Milford chronicle., 1918-04-19
FREDERICA.

One Of the largest and most enthusias-
tic crowds ever gathered in our towr
was present on Monday to witness the
presentation Of the Honor Flag" to
Frederics for being the first town in the
State to win the honor. Promptly at Z
o'clock the parade started from Whita-
ker's corner, headed by the grand mar
shal, John Camper. on horseback, and the
Frederick band, playing patriotic airs.
II was the general opinion of the vast
crowd that such a brilliant parade has
rarely If ever been seen in this part of the
State. Automobiles were decorated with
fine taste and discrimination, represent
ing, America, France, England, Belgium,
Italy, the Army and Navy, Boy Scouts,
Red Cross, Delaware, Liberty bells and
a number Of things pertaining to the
great drive for the Third Liberty Loan
and the good old U. S. A" Uncle Sam
and Miss Columbia rode in the United
States car and sold Liberty Bonds School
children dressed in the native costumes
Of our Allies We're pretty and picturesque
and We're rivals in beauty with the God
dess of Liberty. Each group sang the
national song of the country it repre-
sented and the effect was inspiring. The
children will never forget the part they
took in doing their Bit for their coun- /
try. They are the descendants of Della /
wares noblest sons who are famed in Z
hisptory for their valiant deeds in the
cause Of freedom. At the conclusion Of
the parade the objective point was Harry
f. Mitten's residence. The spacious .
porch was beautifully decorated and
filled with chair for the guests and
speakers for this momentous occasion.
Frederica had not only gone "over the
top" but had the honor of the Govern
ors presence for the exercises of the
evening. The occasion was the presen-
tation Of the Honor Flag from the Gov
ernment for having raised the quota for
this district Of which We are proud DR..
William +. Hoey was chairman of the
meeting and introduced Governor John
G. Townsend, who presented the Flag
in very interesting address, compliment
ing the workers for their earnest efforts
and urging the community to still greater
effort TO place star in the folds of
Liberty's tri-color.' Mrs. Henry Ridgely,
state chairman Of the Womeu's Liberty
Loan Committee. of Dover, addressed the,
audience, urging the need Of individual
effort 10 make this great drive count for
his duty. The Hon. James H. Hughes,
chairman OF the Mems Liberty Loan
Committee Of Kent County, gave a fine
talk. explaining the work. and the man
ner in which all persons can help in this
great movement. Mrs. Walter Norris
chairman Of the Womens Committee of q
Kent County, spoke effectively and urged ]
he women to greater activities to help 5
)ur boys over there" The Hon. Henry ,
Ridgely Of Dover held the Individual at !
ention of rhe vast audience as he stated I
he conditions of the country today and b
showed every citizen wherein lay his duty g
o his country. The addresses were in
erspersed with selections by the Fred [
'rica band. duet, Keep the Home y
'ires Burning" by Misses Sara Cook E
nd Sara Burton, and a chorus, What -
re You Going to do to Help the Boys" {
ir and Mrs. Harry F. Mioten held an in
Ormal reception after the exercises and
erved refreshments TO the speakers and
ther guests, which were much appreciat- o
d. The committee who made possible .
he grand success of the meeting and pa
ade are DR.. William F. Hoey, chairman
Mems Committee; B. F. Burton; Henry
: Hargadine, secretary; Senator Joseph
'razier, DR.. J. B. Derrickson, Sharp l..
wilson, Thomas Selevan, l. w. Belts,
rof NJ. L. Hydorn; Mrs. Rachel Carlisle, q
hartman Of the Women's Committee; 81
Irs. Henry Hargadine, Mrs. John Darby, n
Irs. Herman Yinyard Mrs. Jester Gray, 81
Iiss Claamond Belts, Mrs. John Will tc
ltts Mrs. Letha King. VI
The Red Cross meeting will be held 81
Wednesday, evening Of last week by Miss in
allie Kirk, Mrs. Calvin Langreu and m
Irs. John George at the home Of the NJ
.tter. Miss, Elsie Wilcutts and Miss "
helma Spurry had charge of a very de-
ghtful program. A social hour follow 81
during which refreshments wer served.
very pleasant evening was spent. o.
The Sunshine Tea was held at the home is
Mrs. Anna Hopkins on Tuesday even IA
g. Mrs l. W. Belts. the president Of
e Sunshine Society, assisted Mrs. Hop va
ms in entertaining. A nice program OF ey
usic and games ennvened the evening. So
elicious refreshments were served by W.
70 hostess. 50
Tbs Red Cross meeting. will eb held sfl
iday afternoon at o'clock at the head de
arters aad work will be resumed as tn
ual next Nanday. There is plenty WI
sewing to be done. VIII not the women fir
the ton come and get some Of the tn
rk? There is urgent need for 1t. 70
FOR four consecutive days last week our til
m was in the grip Of a violent storm. an