The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1882-09-02
Trinity Church Lawn Party.

The lawn party a, Trinity p. +. church, Tow.
sont0wn, which took place on Tuesday evening,
was an affair which reflected much credit on the
ladies in charge and was decided success fnan-
eially aud otherwise. The grounds were brilliant
~ lighted up With Chinese lanterns and ornamen-
ted with gay tents and booths. Sweet music vas
di'coursed by the House Of Refuge band, and
everything conspired 90 form = most charming
scene. Quite a feature Of the evening was the
drill Of the Towson Guards, who turned out with
full ranks and handsome uniform under the CON-
mand Of their popular and sfheient captain, John
Ridgely, Of Hampton. MAJ. Piper, the surgeon,
was out also in full regimentals.
The decoration committee, Mr.. John d. Long.
neeker aud Mr.. Arthur Bosiey, under the direction
Of DIR. Piper, added much to the attractiveness Of
the scene BY their tastefaily arranged ssshss.
arbors, &C., some Of which had done duty dn the
occasion Of the Masonic fair and were kindly loan.
ed by Messrs. Ruby and Brud.
The supper table was under the able manage
ment of Mrs. Charles Il. Chew, assisted by Mrs.
Eudeeia Stansbury, Mrs. Sam1 r. Butler, Mrs. J.
u. Longneeker. Mrs. Nelson Cooper, Miss Mary
o. Warden, Miss Hattie Chew and the Misses Scott.
The Sunday school table was In charge Of Mrs.
d. q. McIhtosh, aided by Mrs. Geo. Brown, Miss
Misses Feast, Miss Keeeh, Mrs. c. b. Slingluf and
Miss Collie Talbot.
The icc-cream table was presided over By the
following ladies: Mrs. DIR. Bosley. Mrs. Richard
Peasants, Mrs. Won kaph. Mrs. John Ridgely.
Mrs. Charles Pitt and Mrs. Basil Wagner.
There was also n branch icc-crsam table in
charge 81 Miss Julia Oudesluys, assisted by Miss
Milly Dorsey and others.
The flower table under the direction Of Mrs.
DR.. Piper, with the assistance Of Miss Grason,
Miss Peasants, Miss wilkins. tho Misses Fisher.
Miss Lucy Pcrot and Miss Patterson.
The postofice was conducted by Misses Isabel
Boarman, Sylvine Slingluf and Ida Dorsey.
Jacobs well was attended 20 by Misses Jennie
aud Maggie Mcintosh, Bessie Peasants and Mary
Harwood. The well was the artistic work Of Mr.
Massey, the gardener nj Hampton.
The grab.bag wss firmly held By Misses jamie
heaFman. Addie Piper and Ella Slinglud and
Master Jane. Piper.
There was an art annex" under the auspices
Of Messrs. 0udesluy. and Peasants. The splen.
did works and the natural wonders In this depart.
ment were enjoyed by many. The gentlemen In
charge added much TO tho pleasure Of the visitors
BY their courtesy fn pointing out and explaining
the beauties of the gallery.
The net receipts Of the party were s3s5.
Al meeting Of the ladies on Thursday the fol.
lowing resolution was adopted:
Rssoired, That the ladies Of Trinity Protestant
Episcopal church, Towsontown, herewith tender
the House Of Refuge band aud their very efficient
leader, Mr.. Grady, their very cordial thank. for
their presence the 10th inst at their lawn party.
and they desire to assure them each aud all Of
their grateful appreciation of the excellent music
which was attractive q feature on the occasion.
Mas. JoHS I. YELLorr,l
Mas. X. X. BoARnAS, Committee.
Mas. DR. J. PIPER,