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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-01-27

WHEN CORSAGE BOUQUETS ARE
ON THE DRESSING TABLES OF
HOUSE GUESTS. DO NOT OMIT
THE FLOWER PINS.
dwelling on the personal traits Of the
guests and her plans formulating about
their tastes and preferences. What
ever is done in the way of entertain
ment should show this forethought and
yet be nothing that would strain the
purse strings. Extravaganza in hospi-
tally is not conducive to pleasure. The
aptness of entertainment is what makes
1t felicitous.
Let the attentions be evident from
the moment company arrives. If the
guests are to remain overnight or for a
week end, they will wish, first of all, to
refresh themselves by washing. dressing
their hair, changing the costumes, etc,
and, after being shown to their rooms,
should be left alone to complete the tot
let. 1t is a mistake for a hostess after
welcoming them to remain with guests
during this time even though every mo-
ment seems precious because of many
things TO be talked over.
Cordial Welcome.
Where there are servants to take lug
gage and lead the way to rooms, the
hostess should express her cordially by
greeting the guests when they arrive
and by being in readiness to receive
them on their entrance into the living
room later on. If, when greeting them,
she mentions the fact that there will or
will not be other dinner guests, il will
be q courtesy, for. it will give them the
opportunity to dress according to the
occasion.
Flowers Expressive.
One of the delightful attentions that
q hostess can give is to have flowers in
guest rooms. Even in Midwinter there
can be a blossom or two to express
thoughtfulness, or even some attractive
arrangement of evergreen with bayberry
or red berries. Or the flowers may be
made into corsage bouquets and be on
the dressing table. This last way is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-01-27
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Professional dressmakers of Eng
land are protesting against the inva-
sion Of their field by many society
wa0en, who are able to supply
dresses for less money because they
havU tSe work done in their large
homes ass use friends instead of paid
mapnequfas FOR displays.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-01-27

Z. Conjunction.
s. To attract.
9. Wearing a belt.
10. Some.
II. One OF Western Indian tribe.
IL. To lick up.
19. Ancient city In Palestine.
81. An artillery salute.
%. Literary contribution.
%. Monkey.
26. Collection of sayings
81. A playing card.
%. To loiter.
81. A Greek god.
80. The Ieeward drift of vessel.
35. Indians who lived in Mississippi
Valley.
SO. Covered with cracks.
40. Rodent.
Al. Bone.
AZ Small blood-sucking insect.
43. Conjunction.
"A. Suitable
40. Japanese coin.
Al. Not well. -
IS. Greek letter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-01-27

Outside the renewal of transporta-
ton, the erection of homes in suburb
an districts and repair of some build
ings In cities Sin Japan's earthquake
area, little progress has been made in
permanent restoration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-01-27
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ACROSS.
inches).
4. Wooden.
8. Garment worn in Arabia and
Syria
II. About.
IS. Fertilizing powder of flowers.
Is. A rat catcher.
16. Verbally.
II. To agree.
Is. A beast of burden.
90. To deposit.
81. The sun.
"a. A handle.
26. In early Christian church a ves-
sci in which wine was conse-
Grated.
%. Mother OF Helen of Troy.
90. Universal remedy.
80. A valley.
80. One hundred square meters
"a. CONCEALED blood.
81. Open.
SO. Title of address.
80. over.
Al. A dolt.
43. Old Dutch liquid measure
A. Forever.
46. Piece of round wire used in
weaving.
40. Vessels used for eating from.
so. Oldest.
81. Plaything.
50. Maritime.
SO. Large body of water.
DOWN.
/. Conflict.
2. A large part OF Spain.
3. Lodging houses.
4. A number.
S. Spanish seaport.
6. Series of important events
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-01-27

An experienced driver is one who
knows that 90 per cent of his expe-
riences are still ahead of him.
Milford chronicle., 1925-05-01
JUDGE HENRY C. CONRAD
73 YEARS OLD SATURDAY
Retired Jurist Quietly Observes An.
niVersary At Home In Georgetown

