The Baltimore County union., 1883-02-03
From Philopolis. ath pistri

From PhiiopoIis, 9th District.-Notwith-
standing the pleasure In sleighing aud the eonyo-
nient way Of getting about, yet ourpeople are not
sorry TO see the snow disappear. Il has been a
disadvaniage In some respects-the necessity Of
keeping the horses TCugh-shod and the inconveni-
enee In hauling heavy loads 20 Baltimore. Three
weeks sleighing satisfy our folks, as hear them
saying that necessary hauling, etc., must be attend
cd TO so as TO be ready for spring work.
During the snow We were frequently visited BY
numerous crows, which was owing TO n neighbOr
having unintentionaly len lot Of corn standing
in . field. When he was remiaasd of It he refused
to interfere, Prefsrring the crows to daily feed
thcrefrom.
The GunpOwder falls has broken up twice aud
flooded its banks and deposited ice Of sx or more
inches thick on either side. Some ice. houses have
been hlled with Ice Of this kind.
public meeting will be held at Gorsuch's Hall,
on the 9Th inst, at p. m, when address will
bo delivered by Mr.. II. o. Devries, OF Howard
county, and Decentralization Of the officers Of Glen
coe Grange will take place. Public invited.
Al Gorsuch's Hall Sunday school, at the close
Of the past year, there eleven competitors for
the priEes-Sl2, 50 and 80 offered by Mr.. Thos.
Gorsueh for the best prepared scholars on the
years lessons. Such has been the examination
that six have withdrawn. Who will be the faith
iul recipients remains 60 be known. Three prizes
have been offered by Mr.. a. for the present year
$40. IS and $2i In gold. The scholars who
compete for the prizes commit 10 memory all the
verses Of the lesson for each Sabbath, which
amounted last year 90 moro than 700 verses. II
all the questions on the lessons were asked by the
examiner they would number more than I, 400.
Mr.. Joseph Robinson, one Of the faithful teach
ers Of this school, I understand. will leave this
vicinity In thespring and remove 10 Hartford coun-
~, where he has purchased place.
Mr.. Elijah Chilcoat Is about TO purchase the
farm near Belfast known as the Wheeler property,
from Mr.. John Matthews IL so. Mr.. Chilcoat,
II. L.. LII
live near where he was born and among his rela-
,ives aud former acquAintances, who will gladly
welcome him back.
The proceeds Of the oyster supper held by Cor.
such's Hall Sunday school, on Jan. 9Th. 25th aud
goth, amounted to SIS, portion Of which they
talk Of giving TO some worthy object. This school
numbers more than so scholars, who are noted for
their punctualty.
The Senior Gunpowler Agricultural Club will
meet at Col. Walter 7. Frankiin's on Feb. 18th or
2tth, instead OF at Mr.. John CroWthers, ~ stated
last week. The Junior Clnb met on the 2Tth of
January at the residence of Mr.. Eli A. Matthews.
IL was a 'reading meeting" and proved 10 be one
of much interest.
Our esteemed neighbor and friend, Mr.. Edward
Austen. has lately added six imported Jersey cat
tic TO his already attractive herd. II l. pleasure
10 view what he possesses In the way Of cattle
His % head Of fattening cattle receive every at
tcn,ion and are rewarding the owner in both APP
pearance and in increase of weight. lie talks Of
extending his present COW stable 50 feet longer.
Mr.. Wicks, of the firm Of Smith a wicks, who
purchased the property of Mr.. Thos. Cockey. near
Davisvilc. has made considerable improvement
in repairing and painting the buildings. Mr.
Wicks has not We, occupied IL. PHILoroLis.
From Gardenviiic 18th District. t.--On Fri
day evening. Jan. ?Gth. the residence Of Rev.
Vim. Stringcr, pastor Of Taylor's Circuit, u. T..
Church South. was visited by a large number Of
the members aud friends Of Andrews Chapel, who
brought with them quantities Of provisions Of all
kinds also an abundance Of confectionery, fruit,
&c. and q suit Of clothes aud overcoat for the
pastor. His faithful horse not forgotten. a
good quantity of provcnder for him being anon :
the gifts. all Of which gave the Rev. gentleman
n genuine surprise. After the clothes had been
presented in u very neat speech by Mr.. John :.
Biddison. 20 which graceful reply was made by
the pastor. table was spread with good thing
and most enjoyable time generally was had.
Al the meeting Of the Literary Society on
Thursday evening of last week. the Executive
Committee discharged its duties 50 well as TO
thoroughly please the large audience assembled
in the High School building TO enjoy the treat
presented by the committee. An amusing feature
was the argument Of the case OF Gunther W. Rit
ter, n suit for the possession Of fishing rod. The
Aurora Social Club. Of ST. Domingo, entertained
the audience with vocal and instrumental music,
and Mr.. y. q. forrester's singing was highly ap-
preciated. After the regular programme a dis.
cussion took place as 90 the mode Of electing new
members. and upon n vote being taken Il was de-
vcloped tha, there were some "balio, box stuff
fers" among the audience.
on Monday last an old and faithful horse. for.
meriy owned by the late Thomas Fitch. who
lived Eve miles on the Beiair road, died at the
stable Of Messrs. Murray Bros, Eden and McEi-
derry sts., Baltimore. nephews Of his former own
er. The carcass was hauled ou, to the old Fitch
property where Il was decently inferred. The
horse vas upwards of 30 years old.
The vaccine ply sician for this district has been
busy fascinating the children Of the public school
at this place. About one.half Of the lj0 chill.
dren attending the school submitted TO the opera
tion. large number having been previously vac
cinated. ". A. X.