Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-05-28

Our people generally do not understand
the why and wherefore Of the grouping.
etc. Will you give full explanation Of
the basis Of this grouping and satisfy
many interested inquirers
1.-THE Legislature OF 1910 made a new
law granting aid TO High Schools making
a certain average. The remuneration
for teachers is named in the law and is
under State control. High Schools having
an enrolment Of so or more, are placed
in Group |, and that is the reason Berlin
is not in the Group / column. When it
has an enrolment of so or more in the
High School Department it will be placed
in Group by virtue of law, and the
County Commissioners will be required
TO so announce and make provision for
payment of the salaries, etc. EDS. MES
sENGER.
Mrs. Ebe Holland has returned from
"a trip to Delaware.
There was the annual exodus from
Berlin TO the nearby strawberry picking
fields this week. but there are many
pickers left for our own patches. Messrs
George w. Purnell, The Harrison's,
Robert Adkins. T. j. Whaley, Theodore
Purnell. Thomas Jarvis. and others are
shipping daily.
The stores close now at 7.30 during
the heated term, and we are glad for
the storekeepers and clerks to have a
holiday. Formerly the town was in
darkness after the closing, but now our
lovely electric lights give beauty, and a
feeling Of security to the night prom
enaders.
Miss Nellie Powell is out again, and
seemingly none the worse for her short
illness.
Harvey Thomas is quite sick. but it
is hoped will soon be out again. Mr..
Hines Thomas has returned from a
northern trip. on business for the Har-
rison's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin B. Taylor visited
Washington, Baltimore. etc. In the
former city they met John Letcher
Showell. This is belated wedding
journey.
The w. c. T. U. festival was held
last Saturday evening and much en-
joyed Though the weather was threat
ening and unpropitious. the result was
very satisfactory.
Harry Bethards, now of Wilmington.
was home for commencement to see his
sister graduate. Miss Laura was class
historian.
Howard Hearn, formerly of Berlin,
was in town this week. He is now a
professional baseballist. and does fine
work on the diamond.
Bishop Adams preached splendid SER
mons last Sunday morning and evening
at st. Paul's Church, and at Ocean City
in the afternoon, also confirming classes
at both places. In Berlin the Misses
Bishop, of Bishopville, and the Misses
Dale, twin sisters, of Whaleyville, pre-
scented themselves for the Apostolic rite.
Mr.. Willard Hearn, now of Salisbury,
visited friends here recently.
Mrs. Williams, of Philadelphia. is the
guest of Mrs. George w. Purnell.
We are sorry TO report Mrs. Ira
Tyndall quite sick. She expects to go
to a sanatorium for few weeks.
Miss Helen Bell is at home again,
dIteT u WISH W
MIR. Robert Prettyman, of Delaware,
is agent at Friendship, but will make
his home in Berlin.
Mrs. Bancroft and her mother have
returned home from Philadelphia and
Wilmington visits.
Work on the manse is progressing
rapidly under the management OF con-
tractor Davis.
The commencement exercises passed
off delightfully."- The six graduates ac-
quilted themselves finely, the orchestra
added brilliant music, and the weather
was on its good behavior.
The Misses Helen Pattey, Margaret
Purnell, Louise Scott and May Hastings
went TO Snow Hill to comply with the
preliminaries for becoming school
marms." We wish them all success.
Mr. Harry Ayers is getting the pier
ready for promising season. There
are an unusual number of guests at
Ocean City already. The fish catches
are record breaking. 200 barrels were
shipped to one firm last Monday.
Inc cOUlet tHilttS are dOout ohti.
Many viewed the lunar eclipse Monday
night. which was beautiful enough to
be worth losing sleep for.
Last Sunday was Worlds Sunday
school Day. and was celebrated here.
The convention now assembled IN Wash
ington is an inspiring object lesson. We
trust there are no parents in our COM
munity who are Indifferent or unmind-
full Of this education of heart and soul
of the little ones. which is worth while
for time as we'll as eternity.
Mrs. Rosalie Tingle Kitchens is visit
ing her family here.
Mrs. Emerson Tingle is in Philadel-
phia having her eyes treated. Her
mother, Mrs. Ennis, is keeping house in
her absence.
The Berlin Library has ordered some
new books which will soon be ready for
circulation. The constantly increasing
number Of visitors and borrowers is very
gratifying. andindicates TO those deeply
Interested in the mental uplifting Of the
youth of the community especially, that
what has been done is worth while =
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