Milford chronicle., 1928-06-01
Frederica

Margaret of Wilmington were guests
of Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus P. Favinger
on Sunday.
The closing exercises of the Fred
erica High School will be held in
the Town Hall on Friday evening,
June l. The program is as follows:
, Overture, Mrs. w. H. Person, Mrs.
]. j. Pillsbury; invocation, Rev. N.
c. Benson; Introductory remarks,
Edward Sharp; class play, "The I'm
seem" Act. 1.-The Baldwin's Dining
Room. IntermissiOn: Piano solo,
Miss Elizabeth Lank. Act II-Same
place ,one week later. Piano solo,
Southern Melodies" Miss Lucy
Buford; essay and valedictory, Paul
inc Rae Maguigan; presentation of
diplomas, Ernest Raughley; violin
solo, Clarence Person; annual ad-
dress, Rev. Frank HersOn; benedic-
ton, Rev. N. c. Benson.
The Juniors entertained the Sen
iors at the annual banquet on May
oath at the Sesqui Inn, near Dover,
afterward attending a movie The
Keeper of the Bees" This Joll1t1ca-
ton was planned and carried out by
the young people. The high school
teachers, Miss Adelaide Davis, Mrs.
Jeanette Belts Dodd, Miss Madge
Reta Pollard and Miss Aurelia b.
Cate, were also among the guests.
On Wednesday afternoon of last
week Mrs. John C. Darby gave
bridge luncheon which was a very
delightful affair. Her home was
scene of beauty with profusion of
spring flowers in graceful arrange
ment. There were nine tables of
bridge. Mrs. Watson Belts of Middle
town, won first prize, and Mrs. John
Hallett, second; Mrs. Thad Windsor,
consolation. Out of town guests were
Miss Frances Cordray and Mrs. Hen
ry Hargadine of Wilmington, Mrs.
Maloney, Mrs. Watson Belts and
Miss Margaret Evans of AIiddletown,
Mrs. Cahall Sipple of Dover, Mrs. r.
A. Derrickson, Mrs. Bayard Whar-
ton, Mrs. Remsen Barnard, Mrs. N.
M. Stokes, Mrs. Edward Reynolds,
Mrs. George Baynum, Mrs. John Hal
lett, Miss Elizabeth Stidham, Mrs.
Edward Messick, Mrs. Thad Windsor
of Milford, Mrs. Binghamton Of
Reading, Pa, and Mrs. Carl Brice of
Ocean City.
On Saturday evening Mrs. Herman
Vinyard gave a dinner and bridge
which was another delightful affair
of the social season. Her home was
artistically decorated with spring
flowers. A pink and white color
scheme for the tables was carried
out with orange blossoms, pink roses
and dainty nut baskets of pink tu-
lips. There were nine tables. The
first prize was won by Miss Lena
Short; second, Mrs. Willard Slaugh-
ter; consolation, Miss Aurelia =.
Cate. Out of town guests were: Mrs.
William B. Hoey of Wilmington,
Miss Lena Short, Mrs. Bayard Whar-
ton, Mrs. Samuel Evans of Milford.
At the recent meeting of the Alum
nj Association, Mrs. John Mcbride
presided and the following officers
were elected for next year: Miss
Mary Garbutt, president; Mrs. Alice
Melvin, secretary-treasurer; Mrs. L.
L. Carlisle, chairman of the commit
tee on entertainment. 1t was decided
to hold the annual banquet on the
evening of June 5th at the Hotel
Johnson at Bowers. We are antici-
pating pleasant reunion on this oc-
casion.
On Friday evening the Bridge Club |
was entertained by Mrs. Jester A.
Gray at her beautiful country resi-
1ence. A delicious dinner was serv-
ed.
Mrs. Gordon COunselman and Mrs.
Slaughter substituted in the |
absence of two members. Mrs. Ra-
chel Carlisle won first prize and Mrs.
John C. Darby second.
w. B. Stevenson purchased the en-
tire stock and fixtures of A. w. Car
rows store of general merchandise
last week and is having a sale at
greatly reduced prices. Mr.. Carrow
mas sold out his business owing to
MS ill health.
Caleb Williams, son of Mrs. Sallie
Williams, has typhoid fever, but is
ioing as well as can be expected.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry F. Mitten and
Mr.. and Mrs. Conner Mitten and son
Billy were guests of Miss Alice Nit
en- at the Brandywine Sanitorium on
Sunday.
After a long illness John Moody
passed away on Thursday of last
week, aged 81 years. He is survived
" his wife and daughter. He was
reteran of the Civil War. Funeral
services were held on Saturday 1af-
ernoon at his late residence. Trinity
Il. E. choir sang several selections
md Rev. N. C. Benson oficiated. In
erment was made in Barratt's Gem
terry.
An excellent baccalaureate SER
non was delivered by Rev. N. G.
Benson on Sunday morning. Special
music was rendered by the choir and
he service was enjoyable.
Miss Frances Cordray of Whining
on spent Thursday with Mrs. ]. R.
rogers.
Miss Emma Carmean of Dagsboro
vas the guest of Mrs. A. w. Boone
n Saturday.
Miss Elva Warrington visited Miss
lillian Davis on Saturday.
John Boone of Wilmington spent
he weekend with his aunt, Mrs.
larry A. Boone.
On Saturday evening Harry Mill !
IAN was given pleasant surprise Z
arty at the home of his grandma
ler, Mrs. James Boone. Music, {
ames and dancing caused the time
D pass pleasantly and prizes for T
ancing were given to Mrs. VIM. !
ray and Mrs. Sarah Langrell.