Milford chronicle., 1916-04-14
HARRINGTON.
New centurr cIuh

The meeting Of the Harrington New
Century Club on Tuesday evening was
a very interesting one. Miss Laura
Fleming, who takes great interest in
libraries and literature. which was the
subject Of the meeting, was the hostess
OF the evening. At the next regular
meeting nomination OF officers will take
place.
Welcome to Dr. 5arratt.
The people of Harrington We're delight
ed to hear that the new Methodist Epis-
copal pastor is to be Dr.. Barratt. and
the town Is to be congratulated on re-
ceiving the services Of this minister OF
90 high an order. Dr. Northrup leaves
for his new field. missed by many, as
he had greatly endeared himself TO the
people here, and was especially kind
about preaching in the rural section.
Work Begins on Roads.
Lawrence Norris left here last week
to superintend the work that is being
done on the road between Frederica and
Magnolia.
Peach Prospect Good.
SO far there is said to be good pros
poct for large crop Of white peaches,
especially the Belle OF Georgia variety.
Opinions from experienced fruit growers
are always interesting at this time OF the
year. Wheat 10 also looking well in
this locality for this time OF the year,
but the continued rainy weather is keep
work. J. L. Hopkins and ". G. WoOt-
ers are contracting with the farmers for
their tomato crops.
New System IN Readlna.
Aiss Lottie Schremp. who travels over
the United States in the interest OF the
American Book Company Of New York
selected Mrs. Ross to introduce in Del
cry Rhymes and Jingles in reading
classes. Further arrangements were
made at Harrington. Miss Schremp
CLAIMS that this system OF reading Is
far ahead OF any other and that the pu-
us progress much faster. The only
drawback to the plan would be the short
ness Of the rural school term. for it is a
1act, though sad one, that when rural
teacher can take time and give her at
tention To the primary grades. the school
term is ended and the school closes.
TomahaWk School.
Supt. Carroll has been visiting the
Tomahawk School and one OF the fea-
lures given In his honor was singing nv
me school accompanied by the teacher.
As Mr.. Carroll Is well acquainted with
Mrs. Ross methods OF teaching and
school management. he spent the entire
time IN giving the pupils an interesting
49,, 49,, 10, followed oy the rendition Of two
beautiful poems. To all concerned Il
was a most pleasant visit. Mr. Carroll
wished the statement corrected about
ne short school term. stating that IL
0nly four dollars short but OF the dis
irtets themselves In not raising their
mare OF the money. He said he wished
me public to thoroughly understand II.
and let the blame 20 where Il belonged
Mr, and Mrs. Edward Mulholiand gave
delightful party at their home on Fri
Aay evening, when a number OF their
rtends we're present
Miss Emma Bradley spent the vreAk ,
nd with Mise Iva Robinson,
Kiss Margaret Watt has been spend.
ng part ot the week visiting her pupils. Z
Ars. Jesse Ward was hostess 70 some I
riends on last Monday.
Ar. and Mrs. r. H. Thomas are stili
n the sick list. ''-'
MI. and Mrs. Hugh Vincent, OF Farm.
OF a part OF last week. 4.
MISS Gladys Vincent has been the !,
ae5t OF her teacher. Mrs. Alice II. Ross. Il
{ Ross Lane. L