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PERSONALS Miss Mary E. Rich who has been enforced rest at Buck taking an Hill Falls, Pa., returned home on Saturday evening. Misses Eleanor and Etta Todd attended the Reybold-McLaughlin wedding at Union M. E. Church, Wilmington, on Monday. C. Earl Todd of Pleasant Grove, Lancaster County, spent a few davs last week with his cousins, Misses Eleanor and Etta Todd. Mrs. Samuel Manuel and Mrs. Frank Betz of Mt. Airy, Pa., spent the week-end with Mrs. Amanda Cornog. Edward G. Bennett of Wilmling salesman for the Gomery ton, a Schwartz Motor Company of Wil mington, visited his sister, Mrs. \V. H. Dean on Thursday. Mrs. W. E. Hegeman left Tues day for New York to meet her hus band, Captain W. E. Hegeman, who is expected to land on Friday. JJarvel Purnell of Wilmington, visited Mrs. Clara Nickerson on Sunday. Miss Letitia R. Wilson of The Ely School, Greenwich, Conn., re home tomorrow for her turns spring vacation. Broadus Mitchell who was re cently discharged from the service visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Mitchell, over the week-end. Frank Mackie who was in the Coast Artillery, stationed near Norfolk, Va., has been discharged and has arrived home. J. W. Olcott spent a few days last week in New York. Miss Lola Richardson spent the week-end in Baltimore. Miss Ruby Miller visited rela tives in Rising Sun, Md., over the week-end. Joseph A. Rickards of Philadel hpia, Miss Irma Rickards of Ocean View, and George West of Wil liamson Schol, Pa., spent the week end-with Miss Madge Rickards. Miss Helen Lee of Washington, D. C. spent the last of the week with Miss Mary Evans. Mrs. Robert G. Houston of Georgetown, Del., visited her . daugher, Mary Houston, this week. | Mrs. Harry Hayward and daugh ter Mary Francis were entertained last week by Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Justis of Newport. Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Wright and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wright have gone to Atlantic City for an ex tended stay. - William Nutter of Milford, visit ed Newark friends last week. Mrs. Delaware Clark and daugh ter, Miss Winslow are spending some time with Mrs. A. T. Neale at Delview. Prof, and Mr. Harold Cummings and son Charles visited Camden, N. J. relatives over the week-end. Charles Bonham and Miss Ethel Bonham of Wilmington, spent Sun ray with the family of -H. L. Bon ham. K.G.E. Initiates Class and Enjoys Banquet Ivy Castle, No. 23 K.G.E. initi ated a class of 21 last Saturday evening. There was an unusually large turnout and the exercises] were enjoyed by old members and candidates. After the initiation ceremon\ y all proceeded to New ark Inn and Restaurant where a fine banquet had been prepared. Another class initiation will be held at a later date for a dozen or more candidates who were unable to be present on Saturday evening, A Letter From The Continental Fibre Co. The Editor of the Post Newark, Delaware Dear Sir: Mrs. Armstrong, with the assist ance of some young ladies and gentlemen of the town, gave a very good performance in the Opera House, Monday night, March 3rd, to a crowded house. This perform ance was for the benefit of the ^'ewark New Century Club Build mg- Everybody voted the Operetta a great success and the very splendid attendance verified this D< fact. M'e are glad to note that the a ' ne young ladies in our employ, known as the Continental Mando la Club, added very materially to the succe- ful sale of the tickets, ■ T key started out Thursday after nr) , on and the final windup had I s .° d 257 tickets. I wonder if the "0 members of the Century Club rcade quite as good a showing as this. Either the Mandolin Ladies or J ® Century Club Ladies failed in I * thorough canvass from the fact a t from 50 to 75 tickets could ä\e been sold at the box office the 'ening of the performance if the Opacity of the House had not been sold. A ours truly, The Continental Fibre Co. 1 ' ® 1 al YOUNG CRIMINAL AD of MONISHED BY JUDGE d * Gets Sentence of 2!/? Years com •i • . j " it- ana St îpjUUrine to f) Robert V. Cooling, aged 17, who Irish in Court of General Sessions last - b y week pleaded not guilty changed ; son his plea on Thursday to one of guilty to a charge of assault with A. intent to commit robbery on Caleb D. Baker, near Newark, on Febru- ■ ary 10. He was represented by J. | Frank Ball. Colling attacked Baker, an aged man, with the handle of a shovel ; in in his stable, inflicting a isevere gash on the man's head. When the,, complainant came to, $80 was miss- i her ing from his pocket. The boy fessed the crime to Stat Detective | Frank W. McCoy and Melville R. Apsley following his arrest. He could not account for his act. I Judge Conrad sternly admonish-' ed the lad for the flagrancy of his •crime, and said that the marvel of it was that he was not before the court on a much more serious charge. He imposed a sentence of two years and six months' impri