Milford chronicle., 1919-03-14
FREDERICA.

In behalf of the Frederica Branch of
the Red Cross, the president, Mrs. Henry
Hargadine, wishes to thank everyone
who assisted in any way or contributed
to the cause Notice has been received
that for the present sewing will be dis
continued. Mrs. Hargadine has the ques-
tfonnaires for anyone who has given eight
hundred hours of their time to Red Cross
work Of any kind. Mrs. T. v Cahah
chairman Of the knitting branch, has re-
ceived a consignment of wool to be made
into childrens sweaters for the refugees
of the war stricken countries. Mrs. Cahan
wishes to thank all who have so faith
fully assisted in the knitting during the
period of the war. For the present work
she will give out wool, needles and direc-
tions at her home on Tuesdays, Wednes-
days and Thursdays. The secretary, Mrs
W Retts reports as follows: Cash on
hand s151.51. Mrs. Rachel Carlisle,
chairman of sewing, reported 1850 gar
ments finished and sent 10 Wilmington
Mrs. T. Y. Cahan, chairman of knitting
ISL garments. At the close Of the meet
ing, the furniture. a sewing machine
wood. etc. were disposed Of at an auc-
ZION sale. Mrs Rachel Carlisle. who is
equal to any occasion, acted as auction
eer. and as the bidding was lively, the
effects were soon sold and the cash turn
ed over to the treasurer
The Ladies' Aid Society was delight
fully entertained last Friday evening by
Mrs. Lawrence Cain, Mrs. Reynolds Pos
Ties and Mrs. William Wilson, at the
home Of the latter A very excellent
program had been prepared by the com
mittee. Mrs T. V. Cahall and Mrs. Jester
GRAY. consisting of a musical evening OF
the old songs, with readings of their 'ori-
Gin and authors Misses Sara Burton
and Elma Cook dressed as southern
bellies in the costumes Of the sixties and
sang a number Of beautiful old songs.
Mrs. Jester Gray. Miss Lank Mrs Ethel
Smsthers. sang a number of selections
dear TO every lover of music. Mrs. Les
ter Carlisle. Mrs. T. V. Cahall and Mrs
c. ]. Smsthers each gave piano solo
which charmed the audience Readings
were given by Mrs. R. R. Postles and Miss
Marion Wilson. both favorites with Fred
erica audiences Refreshments were serv-
ed by the hostesses at the close OF
very pleasant evening. The singing of
.aThe Star Spangled Banner" closed the
evening.
II is with sadness that we report the
death Of our friend and neighbor, Mrs
Mary f. Foster. who passed away at
midnight on Saturday Of apoplexy at the
nome OF ner daughter, MIS-. Il. NJ. EWING
Mrs. Foster was a good woman and be-
loved by all who knew her. She was loyal
and patriotic and sent two Of her sons to
the Army and Navy with a smile and her
blessing. Although seventy years OF age
she learned to knit sweaters and scarfs
for the Red Cross We shall miss her
gentle presence IN the community. She
was the widow of the late William Fos-
ter. formerly of Port Deposit, Nd, and
is survived by her children: Frank H.
Foster Of Collingswood, n. J., Mrs. Emma
T. Yeatman, Mrs. Alice NJ. Hasilett, Mrs
Bessie I. Whealton and l.. Roy Foster
Of wilmington, Mrs. r. NJ. Ewing Of Fred
erica, Howard Foster of Philadelphia, who
recently received his. discharge from the
Navy. and Albert Foster Of Milford. who
Is now with the U. S. Army in Germany
The funeral services were held in VIII
mington and interment made in Silver
brook cemetery.
The Hundred Convention Of the South
MurderlSin Sunday School Association was
held in Trinity M. E. Church on Tues
day and both sessions were splenddly
attended and enjoyed.
An interesting meeting Of the Home
Missionary Society was held on Monday
evening at the home Of Mrs. T. V. Cahall
After the devotional exercises and the
general business was disposed OF, the
president Mrs. l. W. Belts, introduced the
Dover District Secretary. Mrs. H. S. Du-
laney. who is a very Interesting speaker.
She told many interesting and helpful
things and congratulated the Society on
the excellent mRsedaccomplished in the
short time the soee.,y has been organized
Albert Boone. who was operated upon
fussday Of last week in the Wilmington
Homeopathic Hospital for appendicitis Is
doing fine. His parents. Mr. and Mrs. A.
W. Boone. have been in Wilmington the