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Milford chronicle., 1934-12-28
GEORGETOWN HIGH SCHOOL
HAS ENHIABLE RECORD

Since the coming of Coach Ray
mond to Georgetown three years
ago, there has been a complete re-
juvenation of athletics in the Sus-
sex county seat.
Georgetown has shown real
strength especially in the field of
football. Under Raymond's tutelage,
the Georgetown combines have lost
but three games in as many years,
and have piled up 429 points to their
opponents 43. It is sifinificant that
over the three year period no other
Sussex county team has been able
to defeat Georgetown, the only re-
verses being administered by Sal
isbury on one occasion and Milford
twice. Two OF these three defeats
we're by only a one point margin.
No small amount of the credit for
the success of these teams should
go to Coach Raymond. Although his
teams. have never been extremely
large or heavy. they have been un-
usually fast, and exceptionally well
trained in fundamentals. Success
has also undoubtedly been due to the
fine physical conditioning Of the
teams by strenuous exercises before
the opening game each season-thus
preventing the loss of men through
injury.
Milford chronicle., 1934-12-28
OPEN CAMPAIGN
IN MILFORD FOR
new HOSPITAL
[COntrnued from FtH Fagrl

first hospital in Milford.
DIR. Grier received a great ovation
when it was proven by figures pro-
jected on a large screen by DR..
Charles A. Hamey. who made the
survey of the hospital conditions,
that the Milford Hospital is one of
the most efficiently and economically
managed small hospitals in the
East. This extraordinary record,
said DIR. Haney. is due in no small
degree to the close personal super
vision given the Institutions affairs
by Dr. Grier. a detailed analysis of
the number of patients and the
amount of service rendered annually
to the various communities depend
ing on the hospital brought forth
the assurance by the unofficial rep
resentatives of those communities
that they want a new and modern
hospital. and would each do their
share to make such a thing possible.
On a motion by DR.. Oliver V.
James, DR.. GTier was unanimously
chosen chairman of the campaign
to head the undertaking;
each man present promised his SER
vices as required; it was decidedd
that campaign headquarters be i'm
opened in the building
formerly occupied by the Marshal
Hospital. and that detailed infor-
nation concerning hospital work and
the needs of the community be made
public. Preparations for the cam
paign will he started at once. and
an appeal to the public will be pre-
sented late in February.
Milford chronicle., 1934-12-28
BANKERS SAY CREDIT
DEMAND SHOWS GAIN
,Continpsd from FDt PaqeI


the Delaware Trust Company. "the
banks have noticed a small but
heartening increase in the number
of applications for loans from re-
spOnsible sources.
"The banks have money and de-
sire to loan it. Many people having
as much as $4,000 credit at banks
have used as little as $1,000 to SlO,-
900 of ii in the last few years be-
cause of poor business conditions"
John B. Jessup, vice president and
treasurer of the Equitable Trust
Company. said he also has noted an
increase in loan applications and
stressed that banks are willing to
make loans to sound applicants.
S. d. Townsend. president of the
Wilmington Trust Company, said
that while he has not noticed any
appreciable increase in loan appli-
cations from commercial houses aHd
business men in general, he has no
ticed an increase in the number of
inquiries.
people today seem more anxious
than in the past to borrow, but they
still lack the necessary confidence in
the future" said Mr.. Townsend. "If
can be restored there will
be a great increase. But as matters
now stand those in a position to
borrow are feeling their way slowly
and carefully.
Milford chronicle., 1934-12-28
PERSONALS

