Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-01-08
BERLIN.

we're snow-bound on the down trip,
having to spend twenty-six hours on the
way.
The New Years Social this week at
the Episcocal Parish House, was a most
enjoyable affair. The orchestra is al
ways an attraction with its spirited
music. Miss Hennie Bells kindergar-
teners gave much pleasure. There is
something about little children that goes
to every ones heart. The recitations
Of Misses EIdridge and Dirickson, vocal
and piano music. and beautiful tabIeaux
from the "Reveries of a Bachelor, T"
made up a varied program, which called
forth expressions of appreciation.
Owing to the stress of weather last
week, Mr.. Harry Ayres' banquet did
not come off.
Miss Olive Beeuchamp has entertained
friends from distance fer the past two
weeks.
The friends Of Miss Anna Purnell
were delighted to have her at home for
the holidays. She will return to Pitts
burg next Monday.
Mrs. and Miss Eldridge left Friday
for the Western Shore, after long and
pleasant stay here where they have
made many friends.
Mr.. Harry Jarvis has spent his Christ
mas in bed with severe attack of
acute rheumatism, but we hope he will
soon be around again.
Messrs. Clarence Tingle and Theodore
Purnell continue sick, with little inn
provement in their conditions.
The Presbyterian congregation had a
social on New Years eve, which near
midnight was changed into a solemn
watch meeting for the last hours of the
old year.
Miss Ella Massey was on the sick list
this week. Her examinations are on
now and there is lamentation in the
land. Miss Massey is fine teacher.
Mr.. T. ]. Whaley met with a great
misfortune this week, in the loss of
fine young horse. The cause was sup
posed to be from eating scarlet clover
hay. Medical attention at home and
from a distance proved powerless to
save HIM.
Mr.. John Letcher Shovel returned
to the Theological Seminary. Virginia,
Monday. He met the bishop and chap
lains Of the Diocese at Easton and took
his diaconate examinations.
We have plunged through the mud in
an almost unprecedented way this week.
Men and women jumping out Of their
overshoes was common sight.
Mrs. NJ. L. Tingle was extremely i'll
last Monday. Her pastor and physician
spent the night at her bedside, but she
has since rallied and we trust will be
spared while longer to her friends.
Rev. D. P. Sanderlin and family have
moved to Salisbury. We are sorry to
lose them from our town.
Miss Katharine Massey returned Mon
day to Philadelphia, after pleasant
stay at home.
Mr.. Asbury Mitchell has moved to
Newark from the Godfrey farm.
Miss Helen Bell is visiting in Balti-
more.
Rev. E. C. Wright is holding revival
services in Delaware this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hoskins spent Christ
mas in Parsonsburg.
Mr.. Will Bratten spent Christmas
with his mother, returning to Philadel-
phia this week.
Mrs. Alex. Wimbrough is visiting in
Dagsboro, Del.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Gibbs had
family reunion Christmas, when every
one Of their large home connection was
present.
Mrs. Maria Baker is visiting relatives
in Northern cities. Miss Annie Taylor
is in charge of her guests during her
absence.
Mrs. Florence Grise McCabe enter
tanned the McCabe and Grise families
on New Years Day-20 sitting down to
dinner. The capable young bride pre-
pared the meal herself. All honor 10
the girls who can do things in ex-
pressive slang phrase.
Mr.. Charles Givans and son, now of
Delmar. spent Christmas with his
mother here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morgan Warren are in
Baltimore visiting their daughter, Mrs.
Myra Hayes.
MIR. Basset Birmingham is our cham.
pion corn raiser, averaging about 65
bushels to the acre.
Mr.. John Hagan is at home now in
his splendid new residence in Salisbury.
Miss Nellie Dennis and brother,
Shovel. were at home for the holidays.
Mrs. Harry Pattey is in Philadelphia,
and is much improved in health.
Our electric lights are 80 candle power,
hut have a tendency to go out at odd