The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-01-03
ADDITIONAL LOCALS.
DoINGs OF SOCIETY.

On New Year S night there was an enjoyable
hon in Wantz Hall, this city. Twenty couple
participated, under the direction of Mr. Mex.
Talhelm, floor manager. Stonesiters Or
chestra furnished the music.
On Friday night of last week there was a
dancing party at the City Hotel. The attend
ance was not large, but the enjoyment was
great. The music was by an Italian orchestra.
There was a wedding at Grace Lutheran
Church. this city, on New Years Day. The
groom was Mr.. Joseph Stouch and the bride
Miss Berthe Geiselman, daughter of Mr.. John
Geiselman. The church was handsomely
trimmed and decorated with flowers and ever,
greens for the occasion. An arch was erected
beneath which the bridal party was stationed
during the marriage ceremony. The BRIDE
wore travelling dress of golden brown serge,
trimmed with faille silk, with hat and gloves
to match. She carried beautiful bouquet
of lilies and Mareehal Neil roses. The ushers
were Messrs. William r. Anders, William Z.
Devilbiss, James H. Cassell and Charles ID.
Stouch The wedding march was very beau
tfully rendered by Prof. John Roger on the
violin, with organ accompaniment by Mrs.
Austin H. Geiselman. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. p. II. Miller, pastor
of the church. Mr.. and Mrs. Stouch lett
Immediately after the ceremony for bridal
trip to Wilmington, Del, Philadelphia and
other Northern cities.
Twenty of our young gentlemen OF social
tendencies met at The Naples, the residence
of James A. Diffenbaugh, on Wednesday
night, and played the old year out at euchre.
The nucleus of the party was The Westminster
Bakers Dozen, a euchre club of Is members,
of which Mr. Diffenbaugh was president,
which had regular meetings and monthly
banquet at The Naples last winter. The club
has not been revived this winter, but several
of the members still meet occasionally. They
have been frequently entertained by Mr.. Dll.
fenbaugh, and on Wednesday night, when all
were seated at the refreshment table, beau
tiful silver water pitcher was presented to the
host in behalf of the company in acknowledge
ment of his hospitality, and rs an evidence OF
their esteem and good wishes for the future.
The presentation was made by County Clerk
B. +. Grouse, and feelingly acknowledged by
the recipient after some hesitation, during
which he was recovering his composure and
voice, his surprise having been complete.
The company included Messrs Charles II.
Baughman, Frank Sharrer, Jesse c. Sharrer,
John +. Warner, A. H. Wentz, B. +. Grouse,
G. w. Frizell, John }. Reese, Geo. A. Miller,
S. Carr Wickert, Charles II. Moore, James
Dugan, Charles Dugan, George Parke, Dr.,
W. r. G. Neale, Milton Schaeffer, George +.
Sharrer, John Miller, Vernon Reese and
Charles Wampler.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. Carl Link, of Wash,
ington, D. c., spent part of the holidays in
this city.
Miss Josephine Sharrer is visiting friends
in Washington, d. e.
j. Brooke Stevenson, who has been working
in Texas, but now of Roanoke, Va, is home
ON n visit to his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. r. Todd, Carlisle, Pa;
Mrs. and Mrs. Charles II. Fulton and Miss
Eddie Routzahn, Walkersville, Frederick
county, and Mr.. and Mrs. H. X. Fulton,
Washington, ID. c., were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred D. Miller this week.
Miss Mary Jamison, of Washington, D. c.,
spent some days this week with Mrs. F. H..
Orendorff.
Mr.. and Mrs j. Milton Reifsnider, John
NJ. Roberts and l.. l.. Billingslea attended
the New Years ball at Hotel Hamilton,
HagerstOwn.
Thomas A. Murray, Esq, of Baltimore,
with his family, is spending the holiday season
with his father.in-law, DIR. j. W. Herring, of
this city.
Among the number at the bal poudre given
at Hazazer's Hall, Baltimore, were Mrs. NJ.