Donald Pool. of Philadelphia, was
the guest OF Miss Ann Grier part
Of this week.
S. Marston Fox, of Arlington, N.
j., was the weekend guest of Mr..
and Mrs. George A. Swain.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mulholland left
on Wednesday for Florida. where
they will remain until March.
Miss Rachel Frame, of HammOn-
ton, N. j., is the guest of Mrs. Anna
V. Carlisle and Miss Elizabeth Car
Isle.
Miss Nancy Bragdon, of Middle
town, was the overnight guest Of Mr..
and Mrs. George H. Draper, Jr., on
Wednesday.
Mrs. Emma 'Vandegrift and Au-
gustus Holson spent Christmas in
Wilmington as the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Messick.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Wallace. of
Harrisburg, Pa, we're guests of Mrs.
William r. Aldred and the Misses
Causey for the holidays.
-
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Mason. Miss
Virginia Mason and Finley Mason
were guests of their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Howard Mason for Christ
mas.
Mrs. John w. Livingston, of Buff
falO, n. Y, is expected today for a
visit with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George S. Grier at their home,
"Pinewo!d"
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Prettyman
have had as their guests over the
holidays. Mr.. and Mrs. AllstOn Pulls
ford and children and Mr.. and Mrs.
James Prettyman and daughter.
James H. Salevan returned to
AthOl. Mass. on Wednesday, after
spending Christmas with his mother,
Mrs. J. Frank Salevan. Mrs. Sale
van. who has been spending the past
several weeks with her mother,
Mrs. Elizabeth Windsor, will not re-
turn home for another two weeks.
Milford chronicle., 1934-12-28

TOSTART WORK
NEXT TUESDAY
[cOnfinuld RON FIR Paat1


selecting the attorneys. This is
said. to rest principally between
Julian c. Walker, who has handled
legal matters for the Legislature for
many years, and George n. Davis,
who was a candidate for the Re-
publican Congressional nomination,
for chief attorney for the General
Assembly II. Albert Young. of this
city, is mentioned for Senate at
torney. 1t is likely that there will
be two attorneys in the Senate.
Melvin Hopkins. of Dover, and J..
Fl. Whitney. of Georgetown, are
spoken of for House attorneys.
The Republican members of the
two houses will caucus next Mon
day evening, when it is expected
that what differences may exist in
this direction. will be ironed out.
President Pro TEN. William A
SimontOn, who was reelected to the
Senate last November. is being mem
toned. for Republican floor leader
of the upper house. Representative
Morris Simon, of Dover. who also
was reelected last November. is
SpOheu OI IOT mouse hepuDl1cdn
floor leader.
Although the Republicans will
have commanding majorities in both
the Senate and House. party lead
ers are said to be much concerned
over their ability to pass legislation
that will require a two-thirds or a
three-fourths vote. In the Senate
where they will have IL members to.
six Democrats and in the House
where they will have 90 members
to ~ Democrats they will be short
just one vote of a two-thirds ma
jority.
All appropriation bills, all revenue
bills and much other important
legislation requires at least a two
thirds vote for adoption and it was
pointed. out yesterday that in the
event the Democratic minority
members in either house are unwil-
ling to go along with the Republi-
cans ON these bills the latter party
will be helpless so far as enactment
of its program is concerned. Where
three-f0urths majority is required
they will have to have several
Democratic votes in both branches.
This will make it possible for the
Democrats if they are so disposed
to ho'd up many bills and prevent
their adoption if they stand together
and none of them desert their party's
lineup.
Milford chronicle., 1934-12-28
FIREMEN MAKE
ESSAY AWARDS
At CHESWOLD
IContinred from Firn Paatl


prize, SO, Marie Bickling, Clayton;
third prize. So, Eleanor Burke, Clay
ton. State prizes. second, silver med
al to Charles w. Whiteman, New
port; third prize, bronze medal. no
name, No. BAN, Sussex county. Hon
oTable mention. fourth prize, Nancy
Brown, Hockessin; fifth. Priscilla
Matthews, Richardson Park.
The secretary was instructed to
send a letter of coincidence to Past
State President E. S. Jones. of Mid
dletown. on the death of son.
Brief remarks we're made by State
President Walter Huber. MARSHALL
ton; State Vice President Willard
d. BOyce. Dover; and Norris Phil
lips. State convention committee OF
Middletown. The Kent firemen later
adopted a resolution favoring the
plan for firemen demonstrations to
be held in connection with the next
State convention.
The January meeting will he with
the Camden and Wyoming Fire
Company.
Milford chronicle., 1934-12-28
SECRETARY OF
STATE SMITH
SWORN IN OFFICE
[C0ntinHea rom Firn Paae1

