Milford chronicle., 1916-02-11
sEAFoRD.

I
The forty-third wedding anniver-
sary of Mr.. and Mrs. William Sketh-
way was very pleasantly conimemor-
ated last Monday evening by a reun-
ion of their friends and enjoyment Of
delicious supper.
The following c. E. officers were in
stalled at the evening service Sunday
at Gethsemane NJ. p. Church: Presi-
dent, Miss Viva Wainwright; vice
president, Mrs. Hill Smith; recording
secretary, Miss Elva Lankfrod; corre-
spending secretary, Mrs. Ewell Vain
right; treasurer, Miss Katie Coul-
bourn; organits, Miss Lillian Lank-
ford.
With the object in view Of increas-
ing the manufacturing capacity; Of
greatly improving the service, and Of
extending the time of operation, the
ice plants at fredericksburg, Hurlock
and Cambridge have been consolidated
into one big corporation which under
the advantages attendant upon such
union, will be able to effect many i'm
provements otherwise impossible. The
new company, which is to be a $751;
100000 corporation, Will be known as
the Cambridge Ice Company, with
managing headquarters at Cambridge,
but each of the branch plants will
continue in active operation and will
be able to give their patrons far bet
ter service. The corporation will
form one of the largest and most i'm
pOrtant organizations on the Eastern
Shore, and with its strong financial
backing and improved facilities for
doing business it's success and growth
are assured.
One of the most interesting and ed
ucating affairs ever held in Seaford
was held at Coulbourn's Opera House
last week when the Farmers Insti-
tute was in session. "The subject of
"The Advantages of Dairying," was
treated by Hugh Fergus, who made an
excellent talk. The work of the COun-
ty Agent was thoroughly discussed by
W. c. Pelton. Dr. Sanborn's talk on
Poultry" was well received. The af-
ternoon session was opened by Hugh
Fergus on Milk Production" Hot
Lunches" was taken up by Miss Eliz- |
abeth Jefferson, who in her talk drew |
out much laughter, and kept the at
tention of the audience towards her |
during the entire talk On Tuesday /
the session was equally as fine.
The regular business meeting of the |
Acorn Club of Seaford was held last |
Friday evening. and was followed by /
an excellent program in charge of /
Mrs. A. NJ. Lord and Mrs. G. H. Hus-
ION. The program consisted of vocal /
and instrumental music and address,
rs. The subject for discussion was
Health" and the subject was very en-
touched upon during the
evening by some of the members. 1t
was decided that on February 22nd,
he Club will entertain the presidents
If the federated clubs of the state.
Miss Helen Viven entertained the
Sewing Circle of the st. Johns NJ. E.
,hurch at her home in West Seaford
IN Friday afternoon, about twenty
members being present who enjoyed
/ pleasant afternoon.
At a tea" which was held at the
lone of Mrs. Madison Willin on Pine
Street, under the auspices of the
Acorn Club, on Friday afternoon, $500
vas realized by serving over forty
,uests.
Miss Margaret Miles, daughter of
Ir. and Mrs Eugene Miles. gave a
birthday party Saturday afternoon at
Ter home. entertaining twenty-six of
Ter friends. The parlOrs were dec
rated for the occasion and hanging
etween the large doors was a Japan
Sc umbrella, from which was sus-
ended a souvenir for each guest pres .
mt. The first part Of the afternoon
vas devoted to a sewing contest. Each
irl was given certain materials and ]
ras told to mack the old-fashioned
uilt square, the prize in this contest
eing won by Miss Charlotte Tawes.
he next contest was a peanut q
which when properly play
d is a funny scene. This contest was d
-on by Miss Martha Jane foreman.
fter this the hostess brought out the
lmous "old donkey" and pinned him y
n the wall, every one being given a :
-ial to see who could pin his tail to
le right place. This afforded much 4
lerriment and laughter Refresh
tents were served and everyone de- 7
arted wishing their hostess many !.
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