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Milford chronicle., 1932-03-04
LIBRARY NEWS

January and February have been
banner months for the Milford Free
Public Library, having the largest
circulation it has even known dur
ing the year 1892. AS many will re-
member, the library first opened Oc-
teber 3Oth, 1926, and was made pos
sible through the kindness of Mrs.
Edward Wiles Brown, former resi-
dent of Milford, who not only con-
tributed her own library of 1910
books. but solicited another, known
as the Atkins collection OF three
hundred and seventy-seYen books.
Interested friends added 1870, making
a total of 1887 volumes. at its be-
ginning. The average monthly cir
culatiOn at that time and several
years following, was 45S. From such
q splendid foundation the library has
grown, and contains at present near
ly 1000 volumes, with circulation
in January OF 1,2l2 volumes, and
February almost 1900 or 1,296 to be
exact.
The Book Committee has added
during the past week a number of
new fiction and nOn-fiction books,
embracing q wide range of subjects
as follows: "Thomas A. Edison"
by Frances Miller; Loads of Live,
by Ann Parrish; death Answers the
Bell, by Valentino Williams; "Ari-
zona Ames", by Zane Gray; "Earth
for Sam" and "Stars for Sam, by
Milford chronicle., 1932-03-04
WINTER RAINS
FILLING WELLS
[CoHtinned from First Paasl

[COHtinRed from First Pags1
contains all the moisture that it can
hold, and thereafter the rain water
that seeps into the soil percolates
downward to the water table. or up
per surface of the zone of satura-
tion. This is the water that subse-
quently issues from springs or sup
plies wells.
In the winter of 192S-29 replenish-
ment of the ground-water supply
began late in January, in the winter
of 1929-30 it began about the mid
die of January, in the winter OF
1930-31 it did not begin until near
the end of March, and in the present
winter it began about the first of
January. The winter replenishment
raised the grOund-water table some-
what over feet in 192S-29 and over
2 feet in 1929-3O, but less than foot
in 1930-31. Thus the record of this
well indicates that the prospects are
good for considerable replenishment
this year.
Milford chronicle., 1932-03-04
$. E. SUSSEX scHOOL NOTES

Tilghman Johnson, principal oi
the ROxana School, in addition to his
elementary and high school train
ing, has studied eleven summers at
Dover and the University of Della
ware, and one summer at the Uni
versity of Virginia. He has had 81
years experience as teacher and
principal. Mr.. Johnson was born at
JohnsOn's Store, Delaware.
The supervisor of this district
wishes to explain that a recent ref
erence to the Frankf0rd COlOred
School was meant only as Il compli-
ment. There was not the slightest
intention to offend anyone. The
term used was written innocently
because the writer was ignorant of
the fact that it was Objectionable.
The people of the Shortley Dis
trict are appreciating their hand
craft class for adults.
Milford chronicle., 1932-03-04
EXONERATE OFFICER
FOR SHOOTING NEGRO
[C0nlinned from First P4ae1

Previous to the Bowen inquest the
same jury had held an inquest in the
case of John Fleming, who died from
injuries received when an antOmo-
bile operated by Walter w. Dyer. of
Dover, struck him at Smyrna sev-
eral days ago. The testimony show
cd that Fleming ran in front of the
car and the jury eXonerated Dyer
After disposing of the Fleming
case the jury was taken to the un-
dertaking establishment of Calvin
Clark to view the body of Bowen.
There was a crowd of possibly one
hundred negroes there. Some of the
crowd demanded OF the coroner that
the jury to investigate the death of
Bowen be cOlOred men, or at. least
half of them. AS Coroner Pearson
had already summoned and had
sworn the same jury that held the
Fleming inquest, lie saw no reason
to change the jury. .-.
The jury, after viewing the body.
returned To the undertaking estab-
lishment of W. A. Turbert' to take
testimony in the Bowen case.
Fully two hundred negroes march
ed almost in body to the Torbert
establishment. Some gained en-
trance to the front part of the room
and insisted on coming into the room
where the inquest was being held in
which were only members of the jury
and the witnesses in the case.
Coroner Pearson sought legal ad-
vice as to his right to hold the in
quest with the jury empaneled. i'm the
Fleming case. and receiving assur-
ances that he had the authority to
do as he pleased in the matter with
out interference from any one, de-
cided to use the same jury which he
did.
After the inquest one or two of
the leaders of the crowd approached
Coroner Pearson as he got into his
and began to criticize him
for not having any negroes on the
jury. Coroner Pearson replied that
he had had legal advice and had
proceeded accordingly.
Some of the crowd discussed the
case with Chief of Police Selvy and
with Deputy Attorney General Mel
vim Hopkins but were informed that
the coroner had acted within his
jurisdiction and there was nothing
further to be done in the matter.
Milford chronicle., 1932-03-04
APPROVE PLANS
OPENING BANK
[Continued from First Pagel

