Milford chronicle., 1919-06-13
FREDERICK

The Frederica Alumni Association
held its ninth annual reunion and
banquet in the town hall on June 7th.
The hall was artistically decorated
with flags and flowers, crepe paper in
red and white and gold and green, the
school and class colors. The meeting
opened with a few well chosen words
of greeting by its president John c.
Darby. The following splendid pro
gram was given.
SelectiOl-Orchestra
Song-Raymond Bennett and chorus.
Drama in one act-"The Superior
Sex"
Cast of characters-Mis Emily Penn
broke, bride elect, Miss Sperry.
Miss Julia Osborne, maid of honor,
Miss Robbins.
Miss Virginia Kent, bridesmaid, Miss
Camper.
Miss Flora Maginnis, bridesmaid,
Miss Thomas.
Miss Virginia Morris, bridesmaid,
Miss Wilson.
Miss Henrietta Page, bridesmaid
Miss Gordy
Hannah, maid, Miss Belts.
James Pembroke, Emily's brother,
William B. Hoey.
This sketch was one of the most
delightful features of the evening.
The young ladies' wore evening dresses
and some graceful songs and dances
were given.
The solo by an old time favorite Mrs.
Anna Bougy of Philadelphia, was well
received which was followed by
delightful reading by Miss Lillian
Postles who is a recent graduate in
the class Of expression at Beechwood
school. The address of the evening
was by Lieut.. Geo. G. Herring, Jr., of
near FELTON,, a recently returned avia-
tor from overseas. He told us many
interesting things about Italy and the
customs OF her people which. were
much enjoyed. The exercises closed
with a banquet during which a pleas
ant social hour was enjoyed.
Commencement exercises were held
on Thursday evening. The graduates
were James Henry Morris, president,
Burris Sperry, vice president,
Elena Townsend Cooke, secretary,
Myrtle Elizabeth Alexander, treasurer,
Charles James Sackett, Matilda Lu-
cile Palmer, Sara Mae farrell, Mary
Caroline Satterfield, Sarah Anna Gov
erdale. Harry Camille Briggs, Agnes
Mae Thomas, Elizabeth Marie Lofiand,
Arliey Homer Lindale. The class
motto with ropes of the past we will
! III S -tiie Deiis vi Une ruture." The fol-
lowing program was rendered.
election-Orchestra
Invocation, Rev. w. w. Sharp.
Our CoHntry's Flag, Chorus.
Salutatory and Essay, Miss Myrtle
Vocal solo, Miss Winifred Walker.
Essay and Valedictory, Arley Lin
dale.
Vocal solo, Miss Elma Cooke.
Presentation of Diplomas, Dr. W. F. I.
Hoey.
Glass song, Senior class.
Vocal solo, Miss Winifred Walker.
Annual address, Rev. E. c. Williams. \
Blossom Time, Chorus.
Benediction, Rev. w. W. Sharp.
The essays were splendidly deliver
ed, the music by the orchestra wasin-
spring and the singing by Miss Walker
and the seniors much enjoyed The
address by Rev. c. c. Williams was
one of the finest ever given here and
left a lasting impression as to "The
Future Course of Democracy"
DR.. Hoey who has served continu- 4
ously as secretary of the school board
for the past twenty two years made .
some interesting remarks relative to
the past and the future of the school 4
He with his associate members of the .
board have served faithfully and well
md have the appreciation of grateful
for their interest in the educa-
ion of their children.
Children's Day services will be held
lere in the. NJ E. Church on Sunday
evening June 18th. Everybody is in
gited.
The same date has also been set for
Barratt's Chapel. 1t has been the GUS
-om to hold this service in the after
noon but on many occasions it has
been Interrupted by funerals, it has
been deemed the better plan to hold
he exercise in the evening.
Mimsen and sons are canning peas.
The crop this year is not very large.
Sharp l.. Wilson has sold his resi-
lence to his brother-in-law William
who will take possession at
,nce. Mr.. Wilson is moving into Asa.f
Rogers pronarfv