Former Judge Henry c. Conrad
quietly observed his seventy-third
birthday anniversary on Saturday. at
his home in Georgetown. For twelve
years he was resident judge Of Sus-
sex county, and during that time
made a host of friends throughout
the state. Last July he was named
State Archivist for Delaware. Judge
Conrad many years ago was one of
the owners and editors of the Morn
ing News Of Wilmington. He is one
of the greatest historians Delaware
ever produced and is noted for his
compilation of Conrad's History of
Delaware.
For many years he has been a
noted gatherer of antiques, and has
one of the finest collections in the
state.
Judge Conrad is prominent
chuIchman and a few years ago was
sent t. Des Moines as a lay delegate
to the eneral conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church.
Despite els advanced age, he is
hale and hearty and maintains his
usual jovial disposition.
Milford chronicle., 1925-05-01
KENT LEVY COURT ADOPTS
ROAD BUILDING PROGRAM
Tub Mill-SOuth Bowers Road Rec.
commended For This Year

At Tuesdays session of Kent
County Levy Court, Rev. J. W. Eas-
ley, owning farm between Asbury
Church in West Dover and Lock-
woods Chapel, appealed to the court
to straighten line on his property
where it joins the county road. He
was instructed to consult a survey
or who could adjust the matter.
Engineer Todd was allowed an as
sistant inspector of roads at a sal
ary of $50 per month.
James H. Hates and o. M. Bohan-
on asked for a concrete road of
about two miles, to connect up with
the concrete road out of FELTON, from
Burnite's Corner to Masten's Corner.
Dean McCue, of the University Ex-
tension Department at Newark, ask
farm work. Action was deferred.
Frank A. Jester, of Milford, was
constable for the Tenth
district.
The court ordered a transfer of
$500 from the general fund to the
road fund of the following districts:
Third, Seventh and Tenth.
The following road building pro-
gram for the year 1925 was submit
ed to the court and adopted, as well
ed for an appropriation for county
Continued on page 12)
Milford chronicle., 1925-05-01
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVORS
MET AT SEAFORD CHURCH
All Day Session On Monday Discuss
ed Matters OF Interest To Society

The third annual joint district raj
lies of the Delaware Christian En-
deavor Union and Union of Young
Peoples work of the Maryland An
nual Conference of the Methodist
Protestant Church, was held in Mt.
Olivet M. P. Church in Seaford, the
Rev. N. c. Clough, pastor, on Monday
with afternoon and evening sessions.
The afternoon session was opened
with devotional services, led by the
Rev. John w. Townsend, of Milton,
followed by two conferences, one for
Christian Endeavor work and the
other for Sunday school work. At
these conferences the delegates pre-
sented their problems and made
their reports.
The evening session was devoted
to a travelogue by Carroll M. Wright,
of Baltimore, field secretary of the
Delaware and Maryland Christian
Societies, and an address
by the Rev. E. A. Sexsmith, of Bal
.imore.
A feature of the rallies was the
singing, led by the Rev. R. W. White,
if Baltimore. The officers and dele
{ates were guests at a banquet, pre-
Jared and served Monday night in
he masonic temple basement, by the
women of Mt. Olivet M. P. Church.
Milford chronicle., 1925-05-01
LEGION PLANS
TO RAISE CAMPAIGN FUNDS
Executive Meeting At Dover On Sat-
urday To Plan For Campaign

AS preliminary to the American
Legion Endowment Campaign to be
inaugurated in this State within the
next few days, Lester P. Hudson,
State Adjutant, has called a meeting
of the State Executive Committee to
meet in Dover, Saturday afternoon,
May 2 at 2:30 O'Clock, standard time.
The meeting which will be held in
the headquarters of Walter L. Fox
Post No. 2 will be attended by prom
inent legionaires from all parts of
the State, and tentative plans for the
campaign will be outlined.
According to a recent statement
by Mr.. Hudson the purpose of the
campaign is to raise $4,000 in this
State as Delaware's quota to the $5,-
100000 fund being raised by the leg
ion throughout the country. In fur
ther discussing the matter Mr.. Hud-
son stated that the fund will be
placed in trust and the interest
to $250,000 yearly will be
used for the education and mainte-
nance of the orphans of those who
made the supreme sacrifice upon the
altar of democracy. Fifteen world
war veterans are dying each day
eaving orphans, which in addition
o the 10000 orphans of veterans
now in this country, has caused |
great concern among civic organi-
sations, and upon the shoulders Of
he American Legion has been plac-
ID the responsibility of seeing that
hese children are given the same
of developing their
minds and bodies as their more for
unate playmates.
Following the meeting at Dover,
he legionaires will visit Milford Sat
Irday evening and Laurel on Sun
ay, at which places the matter will
e discussed with the local legion
Tres and citizens in general.
Milford chronicle., 1925-05-01
GOVERNOR ROBINSON SIGNS
SUSSEX BOND ISSUE BILL
School Fund And Kent And Sussex
Fair Bills Among Those Approved

