Evening journal., 1922-12-02

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equipped school building for Seaford
He discussed the Importance o.
teaching manual subjects, especial,
agriculture. In the present high
| school structure there is neither
space nor equipment for the teach.
ing of these subjects. AS a result
of Mr.. Robinson's talk, a motion
was made by Mrs. John r. Eskridge
that the Acorn Club back the local
school board in any efforts they
might be made toward securing a
new school building. The motion
was unanimously carried.
The proposed changes in the new
school law were read and explained
by superintendent w. H. II. White.
Professor White also spoke on the
conditions OF overcrowding the
need Of a large playground and the
necessity for a large school audii
torium.
A motion was made that the
Acorn Club go on record as favor
ing the proposed changes in the
school law as given by Professor
White.
In closing Mrs. Ella C. Emery
stated that according TO a country
wide rating of educational attain
ments. two years ago Delaware
ranked thirty-fOurth, but today holds
the tenth place among the States
OF the Union from an educational
standpoint. This fact is largely due
to the efforts of p. S. DUPONT, of
Wilmington, who has contributed so
literally to school buildings, both
white and colored, in Delaware with
in the past two years.
There were two enjoyable musical
numbers. Charles Van Leer and
Mrs Isadore stphany. in piano
duet, gave the overture, Raymond"
by Thoams, and a vocal duet sung
by Miss Corinne Warren and Mrs.
Howard Morgan. entitled The
Merry zingarellas.
At the weekly meeting of the Mil
ford New Century Club several new
books were brought by members
and added to the recently-formed
library The contributions were
taken in charge by Mrs. James L. /.
Davis. who was librarian for the 1
day.
and "Frabz Riez." by
Schirmer. were given by Miss Helen
Neff. who was accompanied by Miss
Maria Causey.
The president, Mrs. J. Lynn
Pratt, gave an extemporaneous talk
IN Temperance" and the good of
he work. She urged every one to
or the uplift and the betterment .
IF the community. The day was to
nave been devoted to Temperance.
out as the children of the day was
tut OF town and no program ar
'anged, a party was hastily planned
" the president, which was enjoyed.
James of various kinds were played,
which included. clothes pin race.
Iotato race, peanut race, fish pend,
iddledy winks. old maids and lit
rary salad.
The judges were: Evans Abbott,
William Robinson. Jr.. and Lynn
raft. and the following persons
-ere prize winners: Miss Jennie
'avis, Mrs. julius Scott. Miss Edith
impson. Mrs. Howard Neff, Mrs.
amuel Welsh, Mrs. William Aldred.
Iiss Helen Neff, Mrs. James Davis
nd Miss May Davis. Delicious
ome-made candles were served.
Next Monday will be ARTS and
raft" in charge of Mrs. Joseph ,
lliott, who is planning an excellent
rogram.
The Garden Club will meet Mon
ay afternoon with Mrs. Charles NJ. '
evils. 7
The following is the Decembed
ilendar Of the Wilmington New
entury Club: +
Monday, December 4
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