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Milford chronicle., 1927-06-03
West End

Mr.. and Mrs. William Houseman
and son David from Wilmington
spent the weekend with Mrs. House
mans. parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Anthony.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Brown of
Philadelphia, Mrs. Brown who will
be remembered as Miss Elma Hollis
of Greenwood, visited her father and
aunt, Mrs. Ella Edgell over the week
end.
Mrs. Leon Short and sons from
Delmar visited her aunt, Mrs. Ella
Edgell over the weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Denney of
Milford spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. H. E. Rogers, near Greenwood.
John Schultz from Wilmington
spent the weekend with his wife,
Mrs. Evelyn Schultz at Greenwood.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Mai and
children from Lewes spent Sunday
with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G.
H. Mai, near Greenwood.
Milford chronicle., 1927-06-03
EMMETT WEIGH MINSTRELS
COMING TO THE QUEEN WEEK
OF JUNE 9Th

Emmett Welch, pioneer minstrel
man will himself head his company
of minstrels when they appear at
the Queen Theatre, Wilmington, for
the week of June 9Th. This is Mr..
Welch's first re-appearance after
two years of retirement, but the call
of the burnt cork" is too strong and
he is back again still the same be-
loved producer. The minstrels come
to the Queen direct from their sue
cessful engagement at Young's Mil
lion Dollar Pier in Atlantic City. All
the well-known comedians, vocalists
and musicians who have made Welch
Minstrels as famous as AL Fields and
Neil O'Brien are in the company
with new songs, new jokes and new
settings.
The minstrels will remain at the
Queen for the entire week but will
present two separate performances,
the first program on Monday, Tues
day and Wednesday, and the second
on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
There will be no advance in prices
for this engagement.
Milford chronicle., 1927-06-03
Zoar

Strawberry picking seems to be
the chief industry at present.
Many people in this community
were saddened to hear of the death
of Robert Johnson who resides near
Georgetown and who was a member
of st. Johns Church at Springfield
Cross Roads. The widow and child
ren have the sympathy of the COM
munity.
Children's Day services will be
held at Zoar Sunday evening, June
IL.
Rev. Harvey o. Hufnal Of Dover
was the weekend guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank w. Lawson.
Miss Phoebe Carmean Of Millsboro
visited Miss Margaret Lawson en-
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Carmean are
Milford chronicle., 1927-06-03

Here is a unique bungalow along
English lines. Low broadness gives
the appearance that the house has
"grown" in its setting-it fits.
Comfort and substantiabillty are
suggested by the large chimney OF
brick and stone and it provides the
living room with a huge hreplace
where the large logs can burn cozliy
in the winter.
stucco sides, brick vestibule gable,
variegated shingle roof, half tmDer
work, sturdy door Of solid SUCKS
ivon hinges, lantern and hardware
Milford chronicle., 1927-06-03

all lend their charm to the general
effect.
In addition to the charming exter-
ier, the house is well planned with
in. The combined living room and
dinging room is very large and
there is very attractive dining al
cove off the kitchen where one may
servt the meals on more informal
occasions.
Two bed rooms both with ample
light and cross ventilation and
space allowed for the various pieces
of furniture are to be found in one
Milford chronicle., 1927-06-03

