The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1882-01-14
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The return Of warm weather. followed by rain,
has caused the Ice 10 disappear and only y few
persons secured a small supply. A number new
iee.houses have been built, some Of which have
not yet been completed. Mr.. Geo. X. Novel was
very unsuccessfui; having dug In one place to the
depth OF four feet he came upon foiid rock. In
another attempt he went down eight feet and
struck water, go that both had 20 be abandonded.
The junior Agricultural Club met at the resi-
dcneo Of Mr.. Eli A. Matthews, Saturday, eth
instant, with full attendance ofmembers. Messrs.
Thosmas and ID. Gorsuch were present as repre-
sentatives Of the senior Club. Articles Of interest
were read by Mr.. Geo. +. Shelly aud Mr.. Frank
Scott, upon which comments were made by the
members. An election for secretary took place
and Mr.. Granville Matthews was chosen In place
Of Mr.. Joshua q. Bosley, Who Is now member Of
the Legislature. The meeting was one Of the
most interesting yet held. The Club now num-
bers nine members, Of whom three are married
and u 10 safe 10 say the others have strong
matrimonial inclnaiiOns. The ladies Of the house
bountifully provided for those present and we're
assisted In their pleasant duties by q number Of
lady friends. The next meeting Of the club will
be held At Mr.. Charles Prices.
The Everett Literary Society has commenced
Its meetings with renewed interest. Tho last
meeting was held az the residence Of Mr.. Josiah
Il. Matthews, January 9Th. With the talent Il
possesses much intellectual advancement might
be expected. The literary part Of the meetings
are interesting, but the social par, more en-
joyable.
We have Eve organizations In the nsighbOrhood
which tend 10 elevate the people both intellectu-
ally and socially, viz. the two Agricultural Clubs,
Glencoe Grange. the Grange Club aud the Everett
Society. don't suppose there 10 q community In
the county that can make better showing An
such organizations should have the encourage
ment OF every citizen.
On the 9th inst, ut ~ o'clock, apublc instalia-
ton Of thu officers Of Glencoe Orange took place
at Gorsueh Hall. The weather was Indictment yet
there was good attendance TO witness the core
monies. The installation was conducted BY State
Master II. o. Devries, assisted by Geo. II. Merry
man, Master Of Centennial Grange. Owing 10
sickness several officers were absent. Amer the
installation Master d. Gorsuch made some appro-
pirate remarks end then introduced Mr.. Thomas
iorsuch. who. though not Granger, made q
strong and earnest speech favoring the Grange
and urged unity Of action for State and agrieui-
tural interests. State Master Devries then an
swered number % objections 10 the Grange aud
gave several reasons Why farmers should be
banded together. The exercises were interpreted
with both vocal and instrumental music. Messrs.
Samuel Kinks and VIM. d. Sands were expected
but did not put in an appearance. II 10 seldom
We arc privileged TO attend such an interesting
meeting.
II was my pleasure on Sunday afternoon last 10
attend the Sunday school at Gorsueh Hail. A
majority Of the scholars we're out and an interest.
ing session held. Mr.. J. J. Starr addressed tho
sch"oi' aitcr Whicn tue lesson OF the day taken
up and well reciicd. Mr.. Thomas Gorsuch L.
much interested in his school and labOrs hard for
IT, Advancement. lie has offered three prizes Of
sl2, 80 and 81 respectively for those best pre-.
pared with their lessons during the year.
bishop Pinkney was present at Emanuel church.
Glencoe. last Sunday. and confirmed q class Of
seven persons. Rev. Mr.. Mason. the rector, has
of late been very unwcll but his health 10 now
somewhat improved. Iii. wife has also been very
ill. A building has been erected at this church
for Sabbath school purposes.
Mr. George A. Underwood Is about finishing the
large and magnificent dwelling of Mr.. Edward
Austen. near Glencoe. Owing 10 the energy Of
the builder the work has been completed sooner
than was expected and Mr.. Austen and family
will shortly remove from New York 60 their new
residence which has been erected on the old
homestead.
ON Sunday lsst while Rev. ". I. d. GLENN was
on his way 20 preach at Jessops church. his horse
slipped and fell. throwing him TO the ground and
brusing his face somewhat. lie filed the pulpit
however. and preached good sermon. The Rev.
gentleman Is about 20 years of age yet labors a.
faithfully as most young preachers.
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