Milford chronicle., 1927-03-25
Harrington
Commerce Body Dimes

Guets of the season, coupled with an
Irish setting, was served by the Ia
dies of the Harrington Century
club to the members of the Har-
rington Chamber OF Commerce and
their guests. Upon advice that ev-
erything was in readiness for the
banquet nearly eighty men OF the
community were present to partake
of the good things only known to
lower Delawareans. Roast Turkey
was the chief attraction on the
menu. After everyone had done
Justice to the menu and had satis-
fed the inner man, an excellent
program of entertainment was pro-
yided by the committee. During the
banquet the "Develish Deputies" a
local trio, entertained with jazz mu-
sic and song.
Rev. E. H. Collins, pastor of the
NJ. E. Church, pronounced the invo-
cation, after which the assemblage
sang "Old Black joe"
Garrett S. Harrington, president
of the Harrington Chamber of Com
merce, welcomed the guests in a
very charming manner and then in
troduced the toastmaster for the
evening, Mr.. ]. Bartlestone.
POSTMASTER BartlestOne called
for rising vote of thanks to the
club ladies for their efforts in serv-
ing the banquet.
Throughout the program several
selections were rendered by the
Intersection Quintet" Messrs.
Mitchell, Moore, WiddOwson, Fitz-
gerald and Neamish. Mr.. Mitchell
sang a solo to one selection, and
their closing number was quartet.
Mr.. Elwood Wagner, of Cambridge,
Md, sang several Irish selections,
accompanied by Mrs. c. Fred Will
son at the piano.
After-dinner speeches were made
by Mayor D. E. Sawtelle, Robert X.
Jones, Republican County Chair
man; Supt. of Schools J. c. Mess
ner; Editor of Harrington Journal,
J. Harvey Burgess, all of Harring-
ton, and Hon. Josiah Marvel, of
Wilmington. In well chosen re-
marks all of them refreshed the
memories of those present for many
years past.
Mr.. Jones said the Chamber of
Commerce was an event in the life
of Harrington; Prof. Messner spoke
of the various ways of greetings
practiced throughout the world
The remarks of Mr.. Burgess were
full OF wit and humOr as he related
arriving
Harrington about ten years ago.
Mr.. Marvel spoke OF his boyhood
DAYS spent on a farm in lower Della
ware. and then referring to the
Chamber of Commerce, said, that
every community had its sidewalk
knockers. and urged that everyone
in the community should get in
line with civic bodies and aid them
TO make the community better. He
also said that the big things de-
sired for community couldn't be |
accomplished in one year, but some-
times it took several years; that /
sometimes civic bodies would show |
great activities and then slow up, |
only to take fresh hold and |
buckle down to the task and en- |
deavOr to carry out a program of |
progress. When TOastmaster Bar
tlestone asked those present to /
pledge assistance to the Chamber of |
Commerce, fifty of those present .
signified their intention of becoming
members for 1927.
A solo by Mr.. Cannon, accom-
panied by Mrs. Wagner, was well
rendered. The assembly then sang
America" after which the bene-
diction was pronounced by Rev. J.
G. Hosnter.
Century Club Notes
The regular meeting of the Har-
rington New Century Club was held
Tuesday afternoon, with the presi-
dent, Mrs. w. w. Sharp, presiding.
The meeting opened with a song,
Wearing of the Green" followed
by the Lords Prayer in concert.
The secretary, Mrs. Ernest
Raughley, read the minutes of the
previous meeting which were ap-
proved.
Mrs. Irene Wingate announced
that her team is giving an enter
tainment in the club house next
Tuesday evening at 8 O'Clock. She
assured everyone an evening of eX-
cellent entertainment. Admissions
are: Adults, 35c; children, 25c. Mrs.
Ernest Raughley reported the pro-
ceeds from the bake held by her
team. Further business was dis
cussed and when it was completed
the balance of the afternoon was
given to Mrs Butler. Mrs. Thistle
wood and Mrs. w. R. Massey. They
prepared an excellent program for
the day on the topic, "COnserva-
ton. The following program was
rendered: Piano sRlO, Mrs. J. Bar
tlestone; reading, Mrs. Thistle
wood; reading, Value of Forest ]
Trees" Mrs. T. L. Wingate; selec-
ton by Trio, Mrs. Clyde Miller, Mrs.
A. c. Creadick and Mrs. Jos. Cor
drey, accompanied by Mrs. John
Mitchell at the piano. Reading,
American Forest Week." Mrs G.
Harrington; reading, "Holly, Rev
enue Producer" Mrs. E. B. Rash;
game, Would You Believe It." by ,
club members. This concluded the {
program which was enjoyed by all.
Delicious refreshments were served
and a social hour enjoyed by all.
Chamber OF Commerce
Elects Officers,
The regular monthly meeting of 7
the Chamber of Commerce was held {
Monday evening at which time Off
GERS for this year were elected.