Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-06-07

The June meeting of the Baltimore
preshvterv took place on Tuesday at New
Windsor. Carroll county. beautiful VII
lace az about one thousand inhabitants on
tie line If the Western Maryland Rail
ropd The meeting was held in a pretty
and neat little church situated on an ele
waited lawn. surrounded By grove or
historic cedars, on ore Of the principal
streets of the town. The corner stone OF
this church was laid in 1871 by hev. Dr.
Carter Of Baltimore, who was the pao.
neer of Presbyicrianism in that section q
the State, and who was present and t1ek
part 10 the deliberations Of that BODY,
though man we'll advanced in years.
The Rev. C. s Barrett, was moderator
of the meeting. Rev Geo. e. Jones. stated
clerk and Rev. DIR. J. p Carter, of Balti-
more permanent clerk, were also present.
The Presbytery met shortly after IO.5U
O'Clock and proceeded with the roll OF the
churches and other business on the DECK
ct At one O'Clock they took recess Tor
lunch and were handsomely entertained
at New Windsor College by Rev. Dr.
Jelly, president. and his amiable wife and
corps Of teachers-the students doing the
handsome as walters. The dining room
was tastefully trimmed with evergreens
and flowers, while swinging baskets filled
with exotic plants hung from the ceiling.
At one end of the room was the word
welcome entwined 10 garlands of
flowers, over a background OF evergreen.
AT the conclusion Of the elegant lunch tue
thanks of the Presbyiery were returned TO
DIR. and Mrs. Jelly. the young lady teach
ers and the students of the college. who
had so kindly contributed TO the entertain
ment Of the members OF the Baltimore
n ~. = heA "a
DIR. Carter, of Baltimore who spoke OF
the early planting of Presbyterianism in
that beautiful town more than fifty years
ago.
A general inspection was made OF the
buildings and grounds by members OF the
Presbytery, who were la> orably impress
ed with all the surroundings.
The College is one Of the most flourish
ing in the State, beautifully situated on
high hill surrounded by grove OF beauti-
full shade trees-the large lawn being
freely furnished with swinging hammocks
and comfortable seats The building is
of brick, large, roomy and airy and is one
Of the most delightful summer resorts TO
be found anywhere.
This is commencement week at the
College and much interest was manifest
ed In The students by the Presbytery, no
der whose fostering care 1t Is conducted:
1t has on its roll upwards of hundred
students, of both sexes.
Much interest was taken by members OF
the Presbytefy in the art room, where
there was displayed on the walls large
collection of drawings 10 crayon and oil
painting which would have done credit to
some of the art schools of the State. This
department is Under the instruction OF
Miss Fannie J. Shilling. an accomplished
young artist. 49,
At night the Rev. DR.. Allison, of Phila-
delphia delivered the address before Ethe
literary societies.
AT 2 o clock the Presbytery reassembled
and concluded its business, after which
the remainder of the evening was devoted
to temperance convention, which had
been previously appointed by the Presby.-
terry. The following topics were discussed
in 40 able manner by the speakers:
Temperance Work for the Young,
by the Rev w. w. McKenny. Reasons
for the Partial Failure of Temperance
Laws, by Rev. S. A Davenport In
dividual Responsibility with reference to
the use and sale OF intoxicating liquors or
beverages, Rev e. II. Robbins. Other
members Of the Presbytery also spoke on
the subjects. After the close of the tenn
perance convention which kept up until
train time, the meeting was dismissed,
many of the members leaving for their
homes.