Milford chronicle., 1918-05-03
LEWES.

The military dance given by the men
Of the Naval Base was largely attended
and thoroughly enjoyed by all The Au-
ditorium was beautifully decorated for
the occasion by A J. Wures and 20 other
sailors from the Base A large and hand
some L. S. Flag was placed on the stage
and served as a fitting background 70
the Red Cross nurse who stood on the
stage with outstretched hand over the
Allied flags Of the United States, Great
Britain, France and Belgium, which were
gently kept in motion by an electric ran
cleverly arranged in the background
Potted plants added much to the scenic
eect Pine boughs were placed just be-
low the ceiling to form a freze and the
code flags were arranged from corner
to corner in the form of a cross. Between
the windows and in front Of the balcony
the Union Jacks were placed, while the
windows were covered with bunting and
code flags. Special electrical effects were
produced with red white and blue bulbs.
The music was furnished by the orches-
ira from the base. under the leadership
of Clarence Truman During the even
ing grape juice was dispensed by Chief
Commisary Mercer During intermis-
sion ice cream and cake were served to
all present After which Mr.. Hall from
California sang several selections in a
fine baritone voice. Mrs. James Scott
also favored the audience with several
songs Dancing was resumed until ?
a. m Many out Of town ladies and gem
tlemen were present.
On Tuesday evening Miss Catherine
Maun held her weekly dancing class,
which the young people enjoyed so much.
On Friday. May 8. a Red Cross dance
will be given. Music will be furnished
by the Delaware College Orchestra, under
the management Of Robert Sumwalt |
Refreshments will be for sale. The tick |
cts will be $500 a couple and 50 cents :
each for spectators.
Patriotism is the chief feature Of this .
town and vicinity at the present time.
It is essentially patriotic. Lewes is crowd
ed with the best types Of American cit
izenship here from all parts Of the coun-
try, with the boys at the Naval Base and
the officers and their wives And it has
been the endeavor Of all The citizens to
boost the Liberty Loan quota and not a
visitor with a spark Of patriotism in his
blood has been able to resist the APP
peals of the canvassers.
Many Of the women residents Of the
town and country have devoted their en-
tire efforts to the loan in the last three
weeks Judge Wescott Of Camden, n. j..
addressed the people Of LeweS and vicin
ity on sunday evening at the NJ. r.
church All Of the other churches were
closed and one Of the largest crowds ever
known We're in attendance.
a patriotic meeting was held at Mas
sau Friday evening at the store Of H. d
Paynter in his large machine and car
riage warehouse. Chairs were brought
from the Lewes Auditorium to seat the
crowd. Several speakers of prominence
were there and the Naval Base band fur
nished the music. Mrs Harry l.. Payn-
ter served supper to the speakers and
the Naval Base boys.
Coolspring Grange has responded liber-
ally to the Liberty Loan and is doing its
bit. Coolspring Grange is comprised Of
loyal, patriotic citizens
The Lewes High School gave their
school play on Friday evening to large
and appreciative audience. There was
an oratorial contest in which the seniors. ,
juniors and sophomores took part.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Long have re-
turned TO their home in Lewes after
spending the winter in Philadelphia
Mrs. Adkins and daughter. Miss Mar
garet, have returned to Lewes after hav- .
ing spent the winter in Wilmington and |
Philadelphia.
Mrs. w. o. Warrington. who has been !
III with the grip. is convalescing. Her |
sister from Washington. D. c.. is visit !
ing here.
Miss Marjorie Virden is visiting Mr. and
Mrs. Jehn Kelly and family IN Philadel- /
phia.
Miss Katherine Maui left for PhiladeI- !
phia on Wednesday and will attendS tha.
Ne'SaFk dance before .e.Rsaistg