Milford chronicle., 1930-12-12
GLENDALE

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AS we passed along the highwa
leaving Smyrna, to the left we 500
found out we were in the enemy
country, for every bill board alon
the route had posted on them i
large letters, "Vote for Hasting
and Houston and help Presiden
Hoover" (Well, from the looks o
things at the present time, Presiden
Hoover will need more help thai
Hastings and Houston can possibl,
giye.) A little further on was {
smaller poster saying, "Vote TO
Hastings and Houston and hell
Governor Buck" We we're surprised
at the reading of this poster for j
seemed to the writer that when i
was printed, Hastings and Houston
needed the help of Governor BucA
more than any assistance they
would be able to render him.
The present Governor of Della
ware has proved himself to be an
able and conscientious administra-
tor of State affairs, commanding al
all times the respect and admiration
of the principal men of the State ir-
respective of party.
But let us eschew politics for the
time being and go on with our
story.
AS we passed along toward Odes-
sa we were struck by the admirable
scenery which presented itself to
view.
The trees along the banks of the
creeks seem to vie with each other
in presenting a more glorious PAN
Drama of scenic beauty, than the
others could possibly do.
The farmers from Smyrna to
Odessa seem to be more active than
those we saw down the State and
passing through the outskirts OF
odessa and on to st. Georges where
the farms and stock were in splen-
did condition.
We always stop and view that
splendid bridge built at st. Georges
by the Government. 1t is a grand
niece of work and reflects credit on
both the architect and builder. NOW
we have only a few miles to go be-
fore the home of our friends will
loom I'D, but we had to notice that
grass seed had been sOwn in the
space between the two roads from
st. Georges to points some miles
north. Some of the seed had come
up and was growing fine. If people
would refrain from driving over the
plot, it would by next summer make |
a vast improvement in the looks OF |
things along this dual highway.
AS we turned from the highway |
into a cinder road leading to the |
home of our friends, we saw them
standing on the front piazza of the
house, waving welcome as we ap-
preached, and such welcome as we
received was we'll worth driving
many more hundred of miles than
we had come to get. We were rush
ed into the house and to that inn
mense living room where heat was
coming from everywhere, both from
the cellar and fire place which was
also on duty.
Our host and hostess informed us
that they had plans made which
would cover the whole length of our
stay with them.
The gong sounded and we were
invited out to partake Of one OF
those dinners which our host and
hostess were noted. We were hum
cry and did full justice to the meal
set before us.
After dinner was over, we again
adjourned to the living room and
engaged in general conversation.
We stopped long enough to listen
to the dialogue between Amos and
Andy. The grandfather clock in the
hall chimed the hour of nine and all
being tired we retired to our rooms
after a night of splendid rest we
awoke at the early dawn, rested and
prepared for the days work which
was before us. Breakfast, consisting
of buckwheats and sausage and a
cup of coffee was a meal
hat was sufficient to tempt those
whose digestive organs were up to
he highest standard.
Friday was fair day and we left
he home early and accompanied by
,ur friends, motored to Wilmington
md visited the ship New York"
which was anchored in the Christi
ma River near Market street bridge.
This was the ship which Admiral
Byrd made his latest trip to the pol
n regions. The huskies and sledges
we're on board and many other
hings which we're used on that
memorable trip.
The vessel, while not so large,
ras built solid and strong and look
d able to stand almost any amount
f buffeting which it had already
eceived in contact with the ice in
he polar regions. 1t was all very
and instructive and we
IL felt amply repaid for our trip.
he remainder of the day was spent
y us in various ways. The ladies
rent shopping; the doctor went to
is Office, and the writer called
pom his old friends who were his
olleagues in the Constitutional
which was held in the
ears 1896-1897. There was only
ew to see, the larger part had
one to their rewards. Only four
eft out of ten members from New
astle county.
We all met at the doctors Office
five o'clock and motored back to
he country home of our friends.
We were all hungry and tired, will
lg when the gong sounded to do
lstice to the wonderful meal which
-as set before us.
We again after the dinner was