Milford chronicle., 1927-08-19
Ocean View

and people and possibly more OF
this August 10th, between 5000 anC
5000 men, women and children.
The day was ideal, being clear ant
cool. The grove was cleaned for tn,
occasion and the grounds were useC
for the gathering of people.
Automobiles were parked aloni
the several streets, giving a fine ap
pearance to the town. Everything
was in order. Everybody seemed
happy.
The program was excellent, ant
well carried out.
DR.. James A. Belts, the president
for 1927; Mrs. Sallie West, vice
president and Miss Mary c. Evans
secretary; Mr.. Archie T. Richards
chairman of Program Committee;
Mr.. William H. Belts and Mr.. Will
mer Burton, had charge of the
grounds. Mr.. Ebe Davidson had the
privilege for sale of ice cream and
confectionaries.
The afternoon program consisted
of music, by the Laurel Boys Band.
And they rendered splendid music
and plenty of it and of a good char
acter. Prayer was offered by Rev.
C. w. Branford, pastor of M. E.
Church; then song America, by the
audience led by DR.. William w.
Belts, of Chaddsford, Pa. Songs "My
Old Kentucky Home; and We're
Marching to Zion" were sung joy
fully. Then Mr.. Richards called for
the faVOrite song of anyone selected
from the printed sheets distributed
through the audience and Mr.. David
Hall responded with "Shall we
gather at the River" Just then my
Irish wit came up and I thought
what beautiful hymn and suitable
to Brother Hall, who is a member
of the Baptist Christian Church here.
The address of welcome was made
by DR.. James A. Belts, who creates
good humor and success. The next
was speech by Mr.. Charles Rick
ards, of Moore, Pa, a graduate of
SwarthmOre College, Pa, and son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Richards. He
caused one to think of Charles Lind
bergh, this Charles Richards, who
spoke in behalf of the younger gen.
GRAFTON, that they are open minded
in thought and speech.
After this address, Miss Mary G.
Evans, secretary, read the history
of Home Coming" written by Mrs.
Annie d. Belts, appointed historian,
who was unable to be present and
sent us a very interesting account
of the first Home Coming, in 1909, !
and those since. This paper will be
publish in this letter soon. Mr.. John |
West, Jr., sang a beautiful selec-
tion Goods Garden" The pleasant
chairman, Mr.. A. T. Richards, made
the announcements and introduced |
the speakers.
Mr.. George Williams, of MillsborO,
made a good address, stating that
"The older people should set a good
example for the young people.
Solo Sometime" by Rev. Charles
w. Branford, which everyone en-
jode and was accompanied by Miss
Kathryn Beauchamp at the organ.
After which Henry R. Isaacs, Esq,
a prominent lawyer of Wilmington,
Del, delivered a fine address. He
spoke of Our Government with Cal
vim Coolidge, and his principle Of
economy. Also stated that Eng
land and America are friends and
should remain such. Our relation
ship with other countries must con-
tinue etc.
Band music; then Mrs. Georgia
Morris Ragan, of Tampa, Fla, sang
sweetly, "The Old Oaken Bucket"
new words composed by DR.. A. ].
Belts, of Easton, Pa. Mrs. Ragan,
is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Morris, of Tampa, Fla, who wrote
4 letter regretting their absence from
Home Coming. The afternoon meet
ng closed by singing by everyone,
Brighten The Corner Where You
Are."
Mr.. and Mrs. John Gayhardt and
,wo daughters, Flea and Annie; and
son Arnold, and Mr.: Lloyd Bailey,
)f Baltimore, motored here and spent
several days with Mr.. and Mrs.
George Pusey.
Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Hastings and
ion, Wilmington, of Mt. Vernon, Md,
yisited Mr.. and Mrs. e. Daisey and
Clara.
Mrs. Walter Goslee and son, Mr..
Raymond Goslee, motored here from
Philadelphia, and spent the week
With Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Short.
Miss Sallie Evans has returned |
lome from University of Virginia.
Mr. and Mrs. John Powell, of
and Miss Hettie Powell
pent several days with Mrs. Albert
lowell.
Miss Margaret Moran, of Brooklyn,
I. Y, visited Mrs. Earl Evans last
7eek. II
Mr.. and Mrs Cal Bishop and two
of Pedricktown, N. J., lI
isited Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. K. Evans. II
Miss Catherine Collins, of Phila-
elphia, is visiting Mrs. Ethel Hook
r and son, Charles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elbert Evans. of
called on Mr.. and Mrs.
go. Pusey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Calvin and two
aughters, Ruth and Barbara, of S
I1zabeth, N. j., and Mrs. Florence
eNobia, are the guests of Mr.. and K
rs. William H. Belts and Mrs. Ed Is
ard Hickman and daughters. II
Mrs. Lizzie CULLEN was the week. Is
Id guests Of her dear friend, Mrs.
ary Johnson, at the Sound Camp
Getting. S
Mr.. and Mrs. William Evans and
70 children, are visiting Captain
ID Mrs. Alonzo Evans,
Mr.. Harold Richards, Of Lewes, L
slted his friend, Miss Bessie Bur-
ge, here this week.