Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1890-12-05
Thanksgiving at Gaithersburg.

Ever since the formation of Gaithersburg
circuit as an independent organization, near.
ly four years ago, each succeeding Thanks
| giving Day has found the vicinity of Gath
ersburg alive with people, all tending to
one point, the Thanksgiving dinner and
oyster supper combined, which has come to
be an established custom among the people
of the M. E. G. S.
Since that time none of the annual enter.
tainments have been more pleasant or
profitable than the one which was held up
on November 9th, 1890, at Norman Hall.
A profusion Of fowls, oysters, meats, cakes,
ice-cream, fruit and flowers, in fact, every.
thing that could tempt the palate or please
the eye was ready to be served by 2 o'clock,
L. M, and from that time until 10 o'clock Il
steady stream of guests poured in and sur
rounded the board
A noticeable feature of the day was the
social feeling that prevailed. The happi-
ness of the guests overlooked and greatly
cheered the hearts of those who had labored
so assiduously in the necessary preparations
One of the most pleasant events of the
evening was the presentation by Mr.. T. j.
Owen, on behalf of four ladies, Mrs. S. Il.
+. Sterick, Mrs. A. j. Steadman, Mrs. II. H.
Miles and Mrs. Clarence Noyes) of an arts.
tic album quilt to Mrs. j. ID. Martin, the
pastors wife. The purpose Of the ladies in
Mr. Owen, few extracts from his speech
are here quoted:
"A few months ago four of our estimable
ladies planned the accomplishment of two.
fold purpose, kindly remembrance to a
friend whose further stay among us will
necessarily be short and the improvem ent
of our church furnishing at this p lace. The
result, in part, of their plans is o n exhibit
ton here to night. The members of the Nj.
+. G. S. owe to these ladies debt of graft
tude, for by the effective plan adopted by
them OF charging ten cents for the privilege
OF having each name outlined upon some
square OF handsome quilt made by them,
the church at this place is in possession OF
an elegant set of pulpit furniture, the read
ing desk will be handsomely upholstered
and other expenses met. And now these
ladies feel this TO be among the happiest mo-
ments Of life, as they present this ingenious
piece of work to our sister, ass ured it will
be received and cherished by her with the
same pure feelings of affection which
prompted It's orignation."
With few words of hearty thanks Mrs.
Martin called upon her husban d -, who came
forward and in neat little speech voiced
their united appreciation of the thoughtful
ness of the people, of which this gift was
only another expression.
MIR. Il. D. Owen also presented, on behalf
of the managers of the enterta inment, a
handsome cake to Mr.. j. A Belt, who had
furnished the Hall gratuitously for the even
ing's use.
DR.. e. IL. Etchison, Messrs. Burton Beall
Robert Briggs and James English each re-
ceived a like tribute rs partial compensa.
ton for services rendered
All the church interests are in excellent
condition now. The ladies of the Mite So
ciety are prepared to purchase handsome
reflector for the church, and II com mittee of
gentlemen are making negotiations for u
bell, and will also soon be ready to con.
slider bids for painting the exterior The
subject of a furnace is also being considered.
A musical and literary club, under the name
of "rhe Young Peoples Social Circle Of the
M. f. G. S." was organized at the parson-
age about month ago and is steadily gain
ing in members and interest. f.