The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-04-23

Jacksonville and Sunnybrook, 10th Dis
trict.-A meeting of the patrons of the pub
| lie schools at Sweet Air Sunny brook, Bien-
helm, Manor Glenn and lakewood was held
at Sweet Air Hall, on Friday night, 18th inst.
for the purpose of considering the feasibility
of consolidating the schools which are located
within radius of three miles. Mr. Charles
| 4. Weakley presided and Mr.. Harry Baldwin
was secretary. Mr.. Robert d. Mosner. prin-
| cipal of Govanstown school, explained the
manner of consolidating rural schools as prac
ticed in other states, and said that the i'm
| provements in the pupils was SO noticeable
| that public opinion would never allow re
turn to the old method in any place where the
consolidation of rural schools had been tried.
He said that the object of consolidation was to
get one first-class and properly graded school TO
replace number of small ones. in which one
teacher has to try to teach all grades at one
time. Consolidation" Mr.. Mosner said
means that the pupils of the rural districts
shall have all the benefits which are afforded
to pupils residing in the CITY," He explained
that the school would be placed in a central
point and pupils living at distance conveyed
TO and from it free of charge. Rev. J. w.
Campbell and Messrs. Thomas Jessop and Ed
ward J. o. Donovan spoke in favor of consoli-
dating and Messrs. George Treut and John
Momberger opposed the movement. Another
meeting will be held on April 10Th, when the
patrons OF the schools mentioned will vote as
to whether or not they desire consolidation.
honor of Miss Ethel P0cock, at her home near
Blenheim, few nights ago. She did not ex-
pect visitors and when the party of young
friends swoOped down upon her home her
surprise may well be imagined. But she
greeted all cordially and made it pleasant for
them generally. Music and games were the
features of the evening and the hours sped
rapidly. Tempting refreshments were served
at 10 o'clock and when the hour came for de-
parture all did with expressions of reuc-
lance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aubrey Jackson, of Virginia,
are visiting the parents of the former, Mr..
and Mrs. James Jackson, of Jacksonville.
Il is hoped the people of this community
will encourage the ladies by turning out in
force at the social and supper to be held at
Sweet Air Hall on Friday evening, April 10Th,
for the benefit of Chestnut Grove Church
They have been working energeticaly for the
success of the affair and good supper and a
social time are promised. The doors will be
open at 730 o'clock.
MI. Lewis Bork is improving the appearance
OF the buildings on the property of the late
Mrs. Margueretta Schuermann, at Sweet Air
by painting and otherwise.
Mrs. Clara Edden, of Sherwood, has been |
visiting her sister. Mrs. John Smith, who lives |
near Jacksonville.
Prayermeeting was held at the parsonage of |
Chestnut Grove Church, Sweet Air, on Wed |
nesday night, the attendance of young people |
being large. The pastor. Rev. J. w. Campbell, |
and Pessimists." These meetings have their
social as we'll as their spiritual side and are
always very enjoyable.
Miss Mary Jackson led the Christian En-
1eavor meeting at Chestnut Grove Church last
Sunday evening, her topic being How Christ
Transforms Lives" Her remarks were highly
appreciated. NJ.