Milford chronicle., 1916-02-18
18TH ANNIVERSARY OF
MILFORD CENTURY CLUB

With a reception, luncheon and
play, the Milford New Century Club
one of the leading women's organiza-
tons of the state. celebrated its eigh-
teenth anniversary on Saturday, Feb
ruary 2, 1916, and for the occasion
their club house, with elaborate decor
ations of green and white, the State
Federation colOrs. with punches of ivy
and white carnations, gave a festive
appearance. The decorations were by
Miss Dorothy Brace.
The club members, their guests and
the special guests. who were the pres
idents of the various clubs throughout
the State, were received by a COM
mittee composed of Mrs. George II.
Hall, president of the Milford Club.
Mrs. S. c. Evans. first vice-president;
Mrs. John G. Sharpe, second vice
president; Mrs. John P. Steward,
third vice-president; Miss Ida Draper,
corresponding secretary. and Miss
May Davis, treasurer9 After all the
guests had assembled the president,
Mrs. Hall, gave an address of welcome,
and a talk by Miss Ray Haydrick. the
Federation president, followed that of
Mrs Halls. Proceeding the serving
of the luncheon a prayer was offered
by Mrs. Z. H. j. Andrews, wife of the
rector of the Episcopal church here.
The presidents verS pleasing words
of welcome follow:
"The moments hy-a minutes gone,
The minutes fiy-an hour is run,
The day is fled-the night is here,
Thus flies a week. a month, a year"
"Yes, year has passed since we
met on similar occasion. How short,
and yet how very pleased we are to
greet you as our guests today.
These annual reunions when we
touch elbow to elbow and draw more
closely together in thought and pur-
pose, inspire us as club women for
better, nobler work. We anticipate
with pleasure this one event of the
year In the language of the Quaker
Here's to thee and thy folks from me
and my folks. Sure there never were
folks loved folks, half as well as me
and my folks love thee and thy folks.
Today me and my folks extend to thee
and thy folks a cordial welcome to
this our eighteenth birthday ami
versary. Our anticipations of some
weeks are realized. Yes, we are glad
TO see YOU, again we bid you welcome,
thrice welcome"
The delightful luncheon was served
under the direction of the Committee
On Hospitality, with Mrs. J. G. Sharpe,
chairman, and consisted of creamed
oysters. chicken salad on lettuce, Del
lware biscuits. ice cream. angel food
'ake. salted nuts and coffee.
The play, entitled Mr. Devine,"
which followed the luncheon. was in |
wo acts, and was excellently given. /
The cast was Elizabeth, who is rest /
ess, Miss Jess Pleasanton; Rebecca, |
he monitor, Miss Elizabeth Deputy; |
.larie, who sings. Miss Ruth Windsor; ]
trace, who is talkative, Miss Sara I
Rose. who always wants to |
now, Miss Nan Deputy; Laura, who |
lays the piano. Miss Margaret Holz-
mueller; Maud, who studies aloud,
liss Helen Pierce; principal of the
chOol. Miss Elizabeth Aldred; DR.. De-
inc, female physician, Miss Ger
rude Atkins. Specialties, that were
nuch enjoyed, we're introduced into
he play, and Vivtrola music was fur
ished between the acts. The talent
fas the best that could be secured in
li4tOlu u anu LliE pay Wdo AuOAOu6nAg
nioyed. The whole affair was one of
he most successful of the many that
ave been given by the Milford New
entury Club.
A fine angel cake was sent to the
hronicle Office with compliments Of
he Ladies of the Club, and it was not
My angel in name, but of angelic
uality Thanks, good ladies. for your
ppreciation and remembrance of the
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