The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-12-26
missionary anniversary and Concert.

grand concert at Bethel NJ. Il. Church fol
the benefit of the missionary cause. The
class, which numbers about thirty or thirty
five members, is composed principally d
young folks, and has only been under the in
struction of Prof w. for about one and a-hal
quarters Notwithstanding the comparatively
short notice given, the young people were or
the qti ciUe for several days prior in anticipa
ton of the event, nor were they doomed tc
disappointment, for, as twilight darkened into
night, they wendell their way to the church
and found It filled to its utmost capacity. The
audience did not consist wholly of the lads
and lassies, but a goodly number of stated J
matrons, who, with their gallant husbands,
were out in full force to evince their apprecI-
alton of the effort which was about to be put
forth by the class In order to give an idea
of this entertainment we will copy the pro-
gramme, and will state that the selections
were mostly taken from the following books
"The New Lutte of Zion, "Quartette" and
''Melodious Songs" Prof. Walker and Miss
Alice Nusbaum, member of the class, grace
fully presided at the organ at different inter
walls during the evening. Promptly at the
appointed time-half-past ten-the exercises
were opened by the class singing go, for a
Thousand Tongues, Ito the tune of Antioch, -
after which Rev. D. NJ. Browning offered
prayer. First on the programme was solo
entitled beautiful Hands," by Miss Nora
Barnes, u years old, which received the first
applause of the evening, and we must say de-
servedly so, for her sweet voice, slightly trem-
ulous from excitement, seemed to electrify
the entire audience, and change the current
of feeling. Other pieces were The Golden
Key by the class; a solo entitled ''The
Rescue by Miss Leah Ensor, was sung in a
clear, distinct tone, imparting to 1t great
deal of feeling and pathos; ''Journeying On
ward" quartette, by the Dudderar family, as
follows: Soprano, Miss Flora; alto, Miss
Emma; tenor, Daisy; bass, Warren; Sailing
Der the Sea-" quartette, soprano, Mrs. Isaac
Nicodemus; Alto Mrs. Preston Waltz; tenor,
Mr. Isaac Nicodemus; bass, Mr.. Preston
Waltz; sin the Cleft of the Rock" by the
class; a solo entitled ''No Tears in Heaven"
by Miss Leah Ensor, elected much applause;
Its Some Mothers Child" Duet with
quartette chorus, by the Dudderar family, was
rendered in sweet, melodious tones, both of
the young ladies, as well as the gentlemen,
having fine voices; the alto on this last named
piece deserves special mention. 1.-The Ran
somed Singers by the class; so, Swift We
Co. by the class; "Good News" by the
class; solo from the ''Liber Musicus," en-
titled "The Gamblers Wife," by Miss Leah
Ensor, was well sung; Beautiful Gate, =
quartette, by the Nicodemus and Waltz fami-
lies: ''All Hail the Power of Jesus Name, y
to ;he tune of ''Miles Lane by the class.
At this point in the programme few .appro-
pirate remarks were made by Rev. ID. NJ.
Browning, after which collection was lifted
from which Il handsome sum was realized.
A solo entitled ''What a Reaping There Will
Be-" by Miss Laura Reck, with full chorus
by the class; "While the Days Are Going By, y
III aah EO
sor: alto. Miss Barbara Ensor; tenor, George
NALL; bass, Warren Dudderar; "The Rock
That is Higher Than l. bythe class; pretty
solo entitled Cast Thy Bread Upon the
Waters" by Miss NJ. Della Ensor; I'm
Holding On" by the class; a solo entitled "a
Model Church. by Miss Leah Ensor, drew
forth unbounded applause, and merits to be
ranked among the very best renditions of the
evening; TREASURES of Heaven" by the
class; Rain on the Roof" by the class, was
we'll received: Rise and Follow Me" quar-
tette, by the Nicodemus and Waltz families,
the concert closing by the class singing Nov
to all Kind Goodnight" 1t is but just to
each member of the class to say that all
sustained their parts finely, and while some
quartettes received more applause than others,
it was not because of a better rendition, but
on account of their special merit. The order
was a noticeable feature of the occasion, de-
spite the "big boots.'' Doxology was sung,
benediction was pronounced, and thus ended
a most enjoyable concert, and much credit is
due to Prof Walker for his fine selections and
for the great deal of musical taste displayed.
