Milford chronicle., 1918-06-14
FREDERIOA.

Thursday evening Of last week the Al
1fmni Association held a banquet an en-
tertainment in the town hall. The hall
was beautifully decorated by the young
people and Mrs. Henry W. Hargadine'
who is well known for her artistic taste
in decorating. The following excellent
program was given: Selection, orchestra;
Invocation. Rev W. W. Sharp; Address
BY the President Miss Thelma Spurry;
Chorus, Song Of the Allies" Address,
DR.. W. F. HOey: Chorus, "We VIII
Never Let the Old Flag Fall" Reading.
Dorothy Mitten: Selection, Orchestra;
Reading. Harry F. Mitten: Trio and
Chorus, wait Till the Cows Come
Home;" Reading, Miss Lillian POstles;
Song, "The Last Long Mile" by Miss
Gordy and Chorus: Address, State Com
missioner Of Education. A. R. Spayd;
Selection, Orchestra; Social Hour; Sing
ing, America"
on riday evening Commencement ex-
ercises were held which were attended
BY large audience. The following is
the program as rendered. Selection by
Orchestral Invocation. Rev W. W.
Sharp; Salutatory and Essay, 1.-The
Work Of the Y. NJ. c. A. in France"
oscar Harrington: Solo. Keep the Home
Fires Burning" Miss Frances Dewitt;
Essay and Valedictory, Thrift" Mild
red Galloway; Solo. God be With Our
BOYS Tonight" Miss Frances Dewitt;
Presentation Of Diplomas, Dr. William
F. Hoey; Glass Song by Senior Glass,
Mildred Galloway, oscar Harrington
Edna Mae Webb. Ida Mae Ryan, Alice
Mae Lindale Selection Orchestra; An
nual Address Ruby R. Vale. ESQ. Solo,
when the Boys Come Home" Miss
Frances Dewitt; Benediction, Rev. W.
W. sharp. The entire program was
much enjoyed, the music was fine and
the graduates delivered their essays
with credit Miss DeWitt's singing was
very pleasing to the audience. which ap-
preciated her graceful response TO the
encore. The timely address by Ruby r.
Vale was also highly enjoyed for its
patriotic sentiment.
On Thursday last after long period
OF failing health Thomas Wingate pass
ed away. aged s4 years. He made his
home with his daughter, Mrs. Edward
Hudson, who faithfully ministered to his
needs with a devotion that is worthy Of
praise Mr.. Wingate was a member of
Trinity NJ L. Church for over sixty
years. anu ms interest III AL It's utlhl u
ments continued while his health lasted.
His life was we'll spent in this commun-
ity, where he was highly respected. Fun
eral services were held on Sunday after
noon. conducted by Rev. w. w Sharp.
The NJ. T.. Choir sang appropriate selec-
tions. Interment was made in Barratt's
Cemetery. II. F. Mtten directing the
funeral. The deceased is survived by
his children, Harry Wingate Of Harring-
ton; Charles Wingate Of Philadelphia,
and Mrs. Frances Hudson Of Frederica.
On Friday morning Robert McKnitt
passed away at the home Of his mother,
Mrs. Susan McKnitt He had been in
failing health for several years, but bore
his suffering patiently until the end. He
had lived in this town all his life and
everybody liked him for his quiet nature
and his kind disposition. They covered
his casket with beautiful flowers. mute
tokens Of love and respect. Rev. W.
W Sharp conducted the funeral SER
vices on Sunday afternoon and selec-
tons were sung by the NJ. +. Choir. In
terment was made at Barratt's ceme-
terry. The deceased was about ffty-two
years Of age, and is survived by his
mother Mrs. Susan McKnitt his broth
er, Henry McKnitt. and two sisters,
Mrs. Alice Bogart and Mrs. Annie
Smith.
A beautiful Children's Day service was
held In the NJ. E. Church on Sunday
evening. The church was beautifully
trimmed in red, white and pink ramblerse
The children were perfectly trained and
the service was Of a patriotic nature.
which appealed to all present.
DR.. and Mrs. Lester L. Carlisle enter
tained at dinner last Friday evening,
Prof. NJ. L. Hydorn, and wife. Ruby r.
Vale. Esq, Miss Frances Dewitt and
Miss Miriam Gordy.
The Ladies' Aid Society viii be enter
tained Friday evening. June 18th, by
Mrs. J. c. Smithers, Mrs. Arthur Mel
win and Mrs. James Manlove at the home
of the latter.
The teachers of the public school have
been reelected for another year as fol-
lows: Principal. Prof. n. L. Hydorn;
assistants. Mrs. John Gray, Miss Miriam
Gordy and Miss Elsie wllcutts. Miss