The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-03-03
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Literary Club organiged-A Pleasant Party

On Friday evening, February 24th, by spe-
cial invitation, n small company of ladies and
gentlemen repaired TO the residence of Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Hoffman, where they were re-
ceived in hospitable manner by the hostess,
Miss Sallie Hoffman, assisted by her sister
Miss Mary. The guests were ushered into the
large and brilliantly lighted parlor, where all
were soon engaged in laughter and chat, to-
gether with merry games, that caused the
hours TO pass quickly; refreshments being
served in bountifiil profusion. All were sur
prised at the lateness, or rather earliness of
the hour, and after saying good night TO the
hostess, departed with the conviction that sell
dom had they spent more pleasant evening.
The party was given by the Misses Hoffman
IN honor of ID. L. Englar, of Linwood. and
those present were Misses Grace and Lydia
Valiant, Kate McCollum, Anna Davis, Sallie
and Mary Hoffman; Messrs. VIM. and Milton
hoIllckofer, VIM. Anders and ID. f. Englar.
The ex-members of the Ladies' Square
Table Society," accompanied by quite Il large
number of ladies and gentlemen in and around
town, assembled at the residence of Miss
Anna Davis, on Tuesday evening last, fer the
purpose Of organizing a society Of a literary
character, to meet weekly at the homes of the
different members. The meeting was called
to order by G. II. Jordan, who was chosen
president pro TEN, Milton Zolickoffer being
elected secretary. The project in view was
mentioned by the chairman, and much interest
was manifested by all throughout the evening.
The first question presented was what should
the organization be called. After many sug-
gestions Miss Rene Cover proposed that it be
named the rs. I. Literary and Social Club"
which was adopted almost unanimously. The
election of officers followed, which resulted in
the choice of G. H. Jordan as president; Miss
Rene Cover, vice president; Miss S. Ellis
Weaver, secretary; VIM. Zollickoffer, asst.
secretary; Miss Sallie Sponsler, treasurer;
Miss Spurrier, critic; j. Routson, sergeant at
arms. The following committee was appoint
ed by the president to prepare constitution
and bylaws, and to report at the next meet
ing: Misses Spurrier, &. Valiant and S. Kolb,
DR.. I. j. Shreeve and VIM. Anders. A pro-
gramme committee was also appointed, as
follows: Misses Anna Baust and Eva Gilbert,
and VIM. Zolickofer. The duty of this COM
mittee is to appoint Il programme with the aid
of the president. Many speeches were made
for the promotion of the club, after which
twenty OF those present subscribed as mem
bers, with fine prospects of an increased
number at the next meeting, which upon
invitation of Miss S. Ellis Weaver will be held
at her residence on Tuesday evening next, at
7.30 o'clock The proceedings of the evening
seemed to meet the approval Of all. 1t is the
general opinion that the S. T. Literary and
Social Club will prove success.
Willie Warner, an amiable and interesting
little fellow, aged years, died of measles at
the residence Of Charles Haines, near this
place. on Monday evening last, and was
buried Tuesday afternoon in the Hill Gene
terry, the citizens of the town defraying funeral
expenses. We understand that seven men,
beers of Mr.. Haines' family are suffering from
the same malady.
Levi Englar continues quite i'll at his resi-
dence near this place. Mr.. Englar is in
very critical condition, and but little hope is
entertained of his recovery. Mrs. Lydia
Roop, sister of Mr.. Englar, is also very
much afflicted at her residence, about two
miles southeast of town. John Mustauma,
farmer residing near here, is recovering slowly
from aerious attack of pneumonia.
Henry Quenser is erecting frame dwelling,
16x24 feet, near Bankard' S mill.
Miss Anna Davis will leave in few days
for Merchandising, Penna., where she will
spend some time with Relatives.
Many farmers sowed clover seed last week.
1.-THE article about the postoffice was re-
ceived too late for publication this week.