The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1882-02-17
The Ladies' Aid Society, of Grace Me-
mortal Church, Darlington.
Edlior qfMs Egis and MtsRIgencer

Editor Of The 1Egts and IafettgehceF:
Many notices of various organizations of sur
prize parties" Nc, having recently appeared In
the columns of your highly esteemed, and much
sought for paper, it is but an act of simple Justice
TO those concerned, and may serve as stimulus
further eXerton on their part, for us to chron-
icle upon your pages note rs 10 the worthy ana
well-directed labors of the Ladies Ala society, OF
Grace Memorial Church, Episcopal, OF Daring
The erection of this gem of a church was large.
y due as you are aware 70 .he ss nf
Philadelphia: and we are told by the bishop
(PnkneyJ that tits the handsomest and most beau
tlfulIy finished church within the limits OF his
diocese, outside of the city of Baltimore.
On the 10Th of November, 1881, the ladies of the
congregation of this church, for the mutual ben
eft Of all concerned, and in furtherance of the
church work generally, established an organiZa-
ton, known as The Ladies Aid Society, with the
Of the church." long list of members and con-
trbutors have united in advancing this praise
worthy object. The initiation fee has been fixed
ut twenty-five cents: and ten cents named as con-
shutting the monthly dues of the members
Contributions from those who are not members,
are thankfully received, in sums high or low !;
with the assurance Of worthy application.
Resides sewing, and other methods OF raising
funds the Society modestly ventured upon the
experiment of an oyster supper, on Wednesday
evening, Feb. sth. Although but very brief and
very limited notice was given, its success was be-
yond expectation and the ladies realized, we are
told, profit of about twenty dollars. The oys-
tors were purchased in Baltimore, and remarka-
bly, fine ones were selected for the purpose, and,
lies for their extra large bvaves, and delightful
fries which their experienced male cook
Henry Smith, Jr. prepared for the occasion.
Encouraged by this success, the Ladies, Aid
Society have determined to repeat the supper,
with quite as good oysters, and with considerable
ampfcation in other respects, under the name
Of the martha Washington Tea Party at the
Town Hall of Mr.. Joshua Gorrell, Darlington,
on Monday, Feb. 20, at ~ o'clock 7. NJ, when II
number of the ladies will appear en- costume. This
is expected to be pleasant and profitable affair,
both socially and pecuniarily, many friends being
from nfhnr hnrhnnlS
pecially commanded, Mr., Editor, to invite you
and yours to participate in this festive occasion,
with the freedom of gospel grace, without
money, and without price The special object
of this "Tea-Pnrty," and for which n large atten-
dance is desired, is TO assist in raising funds for
the purchase of first-class furnace to he placed
in the cellar of the church, one which will insure
abundant heat in the coolest weather.
The present officers of the Ladies Aid Society,
are: Mrs. Margaret Gilpin, President; Miss Lille
Spade, Vice President Mrs. Judge Price, Treas
urer Mrs. Dr. Forwood, Secretary. The church
Grace MEMORIALS progressing tremendously
under the popular Rectorship of the Rev. L. w.
Wroth, W. s. +.
Daiiiagton Feb. 10, 1852.