end of the house. One of these bed
rooms has a very attractive window
seat and both have plenty of closet
space. A tiled bath and well equip
ped kitchen complete the arrange
ment.
The steam heating plant, cold
room, etc., are to be found in the
cellar.
Cost about $1,000.
Complete working plans and spe-
cif1cations for this house may be OBJ
tanned for a nominal sum from the
Building Editor. Refer to house
Ais.
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Christmas decorations are almos.
classic m type and do not permit of =
wide variety of changes. There is a
genuine charm about their similarity
from year TO year that makes one
welcome them as returning friends.
There are Christmas trees. holly pine
and laurel wreaths. the latter delight
fully appropriate and in a way most
fitting of all, since the wreath Simu-
lates n crown or garland of victory
Nor should the red berries of holly.
nor the white of mistletoe. nor the
silver simmer of bayherries he over
looked. The very mention of these
Christmas greens" is enough TO bring
cheer TO the spirits as they do beauty
TO the rooms
One novel feature, however, that is
IN the true spirit of Christmas is the
Della Robbia wreath. The ceramics of
Iucca Della Robbia and his two broth
ers. famous throughout the world for
the marvellous coloring. especially in
blues. were used chiefly for church. al
tar and shrine. In the encircling
wreaths fruits and foliage combine in
tones rich and mellow. While it
would he impossible for most OF us TO
have genuine Della Robhia representa-
NHPA9S ~ l. lir ->s3A3h HC A1oaS i am
fly" The Christ Child" ar kindred
subjects of Christmastide. any one can
make wreaths according TO the style.
Some l have seen are exquisite.
To make one. use a foundation ring
OF cardboard slightly narrower than
the finished wreath. Sew stout green
covered wire along both inner and
outer circle to add strength. On this
foundation arrange fruit in variety.
oranges, lemons. rosy-cheeked apples.
grapes. etc. intermingled with green
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-24
Today in
Washington History
~ DONALD A. CRAIG.

December "a. 1193.-Believing that
the Federal City will rapidly grow in
population and wealth. James Green
leaf OF Boston. recently American con.
sui at Amsterdam, Holland. and Rob
ert Morris OF Philadelphia. who ia re-
puted to be the wealthiest man in this
country. today made joint agreement
with the City commissioners for the
purchase of 5000 lots in the city.
The average price Is fixed at $50 per
lot. The purchasers agree to build 20
houses yearly for a period ri years.
and no title In to be given to the lots
by the Commissioners unless all the
terms are first complied with. Messrs.
Greenleaf and Morris obliGata them
selves to furnish the Commissioners
5000 per month, as. a loan, at
6 per cent. and to continue such sup
ply OF money until the public build
inGs for the Government are com
pleted. Mr.. Greenleaf il the active
and Mr.. Morris the silent" partner
in the joint enterprise. Mr.. Green
leaf expects TO he able to float. a. large
loan in Holland IN enable the syndi.
cate to carry on it's real estate opera.
tons here and 10 assist the Commits.
sioners in erecting public buildings
II IL understood that Mr.. Greenleaf
will assume full responsibility for this
loan. John Nicholson. who has re-
Gently come to this city. Is also inter
ested In the syndicate.
December -. 1S51-Fire which
ragged in the Capitol from am. to
Z pm. today destroyed $4,000 Of the
$4,000 volumes in the Library Of Con.
gress. including about two-thirds Of
the jefferson collection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-24
WINTER
ny q. C. PEATTlE.

There Is no sky like the Winter sky
for seeing the stars In all their clear
ness. When the light Is out and the
house asleep I pull up the shade of
the high easement windows and look
out at the worlds flashing at me. bea
cons OF infinity.
Some one has said Of astronomical
infinity that we can neither conceive II
nor can we conceive anything else.
We cannot visualize the fact that
space goes on forever: but to say that
space stops somewhere is. as Euclid
SO impishly remarks after solemnly
leading you through n false PROPOSE
ton, an absurd conclusion. Nor can
I quite feel. with my primitive com
mon sense. that the points of light arc
rible blazing furnaces soaring through
space, shooting in every direction. ter
rihle blazing suns soaring through
utter emptiness and darkness and icy
cold. They tell me these things l be-
lieve them with my intellect. / do not
feel 1t in my bones any more than
the people Columbus talked to felt that
the world really could be round, even
IL it was proved. These things are too
vast for the mind to grasp. l might
change If / saw things through tel
escope. / saw the moon through a
telescope once. But the moon Is our
little playmate. and closer view of
it was in no way startling; in fact. it
was a little disillusoning.
On the other hand. though l ha>
not the courage with the telescope to
come closer to these flaming monsters.
l often wonder il 1t would not do some
of these people who believe that II you
are born during the transit of Venus
Friday Is your lucky day and you will
marry man with long eyelashes a
lot OF good to COME just close enough
to the terrible furnaces. 1t might
scare them out of their nonsense.
The sprinkling of bright points of
light, most of them amethyst. some
yellow. some red. are good enough for
me these Winter nights. with Jupiter
supreme among them all. 1t comforts
the frail human soul to think of the
stars as merely stars--stars as the
shepherds on the Judean hills thought
of them.
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WHAT, WHY AND WHERE


