Milford chronicle., 1930-08-22
OCEAN VIEW

clear. Visitors and former residents
began to arrive several days preVi-
GUS. On Tuesday night, several of
the pioneer residents mOtOred to
Bethany Beach, took sandwiches and
many good things to eat, and par
took supper together under the pa
villion. 1t was a happy occasion,
when friends greeted friends and
relatives. Several speeches were
made. There was singing, followed
by hymn, God Be With You Til We
Meet Again
Now for the real Home Coming
Day, when the larger assembling of
people took place in the spacious
grove of Capt. John T. West.
The band from MillsbOrO played.
The program was as follows:
Music by the band; Introductory
remarks, by Thomas H. Hudson and
Wilmer Burton; geetings of well
come, by Rev. George Sheese: 1.-THE
tenderest words in the English Ian
guage is Home, Sweet Home 1t
grips us. Why have these words the
magnetic power? There is one So
luton. 1t carries us back to the
hallowed place that is home; to those
scenes which we love so well.
think that these Home COmings has
some magnetic power. They bring
us back in person and in magma
ton to the days of our childhood; to
the days of manhood. To those who
come and see the changes; yet there
are the same loyal hearts; the same
true friendships. The friendships
are just as strong; the handclasp
Just as real. We welcome you back
again to our hearts and surround
ings. Lay Up for yourselves treas
ures in Heaven" the scripture says.
And l believe when we treasure fond
associations and memories in the
picture galleries of the soul, we are
laying up for ourselves treasures in
Heaven. We want to be one with
you, here in this beautiful grove.
Rev. c. w. Branford made an in
spring address. He considered it a
high privilege to be one of the COM
munity, and he felt at home, having
been here four years. 1t is our duty
to contribute in some way toward
the betterment of our town and peO-
pie.
Band music: "Stein Song"
Raymond Montgomery sang, Just
a Wearying for You"
DR.. VIM. Belts, of ChaddsfOrd,
Pa, was the next speaker. He has
fine way of making everyone hap
py and cheerful, in relating some OF
his experiences. 1t was worth lis
tening to his humorous situations.
Singing, "When the Roll Is Called
Up Yonder I'll Be There" with Mrs.
Ethel Davidson at the organ.
Duett by Grace and Eleanor Belts,
accompanied by their mother, Mrs.
Vera Belts.
Music by band, Wandering"
Rev. John M. Belts, originator of
Home Coming, made a fine address.
He said: 81 have been trying to
analyze the pull that brings us to
Home Coming. l stopped at Brother
DR.. Will Belts on my way down and
asked his children if they were go
ing to Home Coming, and they said
they could not, but that nothing
would keep their father away.
have heard in Philadelphia it was
said that at this time the boats that
the Delaware men and boys are en-
ployed upon, tie up for this occasion.
One factor of it is, those who
know our faults and love us still. l
remember one time when l went to
see the French Exposition. When l
started back home it was with long
/ Than XUhnn
arrived in Delaware from college;
and down to Ocean View, was the
dearest spot in Baltimore hundred.
It might be we'll to examine the
questions that are before us. The
youth are going at high speed. l
think that they are a little too
speedy in some things. There are
some indications that are not prom
ising, but on the other hand there
are other things that are promising.
/ Twenty young people at a camp
meeting which l have attended ded-
icated their lives to the services of
Jesus Christ. There would have been
some difficulty in getting that many
when l was a boy, to dedicate their
lives in Christian service. The great
| temperance question. Is it going to
hold out? l believe it is.
Unity in religion; there is a strong
demand, and some progress.
Miss Lulu Quillen made an inter-
esting speech. She said: To those
of us who have been away, we real
ize Just what a Home Coming means.
The band then played Dreaming" "
DR.. James A. Belts spoke, which
was enjoyed by everyone.
Poem, 1.-THE Ocean View School,
composed so years by Mrs. Ida
Belts and read by Miss Mary c.
Evans.
Rev. w. C. Watson, a former Pres
byterian minister, spoke well.
The Rev. E.W. Mcdowell, former
| Methodist minister, made an address
which was helpful.
Band played THE American Fly
er."
Then Hon. Robert G.. Houston,
Congressman C from Delaware, deliv-
cred an address, which was very
good.
The evening (at night program
will be given in next weeks issue.
Miss Lillian Hickman, of Whining
ton, has returned from a trip to At
lantic City, N. j., and is spending
her vacation here.
Mrs. Ethel Quillen, of Ocean View
lost two diamond rings, one a ladies
l carat ring and the other a gen
tleman's 2 carat ring. The finder
will pleas return to the owner and
receive q liberal reward.