Governor. Robinson has signed the
following bills passed by the last
General Assembly.
An act appropriating $2,4O0,OOO
for each of the next two years for
the public schools.
An act to make valid certain
deeds having defective titles.
An act relating to joint estates
and partition in cases where there is
"a revisiOnary or contingent interest.
An act authorizing the Levy Court
of Sussex county to bond for ST.
100000 for permanent road i'm
prOvements.
An act appropriating $1,000 to the
American Legion for observance of
Memorial Day.
The bill authorizing quarterly
payment of State income tax, in con-
formity with the Federal Income
Tax law.
An act relating to printing the
State laws.
An act appropriating $4,000 to the
Ever Ready Circle, Kings Daugh-
ters, Dover, for maintenance Of Pal
mer Home for aged people.
An act appropriating $4,000 for
1927 and $1,000 for 1927, for prizes
at the Kent and Sussex county fair.
An act giving Justices of the
Peace jurisdiction in cases of VIOLA
ion of the State pharmacy laws.
An act allowing New Castle Coun-
y Levy Court to float a bond issue
If not exceeding $12O,OOO for re-
lemption of outstanding bonds.
Milford chronicle., 1925-05-01
DR.. R. K. STEPHENSON
HURT BY FALL In CHURCH
Former Pastor OF Milford Church
Lands On His Head In Plunge

The Rev. R. X. Stephenson, pas
tor of Asbury M. E. Church, Smyrna
was painfully injured last Saturday
morning when he plunged headlong
down stairway leading to the cell
lar of the church.
AS he started down the stairs, a
step broke under him and he toppled
to the cellar floor, landing on his
head He was Badly bruised about
the head and body and suffered
greatly from shock. Fortunately no
bones were broken. He retained
consciousness and made his way up
the stairs and summoned aid.
DR.. Stephenson was confined to
.his bed as a result of his injuries.
He was unable to conduct services
on Sunday. While the injuries sus-
tanned are painful no serious eff
fects are expected to develop. He
was transferred from Silverbrook
in Wilmington to the Smyrna Church
at the Conference session three
weeks ago DR.. Stephenson a few
years ago was the pastor of Avenue
M. E. Church, Milford, and has a
large circle of friends here.
Milford chronicle., 1925-05-01
A IS YEAR OLD BOY
KILLS HIS FATHER AS
HE SLEPT BESIDE WIFE
WILMINGTON NOW ON
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

The City of Wilmington, in
conjunction with all of the
larger cities along the Allan
1c Coast, went on Daylight
Saving time Sunday morning
last, at which time the clocks
we're advanced one hour. The
new time will be used until
next fall. In Rural Delaware
the Standard time is being
used. It will be well for per-
sons in Kent and Sussex
Counties who have business
in Wilmington or Philadel-
phia to remember the differ
ence in the time, for if they
1ont they may possibly ar
rive in those cities too late to
transact their business. Day.
light saving has never met
with the approval of the far
mers and people in the rural
sections generally, but in the
larger cities the vast majority
Of the residents favor the
change, claiming that they
are given an opportunity to
enjoy daylight after working
lours. The change has been
made and regardless of the
ikes and dislikes of the indi-
T1dual it will be conformed to.
Milford chronicle., 1925-05-01
STATE BOARD WILL HOLD
TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS
Wilmington, Dover, Georgetown and
SeafOrd Selected For Purpose

The State Board of Education will
hold teachers examinations on Sat
urday, May End, and Saturday. MAY
9Th, in the following centres:
For white teachers: No. 1 school.
Wilmington, Dover High School.
Georgetown High School, Seaford
High School.
For colored teachers: Dover Col
ored School.
Candidates may take the examina-
tions at the centres most convenient
to them.
The schedule for examinations is
as follows:
Saturday, May 2, 1925: A. NJ
Arithmetic, handwriting, spelling,
Delaware history, American history
and civics (H. S. Equiv; P. M.-U.
S. history, geography, music, theory
and practice of teaching, English
and American literature H. S.
Equiv
Saturday, May 9, 1925: A. M
Reading, oral and written English,
elementary science, community civ
les, child study (H. S. Equiv; P.
M.-Drawing, hygiene and SANTA
tion, physical training. handwork,
psychology (H. S. Equiv
The examinations will begin at
nine o'clock and close at four o.
clock, standard time.
Milford chronicle., 1925-05-01
KENT COUNTY AGENTS
TESTING SEED CORN
Grain viii Be Tested For Root Rot.
Farmers Much Interested