lSSNAtNeta VOm FHSt E0gfl
Chief Justice Layton congratulated
the new Secretary of State and ex-
tended wishes to him for a success
tul administT alton of his Office. Mr..
Smiths father also congratulated
him and his mother embraced and
kissed him. His sister and wife also
kissed him, and the remaining wit
nesses congratulated him on the
new honor conferred on him.
After he had been sworn into Of
flee, Mr.. Smith jokingly commented:
THAT the first time I've repeated an
oath since l was married"
This one isn't quite so danger
Ous," replied Chief Justice Layton.
as the others present Joined in the
laughter.
Upon the completion of the sign
ing of the cath. Mr.. Smith. his par
ents. wife and sister. together with
the Chief Justice. posed for several
family pictures.
MIR. Smith Immediately left for
Dover to begin his duties as Secre-
tary of State.
Mr.. Smith, who is 35 years of age.
is one of the youngest men to hold
the Office in the history of the State.
AS far as can be learned, there were
but two younger. Colonel Thomas w.
Miller was perhaps the youngest
Secretary of State, having been q
years old when he assumed office.
He served under his father, the late
Governor Charles r. Miller from
1913 until 1915. Willard Hall was 80
years of age when he was named
Secretary of State by Governor Has
let i'm 1872
Milford chronicle., 1934-12-28

Hugh Gallagher, of Newark, was
the overnight guest of Theodore
Townsend on Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Roper, of Phil
adelphia were Christmas guests of
Mr.. and Mrs Horace Tropea.
Horace Hickman, of Frankford,
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Stephen Toadvine for Christmas.
Miss Alice Cohee and Reese Hit
chens, of Wilmington, were week
end guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w. R.
Kitchens.
Miss Rachel Frame of HammOn-
ton. New Jersey, is the guest of Mrs.
Anna V. Carlisle and Miss Elizabeth
V. Carlisle.
Miss Ann Hall Wilson, of Phila-
delphia arrived on Saturday to spend
the holidays with her mother, Mrs.
J. c. Wilson.
Mrs. A. Donnell Marshall went to
Wilmington on Sunday to be the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. Mar
shall for the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Wilson and
daughter, Miss Virginia Wilson, of
Winchester. Va, were Christmas
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Will
son.
Mrs. Louder Grier and daughter
Joyce, of Philadelphia, arrived on
Wednesday to be the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Grier and Miss Sar-
ah Grier for a few days.
Miss Harriet Wilson of Provl-
dence. r. l.. and Mr.. and Mrs. Max
harrington of Washington. D. C.,
spent Christmas with their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas r. Wilson.
Miss Ida ROosa takes this way to
thank those who in any way contri-
buted to the Christmas for Delaware
Colony at Stockley. There were for
ty-nine packages sent from Milford
for the people there. Miss ROOsa is
very grateful for the wonderful re-
sponse and for the cooperation OF
those who helped her.
Milford chronicle., 1934-12-28
FLORIDA REPORTS
DAMAGE CROPS
OF Big EXTENT
CConfinued yrom FiS.. Pa0eJ

citrus fruits, which. Of course. the
Delaware apple growers are partic-
ularly interested in because citrus
fruits are one of the principal COM
petitors of apples during the winter
season. Estimates on the citrus dam
age indicate that grapefruit was
damaged to the extent of 15Go-259e.
oranges damaged from 25ec-35Go,
and 754e of the tangerines were wip-
ed out. Florida had one of the lar
gest citrus crops they have ever
produced and California and Texas
also report large crops of citrus.
The Florida citrus growers have
just enacted the citrus code which
requires that every box of citrus
fruit shipped out of Florida must be
inspected at the shipping point by
Federal-State inspectors. This code
is similar to the Delaware apple
law which requires that all closed
packages of apples must be marked
with the owners name and address,
variety, size and grade.
Milford chronicle., 1934-12-28
Thirty Years Ago
Taken from December, 1904
Files OF Milford Chronicle

