The Baltimore County union., 1883-01-27
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From Philopolis, 9Th Dietrict.-Since the
splsndia slsishing ss, In the young folks, aud I
may aay Of the Old ones too, of this vicinity
have had their cup Of enjoyment hlled to it, Ut.
most capacity BY going 70 pound par,iea, oyster
suppers, 4e One among the many delightful
parties Of last week was held at Mr.. and Mrs
Thomas Bonds domieile, on Thursday evening
Aner indaging In several plays until l.30 o'clock
they were then cordially invited into spacious
dining room, where on table was tastefully ar.
ragged and bountifulIy spread With profusion Of
cakes, candies, &c. Al 2 A. N. the merry crowd
babe adieu 20 meet again on some future evening.
Among the many present were ~ follows: "Miss
Bcttie PeArce, Miss Binnie Royston, Miss Florence
Elliott, Of Hereford; Miss Ruihie Brooks, Mr.. and
Mrs. Benjamin Brooks, Mr. WIN. Hutchinson, Mr..
Otis Miles, Mr.. Howard Crowder, Mr.. Samuel
Bacon and others.
The Philomztharia Literary Society, which was
held at Milton Academy some two years ago. was
daily reorgauEed on Friday evening last by Mossrs.
Parsons, Allen, Duncan and others. All those
who are interested In the success Of the associa-
s:s cordially insi,el :" attend Meetings on
every Friday evening at "a o'clock.
Rev. Watson Case, the faithful and energetic
pastor Of Hereford Circuit preached very able
sermon from james Sd chap, lTth verse, at Jes-
slp's VI. y. church, on Sunday morning last, TO
fair congregation.
In spite Of the inclement weather the Senior
Gunpowder Agricultural Club. met on Saturday
afternoon last. at the residence Of Mr. Lewis N.
Bsc n. some three miles from Sparks Station, y.
{. X. X. All the members were present save two.
After transacting all business, &c the club Ad-
journed 20 meet at Mr. John Crowthcr's residence.
near Cockeysvile, on February 10th.
The hearts Of our neighbors aud friends Of this
vicinity, as well As my own, were much gladdencd,
indeed, 10 know that much thought Of friends,
Mr.. and Mrs Edwin Scott, who took their dcpar-
turc from among us some weeks ago, to visit their
relations in San Francisco, California, were not
aboard Of that fatal down.gradc runaway train
accident, which happened Saturday last, January
Goth. on the Southern Pacific Railroad. We
sincerely trust that their time will be pleasantly
spent while away, aud Gods speed may accom-
pany them back with safety 20 their many friends.
The installation Of the officers Of Glencoe
Grange. No. 160, was TO have taken place at Cor
such Hall, on Wednesday afternoon last, but
owing 20 the inclement weather tho meeting
therefore deferred until some favorable afternoon
in the future Due notice will be given NJ TO
the time Of meeting. On finding on, that the
Worthy State Master. Mr.. II. q. Devcrics, of
Howard county. would no, be present 10 install
the officers. Mr. Edwin Austen and Prof. Thomas
0orsuch each then gave aI interesting talk to the
few persons that were present. upon the necessity
cf reading good agricultural papcrs. &c. after
which the meeting closed.
On Tuesday evenin z last parnchial tctn pcrance
meeting was held at Emmanuel =. y. Sunday
school chapel. Glencoe. The exercises consisted
burn, Of Chestnut Grove Presbyterian church.
sweet Air, Rev. II. Il. Mason and Mr.. Henry Will
son, of Mi.pah Association, Baltimore. spoke
,pec,ing local option. church temperance work.
individual activity and the power of the Gospel TO
save the intcmpcri,c. The occasion was one of
much interest and those In charge encour-
aged by expressions ot tany present TO that effect
Miss Mamie Mccullough presided at the organ.
The newly built chapel is greatly admired in
every respect. and will he used for all Christian
purposes. Rev. Mr.. Mason l. faithful pastor
and minister. end il recognized as such by his
many parishioncrs by their encouTagements ia
many ways.
Mrs. Mary Jessp departed this life on the 221
inst. at her late residence. Nsux Hail. near Ash
land. She was the wife of the late VIM. Jessop
and sister Of Mrs. Dickinson Gorsuch and Thomas
and Jacob johnson. Seven children survive her
and mourn the loss of devoted parent. The
Cockeysyilis +. X. church, 20 which she was at
tached, loses q consistent aud devoui member. and
n large circle Of relatives and friends vir,uous.
amiablc and cheerful associate aud adviser. Her
funeral took place on Wednesday and services
were conducted by Rev. Mr.. Pindel. OF Cockeys-
vile church. Rev. e. Herbert Richardson, Of
Mckendrec VI. 4. church. Washington. sou. in law
Of the deceased. also Rev. 5. NJ. Perry, Of Ashland
Presbyterian church. were present. In paying
the last tributc Of respec, the profoundest sympa
thy for the bereaycd family was manifestei by
those present. PnILoPoLis.