Plans to continue the effort to in
crease the production of corn this
year in Kent county were resumed
this week, when Russell E. Wilson,
county agent, assembled 80 ears of
corn from the farms of F. D. Sapp
at Houston and F. J. Lewis of Cow
gill's Corner, loacted east of Dover.
Grains from each ear were taken
and the ears numbered and the
grains sent to the laboratory at the
University of Delaware to have the
corn tested for its fruitlessness or
termination qualities. This test
will not only indicate the germina-
ton qualities but will also be a
warning about root rot which is one
of the serious menaces for corn.
If the rot has attacked the corn
the termination qualities will be
small.
The corn will be graded into three
grades and planted just like other
corn, in plots, however, so that the
results may be easily and quickly
determined. When the harvest is
made the amount of yield from each
plot of A B and C grades will be
tabulated.
According to Agent Wilson, corn
that is without root rot and IS high !
in termination qualities will usually !
produce about twenty per cent more |
corn than other grades. In other
Continued on page y
Milford chronicle., 1925-05-01
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN
TO SPEAK in DOVER
COmmOner Will Lecture At Peoples
Church May 18th

William Jennings Bryan will de-
liver his celebrated lecture, "The
Two Pictures" in the auditorium of
Peoples Christian Church under the
auspices of the st. Paul's Brother
hood Wednesday night, May 18th. Mr..
Bryan is the highest paid speaker
on the chautauqua &1d lyceum plat
form today. This is the concluding
number of this years lyceum course
put on by the Brotherhood. Reserved
seats can be secured at James Wise
Drug store, Dover, on and after Mon
day, May 4th.
This will be Mr.. Bryan's last ap-
pearance on the lecture platform in
this section of the country as he is
to quit the lecture platform this
year. Press notices declare that on
the lecture platform he has the vigor
and fire of his young manhood. It is
a great privilege the people of this
part of Delaware are to have to hear
most celebrated orator on
his last tour.
Milford chronicle., 1925-05-01
Virgil Van Street Winner At The
State OratOrical Contest Held
AT Dover Friday.
MILTON BOY WAS SECOND
Houston Wilson Stood Second In
Contest, With Wilmington Boy
Third.

Ten high schools from all parts
of the State were represented by
twelve contestants at the State ora
tOrical contest held in the Opera
House at Dover last Friday night.
Virgil Van Street, of the Bridgeville
High School, was awarded the first
prize of $25. Second prize, SIS, was
given to Houston Wilson, of the Mil
ton High School; third prize. $40, to
John Walmsley, of the Alexis I. du-
POnt School, Wilmington.
Van Street will compete in the
final regional contest in the Acad-
emy of Music, Philadelphia today.
The winner of that contest will be
awarded a four-year scholarship in
any university that he or she may
choose. The final contest, which will
be national, will be held at Washing
ton, D. c., May 8, and the prizes
will be, first $4,000; second $1,000;
third, $500; fourth, $3.50; Fifth, $4OO
sixth, $3.50, and seventh, $500.
The topic of the orations at the
State contest were concerning the
of the United States.
The speakers were seated on the |
stage in a semi-circle and were |
Without any introduc-
ion each arose in his turn and de-
ivered his speech. When the judges
lad retired DR.. H. V. Holloway, su-
of Public Instruction
Introduced each student to the audi
nee. Lieutenant Governor J. Hall /
anderson, who was among the audi
nee arose and congratulated the
peakers for their clear enuncia-
ion.
In addition to the winners, others
Tho participated in the contest
'ere: Caleb Boggs, Dover High
chOol, Lincoln and the Constitu,
on; Dorothy Stanley, Delaware
ity High School, "The COnstitu-
on; Bernard P. Ireland, Milford
Ugh School, Webster and the Con- q!
Continued on page y !
Milford chronicle., 1925-05-01
STATE HEALTH HEAD
ADVISES VACCINATION
Says The Smallpox Epidemic In
Philadelphia Could Spread To
Delaware.

