Milford chronicle., 1918-04-12
FREDERICA.

Elaborate preparations were made for
/ a big public meeting and parade for last
| Tuesday evening for the purpose Of
arouSing interest in the Third Liberty
Loan Drive. Owing 10 the inclement
weather on that date the exercises have
been postponed until Monday evening,
April 18th. We want every body 10 know
that this town and community are on
the map. They have won the right 10
hy the Honor Flag for being the first
in the county 10 subscribe the sales quota
set for il BY the Federal Reserve Dis
trict Loan Committee and have been
awarded the first Honor Flag in the
county. and We hope the first in the
state. The Hon. James Hughes and
Henry Ridseley Of Dover will also be the
speakers for the occasion. We expect 10
have a band cf muse 10 lead the parade
and automobiles decorated attRctively
10 represent the Allied Nations. School
children will sing the National airs of
the different countries and altogether this
meeting and parade Will be worth coming
to see and take part in. We expect to
have with US Mrs. Walter Morris. Kent !
County Chairman, and Mrs. Henry Ridge |
ley. State Chairman. DR.. H. T, Hoey. |
district chairman of the Mems Commit |
tee. and Mrs. Rachel Carlisle. chairman |
of the Women's Committee Of this dis |
trict.
At this writing wednes'
Violent wind storm. accom-
1nied by gusts OF rain and hail The
/, " ldrderkill river has Oyertiowed its banks
and the tide has risen on the dock to
the granary floors where grain is stored
which will necessitate its removal to
other quarters. Fences and trees have
been blown down and the streets are
coverd with the debris.
Ralph Wilson has rented the storehouse
on Market street adjoining +. F. Melvin's
store II is being repainted and fitted
up for an ice cream parlOr.
J. c. Coverdaie has installed gasoline
engine for the purpose OF making ice
cream this sumemr.
Be sure TO attend the Parent Teachers
meeting Friday night, April 18th. in the
town hall The Frederica orchestra will
furnish music for the occasion and an
excellent program has been prepared
Prominent speakers will be there to taK
on various subjects that are Of vital IN
terest Of our welfare. Everybody welcome
The musicale and entertainment given
last Friday night for the benefit of the
Red Cross was one Of the best ever given
by local talent The hall was beautifully
decorated with flags. Mrs. Rachel Carl
isle, Mrs Jester Gray, Mrs. Henry Har-
gadine and Mrs. Gordon COunselman. at
tired in the Red Cross uniform, acted as
ushers. There were a number Of musical
selections by the Frederica orchestra un-
der the direction of Prof. Reybold, which
were very fine Recitations by Misses
Dorothy Mitten and Marion Wilson were
charming. Miss jeanette Belts and Mas
ter Levy Clark Rogers each rendered
violin solo which delighted the audience.
Miss Elma Cook. Masters Oliver Melvin
and Benjamin Burton sang selections
which were we'll received. Prof. Rey-
bold entertained the audience with wit
and humor and with prsonatOns Of var
| ious characters. Clarence O'Conner.
young man recently returned from the
trenches in France, both wounded and
gassed. gave an account Of his thrilling
| experiences "oyer there" and displayed
various souvenirs and medals. The hall
was crowded and very enjoyable even
| ing was spent by all present.
Mrs. Kathryn Spencer Of Philadelphia
was the guest Of Mrs. u. F. Burton last
week.
Mrs. George Swanfieid and Mrs. Hayes
Of Philadelphia were guetss Of Mrs.
Lydia Hydorn this week
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Jester and son
Clarence spent last week in Wilmington.
Miss Ethel Pennewin Brown, who has
been visiting her aunt Mrs. John w. Hall,
has returned 10 Wilmington.
Miss Mary Sapp, Miss Helen williams.
| Miss Lola Robbins and Miss Lillian Stew
ems took the teachers examination at
| Dover on Saturday. They expect to at
tend the summer school for teachers at
| Newark.
Mrs s. L. Wilson is on the sick list this
| week.
NOTICE.
will be located in the store formerly
occupied by B. F. Topping. on or about
April 2sa. With a full line OF jeweIry and
kindred trade
Stokes, the Jeweler."