Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-21

concluded his remarks with the statement
printed at the introduction to this article.
Josiah Marvel, who spoke next, after
paying tribute to the patriotism, gener-
osity and thoAghtfulness of MIR. Snellcn-
burg, assured the soldiers that while
the men at home are too old to serve at
the front, or who are disqualified for some
other reason, they are doing their utmost IN
some other form of activity to help win
the war and that they are unltedly back
of their sons in the army and navy;
Like the soldiers, they are doing and
giving their all, and they feel that the
soldiers are not in the service from
compulsion, but because they want to be
! in the fight for the right. lie Thought
every American was Justified IN harboring
! n feeling of animosity toward kaiserism,
which knows no laws of humanity or
Justice. He said he brought n message
10 the troops of love and confidence from
the folks at home.
Representative William Nj. Connolly
smoke in like vein. The Delaware Legis-
lature, Of which he is n member. he SAID,
had voted pledging all the States re-
sources and men for the cause of democ-
racy. and he WAS glad that he had had
part in taking this action, also that he had
a part in welcoming the boys home from
the Mexican border last year, and nc
hoped he would have part IN welcoming
them home from this war. He compll-
mcnted the soldiers on the part they are
playing in this great world event and their
LOYALTY to the State and nation.
Col. j. Warner Reed, commander of
the Delaware Pioneer Regiment, on be
half of the regiment. expressed appre-
ciation of the kindness of Mr.. Snellen-
burg and the others for bringing the
entertainment and encouraging messages
from the folks at home. I'VE have
invited not only all Of our own soldiers,
he said but sll men of the division, to
help MS enjoy the pleasu e. 1t Is the
policy of Delaware, when IL has anything
good, to share it, and that is our spirit
here tonight" Each speaker was gwen
IN ovation.
Mr.. Snellcnburg read letters of regret
from Governor Townsend, who was
detained because of the death of his
father; Senator salisbury, who was Ill,
and Senator Wolcott, who was detained IN
Washington. All sent greeting, however,
SPLENDID ENTERTAINMENT.
The minstrel performance. which follow
cd was splendid The soldiers appeared
to enjoy II more than any entertainment
which had been provided for them since
they entered the service, and they gave
niEn praise 10 MI. NHtlitnbhISF NHot
hy his hberalitv and thoughtfulness, had
made II possible. the boys who took part
and all Others who contributed to the
success of the occasion All agreed that
Mr.. Snellcnburg Is \ public spirited
citizen of whom Delaware should be
proud.
The minstrel performance was duph-
cate of that which was gwen at the New
Century Cluh-even better, If possible
with the addition Of a splendid monologIIe
number bv Lawrence +. Ferry, IN lieu
III an athletic act. and the elimination
of the cake walk, which was due To the
necessity for leaving at 10 O'Clock 10
catch a train for home. Every song,
every Joke and every act wos applauded
10 the echo The Jokes were all new to
the soldiers and were enjoyed by them 10
the limit There were some very clever
hts on the soldiers. Col. Reed coming IN
for his share, while Camp Dix, Mt. Holly
and other nearby places figured in the
funny remarks All of the boys did
splendidly, and TO single any out for
special praise would be unfair. The
participants were
Master Of Ceremonics-N Scott
Munckton: Walter Bennett Frank II
Escott. Walter b. Foreacre, Harper
Sprv, Alfred Willing, JAS McAteer.
+ George NJ. Bradley, c. Melville Ander-
son. Alfred Kitchener. William Schoor,
Edwin Van Trump, William Shar, Harry
kellcher. Jos keleher, John Ayers,
George Ayers, Harry Wright, John Ray,
Elwood 1ednum, Frank Toppin, Sig
mund Schoor, Thomas L. Haniey, John
T. Kelley. Robert C0mley, James Banks,
Harvey b. Vernon, Raymond I. Hogue,
Warren W Gricr. Harry Hart, George
N Lynch, William Ritchie, T. Ray
Phillips and Lawrence II. Ferry.
Incidentally. Mr.. Phillips and Mr.
Monckton proved themselves very capable
Managers They looked after the ar
r.lngrnents for the trip and directed the
decorating and arranging OF the stage
being assisted by the other members OF
the troupe. and the effect and result were
very gratifying.
Due to the fact that a motor bus, IN
which 4 number of the members Of the
troupe were riding to Trenton late last
night. in an effort 10 catch the II 06
train for home, collided with a smaller
car. that train was missed and the party
did not reach home until 4.45 this morning,
and. while everybody was very tired.
everybody was happy and glad they had
helped 10 make the soldier boys happy.
Not1dv was hurt In the motor accident,
which occurred In Trenton but both CATS
were put out of commission.
With the exception of the permanent
roads, the visitors found Camp Dix very
muddy, but this did not prove a serious
bar to getting about. They found all
the Delaware boys well, except Harry
Dawson Of the band. who kept to quarters
because of 8 cold. He expected to be out
today.