amount to about 100000 will be
placed in poll to take care of loss
on bad loans and depreciation on
real estate owned This twenty per
cent will be paid to depositors when
collected.
Interest at the rate of three per
cent will be paid on all deposits
except the part in the pool. 1t has
been decided to reduce the interest
rate from four to three per cent.
More than six hundred persons
have become shareholders in the
new bank, and about 1000 shares at
500 each have been subscribed.
This plan has been approved by
the Comptroller of Currency in
Washington but full $500 shares
must be sold and paid in cash be-
fore the bang can be reopened.
All stock in old bank must be
surrendered in which case il be-
comes worcestershire.
Milford chronicle., 1932-03-04
new COMMISSION
NOW AT WORK
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The Governor stressed the fact
that at the present time Delaware
banks are in a far better condition
than those of other States, if one
may judge from the record of fail
ures. There have been no failures
of State banks in Delaware.
The commission organized by Sc
lecting Harold w. HOrsey, of Dover,
State Banking Commissioner, as
chairman and Scott S. Baker, secre-
tary. The next meeting will be at
the call of the chairman.
Opinions of a large number of
bankers will probably be solicited
before the recommendation are
finally drawn up.
Governor Buck opened the con-
ference by outlining the objects and
purposes which briefly, are COM
plete study of the States banking
laws, and the recommendation of
any changes that might be of adj
vantage to the State.
An informal discussion followed in
which all the commission Joined. No
definite policy was decided upon as
meetings will be called from time to
time to further discuss the banking
laws and to hear arguments in favor
or against contemplated changes.
However, it is expected that the rec
concentrations finally agreed upon
will result in the formation of bill
to be presented at the next session
of the Legislature.
The personnel of the commission
is as follows: Harold w.. HOrsey,
Dover, State Banking Commission
er and Richard Reese, Harry r.
Craig, Wilmington; Thomas r. In
gram, Lewes; Henry Ridgely, Do
YER; Daniel Hirsch. Milford; r. d.
Kemp, Alex f. Crichton, Henry T.
Bush and Scott S. Baker and l.. l..
Maloney, Wilmington; J. Edward
GOslee. Stockley.
Milford chronicle., 1932-03-04
ERSONAbS

Davis r. Grier was in Philadel-
phia on Monday
Garrett Grier was home from Le-
high over the weekend.
Mrs. George Montgomery, of Phila-
delphia, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs.
William V. Grier.
Mrs. ]. W. Probst is spending part
of this week in Salisbury with her
sister, Mrs. Fred S. Martin
Mrs. o. c. Bowdel of Denton. Md,
is visiting her uncle and aunt, Mr..
and Mrs VIM. Roach on Washington
street.
Mrs. William Burks, of Philadel-
phia, was the guest of her mother,
Mrs. Annie Bennett, Monday and
Tuesday.
Little Jacquelyn Beauchamp has
returned to her home in Laurel af-
ter spending Il month with DR.. and
Mrs. John II. West
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Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Jones of East
Front street entertained al turkey
dinner last Sunday: NJ. and Mrs
James Lank of Salisbury, Md, Mr..
and Mrs. John II. Johnson and Mrs.
Sarah Il. Dickerson of Houston. WI
lard II. Lank, Miss AIDA Lank and
George w. Jones, Jr., Of Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1932-03-04
I'I1iptu
One
Years
Ago
Taken From March, 1901,
Files OF Milford Chronicle

