Milford chronicle., 1924-11-07
Frederick

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Wilson.
A short time ago, Miss Edna Tur
ner and her fiance, of WoodstOwn
N. j., motored down the state. They
stopped at Barratt's Chapel and reg
istered. They were so favOrably i'm
pressed with the quaint old building
and it's historic associations thai
they planned to have their approach
ing marriage sOlemnized there. Ac-
cOrdingly on last Saturday morning
a bridal party of five cars arrived
There were awaiting them the pas
tor, Rev. Mr.. Ford and Delaware
friends who had decorated the chan
eel with white chrysanthemuPs. AT
ter the ceremony the bridal party
returned to WOOdstOwn, N. J.
The Halloween party given by the
public school was by far the best
given yet. All the stunts were care
fully staged. The costumes were
perfect in every detail and showed
careful planning, both in the high
and grammar schools. The stunts
were given this year on the stage
and showed to much better advan-
tage than from the floor. The decora-
tiOns of autumn leaves were lovely
Jolly jack-O'-lanterns, grinning cats
and witches riding broOmstick
completed the spool1y atmosphere.
Ghosts revelIed in the scene and
walled in mournful notes as they
waved beckOning arms 10 the audi
ence to join them. Representatives
from the nations added a delightful
bit of color as they did homage to
columbia" The jungle scene was
so realistic that one shuddeTed to
see the missionary and hunter plac-
ed on the boiling cauldrOn and pOk-
ed by the spears of the cannibals.
The story tellers gathered around
the witches pot, sang songs, danced
and told ghost stories with all the
spirit and fascination Of Halloween.
The one act comedy was delightful
with its touch of humOr and graceful
dancing. The one big thing which is
a real community affair, was the
grand march in which participated
both young and old. The costumes
were varied, both beautiful and gro
tesQue. The climax in the march
was reached when Mrs, Anna BOugy
as the Russian gentleman and Miss
Elizabeth Lank as the rheumatic
lady, performed such intricate steps
and movements all in time to the
music, that the audience was coll
vulsed with laughter. The prizes
were awarded by Prof. NJ. l.. HydOrn(
as follows: Best dressed group "The
Nigh IslanderS;" best dressed cOu-
pie, Miss Edna Palmer and Miss En-
ma Camper; best stunt, the SOphO-
more class; most ludicrous looking
couple, Mrs. Gougy and Miss Lank.
The competitive calisthenic drill
was won by the fourth grade by the
following pupils: Captains, Caleb
Williams, Sarah B. Gray, Sarah Will
liams, Dorothy Robbins, Evelyn
Gross, Ruth Evans, Marian Morgan,
Agnes Jones, Alton Palmer, Harry
Boone, Richard Sipple, Robert Belts,
Charles Belts. The program closed
with a dance. Seventy-four dollars
were the receipts for the evening.
Last Sunday a temperance pro-
gram by the Juniors was given in
the Sunday school under the direc-
tion of the W. c. T. U. president,
Mrs. John B. Derrickson. 1t consist
ed of responsive readings. the
pledge, songs, etc. 1t was quite good
as the little folks acquitted them
selves very creditably.
On Saturday at Barratts Chapel,
Mrs. William Fountain, widow of the
late Col. VIM. Fountain. formerly a
hotel keeper here, was buried in the
family lot. She resided at the time
of her passing away with her daugh-
ter in Washington. A number of old
friends from here were present at
the services.
Mrs. J. B. Derrickson, Mrs. L. L.
Carlisle were elected as delegates to
the Sunday School Convention to be
held in FELTON, Miss Maize Mattock
and Miss Beatrice Sharp were elect !
ed delegates to the Epworth League |
Convention to be held in Milford.
Davis Hudson spent last week with |
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Howard |
Hudson, on his return from a trip
to California. Mr.. and Mrs. Lester
P. Hudson were their weekend
guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Martin of
and Mrs. Edward Hudson over the
weekend.
John Wright of Magnolia was the
guest last week Of his sister, Mrs.
Laura Stevenson.
Alfred Macklin of Wilmington
spent Sunday with Miss Josephine .
SpHfry.
/Oliver Melvin, Ira Garbutt, Liyy
Clark Rogers, Watson Belts, Misses
Mary Melvin, Helen Alexander and [
Mary Garbutt Of the University Of Z
Delaware spent Tuesday at home/
Charles AIitten has just recQ3ered I
from scarlet fever and is seriously
i'll with appendicitis. \
R. X. Foster who is attending the @
Wesleyan Collegiate Institute at Do
YER, began preaching on Sunday at =
WOodside. A number of his friends d
rom here were present to hear his ,
initial sermon.
Mrs. Burton Hendricks entertain
ed at five hundred last Wednesday :
evening at five tables. The prize
winners were Miss Bessie Emerson
and J. Reynolds Rogers.
Mrs. Samuel BOstic attended the I
club rally at Dover on Saturday and l.
received her third year pin. Miss
Jane Gray, Miss Margaret Sharp T.
and Miss Ruth Thomas received sec Y
0nd year pins.
A Halloween dance was given on
Friday evening. Some very pretty
costumes were worn by the young
ladies'.
Mr. and Mrs. R. X Foster attend