The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-05-21

The Christian Endeavor will be under the
direction OF Mrs @. j. Newell, Sunday night
at 30 O'Clock. Subject: "Christ Our Model"
All are invited to be present.
Those who attended the unwilling of the
tablet in memory of the late DR.. NJ. A. Newell
last Friday, at the State Normal School were:
Mrs. NJ A. Newell, Josephine and James
Newell, DR.. w. P. Eveland and Miss Raynor
The tablet was unveiled by Miss Josephine
Newell. daughter of the deceased.
Dr. Charles Shure, one Of the oldest physi-
clans of our town, died last Saturday morn
ing after lingering illness, at the home of
MIR. Richard Brown. Funeral services were
held at the home of Mr.. Brown, Tuesday
afternoon at one o'clock, in charge of Rev.
A. NJ. Rich, assisted by Rev. W. w. Shaw and
Rev. W. ?. Compton. The bearers were his
six brothers. luterment Hopewell Cemetery.
He leaves wife and two sons, who have our
heartfelt sympathy.
Messrs. G.. i. NJ Stenge and Clay Whit
aker of the Delaware National Guards were
warmly welcomed by their many friends on
Wednesday. Their regiment expects to start
for Savannah, Ga, next week.
Last Friday was BIRD Day at the Jacob
Tome Institute, and very interesting and
instructive exercises were rendered by the
different classes.
$. G. Rowland has raised handsome flag
out at his country residence.
Last Sunday the NJ L. Church was very
prettily decorated with red and white bunt
ing, the colors Of the Epworth League. In
front of the pulpit was a large maltese cross.
the emblem Of the Epworh League covered
with laurel and dogwood flowers, it being
the occasion of the ninth anniversary Of the
Epworth League. In the morning DR.. Rob
ert Watt. the presiding elder of the Whining.
ton District, of the NJ. j.. Church. preached
fine sermon on the Origin and Develop
ment of MethOdism." At eight O'Clock in the
evening, the program proper, vas rendered
and every one present was delighted with the
evenings program. The grogram was as fol-
lows: Singing. choir; responsive reading;
singing. "Our Youth Are Marching On;" Re-
sponsive reading; singing, "The Battle Hymn
OF the Epworth League prayer, Rev W. p.
Compton; quartet, Gliding Safely Hiding"
Misses Tomkinson and Pusey. Messrs Mes.
hitt and Benson: address, 'Look Up" Miss
Lille Butchenhart; singing. ''For the Sake of
Jesus address, Lift Up F. r. Benson:
singing, "Alcre Like jesus" address. Mrs
W. p. Eveland; singing. "Around the Throne
of Code address, Rev. W. p Compton; sing
ing, "Breathe on Me. Breath OF Cod" PRAYER;
doXology; Epworth League benediction.
Last Saturday afternoon was happy time
by our town people, for ut Rock Run was
raised beautiful flag. Of our country. Be
fore the exercises commenced. our band
marched up the street headed by Master
Tracy Burln wrapped in U. S. flag, also
carrying large Gag The flag was raised by
Misses Virginia Gerhauser and Hattie Alex
ander, and as i. was going up, The Star
Spancled Banner" was sang by Misses Edith
Lavine. Bessie Taylor, Mary Boyd, Grace
Grant, Florence and Lucy Jones, Mortie Will
liams, Emma Gather and Lottie Fisher. The
following is the program: Prayer. DR.. Watt;
music "Nearer My God to Thee" by band
address, Rev. P. p. Arnd. of st. Theresa 5
Catholic Church, it was quite ernest and elo-
quent. Music. band: address, Rev. w. P.
Compton. it was received with much enthu-
siasm. This flag is on 4 pole seventy-hve
feet six inches high.