wise Financial
Plans" Mrs. Patterson of CheswOd
read an interesting paper entitled do
Something Policy" 1t was matter OF
great regret that Mrs Emma Caulk could
not take her part on the program owing
to temporary loss of voice. An enjoyable
part of the services was the children's
hour. Prof. Hydorn and teachers Mr.
Moore, Miss Lord, and Miss Butler ac-
companied by the scholars marched in
after school and sang Somebody Must.
Prof. HydOrn gave a pleasing address.
Miss Emerson addressed the children also
Mrs Cora Seberry who Tecited for them
in a delightful manner. A splendid adj
dress on 7 work was given by Miss
Rietta Emerson. Mrs. Taylor president
of Dover Y answered the question 'Is
a Y necessary? Miss Emerson recited
and the Y's closed their program by sing
ing "RibbOn White" The evening ses-
sion was presided over by Mrs. Kate
Smithers. Miss Emerson conducted the
devotional service and Mrs. Cora Seberry
gave a most excellent address about the
work of the W. c. T. U. and recited in a
manner that captivated the large audience
The Frederick choir rendered several
pleasing selections. The Frederick Union
entertained the visitors and delegates
with a luncheon in the town hall. Every
one here enjoyed the conference and the
excellent impressions received will be re-
tanned for many days.
Deputy Great Sachum J. NJ. Davidson
assisted by n. P. Jackson raised the fol-
lowing chiefs of Cayuga Tribe to their re-
spective Stumps on Wednesday evening.
Sachem, Howard Wix Sr. Sag, M. L.
Hydorn ; Jr. Sag, r. J. Marshall Pro-
phet, Nathaniel Lank G. of r Walter
Carrow C. of W., E. w. Thomas LIST
Cannap, A. w. Boone End Cannap, Pur
nell Postles &. of W., James Spurry
q of F., N. H. Maxon.
Mrs. Henry Morris who for the past
twelve years was matrOn of the Steamer
Frederick has opened grocery store ad
joining her residence and will be pleased
to have her friends give her call. She
is an estimable woman and we wish her
every success in her new venture.
Last month the Ladies Aid met with
Mrs S. w. Darby, after the usual meet |
ing Mrs. Dashieil and Mrs. l. w. Belts |
had charge of the program Mrs. Dash
iell gave a brief sketch of the life of Long |
fellow. Mrs. Cahail read a selection from
Evangeline, after which Mrs. Belts, had
charge of the guessing contest, called
"A Penny for your Thoughts" After
which refreshments were served. This
month the Aid will meet with Mrs. Ca
hall. The committee Mrs S. W. Darby,
Jr., and Mrs. Elmer Smthers had charge
IF the meeting. The program began with
singing, America" cOnumdrum by Mrs.
Darby "How we look, each one writing
1 description of themselves on paper.
Mrs. Smithers read the descriptions and
he others guessed who they were. Ten
minutes were given in the contest of the
word "Frederica," piano solo Mrs. L. L.
Carlisle and Miss Elizabeth Lank. After
which refreshments were served and the
lext meeting will be at the home of Mrs.
=. G. Rogers.
Mrs. Alice Melvin has been critically
II the past week but at this writing is
much improved
Mrs. Or. b. w nlteley, Miss Elizabeth |
Whitley, Miss Emma Whitley, of BaIti-
more, and Hutchinson, of Philadelphia,
re the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. j. w.
townsend.
Col. John C. Darby has rented his {
property to Mr.. Cooper of Magnolia, who {
las rented his farm and will move to
next week. q
The steamer Frederick beat the John !
,. Wilson and City of Milford this trip, Q
he latter having an hours start. I
The young folks are rehearsing for an '
for the benefit of the base t
,all club. .
Mrs Laura G. Moore was elected dele :
ates to attend the EpwOrth League Con- v
ention in Magnolia, Wednesday. d
Miss Sue Levick is vesiting Mrs. Emer- B
on.
Mrs. Ella Cahall was elected delegate
nd Mrs. Mary Boone as alternate to the
1ndaV School Convention in Milford