Small, coursing. hardy wading birds
with pieeon.like bills. large round
heads. short necks, long. pointed wings
and long legs. They are found on the
seashore and In inland meadows. They
run swiftly and very gracefully.
2. What IN the iapwing?
The largest Of the plovers with a
plumed head. An inhabitant of north
ern Europe and Asia, which some
times comes TO Greenland and the
North American coast.
3. What is the turnstone?
A medium sized plover. mostly con
fined to the Old World. but occasion-
ally found In Greenland. The black
turnst0ne In found on the Pacific coast
Of North America from Point Barrow
To California. and the ruddy turnstonr
from the Mackenzie River eastward,
ranging south as far AZ Patagonia and
the Faikiands
4. What In the American avocet2
A wading bird with long. upturned
bill and blue ore red legs. now very
rare I'm the East. but fairly common In
the West. especially near the pools and
marshes Of the aikali desert Its hin
formation is such that is can pry un.
der stones and pebbles for food
Exhibits of all these birds can he
seen In the Division Of Birds, New Ma
'ional Museum)
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lucky thing for him that he did. You
see. IL made him careless, just wee
i,it careless for moment.
Now moments are very small
things, but they may become very
Great things. II all depends on what
haupens in 3 moment, One may he
,.erfeesiY cafe one moment. and In
,he very next lose his life. just be
cause u little cafelessness 80 II
doesn't pay 10 be careless even for
one little moment.
Whitefoot MAS sitting tlp on The end
~ "A messy Old lng. washing bis face.
and hands, for Whliefooi Is very neat.
I4e has 70 wash ihpse little H1nd9 III
tfs often beca Hse, fou know. they are
..rblte. TO keep them white ule3 ns
tzkfng q ~. II css3e- ~ them /, MAJ
,be DAYTIME and AibiiefDot knew that
t4ooty the Dw} vas DDt likely ~ be
around. Ikeddy FuH had hunted ali
through there during The night Sp
Rad Old Mar Coyote They were
"a. likely 10 return ~ soOn. 30 for
,be sine being Whifefoot WAS iess
esatc(,fui than usual knowing as he
daa thst Terror the Sosha Hk Was NJ
lnpgey ~ ~ feared
gow there Vas one person Whon
wbttefoot had fprgotten. The one per.
scr Was I5IsCs Pussy the Cat who
reg sjoDsily came dawn tom Farmer
n,o~u's 10 hunt IN 'ie Green Forest
3,,ea for the fun - hunting II hap
rened that this %Bs one II the ia ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-24
Soft Water,

Generally speaking. all the water
we Set rined into our houses In large.
communities Is considered soft water.
FREQUENTLY II IL gathered ur frOnh
strcams and stored, aud even altered.
=" II II usually ctean putv water
however, the degrees ut softneSS vary.
AMI when II CouncS to tathlug the
skin, the water Shuuia 10 very S,,t{
Rain water II che quality Ut sultnrSS
thht IL best tut the skin end ANY une
who has ever used II viii Auew how
cleansing Il II, and how IL viii lesNr
thr skin feeliux sWnosher thsn when
either water has hesn uSe,l fAV hath
tng \ Nhampeo with vain water viii
always teaNe the hair feeltns NSrv
Soft and the shate Will I've much
brighter than usual,
IL >eu ave compelled IL use hard va
ter, there is always way 10 soften u
tor lAthins hut tor cooking nur,.NSes
hart water ~ a. good A. satt water
Catching rain water dess not 80 with
aar modern Way at living, We must
nave nlen,S ct water ana alwaNs on
tap, 80 there must Ne waNs of seftsa-
ms the water so II viii agree with our
sktns, the way II ny us,nS hiram or a
MIXTURE NJ hiram ami shaved Soap,
This Is particularly so,a far tho eoan-
tleNian, aud tor the tu,l hath Use hath
salts You can make these up tor
YOURSELF IL YOU rare 60 AZ very little
cost, al tust drop Mta the hath
small amount ef washh,s ~sls~- Just
enough to soften the watsr Ii yoa
run Your hand through the water you
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-24

