Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-28
GAITHERSBURG EVENTS,
Death of Mrs. Samuel Thrift-Christ
mas Festivities-PersOn

Death of Mrs. Samuel Thrift-Christ-
mas Festivities-PersOnal
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
G-ITHERSBURG, Md, December o. 1900
The wedding of Mr.. Simon v. Bohrer and
Miss Lena Violet Riley occurred at the
NJ E. Church South Christmas afternoon
at $40 o'clock. in the presence Of an audi
ence that packed the building. Miss Nam
ME Arniss rendered the wedding march, and
Rev. VIM. A. Mcdonald read the cere-
mOny. Messrs. George r. English. Samuel
Briggs. Marshall Walker and John Briggs
were ushers. Friends Of the couple elabo-
rstely decorated the auditorium for the
occasion. After the marriage Mr.. and Mrs
Rohrer We're given a reception at the resi-
denCe of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Riley
perents of the bride, at which a party of
relatives and intimate friends were also
present.
Mrs. Thrift. reict of the late Samuel
Thrift died recently at the residence of her
son-in-law, MIR. Harrison G. Ward, at
Darrestown. She was nearly eighty years
of age, and for several years had been an
Invalid. Two children survive her. Mrs.
Ward and Mrs. John W. Garrett Funeral
services were held this morning at the
Geithersburg Methodist Church, Of which
she was a member. They were conducted
by the pastor. Interment was made in
Forest Oak cemetery.
Saturday night the Lincoln and Mckinley
Republican clubs of Gaithersburg district
celebrated the recent victory in the hall of
the latter club. President John H. Bailey
presided. Besides his opening speech adj
dresses were made in happy vein by Mr..
James Gooch. Mr.. VIM. r. Fulks. Mr.. F. T.
Cahill, Mr.. VIM. A. Scott and others The
repast served in conclusion was thoroughly
enjoyed.
The entertainment at the NJ. F. Church
South Christmas night was a credit to the
Sunday school, under whose auspices 1t
was given. 1t was entitled Joy to the
v orld.' Mr. John w. Briggs, the superin-
'tendent. presided. Rev. VIM. A. Mcdonald,
the pastor made a pleasing address. The
children were delighted when Santa Claus,
imrersonated by Mr.. Eden Selby, appeared
bearing stockings filled with gifts for them.
Numerous presents for attendance. for pro-
ficiercy in studies during the year were
made to the scholars by the school and
their teachers, and in turn officers and
teachers were remembered by the classes.
None connected with the Sunday school
| stocking contained well-filled purse and
| Superintendent Briggs choice books and
| other tokens of esteem
Mr.. Robert B. Moore spent Christmas at
! his former home, In Mt jackson, Va.
| Rev VIM. D. Parry went to Baltimore for
| the holiday week.
| Mr.. Ira Darby came from the Maryland
Agricultural College to visit his parents.
| DIR. Mcdonald of Baltimore has been the
! guest of his parents. Rev. and Mrs. Nc
| Donald.
Beginning with Monday evening, Deem
| her 81, series of three evening entertain
| ments are to be given at the Epworth NJ.
| E Church. Capt. Charles H. Stanley, the
| converted comedian, gives the first two, lee
| lures illustrated by the projecto-kineto-
scope, and Wednesday evening the enter
| tainment will be by the Sunday school, Mr.
John s. Crawford, superintendent