Every one who values his health
should be vaccinated," says DR.. Ar
thur T. Davis of the State Board of
Health in commenting on the epi-
demic of smallpox prevalent in
Philadelphia. In making this asser-
tion the executive at the head of the
state health department pointed out
the danger because of the Quaker
City epidemic, owing to the constant
communication between that city and
places in Delaware, by automobile,
steamboat and train.
Il don't want to appear as an
alarmist, said DR.. Davis, "but there
is every reason to feel considerable
apprehension over the situation.
Every one who has any intention of
visiting Philadelphia ought to take
the precaution to be vaccinated.
Some very few people might be i'm
mune to the disease, but if they do
not test this fact by getting vacci-
mated they are running a big risk.
The state furnishes free vacci-
nation virus to any one who cannot
afford to pay for it," continued DR..
Davis. All that an indignant person
has to do is to go to a physician and
ask to be vaccinated, and the Trus-
.ees of the Poor, under the state law
Will see that the physician perform
ng the service is reimbursed for his
rouble. So that there is no reason
or any alarm, if the citizens of Del
CONTINUED on page y
Milford chronicle., 1925-05-01
ASK BIDS FOR The BRICK
@ANARY-FIVE POINTS ROAD
State Highway Commission Will
Construct Entire Section This Year

The section of farming land Iving
between Milford and Tewes aion9
tne Dayshore next winter will have
an outlet over improved roads if
plans OF the State Highway Com
mission are completed. Last wear
lne highway Commission construct
ed concrete road from Milford tn
Brlck Granary, distance of approx
lmately four miles. Finishing work
OF grading the sides and putting IN
headers is now being made on this
section. Last week the Commission
advertised for bids on the section of
the road leading from Brick Granary
to NAPLES Mill, a distance of slightly
over i've miles. This week the Com
mission is advertising for bids for
the remaining section, leading from
Waples Mill to Five Points, a dis
tance of slightly less than nine
miles. If the contracts for these two
sections are awarded this year, and
there is no reason to believe that ad-
verse action will be taken now. one
of the finest sections of farming land
in the state will be given an outlet
w. AtPAOFOu highways. when Cne
entire thirteen miles for which bids
are being asked are completed the
distance between Milford and Reho-
both will be greatly reduced and
travelling to and from the
north from the resort will be greatly
benefited. The road is one Of the
most important of the state highway
system and announcement that IL
will be completed in the near future
has been received with delight by
those familiar with the situation.
Milford chronicle., 1925-05-01
REHOBOTH WILL HAVE
A FINE GOLF COURSE
Organization Meeting Last Night To
Elect Board of Governors

AS the Chronicle goes to press an
organization meeting of the Reho-
both Beach Country Club is being
held. The Rehoboth Beach Chamber
Of Commerce is entertaining the
members of the proposed club at an
old-fashioned shore dinner at the
Belhaven Hotel. About 100 persons
are present.
Twelve men, constituting the
board of governors, who will shape
the destiny Of the club, will be chos-
en- at the meeting. The board will
organize by electing president,
vice-president, secretary and treas
urer, who will also be the officers of
the club. The president in turn will
select an executive committee of
three men from among the board of
governors, who will take an active
part in the building of the club and
the construction of the course.
Claim is made that no other or
ganization ever started in this Sec
tion will begin work under more ia
vorable circumstances and that no
other club of any sort can boast of
more prominent or better known
men who have so far become charter
members. Work on the remodeling
of the club house and the building
of the golf course will be started at
once and it is hoped will be complet-
ed no later than the early fall. Resi-
dents predict that the building Of the |
club and golf course will add about |
ce.,.. ,,,o,,khe IN pobOhofh'e coaeOn |
The course which will be built on
high rolling land, will be accessible
FOR play practically the year round.
Milford chronicle., 1925-05-01
THINNING OUT CANDIDATES
FOR STATE POLICE FORCE
OF Original 200 Men Only 25 Remain
From Which Choice Is To Be Made

About ten days ago two hundred
men presented themselves at the
State Police School in Dover as ap-
plicants for places on the State
Highway Police Force. Sergeant
Ray, in charge of the school, has
been pruning the candidates and
eliminating them one after another
for various reasons until the middle
of this week only twenty-five pupils
were still taking the course. From
these 25 men there will be selected
12 or Is additional policemen.
Sergeant Ray; ii speaking of the
class of men, presenting themselves
classed theK as above the average
type of mel. Two of the number are
college graduates. The percentage
on the 6. examinations so far given the
men havL ranged from 95 to- IS per
cent which is considered excellent.
This weeks instructions have in
cluded drills, observations and an
by Corporal Ingram on the
subject of arrests for offenses, ETC.,
and how to go about such arrests.