leaves-laurel leaves are best. for they
last longest. If the weight is consid-
erab bic, further strengthen the founda.
ton with crossbars of wire from
which to hang the heavier fruits with
stout wires. Or the entire wreath
can be made of artificial fruit and
foliage that is natural in appearance
and light in weight. Laurel leaves
can be used with such motifs.
When completed put the wreath
about the picture for which it was
made in correct proportions. Such a
beautiful decoration merits the most
CONSPICUOUS place in the house. 1t is
choice over.the-mantel ornament
and even the natural wreaths will
last as long as the decorations are
wanted up Sometimes fruits dry and
the wreath is used as a dining room
wall ornament throughout the year
l know of one that lasted for years
and with each successive season an
added mellowness was gained.
All homemakers wish to have the
supply of Christmas greens make a
goodly showing. especially IL cost Is q
consideration. Instead of window
wreaths sprays of green tied with
rich satin ribbon are suggested The
initial outlay for the ribbon is
then the chief expense. and by pur-
chasing lengths at different times this
is divided. until finally IL Is ready in
the Christmas decoration box to be
used each year.
II holly used in with other greens
has not enough gay red berries TO
give notes of color. extra ones can be
added artifically with sealing wax,
nodded while warm and placed In po-
sition on holly stems or leaves. Rose
pips and other bright berries can also
be used with the Christmas green's.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-24
BEDTIME STORIES ' y. T ssse4ss

Black Pussy had chosen to go hunt.
ing. She had been stealing along
through the Green Forest. making no
sound with those padded feet Of hers.
Her fierce yellow eyes were constantly
looking from side to side for some
little movement that might mean the
presence Of mouse. Suddenly she
stopped. Yes. sir. that stop was really
very sudden. From the corner Of one
eye she had caught the least little bit
Of movement. Now she glared eagerly
in that direction. What she saw was
a pretty little fawn-colored mouse with
n white waistcoat and white feet and
long tail busily washing his face
and hands. OF course, Il vas White.
foot.
Inch by inch Black Pussy stole for.
ward, all the time crouching very
close 10 the earth. The tip OF her
tail twitched with eagerness. Nearer
and nearer she crept to Whitefoot.
There wasn't sound. No one was
there to give Whitefoot warning
Nearer stole Black Pussy and
nearer. The look in her yellow eyes
grew fiercer. Her tail twitched with
greater eagerness. Just foot or two
more and she would be within jump
bIbtdUGss
Now IL Whitefoot had not felt that
peaceful spirit he would have been
constantly looking around for danger
But he did feel that peaceful spirit
and just for that little moment he
Was careless. Black Pussy was draw
ing her feet together under her. Sud
dsnly she launched herself with q
long. hard spring. straight at little
Wf1itefCot. Her black paws with
their cruel looking claws pinned him
down. There was just Il faint little
squeak and then Black Pussy had
Nhitefoot In her mouth. She carried
him by the skin Of his neck. as a
mother eat carries kitten. She didn'i
bite him. You zee, she hadn't hunted
him BECAUSE she was hungry, but be
cause she wanted TO hunt.
Poor little Whitefoot. Holding her
bead up, Black Pussy proudly trotted
along "itn him. carrying him stfaigh,
~ 10 Farmer Browns house. She wa,
very prnu1 ~ her catch. What's that:
Was WhitefoOt dead? No, Whitefoo,
wasn't dead
tIoBSrtght 1927
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-24

