Milford chronicle., 1925-11-13
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tices to nearby towns and outlying
districts. A big crowd was not eX'
pected owing to the inability tC
reach everyone, but much to the sur
prise of all the hall was simply
crowded and early in the evening
standing roo monty" was available
This is due to the fact that all en-
tertainments given by the Frederlca
schools are of a high class order
clean, wholesome and entertaining.
The grand march was an enjoy
able feature. Miss Ina LangreIl play
ed the piano in excellent march
time and all who participated enjoy
ed the rythm as they marched and
evolved intricate figures for the
spectators.
The prize for the best dressed cou-
ple was awarded to Mrs. John Nc
Bride and Miss Lillian Postles, who
represented Autumn" in the gorge
GUS hues of autumn leaves and but
terfies.
The second prize for the most
ludicrous looking couple, Sentle-
man in evening dress with an In
dian squaw for a partner, was
awarded to Mrs. Harry Harrington
and Luther Robbins. The prize for
the best costume was awarded to
Miss Mary Hoey who was sweet and
lovely in a costume OF colonial days
"The Bewitched Cornield,' by the
5th and 9th grades won the gram
mar school prize. 1t was Il merry
spirited play, well given by the 1T
tie folks.
"The Witches Cane" by the sew
enth and eighth grades, was real
Halloween production of witches
goblins, fairies, etc, and beautifully
costumed.
"The Scenes in a Studio" by the
Juniors was charming ana received
great applause.
"The Collegiate Review" by the
Seniors was an irresistible song and
dance sketch which appealed to eY-
eryOne.
The prize winning stunt OF the
high school was given by the Soph-
omores and Freshmen and entitled
Ghosts of Egypt.
This play was written and staged |
by Mrs. Mildred Park, the clever |
and talented high school teacher. |
She designed all the costumes from
the noble Pharoah in his regal robes
to the humble slave. All the cos
tunes were faithfully copied from
photographs of ancient Egyptian
monuments.
The names of the characters were
taken from Egyptian history and the
mummy was a reproduction of those
seen in museums. Altogether 1t
showed careful preparation.
The children took their parts
splendidIy. Miss Lizzie Lank was
pianist for the classical music for
this play.
After the program a dance was
given which was much enjoyed. Mrs.
Roland Langrell was pianist for the c
dance.
The receipts for the evening were
dollars. 1
District Superintendent Dr. Gunby Il
preached a fine sermon in the NJ. E. V
Church on Sunday evening. The V
choir rendered some fine anthems.
w. w. Wilson is installing a heat Il
ng plant in the parsonage. p
The Ladies Aid will meet with n
hrs. Wood on Friday evening. Mrs. p
Ierman Vinyard and Mrs. Sharp c
wilson will assist her in entertain t.
ng. u
Mr.. Stewart of Staten Island N
pent the weekend with Miss DOrO-
hea Cox. Z
Cecil Hudson and family of Will 81
lington spent the weekend with II
Irs. Sallie Hudson. W
Mr.. and Mrs. William Leach were re
ONE for several days from RehO- pl
9th last week. al
Roy Kemp was a Philadelphia tn
isitor last week. DC
Mr.. and Mrs. Asa Rogers spent w
unday at Rehoboth.
Joseph Vinyard of Beacom's Col gi
sge and Livy Clark Rogers of the tn
University of Delaware were home W;
YER the weekend. Oil
Mrs. Thomas Spurry has been ta
sitting her daughter, Mrs. Vaughn a
rarren in Wilmington. nj
Mrs. Willard Slaughter has return m'
from a visit to Philadelphia. tn
Mrs. Joseph Frazier is visiting in flu
Mr.. and Mrs. John Boone of Will tn
ington spent the weekend with stl
rs. Foster Boone. stl
Mrs. Harry F. Mitten has returned me
ON a visit to Wilmington. oc
Mrs. James H. Manlove who has thu
en nursing a case of typhoid few Be
in Milford has returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Hudson, fal
r. and Mrs. Leonard Davis and Ma
RS. Sallie Williams were guests of ag
.njamin Davis at Salisbury, Md, in
Sunday. wa
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Cox and of
andsOn, John Grier, were guests are
Mrs. Sallie Grier on Sunday. me
Mr.. and Mrs John C. Darby and Ma
rs. Rachel Carlisle were guests at FIR
party and dinner at the home of in
rs. Pennington and Mrs. Watson me
tits in Middletown last week. raj
James Galloway and Miss Katie ad.
hmick were united in marriage in So
'ver on Saturday, October "a. They
IL reside in Frederick. pal
Mrs. J. c. Coverdale entertained at ma
lner last Sunday in honor of her rea
,ther, Mrs. Mary Green of Ches- ant
;. col
Mr.. and Mrs. GLAND Avis of Woods gre
Vn, N. J., and Miss Ethel Tatman wit
Greenwood were guests of Miss by
ma Hall last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Purnell spent ing
nday in Canterbury. an
Mrs. John Camper has returned fac
I'M visiting in HightstoWn. N. 7. tow