The Baltimore County union., 1883-12-29

EnhopOhsi ctn Distrlct livery pFeDara-
ton had been made Tor the approach of Christ.
mas. and whilst ue anticipate = snoW whito aud
beli'Jtngng Christmas. yet it proved to be . very
wet one and too much % for people generally. Il
vas nVne the less joyous, ss our homes are fortu
nate in possessing little ones whose disposition II
is 10 be happy and enjoy the occasion and their
many gifts. We Joined with them In their sport
and In this way added 20 their pleasure. The
young and old were recipients of appropriate and
useful gifts, and other usual events took place.
There was cessation Of work aud the day gen.
orally observed. The custom Of drink treating,
which was 90 prevalent Ia our midst In former
years, is about banished, and scarcely n private
house will sanction Il. I could but read aud 70.
read your editorial remarks on Christmas. Il was
Thoughtful and interesting production, and Il is
due you 70 acknowledge II.
The weather nov Il 90 mild and rainy that the
sleighing will be interrupted. II began ON the
10Th inst, and got better until the 18th. IL was
thought wc would have n long season Of u from
tho depth Of snow that had fallen. The depth %
snow prevented the formation of good I've, and
had u formed, would have interiercd with getting
and hauling u. Tho eoldest weather we have had
was felt on Sunday last, Nhen the mercury was rs
degrees below freezing. This dcgre Of cold would
have FORMED excellent ice, but the snow aud rain
prevented. We patiently wait for an opportunity
20 house tho so, necessary article Before the snow
Of Sunday last the York pike was very icy. so
much 30 that wagons would slide and upset.
Several were unfortunate in this respect on Fri.
day morning. 2lst. The trouble seems 60 be IN
the pike being too much raised In the centre. II
there Is one undesirable task Il Is TO reload an up.
set wagon.
On New Years night, the Gorsuch Hall Sunday
school will have Christmas tree festivity. On
previous occasions there has been much interest
and large congregations, and IL is expected this
one will exceed the others. This school planted
missionary potatoes, the result TO be sold and
given for missionary purposes. Several bushels
have been realized, rs much u peck from one
potato. Examinations Of competitors for the
several prizes have taken place during the past
three quarters. There will be one examination
morc-thc last quarters lessons. There are Eve
competitors and II Is said they have done re
markably well.
Revival services have been carried on a, Cor
such Hall by Revs. j. y. Davis. ID. D., and Joel
brown. and have resulted favorably.
The fourth quarterly meeting Of Hereford Cir.
cult will convene on the 10th inst, ut Hereford.
Rev. X. W. Black Is expected 60 be present.
Glencoe Orange. No. 100. elected officers for the
ensuing year ON the 10Th inst, and the result Is
as follows:
Master ". ". c. Stewart.
Ovcrseer--ll Henry y. Meiryman.
Lccturtr-Eiward Austen.
Chaplain--E. Parsons.
Steward-Danicl A. Conn.
Assistant sieward-Thomas u. johnson.
Secretary--Thomas Gorsuch.
Treasurer Emma Stewart.
Gate kecper-Irving GoTsuch.
Pomona-Mrs. Temple Gorsuch.
Fiora-Mrs. Mary Mcrryman.
Ceres Mrs. sue Gorsuch.
stewardess-Mrs. Martha Moores.
This grange has been in existence seven years
and nov has a membership Of -.
Dr. Moses Mctryman's III health caused him 20
give up his practice and ,o seek relief by an ocean
trip. From last accounts he was in Italy aud bis
health but little improved. lie was chairman of
committee TO procure a tablet to be placed in
Gorsueh Hall. In memory Of the late Dickinson
GUrsuch. Becausc Of the DOctor's sickness, the
work was delayed. The tablet l. near completion
and will soon be placed IN position. A time will
be set and appropriate unvsiling ceremonies take
place.
The Senior Gaapo "der Agricultural Club will
convene In January at the residence Of Mrs. Dick
inson Gorsuch.
Al late meeting Of Glencoe grange. a resolu
ton was passed acknowledging the fact that Mr.
Charles Brooks, tho supervisor Of roads OF the
upper end Of the Sth district, has faithfully done
his work and given general satisfaclion. Also,
that he be informed Of said action and be re.
questcd TO continue as supervisor. When the
work Of any Official has the approval Of the pev-
pie IL Il n good testimonial.
Since the removal Of our aged citizen and
friend. Mr.. Isracl Price. TO Moorstown, n. j., We
have heard that his health Is as usual. Mr.. Price
Is more than 7j years old, and at times quite
feeble. For many years he was resident and
prominent grocer Of community. lie has
many friends here who wish that his present home
will be benefit 10 him in every respect.
MIR. Georar Underwood has made . noticeable
improvement In his property at Sparks Station.
lie expects 20 make other changes which will add
greatly TO the comfort and appearance Of the
house. Sparks Station Is not improved ami has
not the appearance that IL should have. We hope,
through Mr. Underwood's cndeavors and interest.
II will bo made more attractive. am sure he
will do all In his power.
l am sorry to know Of the III health Of Mr.
Franklin Cole. For several months past he has
been an invalid. We hope time will bring about
a healIhful change Also Of the illness Of Mr.
Iscob ". pearc.. Of th- 10Th district, Of typhoid
fever. bat glad 20 know from last accounts that
his condition 10 more favorable.
We have also been informed Of the death Of Mr..
David Jones. Of the 18th district, Patapsco Neck.
lie was relative Of the Gorsuch family, Of this
district aud an occasional visitor 20 our vicinity.
We have known him long as an estsemed friend.
We tender his family our sincerest sympathy. lie
is numbered with the oldest and most highly re.
spected families Of Patapsco Ne;k. The Jones
family had no little connection with events Of
the war of 1879. The Jones and Todd family are
closely related aud for years have been prominent
In all interests of the county. Mr.. John Jones 10
y brother Of the deceased and one Of the oldest
citizens Of that section Of the county.
PHILoroLIs.