Milford chronicle., 1927-02-04
Glendale

ton of the holly trees in this anC
other sections.
Since then others who own lands
where the holly trees grow inform
ed the writer that they had the same
experience as Mr.. Clendaniel in the
destruction of their trees, only nOt
quite so bad.
1t has been a habit for years for
some people from the cities TO come
down country in automobiles a few
days before Christmas and cut and
carry away large quantities of ever
greens without permission from any
one. This is wrong and should be
stopped.
The legislature now in session
should pass stringent laws for the
protection of our forests with pen
alties strong enough to be feared, so
that those who are bold enough to
break the statutes, may have meted
out to them justice and plenty of it.
There should be a commission ap-
pointed composed of men who re-
side where the eVergreens grow.
who are familiar with conditions
existing and know how TO cope with
it. They should he permitted to ap-
point wardens, rugged men who
know the forests from A to Z. These
men should patrol the woods dur
ing the season to cut cverSrcenS.
and to be given the authority to ar
rest without q warrant anyone
caught in the act of destroying hoI-
" trees or trees of similar nature
and carry them before the nearest
magistrate for trial. Those VINO
come from the city to get ever
greens should be stopped by the
State Highway Officers and II un-
able to show rightful possession Oh
the stuff which they carry, they
should be treated as other offenders
and the penalty made to tit the
crime"
There is enough holly trees left
in the swamps between Ellenuale
and Robbins and other sections
nearby, if properly looked after and
carefully trimmed to last the wreath
makers in this section for all Time
TO come.
A holly tree trimmed in the right
manner will produce in about ten
years another crop Of berries and
leaves.
We hope the owners of the for
ests where the holly tree grows will
not permit their trees to be trim
med for what is called 'box holly"
If they do it will soon be the end of
the beautiful trees which give to the
forests such a rich setting.
What is the use of appointing a
commission to conserve the forests
of Delaware composed of men or
women who could not go into the
woods and tell you which was a
gum, maple, oak, or any other tree
which grow on our timber lands.
The revival services which are
being held in the NJ. E. Church here,
continues with unabated success.
FOrty-three have professed CONVEX
sion to date. Large crowds are pres
ent nightly. The pastor, Rev. Con-
rad Hamer has only local help to
assist him in the great work which
he is doing. Come out and help.
Owing to the stormy weather the
attendance at the session of the
Sunday school, Sunday morning last,
was not as large as it would have
been had the day been clear. How
ever there were a goodly number
present who seemed to enjoy the
services.
Next Sunday morning at 10:30 a.
nj, memorial services will be held
in memory of our late superintend-
ent. David M. Donovan. We hope
every member of the church and
friends will be present at this meet
ing.
The 4th quarterly conference for
Ellendale charge was held in the M.
E. Church here on Thursday after
noon, January 9th. Rev. W. E. Gun
by, D. D., presided. Reports from
the different appointments showed
the work to be in good condition.
The following stewards for Ellen
dale NJ. E. Church were nominated |
and confirmed: J. A. EllegoOd, Sam
uel H. Fisher, Miss May Thayer.
Mrs. H. w. Jester, Mrs. R. J. Glen
daniel Miss John G. Short and Mrs. |
Stephen Warrington. District Stew
ard, J. A. EllegOod. Communion
Steward, Mrs. John G. Short. By an
unanimous vote Rev. Conrad Hamer
was invited to return for the third
year.
Sunday school class No. met at
the home of Mrs. R. J. Clendaniel
for the purpose of organizing the
class. The following officers and
names were decided upon:
Glass name, Sunbeams.
Glass motto, Scatter sunshine.
Teacher, Miss Elsie Warren.
Assistants, Mrs. Annie R. Glen
daniel and Mrs. Grace Smith.
President, Marion Warrington.
First Vice President, Lillian Alb
bott; second vice president, Hya-
cinth Lynch; secretary, Florence
Reed; treasurer, Marion Robinson.
Entertaining committee, Virginia
Rodgers, Catherine Tucker, Lydia
Coverdale.
Ralph Broughman of Indianapolis,
Ind, is visiting the home of Mr.. and
Mr. 4. W. Jester for several days.
We are glad to welcome Ralph to
our town. We understand he con-
templates engaging in business in a
nearby town, sometime in the near
future.
We wish our city was large
enough to hold out inducements for
him to settle here. We need young
men like him.
Our dirt roads have been in an
almost impossible condition for the
past two weeks. Automobiles are
having a hard time in getting from
one point to another. Many times
they get stuck in the mud, and have
70 be pulled out.
RT,bis 1-ouId ha a good time for the