Milford chronicle., 1925-02-27
Harrington
Grand Master Markert Attends Re.
ceptiOn in Phila.

erings of odd Fellows from all over
the limited States assembled at the
MetronoIitan Opera House, Phila.,
Pa. for a recetiOn and conference
with the Grand Sire Hon. Herbert
A. Thompson of Detroit, Mich.
L, a Markert, Harrington, tOgeth-
er with his staff headed the delega-
ton which attended the reception
from delaware. The assemblage,
which numbered fully three thou
sand members of the order came
DrincinalIv from New Jersey, Del
aware and pennsylvania.
Following the reception on the
next dav the elective Grand officers
of tbe three jurisdictions, held
Conference at the headquarters of
the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania
on Arch st. Many important subject
We're discussed pertaining to the in
terest of the order and ways and
means devised for it's advancement.
Hon. Fred w. McGrady, Grand
Lodge of Pennsylvania, was the pre-
siding officer at the conferences af-
ter which he rendered the visiting
guests a banquet at the Hotel Adel-
phia.
'IRnaLlAE
call for an extended tour of the
Eastern part Of the jurisdiction, at
which time he expects to hold many
conferences with the Grand Officers
of the various States in the inter-
est of the order. On this tour he will
visit Cuba an institute a Grand
Lodge of the l. U. o. +. on the is
land, After completing this work he
will return to Detroit, Mich, making
many stops in the Southern and
Middle Atlantic States.
American Legion TO Assist in Rails
ing Funds for Ball Team.
BELIEVING that encouraging athlet-
les and clean sports is a Civic
Service, Harrington Post NO.7 of
the American Legion, expect to
inaugurate a campaign in the very
near future to provide money for
the purchase of base ball equipment
including new uniforms for the
High School Base Ball team, as an
expression of appreciation to the
association for winning the State
High Schol Championship in 1924.
Realizing that Civic Betterment."
is one OF the cardinal principals of
the American Legion, at a recent
conference the local post deemed
it wise to start the fund under the
guidance of some recognized organ
ization It is estimated that to equip
the team properly it will require
approximately 5000. of which about
One-fourth was raised at the close
of last season when the team went
on a transforming trip. The legion
while sponsoring the movement, did
it with only the thought of being an
aid to the community. 1t is proposed
to present the team with equip
ment in the name Of the community.
Mr.. and Mrs. Zack West observed
their 40th. wedding anniversary very
quietly at their home last Sunday.
A dinner was given at which time
only few of the near relatives and
friends were present, which includ-
ed the following: Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank West, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
West and son Rodney and Miss Le-
gar all of Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. R. Massey enter
tanned Mr.. Roy Elliott and Miss
Montgomery both of Wilmington ye-
Gently.
Mrs. Harry C. Tee has returned |
home after sending the past three
weeks at Georgetown. -
Making preparations to care for !
the Summer trade, Mrs. w. E. Pal
mer is remodeling and enlarging her |
store on Commerce ST., which is now |
coupled by Neal Stevenson, who con-
ducts the ice cream parlOrs known
as the Fountain.
Frank Steinmetz, proprietor Of the
Sweet Shop" is improving the in
terror of his place of business with
a new coat of paint and new paper
ing.
A Greek candy kitchen is prepar-
ing to open in the old Dickerson
Theatre Building. Harkalas Kleles,
who formerly operated the Sweet
Shop, will manage the new place OF
business.
The Swarthmore Chautauqua,
closed its three day engagement
here last night with a comedy
drama, which was thoroughly en-
joyed by those present. Many high
compliments were paid the lecturer
on the program for Tuesday eve
ming. His lecture was the subject Of
by many on the streets
this morning. According to the lat
est reports from the uarantors, it is
said that the advance sale Of tickets
had been nearly enough to cover the
cost Of the land and that each, guar
antor will not be required to invest
over one dollar and a half. 1t is not
known at this time whether the Su-
Oerintendent was able to secure the
necessary guarantors to assure the
for next year.
Little Miss Messick Observes Birth
day.
Many friends both little and big
gathered at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. IRA Messick on Weiner Ave.
afternoon to assist in cell
the 5th Birthday anniVer-
iary of their little daughter Ruth. The
spacious dining room was most at
.ractiveIy decorated with pOtted
plants and crepe paper, the color 7
scheme being pink, all the little
guests wore pink crepe paper hats,
with lolly-pOp men as favors. 7
The youngsters spent the after r
noon in games and many other ways :
If amusements. She was the recip-
ent of several handsome gifts. T
The following guests were pres
mt: Mrs. M. r. Adam, Mrs. Samuel {
Williams, Mrs. Ralph Brown, Mrs.
George Toppin, Mrs. Fred Bailey 7
Mrs. Harry Tee, Mrs. George n
Hughes, Rev. E. II. Collins, ana "
Mss Emma Downes of Harrington n
dr. and Mrs. John Workman, e. A.
Workman, Mrs. Cortland Workman, F