Milford chronicle., 1925-11-06
Harrington
Century Club

A very interesting program was
given on the site of the New Cen
tury Club building, when the cor
nerstone was laid. The ceremonies
took place at 2 o'clock Saturday
afternoon, in the presence of dele
cations of club women from practi-
calIy every club in the State. An
nouncement of the plans were made
by Mrs. Dora Harrington, President
of the local Century Club and also
chairman of the program commit
tee.
Mrs. Clarence Frame of Whining
ton, president of the State Fedora
ton of WOmen's Clubs and Mrs. H.
| M. Waller of Delmar, State Director
of Clubs were among the State Off
cials present. The cornerstone
was attended by the State Club Of
ficials and the Masonic order.
The principal. address was deli
vered by an official of the Masonic
order. Other speakers included
Mrs. Clarence Fraim, Wilmington;
Mrs. H. M. Waller, Delmar, and Mrs.
Dora Harrington, of Harrington.
Community Center
The new building which is of bun
galOw type, will rest on founda-
tion of cement blocks. The dimen-
sions of which are 81 feet wide by
rs feet deep. The exterior will be
stuccO finish with exposed chimney
and shingle roof. 1t will be rushed
to completion by the contractors.
Wix and Harrington. The plans
were drawn and donated by Mr..
James Welsh of Philadelphia, Pa.
Upon entering the new building, a
oozy reception room with fireplace
is located to the left of the lobby
with ladies rest room and just op-
pOsite on the right will be a mems
rest room, also the kitchen which
will be modern in every sense, con-
tanning electric range and provi-
sions for all pans and dishes. Ad-
vancing further down the lobby one
will enter the main auditorium, es-
timated to seat nearly $50 people
This will serve as a small theatre.
The seats will be of the movable
type, so that dances and entertain
ments of all kinds may be held. A
large stage with dressing rooms
will be located at the rear. A
small basement under the rear of
the building will take care Of one of
the latest type heating plants. In
addition to providing a home for
the local Century Club now number
ing close to 100, the structure will
serve the community in many ways.
Architect Welsh designed the build
ing to be of as much service to the
citizens of Harrington as possible.
The cornerstone for the building
was donated by William v. Sipple
of Milford and the copper box was
made and donated by Joshua Smith
OF Harrington.
Since their clubhouse was destroy
ed by fire year ago, the ladies are
occupying temporary quarters in
the r. o. S. of A. Hall.
The following program was rem
dered: Opening song by the United |
Choirs; Prayer, Rev. E. H. Collins;
Song by United ChOirs; Address of |
Welcome, Mrs. Dora Harrington, |
President of the local Century Club; |
Address, Mrs. Clarence Fraim, Pre-
sident of State Federation of Wom-
ems Clubs; Address, Mrs. H. M. |
Waller, State Director of Clubs;
Song, America the Beautiful, by
Public School children; Laying of
Cornerstone by Masonic Order with
proper ceremonies; Placing of con-
tents in, cornerstone, which will con
sist of a Bible, historical sketch of
Century Club, plans of
the new Club House and a list of
the present members and officers.
Before placing the list in the box, a
roll call was held by Miss Emma
DOwnes, one of the few remaining
members of the club and
the only one to hold an Office for
the entire time. She now holds the
office of treasurer. The box of val
uables was then sealed. Mrs. H. M.
Waller read poem given by Mrs.
d. Warner, founder of the Wom-
ems Clubs Of Delaware; Lords
Prayer and the concluding remarks
by Rev. G. A. Morris.
The Harrington Century Club held
It's regular meeting last Tuesday
afternoon with Mrs. L. B. Harring-
on, presiding. The meeting open
I'd with the singing of Maryland
Wy Maryland, which was followed by
he Lords Prayer and the reading of
he minutes.
Mrs. G. Hall Riggin reported that
wing to the inclement weather last I
the tag sale would be con-
inued this coming Saturday.
The club treasury was increased s
ne dollar, when Mrs. j. L. Harm Z
tead rented the Club dishes.
The names of Mrs. Emma Van
Tote and Mrs. Walter Jones were
for membership and they
yere unanimously elected.
Mrs. L. T. Jones gave a very in
report on the recent meet ,
lg of the Executive Board
Mrs. Harmstead announced that 1
he members are invited to her
ONE on Thursday, November 18th
, work on aprons for the apron
Doth at the bazaar and to enjoy a !.
Ocial time together.
A financial report was then given y
y Mrs. Fred Wilson of the Build
lg Committee. Following the bus ;
less of the afternoon, Mrs. G. Hall u
iggin took charge, she was chair
AN of Libraries and Literature. $
he Club room was beautifully dec 6
rated to carry out the spirit of =.
allowe'en. Each member was pre- !,
,nted with a little halloween fold u
containing the program for the