Mrs. George w. Marshall and Mrs.
S. John Abbott were Dover visitors
on Wednesday.
<4Hs
Miss Bessie Adams Morrow has re-
turned after a several months visit
in Pennsylvania.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Baker left
for Washington, d. c., last Friday
to attend the Inauguration.
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Miss Mae Sharp, who has been the
guest of Mrs. Saunders Truitt, has
returned to her home i'm Lewes, Del.
A%
VIM. e. Deputy, Charles d. Alb
bott, John Carmean, and Frank
Kramlick, were present at the in
auguratiOn of President Mckinley.
%4ss
Fred Whitehead gave progress
sive euchre party to Il number Of his
friends at the home of his father.
about one mile from Lincoln, last
Wednesday night.
A.
Milford chronicle., 1932-03-04
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NEWS

An all day meeting of the ladies
Of the Presbyterian Church will be
held at the home of Mrs. Harold l.
Salmons, on Wednesday, March 8,
at 10 o'clock. Children's garments
will be made for Sunday school
mission in New Mexico. Bring
enough material for a garment for
a lchild, your sandwiches, scissors,
needle, thimble and thread. Come
and help a worth while cause.
A social that promises to be en-
tettaining and of unusual interest
will be held in the Presbyterian
Church on the evening of March lG.
Miss Elizabeth Stidham, chairman
of entertainment. Come. Admission
25c.
Mrs. Harold |. Salmons and Miss
Elizabeth Stidham delightfully."- en-
teFtained the members of the Pres
byterian Mite Society in the church
parlors on Wednesday afternoon.
The decorations and the program
featured St. Patrick's Day. Mrs. Wal
Milford chronicle., 1932-03-04
N%% E.e z lEs.7E l.-E

Miss Anna Bell is visiting in New
York City.
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James B. Gilchrist was in George
town Thursday last.
saS
j. Harry Lank, of Philadelphia, is
visiting in Milford.
%ass
Captain Charles e. Johnson spent
Sunday with his family.
%@ht
Miss Lucy Taylor, of Smyrna, is
the guest of Mrs. Harry l.. Grier.
%aEs
John w. Causey and wife were in
Philadelphia this week.
%aE
Miss Alice Grier, of Frederica,
was a Milford visitor ON Saturday. =.
Ak,
DR.. Frank l.. Grier, wife and son,
arc visiting friends in Philadelphia.
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Howard Holden has been a Milford
visitor this week.
%4Sa>
Harvey Laws will in the near flu
ture sell his grocery store and leave
for California.
%aHs
Davis Grier, who has had a severe
operation performed, is progressing
rapidly.
AE
Rev. l.. f.. Barrett delivered a mis-
sionary sermon at ChestertOwn, Md,
last Sunday.
4hs
Mrs. w. /. Simpson gave dinner
party to her numerous friends last.
Milford chronicle., 1932-03-04
u. S. GRAND JURY WILL
CONSIDER LONE CASE
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. [COniinued from FIH Pagel
Nodth Murderkill hundred--Amos
p Hinsley.
Seaford hundred-William II. Par
sons, Burton E. Hurley
Broadkiln hundred -- Joseph L..
Black.
Georgetown hundred --- John A..
Jones.
Indian River hundred Thomas G..
Stockley.
Nanticoke hundred Granville
Lambden.
Christian hundred - Walker s..
Carpenter, Jr.
Northwest Fork hundred-ROland
S. Elliott.
st. Georges hundred-Walter s.
Leatherbury.
Brandywine hundred-Charles d..
Stradley.
Milford chronicle., 1932-03-04

