Milford chronicle., 1929-12-13
Fre1erica

! Our town feels justly proud of the
honor bestowed ON Mrs. Ethel Penne-
will Brown Leach, who was a former
pupil of Howard Pyle. Her picture
"The Big Snow, Frederica," is now eX-
hiblted in the rooms of the Wilmington
, Society of Fine Arts in the Public Lii
brary Building and purchased for the
permanent collection of the society. 1t
is a beautifully handled snow scene of
the corner of Market and David streets.
While one can not fail to admire the
beauty in nature in this picture, one
feels keenly the human touch of hur-
i rying folks in the bracing, frosty air,
and the homely touch of the old fash
ioned sleigh and mule in the fore
ground. The snow covered roofs of the
houses and the church spire silhouet
ted against a wintry sky have all the
charm of an outdoor scene after a
snow storm.
Another citizen who merits our praise
is Arthur Melvin, Sr, while delivering
merchandise on his accustomed route
at Bowers on the Delaware Bay front
last Monday, he saw a little girl at
tempt to jump from q fishing toat to
the wharf. The child missed her foot
ing and plunged into the icy waters.
Mr.. Melvin rushed to her assistance
and succeeded in grabbing her clothing
when she rose to the surface of the wa
ter. Her borther who was padding the
DOdI afOunu was DenlnQ caDln anu
had not seen the child jump overheard.
Had it not been for Mr.. Melvin's time
ly aid the child would have been
drowned. She is the seven year old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Benjamin
Garthari who are profoundedly grateful
to the rescuer of their child.
Miriam Counselman celebrated her
birthday on Monday evening by giving
party, as is her custom on her natal
day A group of happy youngster en-
Joyed to the limit this pleasant affair. |
This is home where children ale well
come and may enjoy the innocent
pleasures of childhood whole heartedly.
Good books. music and games are
theirs for the choosing and TO be invit-
ed to one of Miriam's parties is a red,
letter day. in the life of the children.
After merry evening of games, etc,
delicious refreshments were served.
Miriam was the recipient of many love-
ly gifts.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Burton were din
ner guests of Mrs. Leona Richardson at
Dover on last Friday.
oliver Melvin of Wilmington spent
Pollard of Delaware City We're guests
Of Mrs. Edith Melvin IN Sunday.
Mrs. Gordon Couuseiman and Mrs. ,
John Mcbride spent last week in Ches-
ter.
Oliver Melvin of Wilmington spent
Sunday with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs I
Arthur Melvin. ,
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ a. Roberts of Col .
ingswood, Pa, have been visiting MIR. s
md Mrs Marion Stevenson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon Counselnan had
IS dinner guests on Sunday Mr. and {
Mrs. William Buckaloo Of Chester, Mrs J
Richard Buckaloo Of Little Creek and
dr. and Mrs. j. q. Mcbride.
Mr.. and Mrs Edward Hudson haVei
zone to Dover to board for the winter.
Oscar p. Harrington spent his Vaca-
ion recently in Jersey City, Newark,
N. j., and New York city.
Miss Bertha Rogers has returned a
rom the hospital and is doing as well II
s can be expected. 1
Mrs. j. B. Derlickson and Mrs. I. w. Il
3etts attended the d. y. r. meeting
eld at the home of Lynford Outten in a
Dover on Monday afternoon. n
Ex-senator L w. Belts received 4 "
OK containing four wild ducks and p
our wild geese from the members of a
unning club to which Mr.. Retts has t;
elonged for many years. The sports al
zen are now in North Carolina.
ome time recently visiting in New al
ork City 2
Miss Elizabeth Lank has returned M
'om a visit to Philadelphia. "
Miss Elsie Wilcutts of Washington,
/. c., disposed of the household goods te
ltI iIOlutIs NlIS Il.LdDeLn VIII fi
ltts at public sale last week. The HI
yelling house is also for sale. Mrs.
7ilcutts has suffered from n stroke of
analysis and will make her home with
er daughter in Virginia.
Mrs. Mary Vickers has been quite
for the past week. 4
Mrs. w. II. Person has recovered .
Efficiently from her recent illness, to II
ak out in the open air in good wea- nj
Ter. As soon as her health permits ~
le will visit her son in Pittsburgh Pa III
The first grade is happy with the NJ
'irit of Christmas and is busy deco ~
ting their room and trimming their s.
1ristmas tree. he
The second Grade is much Interested he
making Christmas decorations for ha
o school room AZ
The third grade is busy making 3:
'ristnnass decorations for the room.
le sand table is under a blanket of wi
ow. The roofs of the houses and the 10
Ids are oil covered with it. So the
tile must stay in the pounds m,
Santa Claus and his reindeer add tiy
Ior as they come down the boulevard
e hope that our parents will be able Gu
find inst little hit of time TO come fo1
our room on Friday afternoon, De-
nher 20. We are planning little
lylet with Santa Claus as the chief
ararter. He win distribute the gifts
Hself to oil good boys and girls.
rhe fourth grade is clad to see Jane w
oss in her usual place after being -
sent for some time on account of a pr
Gro cold. This grade has made in ito
-idual graph sheets for recording an
,nI,'stlc IIp,. MARKS. Everyone is trying Blu
The eighth grade is making health W.
sters in Art class nel
The p. IT. A. will meet at the Town fat
il, Friday evening, December 13 at
o'clock