Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1929-02-08
Frarlkford

While driving on the du Pont Boul-
evard between here and Selbyville
the car of Mereld Lynch suddenly
broke out in flames. Mr.. Lynch just
had time to stop and get out. The
body of the car was completely
ruined.
1.-THE Echo" the high school pub
LEGATION, made it's appearance for
January last week. The eight pages
are brimful of interesting school ac-
tivities. The staff: Editor-in-chief,
Elias Tingle; associate editor, Fred
erick Sheese; business manager,
Burton Cannon; assistant managers,
Hazel Layton, Joseph Kollock; news,
Lettie Campbell; athletics, James
Richards; social, Doris Layton;
arts, Claudia Lynch; jokes, Milton
Eashum; alumni, Bertha Cannon.
Chautauqua will be here the IS,
10 and 20 of this month. A wonder
full program is announced. The first
day "The Faubel Entertainers" af-
ternOon and evening. Lecture, "Tal-
low Dips" by Robert Parker Miles, a
former editor for the New York
Journal. Second day, Junior Chau-
tauqua and three act comedy drama
Take My Advice"
"Silhouettes from Favorite Operas"
is the musical program announced
for the closing night of the coming
Chautauqua. 1t will occupy the en-
tire evening and will be appropri-
ately costumed and provided with
special scenic effects.
The Christine Bingham Company,
a quartet of successful singers, I'M
der the able direction of Christine
Bingham, will present the tuneful
numbers from favorite works of the
we'll known compositions eff were
on the Stage" and kiss Me Again"
from mile. Modiste;" Pm Falling
in Love with Someone" waltz
Song" and street Song from
Naughty Marietta" and equally
well known selections from the RED
Mill" and "Sweethearts" are announ-
ced as being on the program.
Appropriate costuming for these
various numbers will add to the eff
feet and will make the recalling of
perennial favorites treat to the eye
as we'll as the ear. Christine Bling
ham will play violin obligato to GER
tain numbers.
The schools were closed Friday to
allow the teachers to attend the
ninth annual meeting of the Sussex
County Teachers Association held
in the court house at Georgetown.
Mr.. and Mrs. William E. Monroe
and Mrs. Olive D. Gum were visitors
to Philadelphia this week.
Miss Susie Collins of Hurlock,
Md, spent the week here as the
guest of Miss Lizzie Robinson. Miss
Collins was recently a teacher in
the frankfort schools.
The New Century Club held its
regular meeting at the home of Miss
Lizzie Robinson on Saturday even
ing.
The meeting was called to order |
by the president, Mrs. Ward w. Da-
;ey. A chapter from the Bible was
read by Mrs. L. E. Murray after |
which the collect" was read by
Miss Robinson.
The minutes of the previous meet
ng were read by the secretary, Mrs.
J. M. Bennett and were approved.
After the usual routine of business
he following program was render
ID under the direction of the chair
nan of literature, Miss S. G. Hall
Ind the entire program consisted of
he life of Longfellow and his writ
ngs.
A short sketch of his life, Miss
Hall.
Longfellow's first poem, Mrs. Hen
y Tunnel.
Longfellow's alphabet, by the club
MEMBERS.
Excelsior" Mrs. VIM. A. Gum.
"Stars of the Summer Night" was
ung by a quartet, consisting of
IRIS. Roland West, Mrs. Topp Heath,
IRIS. L. E. Murray and Mrs. c. T.
lashum.
Extracts from poems, Mrs. Gilbert
rocker. The members guessing
rom what poem the extracts were
aiken.
"Longfellow's Last Years." Mrs. C.
'. Eashum.
From My Arm Chair" Mrs. Ward
V. Dasey.
Sketch of the life of Evangeline,
Irs. Raymond P. Long.
Delicious refreshments were SER
ed and delightful social hour was
pent.
THE senior class of the frankfort
Iigh School started on their three
ay trip to Washington on January
8. Those present on the trip were:
Tazel Layton, Claudia Lynch, Doris
arker, Mildred Tingle, Rachel Long,
lillian Cannon, Dorothy Hudson,
ames McCabe, Rodney Campbell,
reston Williams, Elias Tingle,
lifton Brasure, Mr.. Bennett and the
us driver, Mr.. Adkins.
Starting from Frankfort on Mon
ay morning at o'clock they trav-
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