o. placing 4 S.cs2!
bell - the pocket az Al instructor We
pupil who could reach into the packet
without ringing the bell was rated
100 per cen, and sent out on bis ca
reer
We caught one little white boy q
wear or So ago. obviously he was in
nncent NJ Deliberate wrnngvioiuS. he
hail la-en hrt~i Ivy an air rife in the
toy detartHsnt aud simply picked il
up anal started oug with IL. irVsSti-
ss.,,ien revealed that h., was u,otherle<x
and lived with his grandparents, who
were isnple et >,rlrtrst integrity. His
excuse was pathetic. Al the boys
said tie. are going ~ Ses air rides for
christmas aud wanted one So |
could X" ont, tsso. with ihem and shtsot
tin cans
The drtcctjVH who arrested hin,
was >o Impressed with the Mttls fsl.
t''w story shat he Paid frr tn
r'"" from his own funds and gave j,
10 the lad
W "na0 ShoplftSrS SiVs rs ths
most trouble. Their inVAr,ahl, am,
when c9uSht, Is ,hat this Is the r,ySt
tune Sometimes IL il. hut more es-s,,
fheN are ctd,timer$ Not h>nS ago ~
stopped 4 eF0u,l,uliy Suwnea wn,,,n
va" was WttlhtuS cut with ,,n,Na,S .s,,,.
garments, When QueSttencSs she san.
'rSSs1 that she had >to,en the arr,
S!SS And e~Sse<s US nos ~ inform Nor
husband, VII" VAS reputable hps,.
ness man, She had the money ~ ,>s~
i"f ths S'N~iS, hat the Sis>a ~ se,,,nr
S'n'"'hlnS frr o",h!0g aprea se,. Z, n.,e
''"d 81" S'n'plN helpes; herself
u = ALWAYS dj>,a<,efttl " have =,
p"r>'"a people. onve iu q whil. ~
t"" eff''>S militant pes>a,a. me, nav.
!nS "'ce caught With the s,NNsS on hsy
s,'Tdsens 'o erinS Sust sxs.nS, ,,x
''""eNeT, Ne are always NerV S,,r~ ~
var status eTfms W. MAKE an sr,@S, =,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-24
THE DAILY
HOROSCOPE
Sunday, December Is.

Kindly stars rule tomorrow. accord.
ing to astrology. All the aspects are
benefic and the planetary rule IL rare
~ favorable.
The early morning II especially fay.
orable to elderly persons. who should
find much JOY in the days expert
ences
Mars Ia in a place stimulating and
encouraging in influences. making for
constructive and optimistic thinking.
All the aspects presage for the next
month vital interests that inspire per.
sons Of every degree of intelligence.
The rule is promising to all engaged
in industry. and is believed to fore.
shadow new power for those who work
with the hands as well az the brain.
Women are subject to the best pos
sible- direction nf the stars under this
planetary government.
Hospitality should be particularly
successful while this rule prevails, for
1t inclines men and women to enjoy
the simple things Of life.
Love affairs may be extraordinarily
conspicuous at this season. which may
incline to romance in unusual quar-.
ters.
Engagements to marry dating from
this time should he rarely lucky, for
long happiness liz presaged
Despite the discussion Of marriage
problems. which will mark the entire
Winter, the stars indicate tenacity
to old established forms.
Churches tomorrow come under a
rule that Is believed to assure growth
and increased scope.
Persons whose birth date Il is have
the augury Of a happy day into which
Neptune should bring pleasant mem
cries and assurance of a prosperous
year.
Children born on that day probably
will be wonderfully gifted In mind
and attractive in character. Loyalty
ia trait Of those born under this
sign.
fCopyrght. 1872
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-24
A Sermon for Today
nv REV, JOuN n. GUM.


