The Baltimore County union., 1883-02-10

Gardenvillo and vicinity.-Ths Golden
Wedding. being the 50th anniversary Of the we'd
ding Of Mr.. Aad Mrs. George Councilman. took
place al their residence, MARX Aiexander's
Range" on the evening Of the Ist instant. Cards
Of Invitation were printed IN gold and sent 70
relatives and frien In Baltimore city and county,
aud also 70 some living At q great distance Mrs.
Minnick. Of Baltimore. supplied piano music. and
hne singing BY some of the guests, enliveued the
occasion. Al 10 o'clock thp party partook of re-
fFeshmenis. the tables eeing hardened Nth the
good things Of life. The house was ornamented
with blooming plants and other decorAtions, add
ing much to the pleasure Of the guests. Mr..
Councilman Is In bis slst year and his wife 70.
and both are In the enjoyment Of good health.
Mr.. &. wss born on this farm. also his faith
or whom he was named after. His grandfather
was among the Grst settlers In Baltimore county,
and vas also named George.
Mr.. COunciiman's children are William a., J.
Carville. q. Harry and Martha A.. who Is the wife
Of Mr.. Alex. Mccormick. Jr.. all Of whom are iiv-
ing on the farm.
The presents we're both handsome and valua-
bic. aud greatly appreciated b. the aged couple.
Two little grandchildren. aged 6 years, presented
both NJ. and Mrr. Councilman with gold spectaeles.
This gin was particularly appreciated. Some of
the nepheus living In Pennsylvania did not arrive
In time 20 attend the celebration. but called two
days afterwards 90 pay their respects and present
their presents. Mr.. Benjamin J. Fitch. another
travelling about 5000 miles. Ills presents were
very handsome. Mr.. Fitch has allied the Office %
State Sheriff Of NAvada for the pas, eight years.
The festivities we're kept up nearly all nigh, aud
every one seemed delighted with the entertain
ment.
On Wednesday evening. soth uIi.. about thirty
young ladies and gentlemen assembled at the res.
idence Of Squire Carter. 10 celebrate the 25th
anniversary of the birthday Of Mr.. Harry Carter,
his youngest son. The PLEASURES Of the evening
embraced confectionery. fruit cake. vocal and in
strumental music, and participation IN all the
games known TO the young folks. All enjoyed
Themselves until the "wee sma" hours when the
company dispersed 10 their homes, expressing
them selves we'll pleased.
A concert. under the direction Of Prof. Joseph
Newmayer. will be held at Andrews Chapel,
ThBrsday evening. 18th inst.
The weekly meeting of the Gardenviils Musical
and Literary Association was held Thursday eve-
ming, LIST inst. The programme vas . varied aud
interesting one and consisted Of readings By Miss
Mary Raspe and MessFs. Centrum, Blair. Oi;s
and Markiand; quarte.te By Mrs. Fannie Carter,
Miss Jennie Bnrsan and Messrs. VIM. Burgan
and lIinkle William trio. BY Misses Mary Bid
olson. Lille Carter. and Susie Biddison solo.
By Miss Mary Biddison; Tecitaiions by Miss
Alice Eargan and Master Jno. Peach. Aftsr the
above the question. ''Is the eoeducaiion Of the
sexes advisabic." vas discus.ed. The president
appointed JnO. l.. suiai. ". J. Blair. Thomas
BaTgan. Affirmative aud Major 7. B. Catch Jno.
y. Gonirum and Chas. u. MarkIand. negative.
After an hours interesting discussion the A.soei-
alton decided the question in the negative. Dur-
Ing the evenings entertainment paniomimie ex-
hibition vas given by Mr.. Geo. Siniail. n deaf
mute. burlesqHing the attempts Of the Baltimore
County soda founiains" 10 pH; out Ere. lie
'iook them of Ia larghsbIe manner aud re.
eeiVed an encore which would have satisfied the
most fastidious.
The Farmers and Gardeners held their annual
ball on Tue.day night. in the Farmer and Gar.
deners' Hall. 10 this place. There va. . very
large turn out. as usual.
Several parties have been held a, private
houses ihi' week and the young people seem 10
enjoy Themselves.
Mr.. John ". Herman. our popular Postmaster.
has been confined 10 the house for a week with
rheuma;ism. bat under the skiliful treatment -
DR.. Geo. =. COfse. be will soOn be out again.