Milford chronicle., 1926-01-08
Frederica

Miss Mary Williams of New Yorl
City was given a merry surpris'
party while home on her Christmas
vacation. Her many school friends
did their utmost to make her stay {
happy one and the memories of theil
kindness will linger long with her
On Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Alber
Boone entertained in her usua
charming and hOspitable manner a
a luncheon for the bridge club. Hel
home was beautifully decorated fol
the holidays and was very attractive
Beautiful prizes were given and ev'
eryone thoroughly enjoyed the after
noon.
On Tuesday night one Of the most
delightful dances of the season was
given in the town hall. The Dover
Melody Boys furnished fine music, a
good crowd was in attendance and
everything passed off pleasantly.
On Wednesday evening the young
people gave Miss Helen Martin OF
near town a jolly surprise party
which gave her and all who attend
ed much pleasure.
On New Years Eve Miss Emma
Camper entertained at a party and
the young folks ushered in the new
year by marching around town
blowing horns and other instru-
ments in perfect discord, wishing
everybody "a Happy New Year. d"
They report a perfectly delightful
time"
Mrs. Mary A. Boone, Mrs. Sarah
Smithers and Mrs. Edith Melvin en-
tertained the Ladies Aid Society on
Friday evening at the home of the
former.
A pleasing program was given.
Mrs. Mary Postles, one of the towns
favorite readers, gave a charming
selection: Miss Mary Derrickson
sang two songs which were much
enioyed. Pianos selections were
beautifully rendered by Mrs. l.. L..
Carlisle, Miss Elizabeth Lank, Mrs.
William Leach and Mrs. Burton
Hendricks. Delicious refreshments
were served Mrs. William Leach
and Mrs. Annie B. Harrington Will
have charge of next months pro-
gram.
On Saturday evening Miss Anna
Bigelow and Miss Alice Mitten en-
tertained at cards at the home OF
Mrs. w. F. Hoey. The home was
beautifully decorated with the
Christmas greens and a lovely tree.
The games were of absorbing inter-
est and the time passed quickly.
Not the least interesting parts were
the lovely prizes which were won
bv Mrs. Rachel Carlisle, Miss Bessie
Emerson, Mrs. H. F. Mitten and MIS-
Howard Rogers. The occasion went
off beautifully due to the efforts Oh
the charming hostess.
Gordon L. Counselman has accept
ed a position in Baltimore.
Daniel Watson is visiting in VIII
mington and Philadelphia.
On Tuesday evening of last week
Mrs. Edward Hudson entertained the
sewing club very pleasantly. Dellc-
ious refreshments were served.
The monthly meeting of the Wo-
mems Home Missionary Society was
entertained on Monday evening by
Mrs. Julia Cam. The president, Miss
Helena Case, presided, and read
Isa., 4O:28-31 for the scripture les
son. Song, Nearer My God to Thee.
Readings by Miss Elizabeth Lank
and Mrs. Mary A. Boone were ap-
propriate and interesting. One new
member was secured. The genial
hostess served delicious refresh
ments. The next meeting will be
held at the home of Mrs. L. L. Car
Isle.
The Wednesday Book Club was
entertained this week very delight
fully by Mrs. Harry F. Mitten. The
first book to be read will be 1.-THE
Perennial Bachelor"
Mrs. Palmer Leach and Mrs. Car
rie Sharp of Wilmington were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Leach last week.
Miss Margaret Wix of Philadel-
phia was home for the Christmas
holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Lank spent
several days in Philadelphia last
week.
William Davis of Dover and Mr..
Kroher of Philadelphia spent Sun
day with Mrs. Sallie Williams.
Thomas Reynolds has returned to
Philadelphia after spending his
vacation with his sister, Mrs. Anna
T. Rogers.
Mrs. William Spurry of Camden
who has been visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
John Cunningham returned home on
Thursday.
Mrs. Shepherd Of near Milford
was the guest of her daughter, Mrs.
John Mcbride on Wednesday of last
week.
Mrs. M. L. Hydorn has been in i'll
health for more than month. Her
brother, DR.. Oliver Grier, of Wilkes
Barre, Pa, arrived Monday and took
her home with him on Tuesday for
treatment.
Mrs. Herman Vinyard has been on
the sick list but is improving.
y Alton G. Downes left Monday to
accept a position in New York City.
Arthur Melvin, Jr., has returned
from spending his Christmas vaca-
ton in Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
Sunshine Valley