Evening journal., 1916-09-06
lEBLEY REUNION
IS BIGGER Than EVER


vernon's Grove was the scene OF a
happy gathering on Monday wher
about $50 members Of the zsbley
iamily met there ia fourth annual
reunion. Guests we're present from
Philadelphia. New York, Chester. New
Hampshire and various places In this
State Due to the prevalence of in
tantile paralysis, however, not as many
children we're present as usual and
hose coming from other States had
TO show health certificates before be
ng permitted to enter this State. A
delightful program including music,
sports and a general good time fea-
ured the day. One of the features
of the day was the picnic dinner
which was served at long tables un-
Ter the trees OF the grove.
Festivities commenced at II o'clock
and until noon the members OF the
family were kept busy greeting one
another and spreading the long tables
with the good things each one
brought. At noon dinner was served
and a more delicious repast II would
]. +. y. Clayton. of New Castle, was
In charge Of the program for the day.
Music was furnished by the Chester
Bethel orchestra.
Following the dinner a meeting Of
the executive committee was held
and the following officers were
elected:
Charles zebley, OF Wilmington,
president; William A. Talley, presi-
dent emeritus; W. p. zebley; vice
president: Penrose r. Talley,
secretary and treasurer: members of
the executive committee. ]. Chandler
Pyle, Wilmington; John F. q. Clay
ton, New Castle; Thomas w. zebley,
Albert 2. zebley, Of Philadelphia, and
John X. Turner OF Haddon Heights,
N. J.
Owing TO the fact that Vernon's
Grove is beginning to fall a prey TO
the wooman's ak, Il is hardly likely
that the reunion will be held there
next year. Shellpot Park Is under
consideration and this was left with
the executive committee. William p.
zebley. vice-presldent OF the associa-
ton presided and introduced the
speakers in the absence OF Charles M.
zehley. president. who Is ILL.,
Following the meeting OF the ex-
ecutive committee. all adjourned TO
the pavilion, where a program OF
music and addresses was enjoyed.
Speakers of the day included Albert
DuttOn McDade, formerly district at
torney for Delaware county, Pa; the
Rev. f. J. Cochran. pastor OF tho
Chester Bethel Church. and John f.
Iebley, Of Wiers, N. II. All the adj
dresses were interesting. AT. the con-
clusion Of the addresses various
sports were held in a nearby field.
after which supper was served.
The sport summary follows:
Girls and boys foot race. 100 yards,
under 10 years-First prize, Walter
Clark. one-pound box OF candy, do
mated by Collier & BATHS, OF this city;
second prize. Gladys Clayton.
No. 2-Girls' foot race, from 10 10
l6 years-First prize. box of hand
Professor G. V. Zebley. of Washing
ton, ID. c.; second prize, Reba Clarke.
box OF correspondence cards. donated
by Mrs. s d. Boyer, Smyrna. Del.
No. 3-BOys' foot race. from 10 to
rs years. 100 yards: First prize. Louis
Talley, necktie, donated by Mr.. and
Mrs. =. Noble, Camden, N. j.; second
prize, BENJAMIN l.. Harrison, pocket
knife donated by Mr. and Mrs. L.
Noble. Camden, N. J.
No. 4-vFoot race for males from Is
years up, 100 yards: First prize,
Powell Baryow, pair OF silk hose. do
noted by Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Clayton,
New Castle, Del; second prize, L. p.
Talley. necktie. donated by Frank
Henlefnger Chester, Pa.
No. Spoon and egg race for
ladies. so yards: First prize, Mrs.
Lillian Twaddell. boudoir can. do
mated by Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Zehley,
Philadelphia: second prize. Mrs. Har-
vey l.. Clarke, pair OF hand-painted
vases, donated by Mr.. and Mrs. r.
Henlehnger. Chester Pa.
No. 6-Cigarette and necktie race:
First prize. Powell Barlow and Mrs.
John Clayton. tie clasp and bottle OF
cologne, by Mrs. II. w. Zebley, OF VIII
mington; second prize, Mr.. Barrett
and Mrs. p. Barlow. neclStie and bot
tie OF toilet water by Miss Mary Zeb-
ley. Of Wilmington.
No Potato sack race for ladies.
80 yards: First prize, Mrs. Albert
Clayton. crocheted yoke, donated by
Mr.. and Mrs A. Zehley, of Philadei-
phia; second prize, Mrs. Twaddeu.
box OF handkerchiefs, donated by Pro-
fessor c. V. zebley, OF Washington,
ID. c.
No. s-Potato sack race for men. 80
yards; First prize. Harry Todd.
necktie, by Mr.. and Mrs. b. P. Zeb-
ley. OF Washington.
No. 9-Throwing contest for ladies':
First prize, Mrs. Albert Clayton, water
pitcher, donated by a friend: second
prize, Mrs. Twaddell. china pitcher.
donated by John A. Forman shoe
store, East Fourth street.
No. 10.-Fat mems foot race. 200
pounds and up: First prize. William
Pyle, box cigars. donated by Selak
and Hoffman, Wilmington; second
prize. John Clayton, fash light. do
mated by J. S. Zebley, Washington.
No. 11-Ladies' foot race, rs Yards.
First prize, Mrs. Twaddell. one pair
OF towels. donated by Mr.. and Mrs.
g. d. Williams. OF New Castle. Del;
second prize. Mrs. Clayton. fiashlight.
donated by Professor c. V. Zebley.
Washington.
No 12--Needie and thread race:
First prize. Mrs. A. c. Zebley and IT
food, pair of silk hose and box OF
candy. by Mr.. and Mrs. John Clayton,
New Castle; second prize. Mrs. Twad-
dell and Thomas Green. necktie. by A.
zebley and box OF candy by Collier
& BATHS.