MinOs Scott will move to Chess
void and engage in the blacksmith
and wheelwright business.
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Miss Martha X. Lord has returned
to her home in Camden, n. ].
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Mrs. Anna p Williams has pura
chased the building lot form Joseph
E. Holland, which is located be-
tween the residences of Daniel
Hirsch and Doctor Paris T. Carlisle
on Causey avenue, and will erect
next year a very handsome home
from the plans drawn for her by
Charles G. Fisher. The price for the
lot alone is S1,350.00.
Sk9
A musical is to be given to the
members of the New Century Club
on next Tuesday evening. To each
member is given the privilege of in
viting one guest. Refreshments will
be served. Chairman of entertain
ment committee, Mrs. Allen d.
Jones.
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The report is general that some
persons are shooting and trapping
both quail and rabbits since the
snow storm. This is contrary to the
law and il is the purpose of sports
men here and elsewhere to prose-
cute the first case where the evil
dence can be had to convict for this
Offense. 1t would be far better to
feed and save the poor birds and
rabbits from starvation. and it is a
very poor kind of citizen who buys
either rabbits or birds that are
caught under such circumstances.
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A pretty and impressive wedding
was solsmnized Wednesday evening,
December II. at the residence of
William Hill, when his brotheE
George Hill, was united in marriage
to Miss Virginia Martin, 4 well-
known and popular young lady.
The home was tastefully decorat-
ed with evergreens and potted
plants. The young couple were pro-
nounced man and wife under bow
er of holly by the Reverend Mr.. Will
son. of Houston. Miss Dora Smith, OF
Harrington, rendered the wedding
march. and Miss Sallie Hammond. of
Milford. assisted as bridesmaid. and
little Miss Elsie Curtz as flower
girl. Edward Dawson, of Houston,
attended the groom as the best man.
The bride presented a striking sp-
pearance in a handsome steel attire.
A bountiful reception succeeded the
ceremony.
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E. F. Burris, of Houston, has
bought of ]. c. Wharton, of the
same town, between five and six
thousand baskets of sweet potatoes,
which he is shipping to the western
market. Mr.. Burris has shipped
uuite a lot to the eastern markets
and has realized a good profit on all
ii
Milford chronicle., 1934-12-28
CASHIER GIVEN AZ
MONTHS IN JAIL
AS EMBEZZLER
GConfinsrd from fhn PdseJ

JfVht H~A
not indicted on il, to having en-
bezzled 500 frcm the savings. ac-
count of his sister-in-law over a
long period of time.
with the money stolen" U. S.
District Attorney Wales said, Heath
bought stock which has turned out
TO he worthless.
This is the most serious offense
on the Federal statute books. Here
we have a trusted bank employee,
violating the trust and confidence
imposed upon him.
1T is the old, old story" Mr..
Wales continued, "a story of a man
who could not withstand the temp
tation when he sees money before
him, a story of a man who thinks he
can abstract money. invest it and
seek to get profits quickly"
Our banks in Delaware" Mr..
Wales added, ''are comparatively
free from matters of this kind. /
think the court ought to impose a
substantial sentence, not only as a
punishment but as a warning to
others.'
Milford chronicle., 1934-12-28
ALLOTMENT +
CONFERENCE

A conference of representatives of
agricultural colleges in the twelve
northeastern and Middle-Atlantie
States was held in the Hotel Vic
toria i'm New York City on December
20 and q to discuss plans for con-
Quoting the 1885 corn-hog allotment
program of the Agricultural Adjust
ment Administration as it relates to
these sections of the United States,
Delaware was represented at this
conference by Kent County Agent
Russell E. Wilson, and plans are be-
ing considered for presenting the
details Of this program at a con-
ference of extension agents and
members of the cOrn-hog committees
in this state which will be held in
Dover in the near future. Arrange
ments also are being made for one
of the field agents of the Corn-Hog
Section of the Agricultural ADJUST
ment Administration to be present
at this state meeting to discuss this
project and its relationship to east
ern agriculture.
AS several important changes
have been made in the corn-hog con-
tracts for 1885 to conform TO the
adjustment in the production OF these
two basic farm commodities. 1t win
be necessary that these instructions
be presented to those farmers who
may be interested in signing new
contracts.
In all probability series Of COM
munity meetings will be scheduled
in this state for the purpose of ex-
planning the objects of this program
and the details connected, with these
new corn-hog applications f5T con-
tracts, as well as the signing OF the
contracts.
Milford chronicle., 1934-12-28
0httndru

