Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-07-03
SUSSEX HONORS
SENATOR DUPONT
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ACOHAAnutu + AQli 4 dbt NHtJ
in the history of Delaware. was de-
void of any political feeling, Demo-
Gratis joining with Republicans to
greet Senator and Mrs. dupont. The
thousa nds who met Senator and Mrs
/ DUPONT and the other members of
the receiving party. former Governor
! John G.. Townsend and Joseph e
Holland. of Milford, were from every
walk OF life. Farmers. bankers. law
yers merchants and small children,
were cheerily greeted by the Junior
Senator and Mrs. DUPONT.
Men and women who recalled only
few years back when 1t required
many hours to drive along the old
road between Georgetown and Sea-
ford and between Georgetown and
Millsboro. were amoLg those who
Joined with others in expressing
their appreciation OF the gift OF the
boulevard that has leveled time and
distance in Sussex county.
The affair. which was arranged
by former Governor Townsend. Jo-
seph Z. Holland. his former col
leagues on the state Highway Com
mission. and the members Of the
New Century Club OF Georgetown,
was a success In every respect Some
time before the last OF those present
had passed before the receiving party
the caterers announced that all
the buffet suppers had been served.
The committee had planned to feed
25OO persons and while provision
had been made 10 take care OF a good
portion OF those in excess of that
number, at the eleventh hour the
crowd was larger than had been an
ticipated.
The only approach to any similar
sized affair ever held in Georgetown
was said to have been the home
coming celebration Of two years ago.
The vast throngs on Saturday came /
by automobiles OF every make and
model, horse drawn vehicles and
train, and IL required the combined
efforts of the police of the state
Department to regulate
traffic on the streets of the old town.
The business men OF Georgetown
and many of the residents had dec
GRATED their business places and
homes and the Women's Club had
hundreds OF lanterns suspended from
stately trees on the Green in front
OF the County Courthouse. These
were lighted with the setting of the |
sun and the effect was beautiful.
Senator and Mrs. DUPONT, who had !
motored down TO SelbyTlle with |
Senator /. Heisler Ball earlier in
the day TO inspect the boulevard |
there. arrived at Georgetown shortly |
before 6 O'Clock. They were enter
tained at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. |
Charles W. Cullen. where Senator
and Mrs DUPONT spent the night.
The vast throngs who awaited the
arrival of the man who had done
so much for the people OF Sussex
county. were served supper on the
Green at G o'clock, by walters from
Hoxter's. Of Wilmington.
Following supper they proceeded
10 the center OF the Green, where
former Governor Townsend and Mr..
and Mrs. Holland presented them TO
Senator and Mrs DUPONT. Each per-
son was introduced by name. In the
course of the evening many express /
sions Of praise Of the DUPONT Boule- |
ward ana the man WHO hpi@tNN 80 !
and ats benefits to Georgetown and
other Sussex towns were heard.
While the gathering was not OF a
political nature politics naturally
were discussed by those present as
they gathered in groups on the
grounds.-and on every side were
heard commendations Of Senator du-
Pont and his work in fostering good
roads I'm Delaware.
The public reception lasted three
and one-half hours and during that
time the receiving party stood on
The Green and welcomed the thous-
ands who passed before them. In
fact. when II was realized that the
reception was lasting longer than
had been anticipated. Senator and
Mrs. dupont and the others In the
party partook OF their buffet supper
while receiving callers.
The Philharmonic Band or 20 |
pieces. from wilmington. under the |
leadership Of J. Norris Robinson. |
played popular airs during the recep-
lion and afterwards furnished music !
nublican majority will be able to