Tent: Let us now go even unite
bethlehem, Luke iiiS.
II was the first Christmas eve. out
on the hillside n group ot shepherds
were keeping watch over their mock
by night" when suddenly the glory
NJ the Lord shone round aho,I them. -
and there appeared unto them an
angel from Heaven. Fear not" the
angel said tn them, for behold,
bring you glad tidings of great 10y
which shall I've to all people, For
Into YOU is horn this day IN the city
~ David, a saviour. which Is Christ
the Lord" Then appeared unto them
"a multitude NJ the heavenly host
pralsng God. and saying, GLORY to
God In the highest. and on earth
peace. good viii among men,"
When the angels we're gone away,
the shepherds said cue tc another
Let ~ nov ~ even unto bethlehem
and see this thing which has eoma IL
pass. which tho Lard hath made
hnown unto us"
What an insignificant little Village
was bethlehem, Yet n great event
had happened there AN event that
marked the culmitattun VI all pre-
Nious history and the starting nutnt
aI all history 10 rome, tod had I've
come tncarnate. the promtse af the
ages had heen fulfilled. The Messiah
saviour IT the World had cnme,
Y" Bethlehem the shepherds went
found the new harm thila IN 4 stable
manager and worshipped Him 10
bethlehem came also ether pilarins
The Wise Men from the Far East. 10
Worship At Ills n.anger-eradle. Let
US, like these f,rst Christmas pitgrtms,
turn our faces to-day toward beth
lehem ana redreaM the wonderful
story In which u has heeome forever
enshrined And there. like the Wise
Men and the shepherds, let us nay
homage at the cradle altar Vt the Holy
thild,
tTnnsrtsht tnaft
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DEAoA ~'lIAAo Sl En>t kENr FORBES

can feel the Change .,Nun harxs n 49,,
sc YOU Will Ne &eis - S3uS~ the QUAR-,
Ray oF s'Nia needed after a attle en-,
ressmenslaS
l. T. & S,~~NeU Shruh he advised
W N"ns dSter st'>N0t pseNentiuS the
"aN'rS~Sot edM, SS there mast ~
~"H NnSW"sSt~o rauSinS il, AVID
rtNheF treatment Wnusa msAta curing
D' IN The shortest possible time.
RNndse~a~As ~ wears ot axe lines in
the SAla cVtnnot 10 taken seriously. a.
theN only meAW that NnuT SAiu II tlrtsy
ant ie>S he\lhk' than usual. ar tina,
N"u AYE a MS run a>>wa. aAd then Ss,nav.
rest az GnnS' viii eaSt CORRECT toe
coalition.
Rose, EsnNh NoWv sShsNs every ,laN
!" S"HSs them, tUcameev l1stvs makes
hatMsASs eseaSh Cen the skin
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spread a nAgshnsAlacw AShsN With
corn Sirur Oh one side - mako IL
sueA 20 the MaSArssa, Vt warm
ta the oven iuSs a min,
ute 10 SNttsn enough ~ make them
sttFA> These NsaTShnlalsAw> tNplAe<a
maesrrehs are then played IN hot
s'Nen eeax sneuSh 80 eg<swN she nast
side and seStea the inside as the
Serve she SaM~ eAN
they ara pressAre>t, NSutllA Waepr.
MaN hs substituted Ns supe that me
eNea Is hat enough, saSt the aaVsa,
msnews melt aad spell their SHAPE
esfnGN they ara egrwaed
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Lessons in English

Words tftsn nisused: DO not say
cart go "!,nOu. | have my coat. I"
say unless .ape"
OFTEN nispron"urced. Dairy. Pro
nbbbce dan, n as in day" ! as In
III %
hyHonyns, Letter. note, epistie. mis-
ave, correspondence
WORD study: "tse word three
Times and II IL yours" Let us In.
'i"hse pir VOcabiIiafy by mastering
rii", word each day. Todays word
lniei ilihable, having no limit or end
v" hnR hours If waiting seemed IN.
alma bic"