Milford chronicle., 1913-02-21
FREDERICK.

One of the most delightful social af-
fairs last week, was the Valentine party
given by Mrs. Albert ". Boone. The
rooms were appropriately decorated
with hearts, cupids and growing plants
Miss Gertrude Atkins, of Milford, gave
several humorous recitatiOns, that de-
lighted her audience and we would be
glad to hear her again; Mrs. Mary Pos
ties, who is favOrite with Frederica,
gave one of her popular recitations.
Games in keeping with ST. Valentines
day were played. In the sketching con-
test of Hearts and Heads" Miss Ad-
kins won first prize, heart shaped pin
cushion. Mrs. Laura Mitten was award
ed the consolation prize for her artistic
(?) drawing of Mrs. Helen Carlisle.
Those drawing corresponding cards.
were to draw picture of each otherm
the heart shaped cards. While the re-
semblance to the ladies was not striking.
some of the sketches were remarkable
for their,execution and style, and others
looked like comic valentines. Social
conversation was INDUCED in and the
time passed pleasantly until late hour.
The hostess served delicious refresh
ments, frozen fruits, cake and heart
shaped CONNECTIONS, etc. st. Valentines
present as a very pleasant occasion.
Mrs. Henry Hargadine entertained
quite a number of ladies at a luncheon ON
Monday afternoon, in honor of her
guests, Miss Gertrude Atkins, Of MiE
ford. and Mrs. Hargadine, of Woodside,
1t was a pleasant social affair and was
thoroughly enjoyed.
On Friday evening Of last week, Mrs
Harry Harrington, of near town, was
given surprise party by number 0f
her neighb0rs. However it proved TO
be a quilting party as the ladies assistad |
Mrs. Harrington to finish her quilt that |
was in progress while the young people |
made candy. A very happy evening
was spent.
Mrs. Sallie Hudson, and son, Cecil, |
and Harry c. Harrington, of Whining
ton, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs.
r. 7. Harrington, over Sunday.
Alexander Harrington, who was
stricken with paralysis about six weeks
ago passed away on Monday morning at
the home of his son, Warren, aged rs
years. He was respected by all who
knew him, and a veteran of the c. A.
r. Funeral services were held on We'd
nesday afternoon at Barrett's Chapel,
conducted by Rev. G. ". Bounds. H.
deceased is survived by two sons, Prof.
A. L. Harrington, of Milton, and War
rem Harrington, of this town. Three
daughters, Mrs. r. Wesley Ross, of
near Harrington; Mrs. Walter Cover
dale, of Houston and Mrs. Rebecca
Clancey, of Brooklyn, N. Y.
Mrs. Eliza Whitley who has been
spending the winter at the new Capital (
Hotel, at Dover, has returned to her J
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Littleton, of Draw
bridge, were the guests of Mrs. Maggie i
Tomlinson and Mrs. Rachel Maxson, /
last week.
Maria Pointer, a respectable old col
ored woman passed away on Sunday at
the age of ninety years. Interment
was made at John Wesley Cemetery. a
Miss Mary Slaughter. of near Dover.
who has been visiting Mrs. Elizabeth
Slaughter, has returned home. I
Mrs. Annie B. Harrington is spending +
several days in Wilmington this week. /
Missionary Sunday in the M. E. 1
Church will be February, 22nd in the Il
Sunday School and a special program is N
Deing prepared. All are invited.
Mr. and Mrs. William Dawson have .
from their wedding trip. a
Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Smith entertained n
n their home at Barratt's Chapel, about q
70 of their young friends last Friday 4
vening. Music and games were in a
lulged in until a late hour, when all p
we're invited to the dining room where N
were served after which q,
hey all departed for their homes, host
md guests much pleased with the even
ng's pleasure. ~
A bCx social VIII be held at Warren's 81
jchool House, District No. %, next In
'riday evening February 2Sth. Every in
ody is cordially invited to be present, II
nd the men are requested to be well z.
upplied with money. Should it storm 81
n Friday evening, the affair will be u
ED the next evening, Saturday, March, 70
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