Milford chronicle., 1929-03-08

On Sunday evening an excellent
Missionary program was given IN
Trinity M. E. Church, conducted by
Superintendent of Missions Harry
f. Mitten. A number of anthems
and songs appropriate to the occas-
ion were beautifully rendered by
the choir. The Junior Choir re-
cent innovation, sang very sweetly'
"The World for Jesus" In his talk
Mr.. Mitten stressed the need for
worldwide missions, quoting Paul
as the greatest missionary the world
has ever known. In his closing re-
marks he referred to the beautltul
life of the late superintendent, A.
W. Carrow, his co-worker IN the
church and personal friend, proceed
ing his remarks by quoting from
the psalm of Life" The occasion
was very propitious and as Mr.. MIL
ten gave "reminiscences OF some OF
the loveliest and most endearlng
memories, in an exquisite word pic
ture, the large congregation was
greatly moved.
He was followed by E. F. Melvin,
who is we'll known for his forcetul
delivery, who urged a fervent and
vigilant life in the services of the
Master. A short talk followed by
G. ]. Smithers, who bears his four
score years gracefully and has the
courtesy of the old school.
He referred to men and women
who are living beautiful lives Oh
sanctified service for the cause OF
missions, citing the wonderful WORK
of David Livingstone in darkest
Africa.
With discriminating nicely he
ouoted from the Bible and the poets,
which showed he had deep know
ledge of the things of God. inc
new superintendent, Ira GarDutt'
chose for his subject Our Sunday
school," He made a plea for
growth in the school, stresslng the
need of a cooperation. lie luily
appreciates the possibilities Oh Tue
young people who are the future OF
the church and is truly regarulul
for their interests.
A fitting climax to the program
was the splendid collection Which
showed that hearts were sensitive
to Gods presence and a willingness
to serve. Rev. N. c. Benson closed
the exercises with a few words OF
hearty appreciation, showing low
ing, living interest in his felloWmen.
The program in its entirety was
quite appropriate to the day.
The Ladies' Aid Society was de-
lightfully entertained on FRIDAY
evening at the home of Mrs. l.. l..
Carlisle who was assisted by Mrs.
r. v. Cahall and Miss Elizabeth
Lark. A fine program was given Dy
Mrs. N. C. Benson and Mrs. MARY
Bethards.
Several beautiful piano duets were
rendered by Mrs. Henry Purnell
and Miss Ina Langrell; Mrs. w. H.
Pearson and Miss Lank.
Delightful readings were given;
Mrs. Mary Postles, in her usual
excellent impersonation OF Negro
dialect. gave one of the humorous
Vinev sketches. Mrs. Harry +.
Mitten in character costume gave
nleasing rendition of "My Daughter
lane" and Mrs. Burton Hendricks
a humorous reading entitled Ma
Writes Poetry and Pa PerseVeres.
MRS. Benson presented guessing
game which evoked much merrl-
nent. Mrs. Sharp L. Wilson and
Miss Lank sang Mother Machree,
by Mrs. l.. l.. CarilsIe'
which was much enjoyed. MIS-
Retts presented her report OF the
mast wear which was very gratlIy-
ing. The hostess served refresh
ments during a delightful social
hour. -
On Tuesday of last week Mrs. Jes-
fer Gray entertained the bridge cluD
at a delightful luncheon. Flrst
nrize was won by Mrs. ]. K. Rogers:
Mrs. Rachel Carlisle won second
prize. - hoo,
Mrs. Sarah Spencer, who has Deen
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. B. f. Bur
ton. has returned to her home IN
Philadelphia. ..
In compliment to Mrs. Spencer
Mr. and Mrs. Burton entertained on |
Monday evening with two tables Oh
bridge. Mr.. and Mrs. John G. OAR
hv at two tables of bridge on tues
day evening, Mrs. Rachel Carlisle
AFT a turkey dinner, followed bridge
nm Wednesday evening and Mr.. anu
Mrs. A. w. Boone at bridge on
thursday evening. Besides those
who entertained were Mrs. jester
Gray and Mrs. L. l.. Carlisle Will
hosts and hostesses above nameu
who we're present each evening
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Slaughter
antertined at two tables OF FIVE
Hundred on Saturday evening. Mr.
and Mrs. S. L. Wilson, Mrs. Edith
Melvin. Mrs. Annie B. Harrington
and oscar P. Harrington. ). L.
wilson won the prize for high score.
Arthur Melvin, ST., and son. Oll-
rer q. Melvin attended the Inaugu-
alton at Washington on Monday.
John C. Darby had planned 10
,pend several days in Washington
his week, but was prevented from
Ioing so on account of Illness.
II. C. Morgan spent the weekend
With his sister at Easton, Pa.
Mrs. Della Moor, of Philadelphia
"a spent the weekend with Miss
3ertha Moore and Miss Bertha Ro-
,ers.
Mrs. Harry Harrington has been
N the sick list for several days.
Miss Ida Jones, of Philadelphia
"a, has been visiting her aunt, Mrs.
|. w, Carrow.
Miss Miriam Fraim spent the
week at Byewood, Pa.
Mrs. Ella Mae Forrest spent the
weekend with relatives in Penns
irove, N. ].
Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Hudson and
amily, of Newark, Mrs. Aaron Hud- (
on and Miss Rae Magingan, of Will {
1ington, were Frederick visitors on
sunday.
Mrs. Herman Vineyard spent sew !
raj DAYS in Baltimore last week. (