The Baltimore County union., 1885-01-03

| Sweet Air, 10th District. Signal Ser
vice man, with his magical touch certainly waved
us goodly portion of his northwestern breeze.-
Many were more than satisfied. Yet, while 1t
| made the elder folks draw closer to the hearth,
| the younger became more brisk and enjoyed an
| ticipating the moonlight sleighing and social
| gatherings of this glad season. Nowhere, save in
| the country, can the present garb of nature be
fully seen and enjoyed Hilltop and valley alike
are capped with snow. AS far as eye can reach
this gstening, whtened scene, the trees all load
ed down with sparkling gems of purest crystal,
the wheat-felds snugly covered, the very breath
upon the window panes adding beauty to the
view, while snow birds fit and chirp with very
gadness. 'Tis an gill wind that bloweth good"
at least SO thinks the blacksmith, whose anvil
chorus have kept time with stamping, restless
horses and hurrying noisy drivers. Indeed this
sefsame smithy must needs have nerve as strong
as the steel that clinches shoe to hoof in order to
stem and keep in patience this eager throng, who
not unfrequently pay their bill the "next time
they come around"
The steam threshers are slowly vending their
way home for winter quarters after lengthy and
busy season. Occasionally screech, q tug, an
oath result in bursted boiler, delay along the
snow bound roadside for week or so. Yet this
boiler is full the water is never missed, or ctce
Uersa.
The church fair was more than gratifying, finan-
cially and as an peasurabe event, although as
usual in such undertakings, the real work and ex-
change of cash fell upon the shoulders of few.-
Among other things rafed prettily dressed in
FAINT doll and cradle was won BY a modest yet
promising young man. who intends keeping it for
the amusement of some future generation.
1t is generally conceded the holidays are dull
and not what they were. Be this as it may, OF
one thing am sure, the children are as happy as
ever for the Christmastide is their greatest of all
feasts and one fully enjoyed. The Christmas
trees, which are selected with eye to shape and
color, eclipse any 1 have seen, and those which l
have visited are fair samples of others of whom
for want of space I cannot mention. One, just
loaded down with pretty things, is enjoyed by
Emma Francis, gay little miss of just five win
ters, general favOrite and as bright as dollar,
and her brother, Master Tom, sober-sided youth
of seven who is somewhat in doubt about the Kris
Kingle chimney business. Both take great pride
in pointing out the beauties of their tree-the
former with matronly airs all the while warning
her baby sister to beware not to touch Another,
beautiful tree, is the source of great pleasure to
Oscar, Ethel and Alfred Francis, whose faces (as
pretty as their names) show how happy they are.
Another fairly sparkles with its weight of bright
treasure, the Joy of Miss Della and Master Bob
Burgan, two plump, rosy children, whose ages to-
gether just lap over score. Two others, most
tastefully trimmed, bring much pleasure to the
Misses Cursey and IsennOck, while a full dozen
others, all richly caparisoned, tell story of glad
ness with moral more lasting than could be
drawn from older heads and wiser proportions.
HOWARD.
Stablersville, 7th District.-The pupils of
public school No. 4, taught by Miss V. NAPLES,
gave an entertainment in the school-room, on the
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tableaux, speeches. &C., all of which rendered
with great satisfaction to the patrons and specta
tors. Miss Marion Little was presented with
fine gold pen by her teacher, for proficiency in
spelling, and Robert Eaton with book, for regu-
lar attendance.
Stabler's NJ E. Sunday school gave the children
their annual treat on Christmas afternoon. The
school numbers nearly one hundred officers, teach
ers and scholars. 1t has been carried on quite
successfully this season by their very efficient
superintendent, Mr.. A. w. Hendrix.
Miss Bette M. Lytle, daughter of Mr.. Thomas
Lytle, near White Hall, was married on the Oath
Dec, at o'clock p. H., by the Rev. G. L. Cuddy,
to Mr.. Charles Cathcart, of this district. Miss
Nellie Treadway, cousin of the bride, acted
bridesmaid, and Mr.. Thos. Z. Pearce as best man.
The bridal party took an early train the next
morning for Philadelphia, where they will spend
the holidays.
Mr. Charles Robinson, a stone mason residing
near Shane postofice, met with quite severe ac-
cident Christmas day, by falling on the ice and
breaking his leg This is the third time Mr.. Rob-
inson has had his leg broken in the same place.
He first got it broke by being over by
wagon, and as the limb was not set straight, or
became crooked after being set, he was persuaded
to have it broken over again in order to set it
straight, which he submitted to, and was now just
able to walk without a crutch and work again at
his trade, when he met with the same i'll fate as
above related.
Christmas passed off very peaceably and pleas
anty in this vicinity; not an accident happening,
not even a boy was known to get shot in tho eyes
with fire crackers, as is generally the case.
shooting match took place in this village which
afforded great deal of enjoyment to the young
men in trying their craftsmanship at glass balls,
targets, &c.
Mr.. John Nelson, residing near White Hall, had
pigeon shooting at his place, on Friday, 10th,
which was engaged in by himself and five others,
shooting at seven pigeons each at % yards RISE
Mr. Nelson being an old gunner and crack shot,
proved himself champion and claimed the belt
that had been taken from him in similar match
last year by one of the same party.
Quite an amusing little accident took place on
Sunday night, not far from this village. young
lady and gentleman while out sleighing and just
at the foot of hill in rather lonely place were
startled from their pleasant chat by seeing some
thing of an unusual size and swiftness travelling
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The horse also became frightened, and running up
on the bank upset the sleigh, throwing its occu-
pants on the strange object, which had just COL
| lided with the sleigh, and proved to be young
| man coasting on a small sled who was frightened
equally if not more so than the parties upset. N
Calverton, Sd District.-A very enjoyable
entertainment was given by Summerfeld NJ. B..
| Sunday school, Friday evening, Dec. 10th,
| upon which occasion several beautiful Christmas
carols were sung by the children, led by Mr..
| Frank Brown, with cornet and organ accompania-
ment. Appropriate addresses were delivered by
the paster, Rev. C. E. Young, and the supt, Mr..
| R. B. Clark. The room was beautifully decora-
| ted with evergreen and natural flowers. A pleas
| ing feature was the presentation of four gold
| medals by the superintendent to Miss Viola Dob
| bin, Miss Emma Dillow, Miss Annie Kemp and
| Miss Emma J. Eney, each of whom brought ten
new scholars into the school during the year.
| The children brought loads of groceries, provi-
| sions, jellies and money which were distributed
| as gifts among the poor of the neighborhood.
The people here are pleased at the appoint
| ment of Mr.. VIM. Pease to the position of lamp
| lighter and night watchman at Calverton.
Mr.. Robert Bonsall, who is a successful carpen-
ter in Philadelphia, spent the holidays with his
| parents in this place. He was heartily welcomed
| by many friends.
Mr.. William Smith, manager of Gen. Berry's
| farm, who has been i'll for about two weeks, is
| again able to be up and his friends hope soon to
see him out.
| Mr.. John Dwyer, who is miller by trade, but
who was obliged to give the business up on account
| of failing health, has opened tobacco and cigar
| store in Calverton. We now have tobacconists,
groceries, drug store, doctors, 2 churches, 3
wheslwright and blacksmith shops, ! florist, 2
| hutchars Q shoemo kers hut T am clad not a