w. Maxwell Reed; "Mary's Deck,
by Booth Harrington; "A Tangled
Web, by L. NJ. Montgomery; with
out My Cloak, by Kate O'Brien;
IAN Innocent Criminal, by j. d.
BeresfOrd; williams, by z. II.
Young; Mud Lark, by Arthur
Shineer; Bouquet IIill", by Jane
Abbott; "Westher Tree, by Maristan
Chapman: ION Being Alive, by
Walter Russell Bowie; Man AT the
Carlton, by Edgar Wallace
Dreams In the DAWN, by John 4.
Mcintyre; Young Jonathan, by
Sophie Claugh; "Mr. Darby, by
Armstrong Martin; Suspicious
Characters" by Dorothy L. Sayers;
stepping Westward, by Laura Z.
Richards; "Old Woman Talks, by
F. C. Mann; "Mr. and Mrs, Penning-
ton, by Francis B. Young; %Phe
Challenge of Love, by Warwick
Deeping; "Expatriates" by N, A.
D0rmie; white Snow, by Anthony
Wynne: Hathaway House; by
ellie Gardner White; Fear, .by Jho.
II. Oliver; David Saik the Viking
Trail, by David p. Putnanl 'Rieh1
ard Burton Arabian Nights Adveii-
turer", by Fairfax Downey;. and
"Clears Track Ahead, by Henry D.
Lent. .
The Library is open a part of
three days each week--Mondaye even
ing from until 8; "Wednesday af-
ternoon from until 5; Saturday af-
ternoon from 9 until 5, and Saturday
evening from until . o'clock, and
is located on the second floor of the
Building.
Milford chronicle., 1932-03-04


Miss Emma Moore, of the Dorothy
Beauty Shop, is in Wilmington this
week.
Miss Elizabeth V. Carlisle has
been confined to her home this week
with severe cold.
Mrs. C. d. Abbott is in New York
atty with Mr. and Mrs. J. Evans Alb
bolt. Mrs. Abbott is quite i'll.
Mrs. Bessie Gillespie, of Philadel-
phia, is spending some time with Mr..
and Mrs. G.. Marshall Townsend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Thomas Of
Washington, d. c., were guests of
Mrs. Ella Rogers over the week
end
II. Edwin johnson spent the week
end with his uncle and aunt, Mr.
and Mrs. Byron Wiley, of near
Bridgeville.
Miss Blanche West. of Philadel-
phia, is visiting relatives in Laurel
after spending two weeks with DR..
and Mrs. James r. West.
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Miss Ann Wilson, who has been
in Milford for the past few weeks,
will return to her home in Philadel-
phia on Sunday Her mother. Mrs.
]. c. Wilson, will accompany her
Milford chronicle., 1932-03-04
Local And State NetltS

I BE careful of a cough.
Palm Sunday, March Goth.
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Trim the roses and shrubs now.
Warm feet means no cold in the
head.
Shade trees require careful trim
ming this spring.
The Board of Health in Milford
can find illegal water closets In bad
condition.
Don't forget the Auxiliary Card
Party Tuesday, March Is at the
Nurses Home. This party will he in
keeping with St. Patrick's Day.
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The monthly prayer meeting OF
the Milford w. C. n. U. will meet
with the president, Mrs. Eliza Wills
Bennett on Marshall street. next
Tuesday evening, March 8.
Du9tO illness the reporter has been
off duty, but here goes Feb. 21st,
Mrs. l.. j. Matthews took charge of
the regular weekly meeting Topic,
George Washington We appTe-
ciated Prof Robert Il. Shilling's in
teresting talk. Last Sunday Miss
Lydie Adams topic was Jeremiah"
Vocal duet. Miss Katherine Davis
and Miss Annette Mettam; reading,
Mrs. G. Prettyman Carey; reader for
the topic. Miss Elizabeth Gordy.
This week Miss Minerva Layton
will give our Chapter an opportunity
to learn more of missions. Topic,
"What Would Kagawa's Missionary
Think of U.s.. Kagawa is not man
behind a pulpit; he is a demonstra-
tor i'm laboratory. He is showing
once more that Christianity is not
talk, it is action. Kagawa exhibits
it as soul-force, creative energy, re-
demptive might. Opportunity
knocks but Once--make it your bust
ness to take big part in this pro-
gram.
6:45---Intermediatc League. We
are starting a new unit called MY
Life Work, Profession or Calling.
Truitt will be the leader.
Topic, MY Life Work, Profession or
Calling. The play we are planning
to give is called Corner Store.
Names of members of the cast have
not as yet been given out.
Milford chronicle., 1932-03-04
HOSPITAL AUXILIARY CARD
PARTY