Fitzgerald Smith, who wore white and striped
silk and satin. with crepe de chin and diamond
ornaments, and Miss Reifsnider, of this city,
who wore white silk null with pearls. The
party was held on Tuesday night.
| A party of young ladies and gentlemen from
Baltimore spent New Years day with the
Misses Bennett, this city.
Mr.. James Stewart, of Lancaster, Pa, spent
several days this week with his brother, Mr..
Charles L. Stewart.
| DIR. and Mrs. George Thomas, of Baltimore,
spent Sunday and Monday with Mr.. VIM. IL.
| Thomas.
Mr. VIM. II. Gilbert and family, Chambers
| burg Pa, visited his parents here this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. C. Dugan, of Baltimore,
we're guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. +. Stewart
on Sunday.
Mr.. Harry Boyle, of Libertytown, Frederick
county, paid New Years visit to his father,
Col. J. B. Boyle.
A small sleighing party from Westminster
paid Mr.. H. Writ Shriver, of Union Mills, d
visit on Tuesday night. They were Hospitality
received, and the evening was passed pleas
antly with dancing, conversation and refresh
ments.
Mr.. j. &. Mills, of Baltimore, spent part Of
this week in this city.
A hop was given at the residence of Mr.
Frank A. Wampler, near this city, on Christ
mas Eve. Dancing continued until late
hour, when refreshments were served in abun
dance. Those present were Frank A. VAN
pler and wife, Elmer Wampler and wife, Chas
Mitten and wife, Arthur Kemp and wife, JOIN
| Shaffer and wife, Luther Long, Harry Mitten
Frank Powder, David Rupert, N. Brown, j
Hagan, Misses Nora and Clara BowersoX
Grace Byers, Cora and Blanche Powder, May
Mitten, Helen and Laura Wampler, of ant
near this city; VIM. Powder and wife, Lpray
Va; Minnie Bankard, Baltimore; Annie anC
Ella Lane and John Lane, Avondale; Philip
and Jacob Warehime, Robert Fleagle, Rober
Frizell and B. Hively, of Frizellburg; Edgal
Abbott, of Eden.
Quite an enjoyable party was given by Miss
Minnie Il. Garner, of Linwood, on Monday
night last, in honor of her friend, Miss Lille
Steinheiser, of Columbia, Pa. One of the
most enjoyable features of the evening wa
music. Miss Steinheiser, who is fine soloist
added greatly to the enjoyment of the evening
Prof. Harvey 7. Routson, of Hagerstown
enlivened the occasion by some cornet solos,
accompanied ON the organ by Grant Hilte
bride, of New Windsor. Various games wert
INDUCED in until a late hour, when all were
invited to the dining room, where lemonade
cake, &C., were served in abundance. Those
present were Miss Steinheiser, of Columbia
Pa; Prof. Harvey 7. Routson, of Hagerstown
Mr.. Bushmau, Miss Maggie Plank, Gettys
burg, Pa; Miss Lnnie Weaver, Frizellburg
f. B. Garner and wife, Misses Alma Garner
Emma Garner, Alva Garner, Will Mussler
Miss Annie Mussler, of Linwood; Oden War
ner, Miss Annie Warner, Grant Hiltebridle
New Windsor; John Heck, Misses Sallie and
Bessie Seilhamer and Eva Gilbert, of Union
| town.
Miss Nellie Warner, of Baltimore, is visit
ing friends in this city.
A very pretty home wedding took place al
the residence of the brides parents, S29 N.
Gilmore street, Baltimore, on December go
1890, the contracting parties being Miss Lucy
NJ. Wright and Mr.. Davis l.. Cook, both o.
Baltimore. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. W. NJ. Mitchell. The bride was attired
very prettily in heliotrope, with hat and
gloves to match, and carried a bunch Of
Marechal Neil roses. Her ornaments were
diamonds, the gift of the groom. The brides
maid was Miss Lille T. First, of Baltimore,
and the best man Mr. T. Stewart Cook oil