The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-12-18
NEW WINDSOR ITEMS.
Dedication OF ST. Paul'S NJ. E. Church
Debt of $500 Cancelled Social Mat
tiers.

St. Paufs Methodist Episcopal Church. o.
this town, was dedicated on Sunday last with
imposing ceremonies. Bishop John F. Hurst
delivered the morning sermon. A large con
course OF people from the surrounding towns
and country were present The church was
built at cost of $4,000. Of this amount Sl5OC
had not been provided for until the day OF
dedication, when the entire amount was
quickly raised. The dedicatory service proper
took place at three o clock in the afternoon
1t consisted of short addresses by Bishop
Hurst, Rev. c. Herbert Richardson and Rev.
j. +. Ensor; also choral music, scripture
reading and presentation Of the church by the
trustees. In the evening the sermon was
delivered by Rev. c. Herbert Richardson, OF
Baltimore. The services of the entire day
were under the general charge of the Presid
ing Elder Of the district. Rev. DR.. Charles
w. Baldwin.
Mr.. Milton ID. Metee and Mr.. and Mrs.
Alex. Jones, of Baltimore, were guests of the
Misses Deman during the past week.
Mrs. Elizabeth Weaver recently gave a
dinner in honor of Mr. and Mrs. John {.
Shreeve, of Westminster. The guests were
DIR. and Mrs. NJ. l.. Bolt and Mr.. and Mrs.
Shreeve, of Westminster; Mr.. and Mrs. James
Beacham. of Avondale; Miss Jessie Weaver,
Judge l.. p Slinguff, Messrs. Robert Weaver
and 7. Slingnfi, of New Windsor.
On Monday. December 18th, Mrs. f. j.
DerilbiSS gave a birthday party IL her son
Merwn. \ number of his little playmates
were invited from three until five p. IN. The
weather not permitting them to enjoy outdoor
sports they highly enjoyed house games. A
very dainty and tempting repast was served.
Mr.. Charles Nushuum entertained party
of his friends % a sumptuous dinner on Sun
day evening, at his home on equality Hill.
One of the most pleasant events to lie re-
corded in the social annals of New Windsor
was Il supper given by Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
kngar. at their hGme near town. on Thurs
day, December O. Mrs. Englar was assisted
in receiving her many guests by Mrs. Charles
Smith and Mrs. l.. q. Smith. At seven
o clock supper was announced. The table
presented an appearance of n dream OF
beauty and Il JOY for the present. The center
piece consisted Of maiden-hair fern and smi-
lax and many dainty and substantial dishes
delighted the eye as well as the appetite OF
the forty guests who surrounded the table
The evening sped rapidly and too soon the
hour to say good night to host and hostess,
who had so efficiently and cordially afforded
us this delightful evening, approached. Many
expressions of greatly enjOyed evening
were made The invited guests were George
l.. StocksdaIe and wife. Joshua Smith and
wife. p II. Babylon and wife, Elwood i.
Snadcr and wife. Il. c. Anders and wife.
Alfred Eng!ar and wife, F. }. Englar and
wife. g. p. b. En"lar and wife, Chas. smith
and wife. Frank j. DevilbisS and wife, John
Baker and wife. \. c. SmelSer and wife, A.
Snader and wife. d. Englar of II. and wife,
Mrs Mary Klcriisch Mrs. l.. q. Saith, Miss
Joanna Klecfisch. Miss FloreHcc EngIar and
Miss Fannie Thompson.