Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-06-08
FREDERICK


O'Clock, aged 70 years. She complained
of feeling i'll on Monday and sent for
nurse, but gradually grew worse I'M
til the end, which was serene and
peaceful. She was the widow Of the
late DR.. Albert Whitley, for many
years a prominent physician here.
Mrs. Whitley was member of Trim
ity M. 3. Church, a woman Of culture
and refinement, a gentlewOman Of the
old school and the rule of her early
life was the rule of her days unto the
end. Her dearest friends were at her
bedside to show their love and solicit
tude. She is survived by her niece,
Mrs. Emma Townsend and nephew,
DR.. John B. Townsend. Funeral SER
vices will be held at her late residence
Friday afternoon at p. m.
On Wednesday of last week Samuel
Cook, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Cook, was united in marriage to Miss
Ada Adams, of Harrington. Their
many friends here wish them happy
future.
On Saturday evening Miss Lima
Grier Boone and Joseph Flanagan, of
Philadelphia, were united in marriage
in Greensboro, Md, where they will
reside. We wish them happiness and
prosperity.
It is also rumored that one of our
prominent young business men will
enter the bonds Of matrimony at a
very early date.
Last week was full week, equal to
a five day Chautauqua.
The activities of commencement
week began with the splendid bacca-
laureate sermon on Sunday morning.
On Tuesday evening the class night
exercises were given by the graduates,
BENZ. F. Burton, Livy Clark Rogers,
Lester Luff Carlisle, Mary Edith Mel
vim, Sara Mae Powell, William Napier,
Sadie Gertrude Webb, Oliver Grier
Melvin, T. Hubbard Patterson, Laur-
ence William Belts, Sara Naomi Lingo,
Kathryn Beatrice Lingo, Thomas Mar
shall Salevan, Mary Helen Alexander.
The hall was artistically decorated
with crepe paper in the school and
class colors. In keeping with Memoir
ial Day, numerous American flags
were also displayed.
Mountain laurel, the class flower,
adorned the walls and were massed in
front of the stage, the glossy green
leaves and lovely pink blossoms Gre
ating a scene of beauty. The program
follows:
Glass History, a very excellent pa
per, read by Miss Sara May Powell.
A charming duet, Sparkling Peggy
To,,o % h., Mice Mo- M NFoIuin and Nor.
shall Salevan, dressed in the quaint
costumes Of the sixties.
"Class Poem," read by the author,
Lester Carlisle. It was wonderful |
production and showed unusual tall
ent, Astounding with wit and humor.
"Class WILL" read by William Nap |
Ter, evoked much merriment among |
the beneficiaries.
The play, Daddy and the CO-eds,"
was a laughable production, which |
kept the audience laughing from start |
to finish.
Barney Google" a song by the
boys, made a great hit.
1.-THE Glass Prophecy" by Miss Mary |
Melvin, was quite interesting and a
fitting closing to a delightful evening.
An altogether enjoyable affair was !
the annual banquet Of the Alumni As
held on Wednesday evening.
With the addition of fresh flowers the
decorations remained the same as the
previous evening.
There were long tables running the
,ntire length Of the hall The decora-
ions were red and white roses, the
school colors. AS far as possible the
MEMBERS of the various classes were
seated together. The meeting opened
With the song, "Our Delaware" the
composer, Geo. B. Hynson, being pres
mt.
William B. Hoey, Of Wilmington,
.cted as toast master and was good
me. Those who responded to the
casts were Harry F. Mitten, from the
Id board, that served long and faith
ully; E. F. Melvin and DR.. L. L. Car
Isle, Of the present board Of educa-
lon, that for a live board is second to
.one in the State. From the class Of
800, Mrs. Annie B. Harrington; class
Z 1897, Willis Patterson; the faculty,
liss Moss; the seniors, Benjamin F.
'urton. Mrs. Mary Burton Of Dover,
ang several charming selections.
Prof. M. L. Hydorn in a few well
hosen words introduced the speakers
f the evening, Geo. B. Hyneon, Esq,
Philadelphia, who gave delight
IL Interpretation of his poems, among
hitch were Down YAM" Sussex
ounty Apple Jack" and "Old Glory"
lmiliar to Delawareans.
Mr.. Mitten, Mr.. Hydorn and Mr..
Lynson were boys together and at
ended the same school, now known
) "Postles," and their reunion was
Ieasant one.
The exercises closed with prayer by
ev. Harry Taylor. The evening was
ne of great pleasure, as old school
lends greeted each other and recall
incidents of by gone days.
On Thursday evening the grammar
hool gave what was conceded by all
'esent to be the best entertainment
-er given by the elementary school.
here were seventy-nine children in
e various parts and everything went
ong without single mistake, and
e children deserve credit for their
forts. The program follows:
Mother Goose Convention" Grades
2, and 4.
"Old Song Medley" Grades 5, 6, z
.d8.
'The Train to Manso," Helen Evans,
lrton Purnell and Clarence Jester.
Daisy Chain Drill, fourteen girls.
Presentation Of awards for good and
rfect attendance, Miss Leila M.
tomas.
of certificates of pro-
otion to eighth grade, Wilbur II.
mp.