Milford chronicle., 1925-05-15
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The Ladies Aid Society of the M
e. Church gave their third annual
banquet on Monday evening of last
week in the Opera House. The occa-
sion was the 47th anniversary OF the
founding of the society. The hall
was appropriately decorated. Long
tables were stretched and abundant
lv provided with good things to ac-
commodate the members and their
guests, numbering approximately
1875. The members sang "Blest Be
the Tie that Binds" DR.. G. A. Cook,
pastor of the M. E. Church, asked
the blessing. The president, Mrs.
Cook, gave the welcoming address.
Violin solo, Doris Parker, accom-
panied on the piano by Mrs. L. e.
Murray.
The next thing on the program
was a speech, mostly "reminiscences
by the first president and only living
charter member, Mrs. Ebe Walter,
Sr. She spoke of the struggles and
the accomplishments of the society,
chief of which has been the building
furnishing and maintenance of the
M. e. parsonage. Other members
who Joined soon after its Organiza-
ton who were present were Mrs. A.
e. Collins, Mrs Belle Layfield, Mrs.
Joseph Carey, Mrs. Sara Hitch and
Mrs. Robert w. Dasey.
Other numbers on the program
were:
CorOnet solo, accompanied on the
piano by Mrs. Murray.
History of the society very ably
written in ryhme by Mrs. L. e. Muir
ray.
Solo, Miss Anna Murray.
Prophecy, Mrs. G. A. Cooke.
This prophecy was also very in
terestingly given in rhyme. In it the
prophecies saw by the year 1888 a
modern and very beautiful church in
a more desirable location and a
beautiful parsonage built of concrete
blocks and having all modern con-
veniences, replacing the present
one.
Reading from Mark Twain's I'm
nocence Abroad" by Miss Evelyn
Cook.
Musical reading, "The Train to
Morrow" by Mrs. Parma Town
send.
Violin solo, Mrs. Timmons, ac-
companied by Mr.. French.
A humorous reading, 1.-THE Prodl- |
gal Son." by Miss Sue Zeigler.
Selection by the choir.
Speech, DR.. Cooke.
c.. efNod Do With Won Till We /
Meet Again"
Altogether it was most enjoy
able occasion.
The delegates who attended the
State Sunday School convention
held in Wilmington last week gave
in their reports on Sunday and pro-
nounced it one of the most enjoy
able and beneficial conventions they
ever held.
Paul Long spent a few days at
the University OF Delaware last
week.
1t is reported that work will soon
begin on the new Y. w. c. A. build
ing which is to be built at San9y
landing by Mrs. T. Coleman ou
POnt. This will be wonderful addl-
tion to Sandy Landing and all are
delighted at the prospect.
Miss Eva Hickman and Miss Ellz-
abeth Ellis visited Rehoboth recent
ly. o++on5-
Several persons from here attenu-
ed the sales of Harrison Bros. Nur-
series of Berlin, which were held on
wednesday, Thursday, Friday anu
of last week. Five autolno-
biles were given away at the sales.
Mr. Horace Harmonson OF Berhn
was one who was fortunate enough
TO draw one of them.
William Walls spent the past week
end at his home here.
DR.. MacElroy preached a sermon
to the celebration OF
Mothers Day on Sunday morning.
He closed the services by singing a
solo entitled "My Mothers Prayer"
Home grown strawberries are now
in the market. It is expected that
shipments to the city markets Will
begin next week.