The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1899-10-21
Christian Endeavor Social.
Reported for the Democratic Advocate


In response to a very cordial invitation from
the Young Peoples Society of Christian En-
deavor of the Methodist Protestant Church of
Westminster, "a large number of the members of
the congregation and friends of the society met
in the lecture room, of the church, on Friday
evening last, aud enjoyed a fine musical and
literary program, prepared by the Music
Committee of the Society. The Social and
Music Committees are combined in one, and
composed of FIVE active members of the Socle-
ty, but the interest of the entire society was
manifested by the hearty and enthusiastic
manner in which all the members rallied to
the assistance of the committee in charge,
and endeavored to make the Social a success,
which was proved by the hearty expressions
of approval by all present.
The room was arranged to give a coy and
homelike appearance, with handsome parlor
lamps and potted plants scattered around the
room on small tables The principal decora-
tons were autumn leaves aud golden rod,
gathered and arranged by the fewer commit
tee, the blending of crimson and yellow, giving
a warm glom which was very effective, while
the word Welcome in crimson letters
wreathed with autumn leaves and conspicuous
ly displayed, gave emphasis to the hearty
hand clasp which greeted each new arrival.
The program, which was one OF the best given,
was hearty applauded, and enjoyed and gave
opportunity to many 10 hear for the first time
the hansome Fisher piano, recently purchased
by the Society and which will be used in the
Sunday school as well as the Christian En-
deavor meetings.
Miss Hollace Williams, Pearre Wantz, and
Thomas Anders, with violins, Arthur Stone
sifer, cornetist, and Miss Bessie Herr made
a fine accompaniment to the bright song,
"There is Sunshine in my Soul, which open
ed the program, and was followed with prayer
by Rev. W. R. Graham, d. D., who is also
valued member of the society.
Greeting by William Mather, president Of
the society, who cordially welcomed the guests,
and then announced the following program
Piano solo, Miss Maude Waesche; Selected
reading, Singing the old tunes, Miss Nan
Rinker; Violin solo, Thomas Anders, accom-
panied by Miss Hollace Williams; Vocal solo,
Fear We not, o, Israel, Charles R. Woods;
Cornet solo, BUSY Polka Arthur Stonesifer;
recitation. "Baby's letter, Virgie Weigand;
Piano solo, Bessie Herr; song, orchestra ac-
compartment, Scatter Sunshine, Cornet
solo. s.Schubert's Serenade,' Arthur Stone
sifer. piano accompaniment; Vocal solo. Wal
ter Graham, accompanied by Miss Nellie
Wantz; recitation, Uncle Peter at the Great
House" Eva Rinker; Violin solo, Pearre
W anti, accompanied oy Miss Nsile "aHl@'
Piano solo, Jewell Simpson.
In response to an encore. Mr.. Sionesiter
gave fine rendition of Killarney on the cor
net, showing his skill as a eorneiist, and re-
eeiving many compliments. Miss Wautz, Mr..
Wantz and Mr. Anders each gave popular
selection by special requests. II is due to the
society to state that with the exception Of Mr..
Woods, who kindly gave the use OF his beautI
ful voice, every one participating were active
members of the society.
The social feature Of the evening was EN-
phasized BY an abundant supply Of delicious
cake aud lemonade, served hy the associate
members under the direction OF the older
members, and the good nights were said with
many expressions OF pleasure and good wishes
for the successful work OF the society in bring
ing the young people together in their society
and church