Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-11-12
Darnestown District Items.

On the afternoon Of the 4th of November
the M. l. Club of Jamestown, met at the
beautiful and hospitabe home of Mr.. Upton
Darby in Gathersburg, this county. After
the meeting was called to order by the pres.
ident, Mrs. E. H. Darby, the minutes of the
preceding meeting were read by the secre.
tary, Miss Lulu M. Windsor A suggestion
was made by the president and approved by
the members, that the love and sympathy
of the club be sent to the three iellow-mem.
bers detained at home by illness, Mrs. J.
Beall, Mrs. Will Tschiffely, and Mrs H. G.
Reading. large number OF members were
present and most interesting programme
was rendered. Topic for the day, "Current
Events" The first on the programme was
piano solo, 9th Nocturnal by Chopin
Miss l.. M. Windsor, followed by two items
from the"Chatauquan, Improvements in Blu.
siness," by Mrs. Yeakel. "The Pesry and
Andree Expeditions" selection read by Miss
Lula M. Windsor Mrs Nourse then read
"Andree's flight into the unknown" from
the Century" An account OF the opening
of the National Library in Washington, was
read by Mrs. Brooke Vincent. 1.-The estab-
fishing OF libraries in this country and the Old
country" an article read by Mrs. Broome
An interesting account OF the late George
Pullman, his efforts for workmen, and his
business successes, read by Miss Ida Clag-
gett. A story called "My Burglar" was read
by Mrs. r. b. Beal. In conclusion much
enjoyed little farce entitled, "Three Turkey
Buzzards," was we'll rendered by Miss NJ.
Curry Darby. The ladies were then invited
into the spacious dining room, one OF the
attractive rooms 10 this spacious and hand
some home. The sunny bay window, full
OF choice and blooming plants, was much
admired. From the table, beautifully a.
dorned with exquisite silver and china,
dainty and tempting collation., consisting of
oysters, salads, ices, fruits, tea and coffee,
with delicious rolls and cakes, was served
by Mrs. Upton Darby, assisted by her
Curry Darby.
After spending while in social inter
course, motion was made to adjourn to
meet in two weeks time at the residence of
Mr.. James Windsor in Jamestown. Subject
for the next meeting will be, "rhanksgiv.
ing" While the adieus were being said the
sweet strains of "Home, Sweet Home" were
being played on the piano, leaving sweet
remembrances in the minds of the depart.
ing guests of that home where they were so
handsomely entertained.
The handsome new addition to the Pres.
byterian church in Jamestown is nearing
completion and will add much to the beauty
and convenience of the edifice. The i'm.
provements consist of new front with i'm
posing tower and belfry, access to the
church and the Sunday School room will
be had from the inside and will be under
cover An additional room has been added
to the body of the church, with sliding doors,
so that when occasion demands it the rooms
can be thrown into one. Much praise is due
the interchangeable and jealous pastor, Mr..
Yeakel, who, by bis indomitable will and
energy has secured funds for this valuable
addition. He in turn is much pleased with
the ready response he has met with from
his congregation to his appeal
November 8, 1897 w. l., M.