Milford chronicle., 1914-02-20
18TH ANNIVERSARY OF
MILFORD CENTURY CLUB

On last Saturday. February 14th, the
Milford New Century Club celebrated
It's sixteenth anniversary by a luncheon
IN the club rooms, which was one of the
most delightful Of these yearly affairs.
Owing to the stormy weather the
usual number of guests from the differ
ent clubs in the state were not able to
be present, but the smaller number de-
/ tracted not at all from the endowment
/ of the occasion. Among those from
other clubs who were able to attend
were Mrs. Elizabeth Watson, Mrs.
/ Walter Morris, Mrs. Mary Wolcott,
Mrs. Thomas Horsey, Mrs. Slaughter
and Mrs. Penniwell all of Dover, Mrs.
Pierson, from Wilmington, while the
president of that club, Mrs. WollastOn,
was not able to come, she sent a tele-
gram of regret which was read to the
club. The Georgetown Club was re-
presented by the president and Mrs.
Purnell, while from Newark, Philadel-
phia, Atlantic City and Boston came
those who were guests of the club
members.
The room was prOfusely decorated with
daffOdils, the club flower, and after the
guests had been received by Mrs. G.
Fisher Pierce, president of the club,
and her officers, and had found their
places at the tables by means of most
artistically hand-painted place cards.
Mrs. Pierce gave the address of well
come.
A delightful musical program follow
ed this when Miss Mable Smith gave a
piano solo ; Misses Barker and Block
som and Mrs. Humes a trio, Mrs. d.
Hirsch and Miss Della Hall vocal solos.
Mrs. E. H. j. Andrews said this fitting
little grace
For all the bounty Of our table spread.
For each one gathered round our birthday board
ThatThou dost call us each through heart and head
To sanctify the home and keep il stored
With truest woman grace-With one accord.
We offer now our thanks. o gracious Lord.
following which luncheon was served in
courses and consisted of grape fruit,
with nuts and candy hearts. chickens
crOquettes, peas, pickles. chicken salad,
Delaware biscuit, ice cream, angle food
and coffee
During luncheon Mrs. Elizabeth Wat
son, ever ready with a rhyme, scribbled
the following verses on a card
Today we pay the Cupid
The homeage Of our hearts
For every woman present
Knows all about his darts
When Milford tells the youngster
To take true aim and steady.
And shoot dart at Dover
You'll always find them ready
The Dart was shot. and found the mark
We knew was Cupds sign.
So we hurried down, through wind and storm
To be your Valentine"
Mrs. Andrews, not to be outdcnes
in like manner
NO snow could chill our welcome warm
To each dear birthday guest
We gave 10 each in measure full
What in us each was best
And Dover. not to be outdone
Till she had given in kind
Must leave in Milford one kind word
To keep her in our mind.
Upon a dainty Daffodn
She left this amorous line
Through wind and storm TO you we come
To be your Valentine"
Now, Dover dear I've this to say
In answer to your rhyme
If you love us we love you.
You'll come again sometime
Our Vaentine-your word Is passed.
Doubt not we'll hold you 70 IL.
And when 20 Milford you can come
Be very sure you do il"
The dainty and apetizing menu was
by Mrs. Edward Pierce, with
he assistance of an able committee.