sonment and a fine of $500 and con tea the on Rev. John Nellson Mills to Speak at Presbyterian Church The Woman's Missinary Society ; of the Presbyterian Church will hold a meeting tomorrow (Thurs- : day) afternoon at 2.30 in the lec ture room of the church.. At 3 o'clock, a public meeting will be addressed by Rev. John Nellson Mills, D.D. of Washington, D. C. on the subject "Foreigners in Am- a erica from a Traveler's Stand- 1 jn point." "Every member present" is the j slogan of the Society and a cordial | invitation is extended to the public to attend the 3 o'clock meting. Ligkt refreshments will be served. College Notes On Saturday evening the Dram atic Club of the Women's College gave a "typical rehearsal" for the . benefit of the newly organized | Dramatic Club at Delaware Col lege . The sketch was full of "local co i or " anc j was enjoyed by a large an dience from both colleges. On Friday night very intresting exerc i ses were held at the Wo men's College, commemorating the centinnial anniversary of the birth of James Russell Lowell. Professor Dutton read a biographical sketch of the poet and diplomat and Dr. Moore rea dseveral selections from his works. The college Dramatic Club under • the direction of Dr. Moore is pre- ! paring a Greek play, the Electra ; of Euripides to be performed on ; the campus in front of Wolf Hall . at next commencement. ! Edward N. Vallandigham, LL.D. . of Boston, is in Newark getting ! material for a history of Delaware ; j College which he expects to pub- • lish soon. i ! Sure Harbingers of Spring Spring is here somewhat ahead At least the of schedule time, usual harbingers of that delight ful period have put tn their ap jpearance. Tops marbles and kites a have emerge ro quarters anc lom ' Dablc evidences a _ or packed up and gone. Thebes: pos- _ corrobora ion K ,, T evidence is e ac their Craftsmen have unearthed their!.. quoits from the winter hiding place and have begun their annual contest for championship honor in their favorite noon hour sport. Brother William Lovett holds the record to date. Yesterday s tourna ment according to a first hand ac count consisted as far as the champion's record is concerned of Frank every throw a ringer. Balling's ability to straight," acquired under the ef ficient coaching of Uncle Sam dür fen months of service here makes him a close 'shoot ing and overseas competitor for first place. H. H. Cleaves has not really warmed up to the sport yet noi have the girls evinced much in terest but honors will not be won easily when the whole force wakes and Justice can be induced to take a hand. to the as up CONCERTAT NEW CENTURY CLUB WELL ATTENDED]:; The regular meeting of the New replaced this or in the the Co. Century'Club was week by a concert to which an ad mission fee was charged, followed by a dance. Every available seat was filled. . Neff who graduates this vear from Peabody Institute, a pianist of unusual talent played brilliantly and Mrs. Howard Claik Miss of Wilmington, delighted the au d * ence with her singing and her charming personality. She was ac com P ani8< ^ hy Mrs. Bartenslager. Next week's program following St Patrick ' s day will be devoted to Ireland and the Irish. "The Irish Problem" will be discussed b y Mrs - E - S. Armstrong and Irish son E s will be sung. Current Events will be presented by Mrs. A. T. Neale, Social Doings Mrs. Margaret D. Cann enter gained at dinner on Sunday evening in honor of Mrs. Robert Weimer of X1 „ _ ,, ^ . i her mother > Mrs - Catharine Davis, | tained a few frinds at afternoon I Delaware Clark. Miss Alice Davey entertained at dinner on Friday and Miss Helen Steele entertained at cards on Tuesday evening in honor of Mrs. Robert Weimer, Mansfield, Ohio, who is visiting Miss Anne Hossinger enter tea on Thursday to meet Mrs. Miss Alma Dunlevy entertained the Young Ladies Mission Circle on Monday evening. The young people enjoyed a social hour and refreshments after the business meeting, then proceeded to the Newark Opera House to see Mary ; _ . T Miles JVIinter un The Eyes of Julia : Deep, On Friday evening Dr. S. C. Mit chell entertained the basketball team at an informal dance at the Knoll. The team this year made a very enviable record and it was 1 jn appreciation of their good work that the men were entertained. The time was enjoyably spent with music and dancing after which de licious refreshments were served. Several townsfolk.? were present including several young ladies from the Women's College. Among those present were: Grace Yates, Mildred Carter, Ruth Guyer, Jus tine Armstrong, Ann Van Sant, Mary Wright, Margaret Reynolds, j | CHAUTAUQUA WOLF HALL March 15, 17, 18, 1919 PROGRAM • ! ; ; . ! . ! ; • Admission 35 cents 2.30 Series Lecture-- "The Larger Democracy" Concert— McKinnie Operatic Company AFTERNOON SATURDAY Admission 50 cents EVENING 7.30 Concert— McKinnie Operatic Company Lecture--- Ross Crane, Cartoonist and Clay Mod * eler, Director of Extension Department