SykesviIIe Items.
The funeral of Mrs. Lizzie Mcdonald, wife
of Mr.. j ohm Mcdonald, well known mer-
chant of this town, took place on Monday
last, her death occurring in Baltimore the
Saturday previous. The remains were brought
from Baltimore city on the a. m. train &C.
companied by the relatives and friends OF the
deceased The funeral services were at st.
,Joseph's Catholic Church, and the interment
in the burial ground adjoining. There was a
large gathering of friends to witness the last
rites, all of whom sympathiZed with Mr.. Nc
Donald in his great bereavement. A sngu-
lar fatality seems to have attended the Nc
Donald brothers, John and Mortimer j., both
having lost their wives, who were estlmable
ladies, after short married life.
Thieves broke into St. Paul's NJ. 4. Church
on Saturday night last, and after turning the
books of the Sunday School over, took from
the church Il silver pitcher valued at $40,
which was used in the Communion service.
They effected an entrance by one of the win
dows.
The lecture and panorama Of Palestine at
Springfield Presbyterian Church on Monday
night last was a poor affair and poorly at
tended.
The social event of last week was the birth
day supper Of Mr.. Jacob NJ. Zimmerman, who
on Thursday, the 18th instant, in the full
bloom of his bachelorhood, celebrated the
fifty-second anniversary of his birth. A COM
i E,rn, tn 10
The deiicacies of the season loaded tie tables,
viii lie from the sideboard delicious draughts
were taken from long necked bottles. AL
though the guests could not drink the two
and fifty toasts to his years, yet they drank to
his health and happiness in the fullness OF
their hearts and wished him many happy
years vet to come. After supper the COM
pany adjourned to the store, where the balance
of the evening was pleasantly spent. Among
those present were Messrs. VIM. Henry For
svth, A. p. Forsyth, John H. Forsyth, and
John 7. Ridgely, of Howard; +. NJ. Mellor,
w. p. Gorsuch, Dr. Chas. Moorehead, DIR.
D. B. Sprecher, John I. Pearce, w. I'll. ID.
Warfeld, and L. H. Schultz, of Carroll.
Letters Of regret were read from several who
were unable to attend. Mr.. Zimmerman
thanked his friends for their good wishes, and
said he was not candidate for anything, not
Hon. Johnnie +. Beasman, the popular
young delegate from our district, was married
in Baltimore on Wednesday, the 23d instant,
to Miss Laura Il. Bennett, daughter of Elisha
Bennett, Esq, of Baltimore county. The
ceremony was performed at the residence Of
the brides aunt, Mrs. f. w. Bennett, by the
Rev. Thomas Z. Carson, Of the NJ. L. Church
South, at 5 o'clock in the afternoon, and was
witnessed by the immediate relatives OF the
bride and groom. After the wedding the
happy couple started on a northern tour, and
will return to Baltimore, where they will re-
side during the winter. The bride is wei
known and popular society lady and cousin
of Mr.. Frank Brown.
The Springfield Social met last Friday might
at Col. Folks. There was a large attendance
and delightful entertainment.
We are glad to know old Freedom Miscel
laneous" is alive and able to write the first o.
his series of sermons. We heard of that ter
rible accident that happened him lately, wher
he came near being drowned by the careless
handling of the bung of cider barrel. VIZ
had a carefully written obituary ready on hi!
sad end from cider shampoo, but will nov
commit it to the flames.
Mr.. John Hanson, brother of Mr. Chris
Hanson, was married to Miss Bessie Brown
ing, of this place, in Washington, on the 16tE
inst, by Rev. E. D. Huptley, Chaplain of the
U. S. Senate. The newly-married couple