Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1882-03-31
SHADY Groye school House.-The

shady Grove school House.-The
evening of the 2Srd instant was passed most
agreeably at this new school house located
on the lands of Mr. Richard Ricketts,, kindly
donated by that gentleman, near the Frede-
rick road and on the road running from the
latter to the Jamestown road, by number
of ladies and gentlemen attracted there by the
advertisement that the school house was to
be inaugurated on that occasion. The even
ing was one of exceeding comfort and splen-
dor for the season, and the lovely moon in
the serene canopy shed her refulgent rays
upon the little grove till we felt ourselves
amidst a scene of enchantment. The en-
tire success of the occasion fully verified the
auspicieus promise of the surroundings and
every one returned home feeling that the
entertainment Of the evening was rare
treat socially and intellectually, as well as
very successful contamination of the en-
terprise and spirit of the neighborhood.
The house is model Of school house archi-
lecture both in appearance and comfort. 1t
is wainscoted throughout, ceiling and walls,
and very tastefully painted. 1t is about 10
K "a feet, with ceiling pitch of about IA
feet. The whole thing reflects great eclat
upon the neighborhood as it is the result of
private enterprise entirely, but great credit
is reflected especially upon the personal en-.
ergy and liberality of Mr.. w. r. Gather, for
it was through his personal attention and
interest that the scheme is to-day success.
The house was most beautifully and taste
fully decorated with hanging baskets, flow
ers and crow foot, which, as the room was
abundantly lighted, was strikingly effective.
These flashes of enchantment were rendered
by the femenine touch of Mrs. Burgman, Miss
Eta Ricketts, and Miss Mollie Gather with
other young ladies, assisted by some young
gentlemen of the neighborhood. Mr.. VIM.
II. Gather very kindly placed his organ
upon the platform for the use of the concert
1t contributed greatly TO the pleasure of the
entertainment and was played by Mrs. b.
and Miss Gather, who alternated in render.
ing accomplishments for the delightful vocal
music of the occasion. Mr. Prettyman made
an apology for the unavoidable absence OF
Judge Richie in the graceful and happy
manner by which he is characterized, and
contributed by this and his varied and elo-
quent address many bright gems to the in
tellectual enjoyment of the evening Rev
s. r. White delivered an address in his
usually effective manner and awakened
genuine enthusiasm by his graphic descrip-
ton of public school house forty years
ago. and an interesting account he gave
of the great difference between the public
school system of that time and the present
Our esteemed iellow-citiZen, Jno. Il. DIESEL.
lum, Esq, favored the audience with most
interesting sketch of American history prior
to the Declaration of Independence. Dur
ing the evening the entertainment began To
take a somewhat social vein, and many
exceedingly rich jests were passed by Mrs
b., Mr.. Prettyman. Mr. DeSsllum and Mr.
White. Mrs. b. being encored after beau
tiful song with the organ, favored us with
the song entitled mo One to Love- Thi,
was taken by all to have tender reference
to Mr.. D., as amidst the running jests proceed
ing the songs, he had announced that though
a bachelor he was still in the market. Mr.
Amiss, Of Gaithersburg, favored the audi
ence with some wholesome ideas and good
story. Mr.. Darlington Nelson, Of the Mont
gomery Bar, was called upon but thought
the evening SO replete with enjoyment and
good things that it was scarcely in his power
to add anything to the occasion. AT abou
1890 the party retired homeward, and w
are sure that every heart was filled with
happy emotions.