Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-09
VETERAN POWDER MEN
ON ANNUAL OUTING As
k.LOUPONT'S GUESTS
Excursion on Delaware River
Proves Most Delightful
Occasion.
DAY THOROUGHLY ENJOYED

One grand and glorious dav. Iong
10 be remembered by those who were
fortunate enough 10 be numbered
among the present. This was the
unanimous decision last evening OF
nearly 900 men. women and children
upon their return 10 tho Fourth street
wharf after an outing on the Della
ware river and at Riverview Beach
aa guests OF Alfred l. du Pont. the
occasion being his annual excursion
for tho veteran powder makers Of
tho old Brandyvine mills and the
members Of their families.
After the company had come ashore
Mr. and Mrs. du Pont stood on the
cang plank and shook hands with
every person who had made the trip
and then the powder makers and their
relatives and friends lined up In two
rows out in Front street and as their
hosts walked down this long lane to-
wsrd their automobile the whole
crowd cheered.
1, WAS truly a wonderful occasion
from star, TO finish. for Mr.. du Pont
had given orders that no expense be
spared 20 insure an enjoyable trip and
his plans were ably executed by Ed
ward NJ Davis and Michael w.
Maloney, both 10 whom seemed to be
everywhere and who attended TO
every detail. so that there Was
nothing left 20 he desired. MFR. and
Mrs au rcnt entered into the spirit
OF tho occasion with a vim that equal
lcd that of the youngest and most
enthusiastic member e the entire
party and tho host Of the day, es-
recislly. seemed TO take keen delight
IN showing his guests how 20 enjoy
themselves for he was right there
from drinking pop" from a bottle 20
riding ss,ride n little hobby horse on
the merry-go- round at the park
Alfred" "a the old veteran. OF IN.
powder mills know him and az he
loves 20 have them call him. proved
himself a regular feller" and ne did.
indeed. show that he is wonderful
host.
After the steamer city of Whining
ton Of the Wilson Line drew away
from the wharf yesterday morning
about ii.7o o'clock tho boat made its
way slowly to tho Delaware river and
then cut across. running close 10 the
great plant at Carney's Point. J
Norris Rohinson's band Of is pieces
wss on board and Z, PLAYED some lively
airs. tho music attracting the atten-
tion ~ tho people on shore. who
cheered as the steamer slided along
and Of the people on passing boat.
the captains of which footed the
whistle IN eslute 10 the City Of vii.
minston The captain was kept bus,
pulling the whistle cord In replyins
60 these ealutatione.
The boat steamed down the r1vsr Z,
. point about three miles below tn,
ousrantin. station at Reedy Yelans
and then turned for the trip north
About o'clock a tempting luncheo,
wss served. Clarence r. Holt was tn,
caterer and II was agreed he dl,
hneelf proud by the excellence O
the menu and the service a small arm,
of walters gave. There WAS chicke,
salad. crab meat croquettes. fresl
ress. salad. grape fruit. coffee. rolls
ice cream, luscious etra wherries an,
cake, Mr.. Holt was highly compli
mentea
The table, had been arranged I,
Ions rows on the main deck. TIL
Oldest members Of the psrty wer
seated at the first table Mr. du Pom
srsced the hosts place at IN. hea,
or one of them and seated at IN
same table were Mrs du Pom, on nj
left and Mrs. Francis l. du Pont on nj
right Others included HE ro.he,
Maurice du Pont Of North Carolin,
Francis |. du ront. Major Edward c
Bradford. Dr. c. NJ. Handy. Edward n
Davis, Michael w. Malnney. Henr