Milford chronicle., 1929-10-25
Harrington
Harrington Century Club Notes

The Harrington Century Club held
its regular meeting Tuesday after
noon. In the absence of the presl-
dent, the meeting was in charge of
Miss Emma Downes, first vice-pres-
ident, who presided in her usual gra-
cious manner. The meeting was
opened with a song followed by the
Lords prayer. The minutes were
approved and in the next order or
business Mrs. E. W. White was elect
ed treasurer to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of Mrs. j.
c. Messner. Mrs. R. w. Sapp was
unanimously elected to membership
in the club and the name of Mrs.
Lydia Anderson was presented for
membership. All members were
urged to attend the Club Institute at
Wyoming on Tuesday, October 22nd.
Mrs. Ernest Raughley requested
that all members interested in form
ing a club chorus, meet at her nome
Wednesday evening.
After disposing of a few other
items of business the meeting was
turned over to Mrs. Garrett S. Har-
rington and her committee, Mrs.
George Toppin, Mrs. S. o. Bailey and
Mrs. John Barlow. Their topic was
"Art" in National Picture Week. De-
scriptive readings of the twelve
great masterpieces in paintings and
short biographies of the painters
were read by the following: Mrs. &.
S. Harrington, Mrs. George Toppin,
Mrs. Hannah Adams, Mrs. Charles
Derrickson and Miss Elva Reese.
Mrs. ]. w. Sheldrake and Mrs. L. T.
Jones read interesting papers on
two outstanding American artists.
The program was concluded with a
poem by Kipling; read by Mrs. G. S.
Harrington. After which delicious
refreshments were served. The club
members are asked to bear in mind
the change in the meeting date for
next week from Tuesday to Satur-
day. Following the social hour a
Children's Day program will be
given.
Wedding Secret Out
The secret has just leaked out that
Wallace Wilson, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Wellington Wilson, and Miss Lillian
Schultz, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Philip Schultz, of near town, slipped
away from their friends and jour-
neyed to Clayton on June Both and
were married at the M. E. parsonage
by Rev. Charles Spry. The young
couple were accompanied to Clayton
by Mr.. and Mrs. George Hurd, Jr.
They will reside with the bride for
the time being. The groom is an
electrician for the Eastern Shore
Public Service Company, of this
town.
Juniors Observe Birthday
Members of Harrington Council
No. 4, Jr. o. U. A. NJ, surrounded by
their wives, children and friends,
proceeded to put on an evening of
iolification in honor of the 37th an
niversary of the organization in this
town. During that time it has grown
in great size and at the same time
has become prosperous financially |
and at the present time have 1O7 |
members enrolled. Fitting the occa- |
sion a nexcellent program was CIV
en-. Lewis Clymer, councillor of the |
local council was chairman of the |
evening, he made the address OF |
welcome, which was followed by the |
singing of America. Mr.. ]. Wolcott |
Dickerson made a financial report.
During the evening Mrs. Hugh Vim
cent entertained with two beautiful
solos and Mrs. ]. w. Greenlee rem
dered a piano solo. Mr.. Harry S.
Harrington, treasurer of the local
lodge, made an address. Several Sc
lections were given by the Intersec-
ton String Band. Past State Coun-
cilors Arthur Hope, of Delaware
City, and George w. Swain, of Har-
rington, were guests of honor. Each
made a few brief remarks. Several
other choruses were sung and at
late hour delicious refreshments
were served. Nearly one hundred
were present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Miller have
returned from a motor trip through
the Allegheny Mountains of Vir-
ginia, Ohio and West Virginia.
ReViVals Well Attended
The revival services in progress at
the Pilgrim Holiness church con-
tinues to draw large crowds each
night. Some of those attending are
a little disappointed due to the fact
that Rev. Earl Dulaney was called
home very suddenly. His place is
being filled by Mr.. and Mrs. Donoho.
They are special singers as well as
musicians.
Mrs. Warren Holston, of George
town, spent the weekend with Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Tee.
Mrs. ]. J. Mitchell, of Ocean City, !
Md, has been spending part of the
past week with Mrs. Frank Gallo
way. 5
Mr.. and Mrs. William Pool recent
ly entertained a number of friends
at a bridge dinner at their home I
near town. The following were I
present: Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Gates,
Williamsport, Pa; Mr.. and Mrs.
Hodges Drexel, Hill, Pa; Mr.. and l
Mrs. Lucian Washburn, Robert 1. I
Houston, Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Jones, |
Mrs. George Williams and Mrs. P. S. a
Shockley, all of Millsboro; Mr.. and
Mrs. F. Brown Smith, Mrs. L. R. n
and Mrs. Ernest Dean, of o
Harrington. y =
Il. E. Church To Have =
Home Coming Week" o .
This week will be known as home ',
coming week at the M. E. church u
ind a full program for the week has 9
,een arranged as follows: Monday II
evening, special meeting of the Off D
,ers at 1880 p. m; Tuesday even 0
ng, "Men's Night" All mems classes ~ ~
II organizations invited, Rev. George M
". Bounds, of Wilmington, pastor OF =,
he church in 1907, will be the M
peaker. Wednesday evening, Young
PEOPLES Night; Rev. ]. R. Bicker- III
ng will deliver an illustrated lee
ure, assisted by Rev. G. E. Ster- "
ing; Thursday evening, Ladies -
Tight" all the ladies' Bible classes y
Il ti,1,c inNitnd ! w