The hospital card party will be
held this month on Tuesday, March
18th, with Mrs. VIM. n. Watson, as
chairman. This is to be st. Pat
rick's party, so refreshments and
decorations will follow the color
scheme of green and white. Tickets
will be CSC and will be on sale next
week. Prizes will be awarded for
Auction Bridge, Five Hundred and
Contract. Come and spend an en-
joyable evening at the Nurses Home.
March 18th.
Milford chronicle., 1932-03-04

New moon March 9TH.
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The cardinals are singing.
Get the yards cleaned up now.
Fish hawks will arrive March 21.
Sore throat may turn to pneu-
monia.
It's only three weeks before East
er now.
Spring weather means March
weather.
Real study is the only way to get
good marks for school work.
March Is is the date set for the
Hospital Card Party at the Nurses
Home.
There will have to be much study
as well as play before the school
days of 1882 end.
st. Johns Church will hold a bake
in Adams Shoe Store, Saturday,
March 18th. Everything good. 2t
The Faithful Circle of Kings
Daughters will meet with the Misses
Davis Thursday afternoon, March 10
at three o'clock.
The Ladies Aid of Cedar Neck will
meet with Mrs. Arthur Reed Tues
day evening, March 8. New members
will be welcomed.
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Group No. will give play, "A
WheelbarrOwful of Life. 1t is about
the work i'll China. To us China is a
very interesting country.
The NJ. P. Church wiil have sea
food supper on Wednesday, March 3,
in the basement of the church. Sup
per served at five o'clock.
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On Sunday, Feb. 90, 1892, Mr.. and
Mrs. John M. FarrOw entertained
merry family party at their home
near Milford. The guests were Mr..
and Mrsfl Daniel Farrow, Robert
Hide, Mr.. and Mrs. John Polk, all
of Wilmington; Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey
Farrow, Mrs. Susan Rash, of Dover;
MIR. and Mrs. Clement FarrOw, Car
lyle Farrow, Miss Mabel Tribbett,
all of Greenwood.
Milford chronicle., 1932-03-04

lace Burn gave a reading on the or
igin of st. Patrick's Day. Mrs. AL
fonso Humes sung an Irish ballad.
She was accompanied by Mrs. Har-
ny Humes. Guessing contests added
merriment to thesocial hour. I'M
promptu recitations by the little
Misses Elizabeth Burn ana Ruth
Humes were much enjoyed. Delici-
Gus refreshments were served.
Milford chronicle., 1932-03-04

At a bridge luncheon on Sat
urday the announcement of the
engagement of Miss Dorothy
Marie Baylis to A. Donnell Mar
shall was made. Miss Baylis is
member of the Wilmington
high school faculty. Mr. Mar
shall is connected with the
Lighting Department of the
Philadelphia Electric Co., III
Philadelphia. No date has been
set for the wedding.
Milford chronicle., 1932-03-04
GEORGETOWN II. & $. A.

The next meeting of the George
town Home and School Association
will be held Monday evening, March
14th, in the school house. George IL.
Hendricks, State Director of Health
and Physical Education, will be the
speaker. The whole subject of ath-
letics will he thoroughly discussed.
There is Il sharp difference of Opin-
ion OH this subject. What are your
views? Come out and express your
opinion.
Milford chronicle., 1932-03-04
WILL NOT WITHDRAW
MAIN LINE TRAINS
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received which would change the
plan to take off the early morning
passenger train north bound and
the south bound evening train. Per-
sons residing in Maryland are fight
ing hard to retain these two trains
and, the matter will be taken before
the Maryland Public Service Com
mission for final disposal. Whether
Milford will still be served by the
trains is not definitely settled; but
as the matter stands at the present
time it looks as if the trains will be
dropped.
Milford chronicle., 1932-03-04
RADCLIFFE


