Milford chronicle., 1930-04-18
HARRINGTON
Camp No. IL, P. 0. S. Of A.,
Tnranfv.Eira Years Old

camp NO l(g fs Vs Os VI AsS
TWenty-FiVe Years Old
With less than a week intervening
since the p. o. S. of A. at Cheswold
celebrated its 25th birthday, neigh
boring camp at Liepsic celebrated
its 25th anniversary Tuesday even
ing. The local camp had arranged
splendid program to which they
invited the ladies. Past State Presi-
dent, John Tarburton, was chairman
of the affair, which was held in their
new school building with about 100
present. The celebration opened
with the opening song of the order
after which State Chaplain CantWell
offered prayer. Addresses were made
by State President Harry c. Tee,
Harrington; State Vice-President
Elmer e. Bender, Port Penn; state
Treasurer E. Y. Williams, Dover, and
District President E. G. DAILY, Oh
Hartley. Mr.. Daily was the last
speaker on the program and IS one
of the most active workers IN the
P. o. S. of A. ranks. He creates a
great deal Of enthusiasm. throughout
his district. He complimented the
citizens for their excellent scnool
building and especially the condltlon
in which it was kept. The chalrneh
reported that one more application
for membership had been filed at
Iiensic and prospects of four or nVe
more in the near future.
Hon. lanes H. Hughes, former
Secretary of State, was the prlncl-
nsI sneaker of the evening. Most
of the state officers spoke previous
tn his address. Mr.. Hughes IN re-
snonding to his introduction salu,
he couldn't understand why ne nau
heen invited to speak after listening
to the other good speakers anu a.
gatherings of this nature where
every one seemed to be an ora
tor; wondered who formed the aud
ience. Mr.. Hughes made a patriotic
address, beginning with the colonies
before the Declaration of Independ-
ence was signed by ffty-ive men
the Colonies. He spoke |
of the Fourth of July celebrations as
being more of a holiday now then a |
celebration and also said the New |
Castle county delegate who repre-
sented Delaware in signing the Won
derfu1 document, was about so per |
cent Pennsylvania. Conditions are !
in this country when only
about so per cent of the voters take
he trouble to go to the polls and aid
IN running our government, said Mr..
He spoke of the justice in
)ur courts when he made reference
o the poor man without counsel had
IN equal chance with the million
lire. He stressed the proper observ-
.nce of all laws that are on the
tatute books and claimed it was
,ad policy for anyone to attempt to 1
ust obey the laws that they desired /
0 observe. Interspersed between /
he different addresses, a great va t
iety of music was furnished by the ]
Ensemble of Dover. They I
the program with fifteen '
linute concert consisting of a trum- {
ct solo, solos, quartets and instru- O
lental selections. State Chaplain d
7. S. Cantwell pronounced the bene- q
ction, after which the meeting was Il
Irned over to the refreshment COM v
ittee which served delicious chick is
/ salad, biscuits and coffee. fl
arlington Century Club Notes S
The Harrington Century Club held o,
J regular meeting Tuesday after lc
ION with Mrs. c. F. Wilson presid- pI
g. The meeting opened with a sa- b.
te to the flag, a song and then Mrs. 81
larles Derrickson read the Club al
,llect. re
Mrs. W. W. Sharp made a report az
an executive meeting that she re- II
ntly attended. OF
Mrs. Fred Bailey turned in $32.S2 he
I'M a bake held last week by her in
I'M. sc
Mrs. L. R. Beauchamp made 20 10,
ID tables covers and donated them lei
the club. The presentation was ST.
de by Mrs. Warrington. fo
The president then announced ba