The Baltimore County union., 1885-01-03

Sweet Air, 10th District.-It has been as
much as three months since my last letter to
THE UNION. But as it is proverbal that the
female portion of the household is generally press
ed for time, l will deem that sufficient excuse
without saying anything of lack of MATERIAL
Nevertheless, have with much interest perused
the etters from all sections, among them those of
"Howard," written in the interest of the Metho-
dist fair. 1t was my purpose to have sent few
notes on the same, but glad to be forestalled,
as the ink from my pen doesn't flow so readily and
would not have been 80 entertaining. There was
one thing he failed to note, and that was the
prevalence of tobacco smoke. I regretted that
the committee did not prohibit the smoking of
cigars in the building
1t was our good pleasure to attend an Xmas en-
tea1ainment, on the 2sd Dec, given by No.
sc..l, Miss Mary L. Dougherty, teacher. Any
cyS'ho had the pleasure of Witnessing it would
ray nat no commander had drilled his soldiers
moro thoroughly than she had her scholars, which
is thu course she takes in all branches of study,
always making them understand what she is try
ing to instll. The house was handsomely decora-
ted with notices, ferns and eVergreens, showing
much taste in arrangement.
The programme was as follows: Singing, "Clap
your hands," by the school, the time of which
was perfect. "Wecome," by seven little ones,
each of them presenting letter of the word
"Glad days." by four boys, each claiming to like
a special holiday and ending that they liked all
and work days also. A recitation by BERTHE Hill
gartner, "The pride of Battery b." was pathetic,
and with "The Last Hymn" by Cora Rathburn,
would have done credit to much older ones.-
"Unce Skinfint" wished to make his niece an
Xmas present and went in contemplating from a
sealskin sacque to nutmeg CRATER. Christmas
was bounded, the boundaries consisting of all the
good wishes and good things pertaining to it.
Four of the larger scholars gave humorous selec-
o. Mr. JOhn
Schiser gave q reading, "Talking Latin, which
proved to be the kind that our fathers and mothers
conversed in when they were young and romantic.
In connection with we'll recited quotations by the
school and several more recitations and hymns
closed well filled programme. Miss Mamie Nor
risoD presided at the organ and Miss Dougherty
led the vocal music. LEAH.
-.suraville, 9th District.-We have had re-
lksly mild weather the past week and the
thaw has left the county roads in very bad condi-
tiOn.
The teachers of Eutaw Sunday school gave the
children Christmas treat the early part OF this
week. The usual ceremonies were gone through
with and the occasion was one of much interest
and pleasure.
Mr.. Groeter, resident of this place, met with
a very serious accident on Monday. He was
hauling ice for Mr.. VIM. Green, of Columbia
Mills, when he slipped and fell under his horses,
sustaining dislocation of the right leg at the
ankle. Dr. Darling reduced the dislocation and
the unfortunate man was removed to his home.
Mrs. Richards, an aged lady, is lying very i'll
at the residence of her son-in law, Mr.. George
Ward, on Hamilton avenue. Her physician, DR..
Darling has little hope of her recovery.
Ice cutting dropped suddenly here on account
of the thaw. Some were fortunate enough to
secure fair supply, though not of very good
quality.
With this letter dec. 31st) ends the old year,
with its numerous ups and downs. Many have
passed from the stage of life and gone never to
return. While we miss many familiar faces from
our midst we should be thankful that We have
been spared and should show by our works that we
appreciate the many blessings that God has 80
generously extended to us. Happy New Year.
RESIDENT.