The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-01-17

Philopolis, 9th District.--The occasion OF
the installation of the officers of Glencoe Grange,
on Wednesday evening, 9TH inst, at Gorsuch
Hail. was most interesting. The officers elect for
the ensuing year were all present and appropri-
ately inducted into office by Mr. Henry hurry, OF
A. A. county, Master of Maryland State Grange.
He was assisted by Mr.. VIM. B. Sands, secretary
of State Grange Previous to the installation
services, Mrs. Temple Gorsuch, Pomona of the
Grange, read a very acceptable essay on "Nature,
its lessons and our duty" and rendered well
come to speakers and audience. Messrs. VIM. b.
Sands H. Murry, III. o. Devries, State Agent, and
Edward Austen, made forcible addresses. The
exercises were interspersed with organ and vocal
music. The decorations consisting of fruit grain,
flowers and evergreen well arranged and
greatly admired. The audience was large and
manifested much interest and pleasure in the oc-
casiop.
The annual awarding of gifts to scholars of
Gorsuch Hall Sabbath School, took place on LIST
inst with interesting exercises. Mr.. R. David
Yost made the opening address, which was so full
of interest as to cause every scholar to be wide
awake for what was to take place. On the cur
tain being raised, beautiful picture was seen,
consisting of large, well rugged boat, upon
which the gifts, consisting of fruits and confec-
tionery were tackled, the whole representing San
Ia Claus arrival in q vessel, with Willie Gorsuch
as sailor boy. Mr.. Joseph NAPLES did we'll his
part as Santa Claus and caused much laughter.
About and above the boat were Chinese lanters,
adding much to the effect. Decorations of ever
green were neatly arranged about the room. The
scholars, numbering rs, were rewarded according
to their attendance at school. All received con.
fectonery, but only those who had been in at
tendance twenty Sundays were given useful arti-
ces Those who were always in attendance re-
ceived the best gifts. The officers and teachers
we're remembered in the same way. Mr.. Thos.
Gorsuch, assistant superintendent, who is now In
s-Az~ - lava IN
the school, also financial help. Mrs. Temple
Gorsuch is superintendent, and has as faithful
co-workers Mr.. and Mrs, R. David Yost, Misses
Clara Matthews, Rosa Woolford, Ruth Ballard
and Mr.. Robinson.
Our young and old folks delight in social pleas
ure and frequently meet together to enjoy them
selves. The last gathering was in the way of a rag
carpet party, and held on 9th inst, at the
home of Mr.. WIN. w. Matthews. A large COM
pany gathered and were not forgetful of the fact
that work was to be done well as to enjoy
themselves socially. 1t was truly occasion of
industry with pleasure. Mrs. Matthews arrang-
ed well prepared feast for her many friends.
The Everett Literary Society now meets weekly
and has interesting entertainments, and its men,
bership is on the increase. The last meeting was
held at the residence of Mr.. J. D. Matthews.
The ladies'mite society of Jessop's NJ. E. church
convened on Sth inst, at the church and had q
very encouraging session. A number OF new
members were added. 1t was resolved tnaI the
meetings hereafter be held monthly at the homes
of the members. Under the supervision of Mrs.
j. D. C. Duncan the society can but be successful
The Junior Gunpowder Agricultural Club met
at the residence Of Mr.. Daniel Pearce, on 10th
inst, and a verg pleasant time was had. 1t was
the yearly reading meeting and election of officers.
Mr. Granville Matthews, the efficient and faithful
secretary, was re- elected Mr.. Benjamin Brooks
was elected treasurer. Among those present were
Mr.. L. NJ. Bacon and wife, Mr.. Abraham Scott,
Mrs. Frank Scott and Miss Annie Scott. The
ladies of the house furnished sumptuous feast
The uuestion-"From which do we derive the
most benefit-Spring or Fall plowing?" will be
discussed at next meeting. This was the ques-
ton for the meeting appointed to take place last
month at Mr. Edwin SCOTS, but owing to very
Indictment weather, there was no meeting, but one
member being present. The hostess not expect
ing to be disappointed had prepared bountful
meal and fully looked for appreciation on the
part of the club. I advise the members hereaf-
ter not to allow the rain to prevent them from
partaking of the generous hospitality always pre-
pared for them by the ladies.
We are glad to know of the re-appointment of
Mr.. Charles Brooks as road supervisor of our dis
trict. 1t is just what our people wanted and they
did not fail to let the Commissioners know it.
We are therefore grateful that they complied with
our wish.
Mr.. Harry Bond is on from Iowa, where he has
been two or more years. He will return shortly
and be accompanied by his brother, Mr.. John
Bond. They are sons of Mr.. Thos. Bond, of this
district PHILoPoLIs.