BRADLEY
On Thursday afternoon, Decem-
ber 20. 1894, VI. COTnelia Bradley,
daughter of the late Hiram and An
ma VI. Barber, died at her home on
Peabody avenue, South Milford. She
was the widow of Joseph S. Bradley.
Funeral services were held Sunday
afternoon at two o'clock. Interment
in Odd Fellows cemetery. Her sur
viving family consists of a sister,
Mrs. Cora NJ. B. Hurlock of Phila-
delphia.
BLIZZARD
Mrs. Matilda Blizzard. wife of Ed
ward Blizzard, died at their home
i'm South Milton. Wednesday, Decem-
ber 10. 1884. aged y years. Funeral
services were held at the residence
on Sunday. and interment in Odd
Fellows cemetery She is survived
by her husband, one son, William
Blizzard. of Milton, and three daugh-
ters, Mrs. Elizabeth Mitchell. Mrs.
Ella Carpenter and Mrs. Edna FOs-
ter, all of Lewes.
Milford chronicle., 1934-12-28
Local And State NetOs

The Ladies Aid will meet in the
chapel on Wednesday for the regu-
lar monthly meeting for January.
The Woman's Home Missionary
Society of the Avenue NJ. E. Church
will meet at the chapel on Tuesday,
January l at 2:30. A full attendance
is desired.
The extra revival services will be-
gin in the NJ. p. Church this Sunday
night. Everybody invited to attend
these services and help us to have
revival OF religion. There will be
services on Monday night, Decem-
Der 81, beginning at 10:45, watch
night service. The pastor will speak
on "Reconsecration." ""' ~>''
Milford chronicle., 1934-12-28
TEXAS SEA CAPTAIN
PRAISES INLET PROJECT
GContiHned from t.ira Ra0e1


blaming the closing of the inlet for
the scarcity of wild fowl in that
area.
Il have" he writes. caught crabs,
fish. and clans in both RehobOth
and Indian River Bays when l was
a boy, and well | remember when
small schooners traded in and out
of these and were owned by the ma
tives of that section, and oysters
we're there in great abundance. 1t
seems a shame that such wonderful
sources of natural wealth SHOULD be
allowed to go to ruin for the lack OF
foresight and interest in our State
development"
He advocates the building of new
inlet at a point approximately sew
en-eighths of a mile south of the In
dian River Coast Guard station, be-
cause this is a point at which the
deep water in the bay most nearly
approaches the isthmus that divides
it from the ocean.
II believe" he concludes, that
the expenditure of the necessary
money would be small compared to
the great benefit to the people for
a long future. When, three or four
years. ago, in reply to a query of
mine, Governor Buck wrote me that
the State had opened the inlet by
some dredging, l knew that it would
be only of short duration, but / GER
tainly feel that he deserves credit
for his interest and progressive
mind in the States welfare"
Mr.. Knowles was a resident of
Lewes until 1886, when his father
was keeper of Green Hill Light
house. In 1886 he started to sea in
schooners and has followed the sea
ever since. His last visit to Lewes
was in 1891.
The sporting, fishing, shipping,
and mosquito control interests
backing the movement to secure
funds for the opening. and mainte-
nance with proper jetties, of Indian
River Inlet, are daily receiving en-
couraging concentrations from men
who have lived their lives around
the waters tributary to this inlet.
Many of them recall vividly the days
when hundreds of people in south
eastern Sussex county made goodly
liyings fishing, grabbing, and ceiling
in Rehoboth or Indian River Bays
and their tributaries, or working on
the schooner that piled through the
inlet with cargoes of lumber, corn,
potatoes and oysters.
Milford chronicle., 1934-12-28
Century Club Notes