of Art Institute of Chicago AFTERNOON Admission 35 cents MONDAY 2.30 Series Lecture— "Madame France" Concert— Jordan, Holmberg & Parker Company _ T " ;; .. Admission 50 cents 7.30 Concert- -Jordan, Holmberg & Parker Company Lecture— -George FI. Turner, "Humanity's Last Reserves ' ' EVENING Admission 35 cents 2.30 Series Lecture— "Riley an.d the Middle West'' Concert— MeDonough-Eagleston Company Admission 50 cents 7.30 Concert— MeDonough-Eagleston Company Lecture— Dr. George Lawrence Parker, "Russia in Revolution" AFTERNOON TUESDAY EVENING Season Tickets, $1.25 ■ H-I 1 1 1I-1-I II .. h-h-i-H I 1 1 H-M-M-H-H-H-H 1 M 1 I 1 III I-H-M - •H J. HELFFENSTEIN MASON, in Recital (BASSO PROFUNDO) Assisted b\) HELEN PENROSE DONLEVY, Harpist BERTRAND A. AUSTIN, 'Cellist WILLIAM SILVANO THUNDER, Pianist J " Friday, March 21, 1919, at 8 P. M. WOLF HALL, DELAWARE COLLEGE NEWARK, DELAWARE . a Reserved Seat, $1.00 Benefit, Faculty Club Tickets on Sale Now at Rhodes ' Drug Store ++++ Helen Fisher, Louise Francis, Katherine Woodman, Katherine Robbins, Madeline Dixon, Mary Mitchell, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Le Cato, Broadus Mitchell, Morris Mitchell, George Mitchell, Mr. Le Cato, Coach Shipley and eight members of the basketball team, McCaughan, Lord, Marston (Cap tain), Alexander, Pierson, F. B. Carter, Gray Carter, and Barnard, Young Daughter Arrives on Friday Professor and Mrs. A. E. Grant ham are receiving congratulations on the birth of a daughter who ar rived on Friday. New Ilickey-Preeman Suits. Kuppenheimer Suits. Schloss Bros. Suits. Kirschbaum Suits. All specialists in high-gr^ile cloth ing for young men. Skirt model suits. New double-breasted. New Slant Pockets. New Slash Pockets in all the new colors, mixtures and patterns, with plenty of the old reliable Blue Serges, Cheviots and Unfinished Worsteds. Everything else in new Hats, Shoes, Shirts, Ties, Underwear, Sox and all Furnishings. MULLIN S HOME STORE 6th and Market, Wilmington County To Name Liberty Boat Because of the amount subscrib ed and the large number of sub scribers in New Castle County to the Fourth Liberty Loan, it has been awarded the right to name a government boat and provide a sponsor for its launching. The boats are honor boars being built by the U. S. Shipping Board. It was requested that the boat not be named fr an individual or it KENNARD & CO. Coats, Suits, Dresses These three popular items in ready-to-wear find here their strongest expression. Models in every instance unusual, work manship and fabric the best, the price in every instance fair. Coats—All represent the newer cape and dolman effect. Fabrics are serge, silvertone, Scotch mixtures, velours, Kvora Cloth and Satin. Prices range from $18.00 to $97.50. Suits—Models for every age and size strikingly featuring those "smart" models so sought after by young Then models more conservative, both regular and extra size. All the season's favored fabrics are represented. $29.50 to $75.00. women. Dresses—This year we have increased our lines of dresses beyond the variety shown in any previous season. For evening, dinner, street or utility purposes we show models and fabrics that are correct. Prices range from $15.00 to $75.00. We have a particularly good showing of beaded Geor gette Dresses at moderate prices. Corset Service Real corset service does not consist merely in selling a corset once. Here it must be a satisfied customer, one who will want to come back. This department is in charge of an expert in corset fitting. No reason why you should not be correctly and comfortably corseted. Let us try. All the leading makes are represented. Timely Hints Every sort of desirable Ribbon. Most complete showing of Neck Rufflings. New models in Neckwear. Spring shades in Kid Gloves. Best values obtainable in Silk and Lisle Hosiery. Our showing of white and colored Cotton is simply won derful, judged from every angle. Distinctive and exclusive novelty Silks. We solicit charge accounts from those of established credit, and prepay delivery charges on all purchases within a reason able distance. KENNARD & CO. 621 -623 Market Street Wilmington, Delaware j-H- H-i—H-M-H - I -1 I I I I I •H Statement of Condition Farmers' Trust Company of Newark March 4, 1919 RESOURCES Loans and Investments . United States Bonds Real Estate Owned . Cash and Reserve . $733,739.07 . 72,446.00 . 22,835.07 . 106,953.72 $935,973.86 - LIABILIT1ES Capital Stock . . Surplus and Profits Due to Banks . $50,000.00 68,074.31 325.39 86.50 817,487.66 Dividends- Unpaid DEPOSITS . . $935,973.86 Fanners' Trust Company of Newark Newark, Del. ++ •h-h association of individuals, but that it should be a sort of hyphenated name, with the word "Liberty" as the first word. It has been decided that the New Castle county boat shall bear the name "Liberty-Brandywine." Lib erty for the class and Brandywine for the name. The sponsor selected for the boat is Mrs. Pierre S. du Pont, and Mrs. duPont has ac cepted.