Milford chronicle., 1930-01-03

night was impressive and beautiful
The children were wonderfully
trained by Mr.. and Mrs. F. W. Micl
whose untiring efforts were highl!
appreciated by the large number O.
people present.
The Christmas story with all IT
wonder and charm that is old, We
ever new, was beautifully told il
songs and recitations by the wreatl
bearers, angels, shepherds, wis
men, carolers and others.
The costumes were singularly ap
propriate, from the dainty gossome'
draperies of the angels robes to thu
simple, homely dress of the shep
herds, or the richness Of the robe
of the wise men. The usual Christ
mas treat was given to the children
together with membranes iron
their teachers. The entire evening
was one of pure enjoyment and vii
be remembered as one of the love
Hest occasions of the holiday week
MT. and Mrs. ]. Burton Hendricks
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Gordon CounselmaI
and oscar P. Harrington attended
bridge party given by Mr.. and MRS
REYNOLDS Wix in Wilmington on sat
urday evening. Mr.. Hendricks cap
TIRED first prize for men. =,
Can't. John Cunningham, one "
our oldest residents, has Deen qu1'e
sick for several days. ..od
Our community has been VlsiCeu
bv the death angel again and tnls
time a beloved mother has Deen lar
on from the home. On Friday even.
inc Mrs. Anna Elizabeth Mont.
nassed quietly to rest at the nome u
her daughter, Mrs. Howard Aosel'
Mrs Mofitt had been in Ill healCn
for several years due to heart trou-
HE and had been subject to the GU
slant and loving care OF her CHI
dren In spite of her affhctlon sn1
Lent a brave spirit and cheeriuI
disposition. She had oellen I.,1a
sense of humor and sunny naIuI 2
that made her charming compan-
ion for Young or old. She was W.
-oan of fine character and her graz
ions thought for others, even ouElns
ber illness. will linger long IN Ine
memory of those near and GEAR "
bar This Christian woman llveu d
long life, filed with charitable ueeu9
and kindly sympath1es WHICH,
deared her to all. 4ho
funeral services we're held at tne
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Rog,
ars on Sunday afternoon, conducCeu
Nv Rev. N C. Benson. Trinity M r.
choir sang several appropriate Sc
1ections. The beautiful flowers were
1o1;ne- testimonials from a host OF
relatives and friends. Mrs. MONTY
was IS years of age and Is survlYeu
hv a son, Lester Mofdtt OF AspuTy
park. two daughters, Mrs. Ehzapetn
Smith of Bloomfield, N. j., and MIS-
Howard Rogers of this town.
The funeral party left on Monu@y
morning for Newark, N. j., WneIe
intarnoent was made in the famlIy
LOT there. The family wishes 70 e1
tend their sincere thanks ana apple
citation for the many kindnesses e@-
tended to their beloved mother our
ing her illness and for still furtneE
expressions of love and sympathy at
The Ladies Aid Society will De
entertained on Friday evening, jan
uarv 3. at the home Of Mrs. William
Leach who will be assisted IN enter
tanning by Mrs. Selden hausnleS
and Mrs. Elite Smithers.
Misses Madeline and hleano4
Clendaniel of Doerun, Pa, spent iasC
week with their grandmother MIS-
Charles Faulkner. 14n
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard SlaugnteE
entertained very pleasantly at TWO
tables of bridge on Friday evening'
Those present were Mrs. Edith Mel
vim. Miss Mary Melvin, Mrs. A. NJ
Melvin. Mrs. Annie B. Harrlngtoh'
Mrs. S. L. Wilson and Miss ELIZA
beth Lark.
Miss Ruth Evans, Miss Madge
Lodge of Magnolia and MISS MARY
Donovan spent Christmas with MI
and Mrs. Philip Donovan. Miss Don
ovan will take a business course III
philadelphia after January 1.
Mrs. Annie B. Harrington enter
tanned at three tables of bridge on
Saturday evening. The guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Boone, Mr. anu
Mrs. Sharp L. Wilson, Mrs. Herman
INWARD. Mrs. Willard Slaughter
Mrs. Arthur Melvin, Miss ElizaDetn
Iauk, Mrs. Edith Melvin, Mrs. WI.
liam Leach, Miss Mary Melvin OF
Delaware City and John Boone OF
N. J. The ladies prizes
were won by Mrs. willard Slaughter
and Miss Mary Melvin. The mems
prizes were won by John Boone ana
A. W. Boone.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Anderson
and little daughter Betty Jane ana
Mrs. William Spurry of Wilmington
were guests of Capt. and Mrs. John
on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Hall Anderson and
family, Mrs. Samuel Hall, Miss Rose
Virden of Dover, Mrs. William Lof-
land of Milford and Judge Conrad OF
were dinner guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. William Leach on Fri
lay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Boone, Mrs.
Mary A. Boone, Mrs. Edith MelVln'
Miss Mary Melvin and John Boone
Of Trenton, N. J., were guests OF
Mrs. Foster Boone Of Magnolia on
Sunday.
Henry Vineyard of Philadelphia
spent Christmas Day with his par
snts, Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Vineyard.
Dr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Derrickson and
Mrs. I. W. Belts attended the sill
7er wedding anniversary Of DR.. and
Mrs. Jonothan r. Willis on Satur-
lay evening in Dover.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Person and
laughter Lucille were guests Of Mr..
md Mrs z w Mick ON Thursday of