Smyrna times., 1934-04-12

pancy of Smyrna's educational
palace. Mr.. Weldon spoke with
great emphasis, stating that the
strongest evidence he could pro-
duce of the appreciation of our cit
liens for the noble building erected
in our town, was the unhesitating
manner in which they came forward
and rendered the taxes assessed to
them without demurring or COM
plain. Closing, the speaker NOV
ed that vote of thanks be extend
ed to the building committee (as
amended by William H. Baggs it
was made to include the whole
board of commissioners for their
energy and industry in pushing to
successful termination an under
taking of such vast Importance
which was passed unanimously.
John H. Hoffecker, in behalf of the
commissioners, responded, accept
ig gracefully the proffered compli-
ment, and in a neat and well timed
little speech declared he would al
ways be found earnest in his eff
forts to promote and advance the
interest of our schools and the ed
ucation of the young. William H.
Baggs and r. M. Johnson followed
in brief, appropriate speeches, re-
f1ecting much credit upon them
selves while heartily endorsing all
that had been said by the preced-
ing speakers. In response to the
solicitation of several present, L..
Irving Handy made the closing ad-
dress. Fervently and eloquently he
referred to our magnificent edifice,
the proud boast of our citizens and
the pride of our town as it stands
today without a parallel in the
State Harmony and enthusiasm
were distinctive characteristics of
the meeting. The report of the
auditing committee showed the fol-
lowing figures: In hand of treas
urer first of the year, $261.34; re-
ceived during the year, $4,470.41;
making, S4,781.75; paid out, S3,-
999.60; leaving balance in hand,
S732.15.
PERSONAL-Dr. John W.F'lick,
formerly of this town, but for the
past several years practicing
medicine in Stroudsburg, Pa, has
sold out his practive there and
moved last week to Scranton, Pa,
where he will pursue his business
in the future.
Mrs. M. Hallman has not gone
to Camden, N. j., to reside as has
been stated; she expects to return
home next month.
Misses Maggie and Emma Nc
Whorter and Mrs. t. ]. Johnson
and children of st. Georges have
been visiting Mrs. Amanda Spru-
ance for several days, and Miss
Belle Davis and Mrs. James Gar
man of the same place, have been
guests of Mrs. Sue Garman.
Mrs. Joseph S. Truitt of Milford,
is visiting r. M. Johnson.
Mrs. Lydia McMullin of Phila-
delphia, was the guest of Mrs. j. T.
Lambdin the first of the week.
Miss Laura Bell of Hacketts-
town Institute, N. J., is home for
a week or so spending Easter vaca-
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. James w. Thomp-
son of Hillsboro, Md, were the
guests of his brother, William H
Thompson on Saturday and Sum-
day.
Mr.. Rev Vaughn s. Collins OF
Vienna, Md, is spending two OF
three weeks with her fathers fam
lily, Rev. DR.. Caldwell.
James r. Lofand, Esq, of Mil
ford, politician, was in town last
week.
The eagerness to grasp the hand
of J. Ed. DeFIord with a hearty
good bye as he was leaving yester-
day for wellington, Kansas, where
he goes to reside, is the best mea-
sure of the esteem in which he
was held in this community for his
correct life, while it was saying to
him, 1--WE will be glad at any time
to see you back"
Mrs. William P. Dickson and
Miss Della Wilson of Jersey City,
N. J., are home on a visit to their
father
Miss Sallie Baynard of Balti-
more, is visiting relatives in town.
James L. Walcott, Esq, of Do
yer, was in town on Saturday and
Beniah Watson, Esq, of the same
town on Monday.
A. w. Quigg of Flushing, Long
Island, editor of the Flushing
Times of that place, has been on a
visit to his father, Rev. j. B.
Quigg.
Miss Sophia Wells had a slight
paralysis on Monday.
Capt. A. G. Smith of the steam
er Tygert, has been confined at
home with an attack of erysipelas
for the past week, but has the