Milford chronicle., 1915-11-05
MAGNOLIA.

The Ladies Aid Society enjoyed a gala
afternoon at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
David Moore in ST. Jones Neck on
Monday. Mrs. Moore still retains her
membership with us, hence this oppor-
tunity. Early, after one O'Clock, autos,
carriages and last, but greatest III num-
bers and fun. A straw ride. through
the courtesy of Arlington Jackson, furn-
ishing horses and wagon. and looking
after the comfort of the fourteen mem
/ bers, wended their way to the farm home,
where the genial host greeted each one
In her cordial way. The meeting was
called to order at O'Clock by the presi-
dent, Mrs. Louise Resbin; Devotional
session was followed by usual roll call,
revealing thirty-five members present.
! One new member was gained, Mrs.
Cleaver Moore. The main part of the
business session was occupied in making
arrangements for the social to morrow
evening. Six visitors were present.
Adjourned to meet with Mrs. Ella Moore
in December Refreshments were served
and good social time ensued.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Lodge are the
happy parents of baby girl.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. w. Taylor have been
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Barber, at Har-
risburg, Pa, this week.
The Harvest Home exercises and dis
play were very creditable on Sunday
morning, backed by a strong sermon by
the pastor.
Regular monthly Missionary Exercises
in the Sunday School on next Sunday
morning, under the auspices of the
Elementary Department
Halloween celebrations have been
elaborate this year as it took two nights,
because of the date falling on Sunday.
On Saturday night the marauders in
vaded the homes of the town, creating
much nj sriment. It is gratifying that the
old custom of unhingiug shutters, and
carrying off gates and door steps is a
thing of the past and has given place to
genuine fun On Monday night by in
vitation a large crowd went to Frederica
to join in parade there, reported to be a
very creditable affair.
Be sure to attend the combined enter
tainment (free) Bazaar, and Social in
Red Men Hall to morrow evening En-
tertainment begins 7.30 sharp. will last
thirty minutes; then chicken salad, Del
aware biscuits, coffee, ice cream and cake
will be offered for sale Come add make
the Ladies' Aid Society glad by your
presence aud help.
B. Frank Waller is visiting relatives
here
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Venables, of Mar
della Springs, Md, are guests of Mr..
and Mrs. + S. Wyatt and Mr.. and Mrs.
R. +. Stout.
Mrs. John B. Conner and Mrs Will
liam NJ. George, are visiting friends in
Milford.
Mr. and Mrs. John G. Barnett have
returned from an extended visit, begin
ming at Wilmington where Mr.. Barnett
met Comrades of First Delaware Infantry
in reunion, going from there to Chester
town, Md, guests of Mrs. Marlissa Bar
nett and sons, then on to Baltimore,
where they visited Mr. and Mrs. George
Sharchee and Mr.. and Mrs. Speak.
Miss Elva George has returned home |
from visit with Miss Alice Cochran, at |
Newark, Maryland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nehemiah Cain, of
FELTON,, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
uel Minner on Sunday.
number of our citizens went to Dover |
on Tuesday to meet the good roads COM
mittee
Rev. Leolan Jackson is conducting ex-
ira services nightly at Barratt's Chapel. !
w. Wallace White entered Beacon S |
College Wilmington on Monday. |
Mrs. Margaret George has been a re-
cent guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bar |
ratt, West Philadelphia.