The Milford New Century Club
will resume its weekly meetings on
Monday. Tn the place of the guest
supper that was scheduled the regu-
lar meeting at three will be substi-
tuted. A tour to Cuba will be on the
program with DR.. NJ. Dalema Draper
and Mrs. Thomas Davis conducting
it. This will be an interesting meet
ing. Begin the pre-New Year by at
tending the meeting on Monday.
Milford chronicle., 1934-12-28
SUSSEX COUNTY COUPLE
MARRIED 63 YEARS
TConiinned from FrIi Paafl

I~""E'''"FN I'VF'' W -E'I
under the firm name of S. J. Wilson
and Son.
He was eletced by the Democrats
as coroner of Sussex county in 1873.
On December "a, 1871. he married
Miss Martha ]. Donovan, daughter OF
the late Peter and Hettie L. (Rey-
nolds) Donovan. Mrs. Wilson observ-
ed her eighty-first birthday on No
vember 30.
Their children are Mrs. Ida j.
Fox. Mrs. Frank B. Carey and John
p. Wilson, all of Milton.
Milford chronicle., 1934-12-28

Next Tuesday is New Years Day.
Just one more cord of fire-wood
placed at the kitchen door will be
nice for the time when snow and ice
will be outside the home fire. Get
il now.
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Fisher,
near town, celebrated their gath weo-
ding anniversary by giving a turkey
dinner on Sunday. Those who par
took of the dinner were Paul Fish
er and family. William H. Fisher,
Jr.. and wife. Mrs. Avis Fisher, his
91-year-old mother. and his cousin.
Mrs Mabel Donovan Wright and
friend, D. Radervich of Collings-
wood, N. ].
Milford chronicle., 1934-12-28
Weddings
DORMAS = DAVIDSON


The wedding of Miss Almeta Mae
Davidson. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
John o. Davidson of Angola, Della
ware. and Carlton D0rman. son of
Mrs. Mary f. Dorman. took place
Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock at the
home of the brides parents. The
Rev. ID. J. Fird. pastor of Conley's
NJ. L. Church Officiated. The at
tendents were Miss Dorothy Dodd.
cousin of the bride. and Mr.. James
Hastings. Families of the couple
were present. The weddisg music
was played by Mrs. Ford. Follow
ing the ceremony a reception was
given. After a wedding trip Mr.
Dorman and his bride will reside on
the farm now occupied by the groom.
Milford chronicle., 1934-12-28
Milford Grange News

There will be a New Years Eve
dance at the Milford Grange Hall,
Monday evening. December 81. Ad-
mission CSC each. Refreshments will
be served free. Come one, come all,
and frolic with us.
Milford chronicle., 1934-12-28

served at small tables. AL
Hersch's orchestra made a back
ground for very merry party,
which lasted until time for the
dance at nine in Varney Audi
torium. ess ....l...
Milford chronicle., 1934-12-28

Miss Ruth Anne Holzmueller
entertained a number of the
younger set just before the dance
on Wednesday evening. A buffet
supper, was served to the guests.
who included Miss Natalie Ham
iltOn, of Harbeson, Miss Helen
Stevens and Miss Charlotte Wal
ton. Of Wilmington. Miss Kitty
Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Boyce Lar
rimore. of Lewes. Miss Ellender
Jones, Guy Bowdle and Sites
Mcdonald. of Dover, Walter
Hickey OF Detroit. Mich. James
Gosley, of Seaford, Jack Nc
Manus, of Wilmington. Preston
Townsend. of Selbyville. Miss
Ellen Gray Sipple. Miss Mary
Jane Varney. Miss Betty Ham
mond. Miss Cornelia Pierce,
Henry Sipple. Theodore Town
send and Hugh Gallagher. of
Newark.
Milford chronicle., 1934-12-28

Miss Frances Grier was host
ess when buffet supper was
served to her guests on Wednes-
day evening before the Christ
mas dance. About thirty guests
were present.
Milford chronicle., 1934-12-28

Never was there more gra-
cious hosts than Mr.. and Mrs.
John w. Burr.s, who on Wedncs-
day evening welcomed about
sixty-five guests in the main
dining room of the Windsor
Hotel. out-of-town guests as
well as folks from home arrived
at seven for supper which was