Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-06-17
FROM BERLIN AND NEAR BY

An interesting entertainment Tor tn
benefit Of the Berlin Library will be Civ
en- the latter part of June. A ''Progres
: sive Base Ball Came" in which all age
and both sexes may take part. or b.
'rooters, will be the attraction. Tel
cents at the door will cover cost of game
and refreshments. New books will b.
bought with the proceeds.
Hon. Orlando Harrison and Hale are
in st. Louis attending the National Hor-
ticultural Convention. They will be gone
about two weeks and while away will Wis
il Rochester. N. Y. MIR. Harrison is a
prominent official of the Association.
Mr.. Orlando Shockley left Monday for
San Francisco, to attend the Interna-
tional Sunday School Convention. We
wish him safe and pleasant trip, and
feel sure that the splendid record he has
already made in Sunday School work.
will be surpassed even under the inspi-
ration and enthusiasm gathered from
such notable event. The members of
the County Sunday School Association
are proud Of such leadership.
The Collins house and lot was bought
by Mr.. Horace Davis, who will remodel
it into an up-to-date home. He has al
ready leased it.
Rev. Vaughn Collins visited relatives
here last week.
A marriage of special interest was
solemnized in Philadelphia last Satur-
day, when DIR. William Hammond of our
town. and Miss Edna Speakman, of
Easton, were united. Announcements
reached friends here on Monday. They
will travel for few weeks, and be Sat
Home" in Berlin after July lst The
groom, favorite and esteemed son of
the town, is making a success in his
profession; the bride is an accomplished
and gifted young lady, who has made
many friends during her visits here.
May the coming years hold much happi-
ness for them.
1.-The Little Helpers, " of the Episco-
pal Church, had beautiful service last
week. Each little one knelt and rever-
emily offered prayer for missions as it
placed its gift on the altar. Later. de-
licious ice cream and cake were dispensed
to the children, and congregation.
The Missionary Conference at Ocean
City was enjoyed by all who could at
tend. Good speakers. and returned
missionaries reused enthusiasm in the
audiences, and gave an impetus to the
cause, that will bring forth fruit in
deeper interest and larger gifts.
The strawberry factory is still run
ming under high pressure, and our peo-
pie are gathering in the cash. tits hoped
that the berries will last, at least, an
other week.
Mrs. Alkaline Byrd is the guest of
Mayor Henry.
Mrs. Harmonson has returned from a
trip to Philadelphia.
Mrs. Ned Birmingham and little daugh-
ter are visiting in Snow Hill.
Miss Mary Rock, of Snow Hill, is the
guest of relatives here.
Miss Margaret Shovel has returned
from visit to Millsboro, Del.
Mrs. Edward Coffin is pleasantly an
ticipating a visit from her parents, who
live in Pennsylvania.
Mrs. J. I. keas opened her cottage at
Ocean City, and moved down this week.
We are pleased to note that the Gen
eral Physical Excellence of Cummins
Carey was recognized with gold medal,
and special record. 400 yd. dash, "
with another, at the Naval Academy.
Mrs. Edward Hastings is with her sis
ter in Philadelphia.
Rev. Walter Gunby is here with hi
family, at his parents home.
DIR. and Mrs. Uber, of Parksley, Va,
visited his mother last week.
Mrs. Emily Warrington has returned
to her home in Philadelphia.
Next Sunday is Children's Day at the
NJ. f. Church. Much work has been
done to render this service interesting
and memorable.
Rev. and Mrs. Van Dyke organized a
"Star Adult Bible Glass, which has en-
tered upon an active work along several
lines. and promises to be an important
factor in the success of the church.
Miss Lizzie Hammond made pleas
ant visit to New York recently.
Messrs. J. T. Keas. II. B. Powell,