Milford chronicle., 1927-01-14
Frederica

The Ladies Aid Society was very
delightfully."- entertained on Friday
evening by Mrs. Archibald u. Lank,
Mrs. Calvin Langrell and Mrs. Will
liam B. Leach at the home of the
latter. In the absence of the presl-
dent, Mrs. T. V. CaEall, the first vice
president, Mrs. Howard Rogers, pre-
sided. After the disposal OF the
business a charming program was
given. Misses Bertha Moore, Marga-
ret V. and Dorothy Robbins sang
pretty song, accompanied by Mrs
Burton Hendricks.
Mrs. L. L. Carlisle rendered a
beautiful piano selection in her Us
ual brilliant style.
Mrs. Reynolds R. Postles and Mrs.
Harry F. Mitten gave splendid read
ings. An unusual treat was in store
for the guests. The violin playing by
Mrs. J. Hall Anderson, accompanied
on the piano by Mrs. Forney, being
thoroughly enjoyed by the large
number of guests present.
The hostess departed from the us
ual custom and invited number of
gentlemen, the minister, the Sunday
school superintendent and few
others who expressed themselves as
highly delighted with the program
and social tine that prevailed. Al
ter the refreshments were served
Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. FOrney at
the request of the guests played a
number of favOrite old songs while
everybody sang. Truly, it was de-
Iightful evening. The rooms were
redolent with the odOr of the pine,
the Christmas tree stood in the cor
ner and the mystic mistletOe hung
suspended by scarlet ribbons i'm
parting all the mystery and charm
of a happy Christmastide.
Mrs. Sarah Smithers entertained a
few friends at a sewing party last
week.
The time passed in lively CONVEX
sation and a good radio program.
The hostess served delicious fruit
salad and cocoa. 1t was a very pleas
ant evening.
Elmer B. Smithers spent the holi-
days in Philadelphia and other cit
les.
John B. White, ST., is visiting his
daughter in Atlantic City.
Mrs. Edgar Russell of New Castle
is quite sick at the home of her mo-
ther, Mrs. John Jester.
Miss Lucy Buford has been i'll
with tOnsilitis and Miss Helena Case
and Mrs. J. A. Gray have been sub
stituting for her.
Miss Anna Bigelow and Miss Mary
Hoey have been i'll for several days
with la grippe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Asa Rogers have 1e-
turned from a two weeks visit in
New Jersey.
Miss Elizabeth Lank has accepted
a position in Dover.
Miss Alice Mitten leaves this week
for an extended visit to Wilmington.
Miss Adelaide Davis, one of the
high school teachers, is i'll with
tonsilitis.
Santa Claus brought Mrs. Henry
Patterson a parrot as a response to
an oft expressed wish. She expects
Polly to talk in several months.
Her neighbOr, Mrs. Sallie Williams,
received several canary songsters, so |
we may expect music in the air" in
that neighborhood.
Mrs. Joseph Frazier has purchased |
an attractive 1927 model Buick au-
tomobile this week.
Joseph and Henry Vinyard who |
were on the sick list are able to be |
out again.
Oscar P. Harrington was quite i'll |
but has returned to work this week.
Miss Josephine Spurry and Mrs.
Mary Kelley have gone to Oxford,
Md, for the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Watson Denney and
son Francis were weekend guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Sapp.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbert Adams of
were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Burton Hendricks over the
weekend.
A fine P. T. A. meeting was held
at Laws School for December with q
large attendance. A Christmas pro-
gram was rendered by the school. A
fine Christmas tree was in evidence.
The schoolroom decorations on the
sand table and windows
portrayed the Christmas spirit.
At the close of the program Santa
and gave the pupils and
other little visitors treat and gifts.
The teacher, Mrs. Ross was the re-
cipient of many gifts. Delicious re-
were served by the COM
mittee, Mrs. Everett Robbins and
Mrs. Harry Minner.
Nine new members Joined at the
ast meeting. This is an enthusiastic
P. T. A.
DIR. H. V. Holloway is expected to
address the January meeting.