Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-06-03
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with those OF the other schools oil the
county. The finals of 1911 were greatly
enjoyed, and pronounced by many the
best ever. The decorations were beau
tiful. the weather cool, delightful music,
and splendid address by Mr.. o. +.
Beckley. full of inspiring suggestions to
all. Rev. w. H. Bancroft delivered
diplomas TO Misses Anna Adkins, Mar
guerite Ayers, Mary Bailey, Matte
Powell and 6. Hale Harrison Essays
by the two latter, and a play. in har-
mony with the occasion, well rendered,
made up an enjoyable and profitable
program Hon. Orlando Harrison pre-
sided, and at the close MIR. Joseph G.
Harrison presented 500 in gold TO Rev.
w. II Bancroft. parting gift from
admirers. Rev. S. A. Potter offered the
opening prayer and pronounced the bene-
diction.
Rev. and Mrs. Bancroft left last Sat
urday for their home in Chester, fol-
lowed by the kind wishes of many
friends. They will rest for the summer
and go TO new charge in the early fall.
The last days here were round of in
vitations, and visitors, and their depart
ure marked by large crowd who said
goodbye'at the train.
Mr. Paul Jingle is visiting Berlin af-
ter an absence Of many years. He and
his family expect to spend part of the
summer at the old home.
The Veneer Factory has shut down
during the strawberry season.
All the out-of-town teachers are at
their homes for vacation, Misses Angie
Hudson, Margaret Purnell. Lanta Ayers,
Anna Rulings, Mary Bethards, and 9TH
ers.
Mr.. John Bethards' new house promi-
SEES to be an ornament to Park Street
A handsome residence and desirable
site.
Many were distressed at the sad ac-
cident to Mr.. Walter Whaley's bright
little boy. He drank concentrated I've.
and is still critically i'll at his home in
Whaleyville. Miss Maude Whaley is
assisting in nursing him. DR.. Dick at
tended the little sufferer.
Miss Bestpitch, who had position
with the Harrisons, is now with the
Syrup and Preserving Company.
Mr.. Chester Porter is making an adj
dition to his home, and Messrs. Tarr
and Gil. Chopper will add to, and inn
prove. the houses lately purchased by
them on the same street.
Mr. and Mrs. Norris are visiting the
family of the former in Baltimore and
Washington.
Rev. +. T. Liddell preached Sunday
evening TO a packed and overlooking
audience at the NJ. f. Church.
Friday evening the Woman's Mission
airy Society held pleasant meeting
with Mrs. Grise.
The fish catch at Ocean City is so
enormous that it can't be handled.
Capt. Ned Carey of the Baltimore
Police force made visit home. There
is a strong attraction here for Ned, evil
IDENTIFY. We wish him success.
Mr.. Thomas Robins, of Philadelphia,
was in town looking up family history,
and revisiting the old places of interest.
Miss Margaret Shovel attended com
mencement in Millsboro. Del.
Tuesday was observed as Decoration
Day by the colored population. A fine
procession. headed by the veterans,
heralded by the brass band. with many
vehicles, and foot soldiers, and flags
galore, which ended the march on the
fair grounds. where ice cream and lem
onade refreshed all until late hour.
The Missionary Convention at Ocean
City, June 1919, of 9 Dioceses of the
Episcopal Church, promises to be an en-
thusiastic gathering.
An earnest desire on the part of many
to send the President of the Worcester
County Sunday School Association. O.
NJ. Shockley, to the international Con-
vention at San Francisco, June 20-27.
promises to materialize through the gen
eral interest in the matter, of those who
appreciate his work and value to the
Association.
The graduating class of Buckingham
High School were given banquet last
Friday at Dirickson's Hall, which was
greatly enjoyed by the iiedgelings.
The new factory lighted its fires, and
opened its doors Tuesday. Quite num-
Der of ladies and girls responded to the
call for help. The shortage of the straw
berry crop is great disappointment to
all but MIR. Fooks will useSall that can
be procured, and later other berries.
fruits. vegetables. etc, will be cared
for The packing sheds are cool and
pleasant places for work, and the vari
Gus groups may enjoy a social time. ANY
girl or woman may make her own money
and feel independent
Mrs. John Showel has returned from
a trip to Baltimore.
The Life Savers are all al large now,
and enjoying their freedom and homes.
Mrs. James Massey is on the sick list.
Miss Margaret Harmonson has re-
turned to Philadelphia after short stay
at home.
Mrs. Mary Fitzhugh Paget is visiting
her aunt, Mrs. John r. Purnell.
Mrs. Bette Bowen made a trip to
Philadelphia recently.
DR.. Harry Purnell and family have
left for Madison Barracks, New York.
Victor Mumford has lighted his home
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