The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-01-30

Sunnybrook, 10th District-It has been
| some time since 1 saw anything interesting in
| your valuable paper concerning our neighborhood,
| but although you heard nothing from us we have
been very noisy if you call the merry jinging
| of sleigh bells noise.
| Sleighing carnivals, entertainments and several
| parties in the neighborhood have taken up our
| time for the past week or so. L attended party
held at the residence of Mr.. VIM. III. Curtis, on
Friday night, January 22d, of which I will en-
deavor to give you brief description also the
historical house in which it was held. The house
formerly belonged to the Brittons and l learned
from good authority that it was built about l77O.
In appearance it somewhat resembles an old Eng
fish castle, built not only for comfort but also to
serve fortress in case of necessity.
Coming down the road from Warren one has q
rear view of the house, which is situated in hol-
low. Some eight ten stone steps lead down
from the road to the level of the house, which
formerly surrounded by high stone wall, but
time and the hand of man have obliterated it,
Moving around to the front one has magnificent
view of the surrounding country. At the foot of
the hill, about half mile below, flows the majestic
Gunpowder. Above are towering hills, which
look down with what almost seems fatherly ten
derness on the low lands and ripping waters be-
meath. This house was purchased from the Brit
ton heirs, during the Mexican war; by the late John
S. Curtis and it is now owned by his son, hereto
fore mentioned.
Entering the house from the front you are
ushered into the wide hall, sufficient to accom-
modate large company. On temporary stand
in this hall were seated the musicians. In the re-
ception room were grouped eighty or ninety ladies
and gentlemen, eagerly waiting for the dancing to
commence. Among them were the Misses Price,
Jessop, Johnston, Gray, Sheppard, Hutchins,
Moore, and Mr.. and Mrs. Curry, of the Manor and
vicinity Misses Jessop, Scarf, Halle, Bixler, Po-
Eovd word Mr.
and Mrs. Eugene Pocock, of Sweet Air and vicin-
ity; Misses Smith, Brunette, Fristoe, Hawkins,
Watkins, and Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Curry, of
Phoenix; Misses Lurman and Swift, of BALTIMORE
Miss Thornehill of Virginia Miss Blanche Rowe
of Cockeysville; Misses Halle, Moore, Smiths, Mr.
and Mrs. Samuel Moore and Mrs. A. E. Pierso
and daughter. Among the gentlemen present
Royston, S. Parker II. Parker, 7. McComas, Will
Pocock, West Pocock, T. Day, H. and R. Piersol,
C. and W. Hail. C. Price, j. Kemp, T. Kemp, C.
Watkins, C. Marshall, W. Shelly, d. DiIworth. T.
Dowd, S. Piersol, DR.. A. Jessop, E. Scarf, E. Par
ker, N. Parker, E. Bowen, W. Wesley, Eugene
Burke, E. Miles, and many others unknown to the
writer. The committee was Messrs. E. Scarf, S.
Pierso and N. Parker, who deserve much credit,
not only for the kindness shown towards their
guests but also by their inclination to please all.
About II m. the committee invited all to partake
of most sunptuous repast, which was heartily
enjoyed.
In another part of the house there was coterie
of jolly fellows who the special guests of the
genial host, who had taken it upon himself to
make it pleasant and agreeable for them while
under his roof. They were intimate friends of
many years standing, and they all appeared to
enter into the fun with much zest the younger
members of the company.
I think there were about 115 ladies and gentle
men present and many more were expected, but q
slight sprnkling of rain in the early part of the
evening caused them, no doubt, to remain at home
There was social gathering of friends at Mr..
P. A. Noppenberger's hotel last week, which
wound up in merry dance. Mr.. Noppenberger
has gained many friends since he has taken charge
of the Sunny brook property, not only by his bust
ness capacity but also by an evident desire on his
part to please all. Nom DE PLUME.
Some of our horses in this section are affected
with distemper. 1t appears to be of mild ma
ture and have heard of no fatal results.
Mr.. Isaac Kings dwelling house made narrow
escape from fire a few nights ago. The family
were awakened by the smell of smoke, about three
o'clock in the morning, and found closet Quilted
by smouldering fire. A can of coal oil was in
the closet at the time, but fortunately did not be-
come ignited. A timely and free use of water
saved the house.
Our country roads are still blockaded in some
places by the snow drifts, but our farmers have
kindly torn down their fences and allowed the
public to pass through their fields or yards, the
case may be.
Mr.. Isaac King, Jr., fell upon the ice few days
ago and disocated one of his arms. Dr. Charles
or,1ax tha Laid