Milford chronicle., 1926-05-28
Frederica

The most notable event OF the
season was the tea given on We'd
nesday of last week by Mrs. Lester
Luff Carlisle in compliment to her
cousin, Mrs. Richard E. Cochran
and daughter, Mrs. Frederick Rad
cliff of Great Neck, l. l.
Her other guests were old school
friends, Mrs. Bessie Chase Ireland,
OF Wyncote, Pa, and Mrs. Mary
Chase Whitaker, of Cedar Grove,
Pa. Those who assisted in enter
tanning were Mrs. Thomas V. Ca
hall, Mrs. Caleb J. Smithers, Mrs.
Harry f. Mitten, Mrs. Jester Gray,
Mrs. John B. Derrickson, Mrs. John
c. Darby, Mrs. William Leach and
Mrs. Benjamin F. Burton.
The young ladies who served were
Mrs. J. Reynolds Rogers, Mrs. Cor
don Counselman, Mrs. Burton Hen
bricks, Mrs. John Mcbride, Mrs.
Willard Slaughter and Miss Miriam
Wilson. The home was artistically
decorated with beautiful spring
flowers which added to the gala ar
ray of charmingly cOstumed guests
presented an unusually lovely
scene. The hostess whose costumes
were always the acme of good
taste looked more charming than
usual in a lovely gown of French
blue.
A delightful feature of the Occa-
sion was the singing and violin
playing by Mrs. Clyde A. Nelson
accompanied by the accomplished
pianist, Mrs. J. S. Faulkner. Mrs.
Nelson has a glorious voice and
lovely manner that entranced her
listeners. Mrs. Faulkner's playing
was wonderful.
There were about one hundred
and fifty guests present from here
and nearby towns. including the
Book Club, Bridge Club, school
teachers and the NJ. e. Choir of
Frederica.
Mrs. A. w. Boone was the caterer
for the occasion and that every
thing was perfectly delicious was
the opinion of all present.
On Saturday evening Mrs. Bur
ton Hendricks entertained at cards
in compliment to her friend, Miss
Lola Robbins, of Wilmington. Her
home was beautifully decorated
with dogwood, daisies and roses.
In the course of the evening the
engagement of Miss Robbins was
announced to Mr.. William f. BOyce
OF Newark, Delaware. The we'd
ding will take place on May 29th at
the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Robbins on
Market street.
Mrs. Hendricks served delicious
refreshments and the evening was
thoroughly enjoyed by all.
On Friday evening, May 2Sth the
Grammar School will give a musi-
cal playlet in the town hall entit-
led "The Indian Princess"
This is delightful ,colorful play
the scene is laid on the Virginia
shore and depicts the landing of
John Smith and the Englishmen.
You will see the camp OF Chief
Powhatan with his tribe of braves
and warriors. There will be Indian
songs and dances that will please
YOU. Come out and encourage the
young folks by your presence. Ad-
mission Csc.
On Sunday morning, May 3Oth,
Rev. R. N. Benson will deliver the
baccalaureate sermon to the grad
yates of the Frederick High School.
The student body, the faculty, the
Alumni Association and Board OF
Education will assemble promptly
in the Sunday school room at 1918
a. m. The public is cordially in
yited to attend the service.
On Wednesday evening, June z
Clas Day exercises will be held in
the TUwn Hall. A very interesting
program will be given. In conJunc-
tion with other features play en-
titled ~The Path Across the Hill
will be given by the class. Come
out and enjoy the evening and sup
port a good cause. Admission 25c
/ On the evening of June 4th Com
mencement exercises will be held
in the Town Hall. The following
are the graduates: Miss Emma
Camper, Miss Mary Derrickson
Miss Susanne Warrington, Miss Ina
Langrell, Miss Pauline Salevan
Miss Kathryn Morris, Harry Lingo
and Edgar HOlleger.
The address will be given by
Rev. Samuel w. Purvis, D. D., oi
Philadelphia. Music will be fur
nished by the Wilmington orches'
ira. No effort has been spared tC
make the occasion a splendid sue
cess. Come out and help make the
occasion a pleasant one.
At the business meeting OF the
Alumni Association the following
officers were elected for this year
Miss Ketwrath Bideman, president
Mrs. Priscilla Lank, Vice-president
Mrs. Alice G. Melvin, secretary
treasurer.
The annual banquet will be helt
in the Town Hall on the evening o
June 18th. Prof M. L. Hydorn ant
Mrs. L. L. Carlisle will have charg
of the program.
1t is earnestly desired that ever,
member be present so that the re
union of friends may be pleasant.
Miss Jane Dawson of Philadel
phia, spent two weeks with Mrs
Samuel Fisher. Miss Clara Fishe
OF Philadelphia, was home owe
the weekend.
Oliver Melvin of the UniVersit
of Delaware, was home over Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. Mitten an
son, of Dover, were guests OF MI
Delyla Mitten on Sunday.