The Baltimore County union., 1883-01-13

From Orangeville, l2th DIstrict.--The
supper and festival Of the Highland avenue N. L.
Mite Society, announced In my last, owing to tho
sudden change, and the excessive cold, was not as
successful as the ones formerly given BY these
ladies. Every preparation was made aad an
abundance sf everything that goes 10 make up
drst.el supper was on hand. The fFst night
was pleasant and the receipts encouraging; but
on Thursday the wind blew furiously and The In
tense cold sealed the fate of tho supper aud while
there was a third nights effort. ye, as the cold
continued the results In clear gain were only
about one half as much was realized year ago.
All honor TO tho ladies who bravcd the "biting
cold" and spread their tables for the enjoyment of
those who attended.
The holidays were greatly enjoyed by all,
especially by the children and young people. In
PataPsco Neck number Of parties were given for
the especial enjoyment Of the little ones. II 10
subject Of remark that but little drunkenness
was seen along our highways during the holiday
season. This is a matter Of congratuiaiion and
good cheer 10 the moral and the good but doubt
less Of loss to those who put the bottle 60 the lips
Of their neighbor." and who live by the sweat aud
the happiness Of the unfortunate slaves Of a
tyrannica and besotted appetite, whom, to gratify
their depTavcd longings, will rob wife aud children
OF food and raiment, making homes Of penury.
where. but for this, there would be peace and
plenty.
The pastor. Rev. A. n. Reiley and his family was
generously remembered BY the Patapsco congre.
cation. On the Friday before Christmas . wagon
drove TO his door, and from Il was handed to him
poultry, butter. eggs vegetables. pork, canned
goods. etc. enough to last for many days. and
while In the house the bearer Of these good things
handed 20 the pastors wife u generous donation
Of cash, the special Christmas gin Of the ladies.
Soon after the departure Of the first. another
wagon halted at the door and barrel Of the best
-four was rolled into the patronage, and on the
next day. still another call made and basket,
| in which was the Christmas turkey and other
good and useful things was left. No wonder that
| the hearts Of pastor and family are drawn TO aud
| tied fast 10 people who 80 considerately and
| generously remembers them. II Il the good will
aud warm fellowship expressed that makes these
| gifts so valuable.
There are now, and have been recently. several
cases Of smallpox In the country around the city.
This IL not n remarkable fact when the reckless
nanner Of removing the bedding. etc, from the
cases in the city IL considered. Tho city dailics
indicate the fac, tha, this dread disease u alarm.
! insly prevalent in several Of the wards This IL
no, strange fact to the dwcllcrs along the Phila
dclphia road. much be known by the
amount of materials taken to Pottcrs' field, nor.
| are surprised tha, the health department has
been utgcncrald, and that the disease, instead of
being stamped out" has increased. when much
that IL hauled out, after q little while j. hauled
back and In some way disposed of. Ifthc health
department had sooner vigorously acted on the
theory that ian ounce of prevention Is worth
now tho fact there would have been n saving of
life and treasure.
Mr.. A. j. Parlctt 1. still for the most Of the time
confined to the house. though gradually improv-
ing. lilo is seriously missed by the Sunday school
I Of which he is superintendent. The las, Sabbath
I of the old Year was Of special interest and
! pleasure tp the Highland avenue congrc CATION.
At .! =. N. the Sabbath school met to rcorgGniEe
l by the election pf officers and teachers. and 60
enter upon new arrangement by meeting here
I after at y +. ". instead ofg A. ". A large at
/ tendance greeted the faithful few who have 80
earnestly toilcd 20 make their part Of the church
work and /; is hoped that this !. the be.
J ginning of a continuous and decided success.
/ At the evening service an unusually large con
grS;ation greeted the pastor and gave serious and
i close attention To- sermon on "the value and
! prcciousness of time as the numbering years
bear us onward 60 AMI mould the eternity to which
60. Though not watch nigh, service. ye,
the sermon was that order. and the hearers
turned away 20 enter upon the New learw new
! resolves.
! Notwithstanding the winter thus Ear has been
open and mild yet large quantity Of ice Of an
excellent quality. has been Gu, from the numerous
! ponds in thIs region. II is well that So many of
/ the hard. working gardeners can in this way make
/ up ,heir loss in the vegetable line that comes Of
necessity nj this season of the year.
oCCASIoNAL.