The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-27

evening, June 10, ~ uaif- past HNe VttpVNl
The members Of the Alumni Association OF
Western Maryland College, assembled N the
Ladies Study Hall Of the College TO celebrate
their annual meeting. Now dorsey, Pennsyl'
yania. Delaware, North Carolina, Tennessee,
and The various counties Of Maryland were
represented OF the thirty.eight members
only six were absent, among whom was Mr..
Vim. S. Cronse, the president, IN consequence
of which Henry 4. Norris, NJ ID. the vice
president, occupied the chair.
The Glass Of "A was welcomed into the As
ISOLATION with BETTING ceremony, and after
much other business OF an interesting nature
had been transacted, and provision had been
made for the literary duties Of the next meet
ing, the election Of officers was declared IN
order. DR.. II. T. Norris was chosen presi-
dent, Mr.. II. Dorsey Newson vice president,
aud Miss Mary NJ. Ward, the efficient secre.
tary, and Miss Clara Smith the treasurer, Of
former years, were unanimously reelected.
At this juneture the carriages were announced
and the Association adjourned TO the Wilson
House, where splendid banquet had been
prepared in Mr.. Wilson'S best style. No
time was lost by hesitation, but soon all were
seated around the table aud actively discuss
ing the merits Of the feast. With attentive
walters, such pleasing variety Of viands that
even the most fastidious taste found some
thing inviting, agreeable conversation, high
spirits, and well.sharpened appetites, it is not
wonderful that the banquet was most heartily
enjoyed. Great credit Is due to the commit.
tee who had the affair in charge for the admi
rable arrangement they made, and 20 Mr..
Wilson for the excellent manner in which
everything was prepared, as well as for the
tasty adornment Of the table. He is n host
who sees to the comfort and convenience Of
his guests, and the enjoyment Of this occasion
is the highest cncomium upon his efficiency
and the ability and skill of the hostess. After
toasts TO the Association and its president, to
Western Maryland College and all her inter
ests, to the Glass Of IA, to the host, TO the
absent members, and others Of q humorous
character had been drunk without responses,
the party returned, at an early hour to the
College in order TO give the Glass Of "A an
opportunity 10 receive the greetings Of the
Faculty and their friends at the Presidents
levee.
The sight of familiar faces, the revival of
happy memories, the mutual joy and mingling
of souls, and the very pleasant weather, all
combined to render this one Of the most de-
lightiul meetings | have ever attended, and
when the time approaches for the Alumni As
brate its next annual meeting, | hope the
kindness ofthe fair secretary will again prompt
her to favor with mn invitation yonr obliged,
humble NJ.
PIC Mesa croquet pic ME was held in
Roop's grove, near this city, on Thursday.
A large number of ladies and gentlemen were
present, and all returned to their homes de.
lighted. We acknowledge the receipt of an
invitation from the Committee, composed of
W. o. ligget, George f. Sharrer, +. W.
Shriver, Vim. j. Wagner, James II. Zepp
and j. s. Weaver, and regret our inability to
be present.
The pic mic of the Parish School of Ascen
sion p. +. Church, Of this city, took place in
the grove Of A. Winters, Esq. on Thursday.
The excursion was just ten cents each for the
round trip. The number of the excursionists,
by the morning train, was just fifty, which was
added TO by the afternoon train, and by car.
riages. The day was delightful and the occa.
sion one Of uninterrupted enjoyment. The
result Of the examination of the pupils was
announced by the Rector, and prizes awarded
Fishing, swinging, croquet, promenading
romping on the green swnrd, &c. were the
principal pastimes. At $50 the returning
train took up the party for Westminster
The closing exercises of Miss Mary V.
Manning's School took place on the evening
OF the 18th instant, in Bower Hall, the chill
dren acquitted themselves in very common
dable manner, and on Saturday they enjoyed
the day at Roop's Grove.
PEnsoSAL.-Rev. j. Weaver, Of DAYTON,
Ohio, Bishop of the United Brethren, who
has been laboring among the congregations
of this State, for several weeks past, left Bal
timore on Wednesday for Manchester, where
he has daughter residing.
Rev. james W. Reese, of this city, is rusti-
eating at North Point, short distance below
Baltimore.
Prof Edwin Wilmer has resigned his posi-.
ton in the Western Maryland College, and
will open select school at Woodbury., Balti
more county, in September.
Hugo +. Eddis, the efficient Teller of the
Union National Bank, this city, is taking a
short respite from mis- arduous duties, along
the banks of the Hudson.
Col. VIM. A. McKellip, of the Westminster
bar, is also in New York, recreating.
RuSAwAY.-on Saturday afternoon last, a
horse attached to light spring wagon and
belonging to Mr. Alfred Bish, took fright from
some unknown cause, broke from the hitching
post in front of Zepp Bros. Shoe Store and
start TO run west, striking Herr Bros. siga
post and breaking it down. The horse con.
tinued his flight up Pennsylvania Avenue and
when finally stopped the wagon was found to
be complete wreck.
RlSEHART, THE ScuLrroR. congress last
winter made nn appropriation TO have the
busts Of Chief Justices fancy and Chase plac
ed in the Supreme Court room, and the Joint
OF both Houses has entered into a
contract with Rinchart, the sculptor, formerly
of this county, for the execution of the bust
VOCAL CONCERT. Grand Vocal Concert
VIII be gwen at Mechanics Hall, Enksburg
Monday evening, July Q, OF 8 o'clock, the
proceeds for the benefit OF the Methodist
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