Milford chronicle., 1925-06-26
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acts, was given by home talent IL
the town hall last Tuesday evening.
The play was directed by Mrs
George Wood. The characters were
all so well taken it would be dill
cult to discriminate, so we will call
it an "all star cast"
Orville Hoey, as Harold Rutledge
a young New Yorker was simply
splendid.
Oscar Harrington as Perry Deane
a son of the soil, was very good IN
his part.
A. D. Lank, the New York lawyer,
was fine in the role Of professional
business man.
Willis Patterson as Silas HOlcOmb,
typical farmer, a tender hearted old
man with a happy spirit, full Of dry
humor, kept the audience between
smiles and tears.
William Napier, as Azariah Keep,
the clock tinker was the eccentric
deaf man to perfection.
Harold Harrington as Jennings,
was the dignified butler in every
sense.
Mrs. Ruth Foster, as Hetty, the
pretty, ingenious, country girl, was
sweet and charming.
Mrs. John Mcbride was wonder
full as Isabel Carney in interpreting
the part of the naughty city belle.
Mrs. J. Reynolds Rogers as Mrs.
RutIedge was superb as the proud,
stately mother, both in her make up
and acting.
Mrs. Gordon Counselman as AlVira
the old maid sister of Silas, comical,
affectionate and dear in every way
was simply delightful.
Mrs. Burton Hendricks was -unsur-
passed in the role of Lily Ann Tuck
er. the fussy neighbor, always bor-
rowing and meddling.
Mrs. Ruth Stevenson as Verbena,
was a scream" Her costumes and
acting faithfully portrayed the lazy
sIow-Witted little kitchen maid. Her
laugh was infectious and kept her
audience laughing with her.
The make up" of the characters
was fine due to the artistic touch OF
Miss Dorothy NIitten who had charge
Of that part of the work.
The musical part Of the program
was given by home talent: Miss Bes-
sic Emerson, Miss Elizabeth Lank,
Mrs. Lester L. Carlisle, Raymond
Bennett, Samuel Cook. The music
was thoroughly enjoyed. A crowded
house greeted the initial perform
ance, and everyone was enthusiastic
in their praise. The same conditions
prevailed at the second performance
in Lincoln last Tuesday evening.
At this writing arrangements are
being made to give the play in Eel
ton on June 25 and in Ellendale on
Friday evening, June 26th.
Children's Day services were held
in Trinity Church on Sunday even
ing. A very pleasing program was
given in, charge Of the committee
Mrs. Gordon Counselman, Mrs. Bur.
ton Hendricks and Mrs. J. Reynolds
Rogers. The children did well IN
their recitations and drill and the
singing by the choir was fine. Mrs.
Jester Gray sang very beautlIul
solo.
MIR. Foster made appropriate re-
marks preceding the collection. Al
together the entire program was
very enjoyable.
Our community was shocked Oh
Monday to learn of the sudden pass
ing away of Collins 7. Lofand, aged
wears. He had been in poor health
tand +6espondent since his Wlte's
death a year ago. He made his home
with his daughter, Mrs. Harold Har-
rington of this town, where tuneraI
services were held on Thursday al
ternoon. The M. E. Church choir
sang several selections. The services
were conducted by Rev. George
Wood. The deceased was well re-
snected and is survived by two sons,
clarence Lofand of Harrington and
Marvel I.ofand of Indiana. Inter
ment was made in Milford cemetery.
The bereaved family has our sympa-
thy.
An entertainment will be given
for the benefit of the Junior League
in the town hall on Wednesday, July
1st There will be ice cream ana
cake for sale. No admission will be
charged. The program follows:
Musical selection, Mrs. Carlisle, |
Miss Lank; reading, Miss Marian
Wilson; bass solo, A. W. CarroW; |
selection, Mrs. Carlisle, Miss Lank; |
scenic reading, Mrs. R. K. Foster; |
solo, Raymond Bennett; trio, Miss |
Jeanette Beets. violinist, watson
Belts. cornetest, Mrs. L. L. Carlisle, |
pianist; reading, Miss Dorothy Nit
ten; solo, r. X. Foster; musical Sc
lection, Mrs. Carlisle, Miss Lank.
Mr.. and Mrs. Asa Rogers spent
Sunday at Rehoboth.
Mrs. John Camper and daughter,
Emma, are visiting Mrs. James Dare
in Darby, Pa.
Miss Sara Burton left New York
Tuesday morning for a trip to Gla-
cier National Park.
Richard Belts of near Woodland
Beach was a Frederick visitor on
Sunday.
Elmer Smithers, Hudson Carey, !
Samuel Cook and H. A. Werley were
Rehoboth visitors on Sunday.
Darby Homewood of Wilmington
is visiting his grandmother, Mrs.
Julia Darby.
Mrs. Emma Slaughter and Mrs.
Helen Short spent Sunday at Ocean
City, Md.
Miss Lillian Postles of the Friends
School, Wilmington, is home for her
vacation.
Mrs. I. W. Belts has been appoint
ed state chairman for the Correct ]
Use Of the Flag, by the State Regent
Of the Daughters Of the American
Mrs. J. P. Cam of New :
ark, Delaware.