Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1903-07-24
Jamestown District Items.

A number of young people from the
neighborhood of Darnestown, with several
from Jacksonville and Poolesvlle, were in
Vited by Mrs. II. G. Reading TO Tlillcrest on
Thursday, July 8, to meet her niece, Miss
Sara 9. Reading, from Rockville. The
night was an ideal one. The moon shone
as bright as day, making the river appear
particularly beautiful. The young people
enjoyed themselves very much walking on
the lawn or seated on rustic seats enjoying
the view Refreshments were served at 8
O'Clock Mrs Reading was assisted by Miss
V. Griffith and Mrs Hempstone in the din
ing room. while the young folks served each
other. Very little dancing was INDUCED in,
as the evening was very warm. Among
those who enjoyed the evening were Mrs
William Hempstone, Miss Hattie Griffith,
Miss Fannie Poole, Messrs. W. Williams,
Wallace Poole, of Poolesvlle; Miss Clara
Jennings, Miss Julia Allnutt, Mr. and Mrs.
Scharffer, Miss Schaeffer, Lawrence Darby
Henry AlInutt, John aud Dawson Williams,
of Jacksonville; Misses Helen NOurse, Ma
riel Broome, Bessie Beall Van and Katie
Tschifely. Miss Windsor played a selec.
ton called Hearts and Flowers" which
was much enjoyed. The feature Of the meet.
ing, the one most enjoyed by all, was lee
tire by Dr. w Stone about his recent trip
To California and the Yellowstone Park. 10
language iorcibe and eloquent the doctor
described the journey and the wonders Of
nature viewed In San Francisco. at the
"Goden Gate" Catalina, Los Angeles, and
the beautiful Yosemite Valley. and the Vel
lowstone Park. The doctor spoke for forty
minutes. bat 40 absorbed and interested were
his audience il seemed but ten or fifteen
minutes A rising vote Of thanks was ten.
dered the doctor for his kindness and cour
lesy in entertaining the club. A song was
then sung by Misses Eva Beall, Helen
Nourse and Sadie Cissel, Miss Windsor ac-
companist.
At the club meeting Mt Mrs. Cissel's the sub
ject was Legends and Folk Lore Of the South.
Mrs Cissel, assisted by her daughter and
the Misses Griffith, dispensed delightful ices,
cakes Of different Kinds, coffee, Ice tea, cara
mes, fancy crackers and fruit. Among the
invited guests were Miss Kate Jones, Misses
Grace and Mamie Darby, Miss Julia ALI
mutt, Mrs. Edw. Allnuu and son Smith,
Miss liza Clagett. Mrs. Yates, Miss Sara
Reading, Mrs Lawrence Allnutt, Mrs Up
ton ID. Nourse, DIR. Stone, Frederick Read e
ing. Although the day was excessively hot
the attendance was good, and the meeting
a most enjoyable one After expressing thell
thanks To their kind and hospitable hostes'
the meeting adjourned 10 meet with Mrs
Stone in August, when II Is hoped Dr. sIon'
will repeat his lecture and tell us still mort
about the wonderful West.
Most Of the farmers 10 the neighborhooc
have finished stacking wheat, and very warn
work they found il 10 be during the ho
weather. Corn in our vicinity never locke
better at this season.
Mr.. Alex. Gassaway has raised laFg
and handsome barn on his farm near Darnes
town.
The many friends Of Mrs. Jane Peter vii
be glad TO learn she Is visiting her daughter
Mrs. James Beall, in the village.
Our community was shocked when th
| news came that Mr.. Richard Allnutt ha
severely injured his leg by falling from To
. Ton of his barn. All his friends here wis
f. Tor him sale and speedy recovery.
July 10, 1908. foLANDE