Milford chronicle., 1930-11-28

of the business Will commence
about Thanksgiving Day and will
continue from then on to the
Christmas holidays.
The wagons which go through the
country gathering wreaths from the
makers will. not start until next
week.
Berries are not so plentiful this
year as in other seasons-but the
dealers now furnish artificial ber-
ries which in a measure helps to
supply the deficiency and keeps the
wreath makers busy at a fair price.
The holly branches seems green
and this will save the makers much
trouble in selecting proper material
for the making of wreaths.
Many thousands of dollars are
spent each year in the purchasing
of holly branches and holly
wreathes. This large amount of
money goes into the hands of the
poorer classes which enables them
| to enjoy a more prosperous Christ
mas than they would otherwise
have.
The older children have much to
do in the making of wreaths and
some of them are very expert and
equal their parents in putting the
wreaths in proper shape. They can
go into forests and gather holly,
climb trees, trim them, and in ev-
cry way are superior to many OF
more mature years.
The money paid out by the deal
ers goes into many homes of the
poor of Sussex county and some
points of Maryland. 1t clothes the
children and the grown-up as well
and provides substantial food which
makes life more pleasant for those
engaged in the work, all through the
long winter months.
It is refreshing to be in the home
of some poor family on Christmas
morning and note the eager faces OF
the children as they approach where
their stockings are hanging and
when they find what Santa Claus
has brought them-there goes up a
yell of delight, and though the por-
tion may be small an orange, a
toy and some candy, yet it more
than satisfies them as they have re-
ceived more than expected. This is
what holly wreath making does. for
the poor.
1t is a pity that persons who own
forest lands which contains holly |
trees do not try to preserve them,
and save them from utter destruc-
tiOn by the hands of the trespasser.
Swamp contains many |
holly trees, which the. State should |
own and a warden should be ap-
pointed to look after the land, when
acquired.
The selling ef holly trees for conn.,
mercial purposes, if possible should
not be permitted. This is a chance
for the rich to step in and purchase
the land containing holly trees and
keep them for the use of the poor
entirely, for the making of holly
This would be an act wor-
Thy of the people who have wealth
Today.
Miss Mary w. Warren, daughter
Of Mrs. Lydia Warren, of near New
Market, and c. Marshall Wilson, of
Milton, were married on Thursday
evening, November 20, at the M. E.
Glendale. Rev. James
VI. Faulkner was the officiating min
ster. The writer and his family eX-
end to the happy couple their con-
and wish for them a
ong and prosperous life.
Sick
, Most of the people who have been
lick for some time seem to improve
lowly. Mr.. Reed, Mr.. Fisher and
Mr.. Dickerson are on the upgrade
md if nothing serious interferes
will soon be out among their
riends.
PERSONAL
Mr.. and Mrs. W. w. Houseman
nd Mrs. Arthur Reynolds spent
of last week in Philadel-
hia on a shopping tour.
Arthur Reynolds had very
leasant visit to Wilmington on
thursday of last week. He made the
rip on the palatial yacht belonging
D DR.. Layton Grier of Milford.
Rev. and Mrs. f. N. Faulkner and
Irs. Nelson of Delmar were Sunday
uests of Rev. and Mrs. James M.
aulkner.
Arthur Russell who is in the en-
10y of the B. c. A. Railway was
ONE with his family on Sunday.
Mrs. c. r. Ewing of Wilmington
as the weekend guest of Mr.. and
Lrs. j. Harry DickersOn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Deputy of
akley were entertained at the
ONE of Mr.. and Mrs. George Cow
dale on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roland Isaacs and
lughter Phyllis Ann of Greenwood
nd Archie Ellingsworth of Marcus
Ook, Pa, were guests of Mr.. and
RS. iona Ellingsworth on Sunday.
Roy Macklin and Fred Fillingame
Wilmington were Monday guests
Miss Allie and Torbert Macklin:
hile here they purchased some
rkeys for their home market. Sd
C. II. Ewing of Wilmington was a
wn visitor on Monday.
hurch News
The Epworth League SOical will -
entertained by Miss Rachel Gov
dale at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Gorge Coverdale on Monday, De-
mber 1. A full attendance is de-
red.
Miss Anna Sheppard will enter
in the Junior Aid of the M. F..
lurch of Glendale at the home of