John w. Radcliffe passed away on
Thursday, March 8, 1882. after an
illness of about three weeks. He was
born July "a, 1910, and would have
been 90 years old on his next birth
day. Funeral services will be held
from his late resident, 305 South
Walnut street, Sunday afternoon at
two O'Clock. Interment at Odd Eel
lows cemetery.
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SMYTH
j. Watson Smyth, aged so years,
passed away at his home in Phila-
delphia ON MONDAY, February %,
1882, of penumonia. He was vice
president of the MasOn-He1in Coal
Company and a director of the Ma
son Builders Supply Company, Il
subsidiary. He was directO: and
treasurer of the Quaker City Insur-
ance Company and was a Mason. He
is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jennie
Smyth who is a daughter OF the late
Sheriff John II. Johnson of Milford
and two daughters, Misses Dolcthy
and Marian. Funeral services were
held at his late home Friday after
noon and interment made in Phila-
delphia.
Milford chronicle., 1932-03-04
Building Character

In bad times as well as in good
times, the development Of the real
character OF men and women can go
on. After all, that is the important
thing. Calvin Coolidge in the Am
erican Magazine.
Milford chronicle., 1932-03-04
Swallows FaIse Teeth

Burton Townsend, farmer living
near here, met with peculiar acci-
dent on Sunday last which may
prove fatl. While eating his supper
his false teeth slipped from their
position and together with his food
entered his stomach. Mr.. Townsend
was brought to Milford and taken to
the office of DR.. John Prettyman,
where he was given powerful emet-
les, but without effect Several
methods were then tried TO obtain
tho teeth. but they still clung to
their new found abode. The doctor
hopes he may be able to pass them
through the bowels: but if the will
o'-the-whisp continues their grasp,
Mr.. Townsend will be taken to the
city for treatment.
Milford chronicle., 1932-03-04

A party of last week, a George
Washington celebration, was
given by Mrs. James r. West
on Tuesday evening. The guests
we're Miss Florence Austin, Miss
Elizabeth Bennett. Miss Alice
Brown, Miss Mabel Smith, Mrs.
Milford chronicle., 1932-03-04
X X Y
WILLAUER

Mrs. Mildred X. Willauer (nee Ste
vens) aged As years, daughter of the
late Ida X. and John NJ. Stevens.
and wife of Edwin p Willauer, died
at her late home in NOrristown, Pa.
on Sunday, February II. 1882. Nl-
neral services were held from her
late residence February Il at 2 p.
m. and interment made in the Lower
Providence Presbyterian cemetery.
She was born and raised near
Frankford and in her later years
moved to Pennsylvania. She is sur
vived by her husband, two sons, FL
wood J. of Margate City. n. j., and
George +. at home and a daughter.
Flora X, at home, and two brothers,
Horace L. Goodwin of Milton and Rev.
John NJ Stevens of Gordan, Pa.
Milford chronicle., 1932-03-04

w. IIackett, Miss Emily Vinyard,
Mrs. Philip Jacobs, Mrs. Edward
Miller and Mrs. George Watson,
of Milford; Mrs. William ID.
King, of Laurel, and Mrs. Rus
sci Griffith. of SeafOrd. Mrs.
Jacobs won the high score prize.
The consolation prize was
awarded to Mrs. Haekelt.
.
A group of girls with the in
tentiOns of having a good time
gathered at the homie of Miss
Ruth Peet. on Friday evening,
where she, with Miss Annette
Mettam, had invited the above
group with the above. intention.
One guest said, "It was such a
cOngenial crowd and we had the
best time. One couldn't imag-
inc twenty girls being together
without an enjoyable evening be-
ing the result. The guests were
Miss Elizabeth GOrdy. Miss
Margaret Beck, Miss Lille COf-
fin, Miss Lora Coffin, Miss Sara
Prettyman, Miss Gladys Hudson,
Miss Catherine Downing, Miss
Helen Swain, Miss Stella War
ner, Mrs. Donald Peet, Mrs.
James HOlzmueller, Mrs. Fulton
Downing, Miss Catherine GOrdy
of Dover, Miss Marian Robin
son, Miss Mildred Masten, Miss
Thelma Jewell, Miss Margaret
Abbott, and Miss Pauline John
son. Miss Swain won first prize,
Miss Gordy low prize, and Miss
Hudson the prize for consola-
tion.