Milford chronicle., 1910-05-20
FREDERICK.

The County Minister play in 6ve acts wa'
given to a large audience in the town hall last Fn
day evening by the Dramatic Club. From start tc
finish the audience was kept interested in the plo
Miss Mary Butler as Roxy the fresh air kid, cap
tivated every body BY her delightful acting
lovable mischievous child Of fifteen, Mrs. Edith
Melvin as Helen Burleigh the heiress sweet
and digni6ed and never appeared to better advan-
taze than as the wife Of the Country Minister,
Lawrence Cain as Deacon Potter" played his
part to perfection the deaf old deacon rival
suitor to the hand Of "Jerushy" Frank Melvin as
Timothy Hold the shiltless whittier and the
deaeons rival kept the house in a continual roar Of
laughter his very appearance provoked mirth and
his acting was simply irresistible: people laughed
until the tears eoursed down their cheeks. Mrs
Kate Boone as Jerushy Jane Judkins the old
maid simply great and played the pant with a
vivaciy that kept the audience in high humor
Or ". F. Hoey appeared in a role The
County Minister " and made an ideal one also in
&C, MS skillful Interpretation Of 'Old Man Brown
won great applause Howard Moore played the
par, .. the william in his usual fine style to a
eessful climax Jo Downes one Of our old time
actors appeared to great advantage as "Disrepu-
table Rascal the father Of Roxy in the great
scene with Granny Grimes, the old witch %
Charles Wingate and Stewart Hamilton ''eoun-
cry lads were highly amusing and did we'll Miss
Bessie Emerson was charming as g Fanny the
maid and Conner Mitten was a realistic officer.
The proceeds for the benefit Of Excelsior
Grange No. s. Jake Hammel Of Bowers assisted
in the Of making up the faces of the characters
and deserves credit for his patience and skill.
The music also very enjoyable by Mr. and Mrs.
Hesselburg
An epidemic Of measels is keeping quite a num-
Der Of children out of school
Cayusa Tribe lmp'd o. R. NJ, and Oneita Coun-
Gil Degree Of Poeahontas attended divine service in
commemoraton Of St Taminas Day last Sunday
morning. Reg C. W. Bounds preached to the
Order and on Monday morning the sermon the
talk Of the town Il was conceded By every one to
be one Of the best sermons ever preached to an
Order and those who were not Red Men could
enjoy it also. is Order which believes in the
gospel OF friendship and binds US in chain Of fra
ternai love and Mr.. Bounds remarked in his |
sermon he knew when he ,lasped hands with his |
brothers that first Sunday mcrning that he was
among friends In this Order it its precepts are
followed one cannot fail to lead useful. helpful .
life lts hand OF mercy is extended 20 relieve the 4
sutering and needy and no greater service can any
ether institution render. It's domain may be con-
hnea to American territory but its Kingdom is in
the hearts OF men everywhere. Long live the I'm
proved Order OF RED Men and the Degree Of
Foeohontas
H-nry Morris has patch Of s,rawberie, in HE
garien Of the Chapman seeding variety. He has
four 50 feet long and has picked since May 9Th
TO 7th. t,venty-eght quarts. netting him s3.9 be-
sides what he ha, used for his table Twenty-Five
berries hll quart. He wishes to know who can
beat il.
The principal topic Of conversation just now is
HALEY Comet and many Of our citizens are watch
ing 1ighty tor its appearance.
R !. Harrington and son Harry. and B. F. Burton
Vyeat to Wilmington last Friday
n F Miuen has moved to the house adjoining
Jos Frazier while his home is being rebuilt
hlss Foster and Mrs Paterson, Of Long Island
Ci- N T. Mr.. and Mrs Jacob Rosa, Miss Ida
Rosa OF Milford. Dr.. and Mrs J. B Derriekson and
daughter Mrs Ida Whitley. Mrs Homer T. Belts
and Watson K. Bets were the guests Of Mrs. l. W.
5-5rs on Friday.
Miss Edith Stewart. Of Philadelphia. is visiting
ir and Mr.. Henry Harsadine.
Mr. and Mrs. Wright Of Federalsburg, have been
listing Rev and Mrs. C. W Bounds Mr.. Wright .
occupied the pulpit at Milford Neck Church last
Sunday.
Miss Tabitha Grier of the University of Virginia
. home among her friends for weeks vacation.
Mrs. Bradley Grier' Of Oean. N. T. is visiting :
,er parents, John Russell and wife
Miss Nellie Butler Of fredericksburg. spent several
lay with her sister, Miss Mary Butler las, week
Mrs. Rachel Craig has been visiting Mrs. E n
)ashiell in Federalsburs.
Miss Nan Manlove Of PHILADELPHIA. has been
hating her mother Mrs. James n. Manlove u
A. ". Stevenson who has been quite sick is able
; be out again. A
Mrs CUNNINGHAM is visiting friends in Camden -
Cd Philadelphia.
Mrs. Mary Mazson, Of Camden, Del. spent last P
ieek with Mrs Thomas Di' kerson. n
Miss Pauline Hudson formerly Of this town, buti =
oy. residing at 627 West Sixth street, WilminRton
'e. united in marriage on Sunday, MAY sth, HI
Clarence Maguigan. son Of Mr.. and Mrs Frances nj
iaguiisan Of sos Market St. Her many young
lends here wish them a happy future
Miss Mary Lord Of Philadelphia, is visiting her -
.rents. James Lord and wife III
Thomas Conner and family have moved back =
sE= from Philadelphia this week III
Rev Robert D. Bradley Of Federasburq Md. | A.
~ preach on Sunday afternoon at Milford Neck 10
hurch At the regular hour. =
a memorial day service will be held in the NJ pe
Church Sunday morning May 29th. he