The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1904-11-26
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
A SALT RIVER CAT HOME"
The Democratic Ladies of Manchester Gel
citrate a Trip Up Salt River.

on saturday November 49, the Democratic ladies,
Q6)of the Manchester Thimble Social sent out cards
to the Republican ladies (lO) and escorts announ-
cling they would be AT home" from salt River at
Mrs Julia NJ. Motter's. Tuesday evening, November
D. at eight O'Clock Mrs Motter was assisted in re-
ceiving by Mrs. Morelock and Sherman, and Misses
Baker and LaMotte. The guests were received at
the door by Miss Sadie Masenhimer, and introduced
TO receiving party by Mrs. H. s. Musseman. The
hosesses wore black gowns with garniture of yellow
ribbon, fastened with Parker miniatures in gold
frames also Talbot buttons, carrying out in the
color scheme MarylandS glorious yellow and black.
The spacious parlors were deliberately decorated
with Maryland remnants, festooned from corners TO
center of ceiling: also had handsome large Mary
land flag drapped over mirror at one end of room
Large pictures of Gov. Warfield and Hon. J. Fred.
c. Talbot, framed in yellow and black, were con-
spcuously placed showing the pride of the faithful
ladies in their honored statesmen. large picture
of Parker held place Of prominence on piano, at
testing the high esteem in which the vanquished
although not crushed candidate is still held. 1t
was decorated with silk flags surrounded by numer
Gus candelabra proving his light has not gone out
numerous State and American Flags were used IN
the decorations. In one corner of the room was
miniature steamboat landing, with boat house, also
large steamboat arker-Dayis-iu port; the back
ground represented a forest
The diningroom was also decorated with Maryland
coors, Pennants, Gags, etc. Large pictures Of Par
ker and Davis on buffet. canopy Of yellow and
black ribbon was over the table under the canopy
was eenterpiece Of miniature river, confined IN
salt banks. on which hoated Two small sail boats
the table was lighted by yellow candles The Re
publican ladies found their places as indicated by
dainty plate cards in shape Of small boats; the vors
were lovely sail boats; gentlemen's favors yellow
and black badges held by Parker buttons. The
favors for Democratic ladies were cards decorated
with pen and ink sketches Of boats, and motto
All things come 70 those who walt
So we shall hope for 1905.
The menu consisted of-First course, oranges;
second cake and ice cream, thirt. waters and cot
fee Toasis were given by Mrs. ChAs Eyerhart.
Mrs C. Miller. Mrs. Charles Maseuhimer ami Miss
AIDA Trump; responded TO by Ms }. NJ. NotteT'
Mrs. J. H. sherman. Ms. J. II. Preston. Miss sadie
Masenhimer, Miss Carrie LsMotte and Miss Ella
Tracy.
A silt bsg hunt furnished much merriment Tiny
yellow bags, tied with black ribbon. were hidden
through the sooms First prize vas won by MIS-.
Charles Masenhimer silver salt spoon. second prize
By Mrs. A. GeiseImau. a s4cE Of salt Miss Adds
Trump drew as n prize large yellow chrysanthe
mum in popcorn contest Another prize, silk
work bag. won by Miss Fannie Ross thimble
bag by Mrs. Harry I.aMotie. aud cigars oy Mr. Geo
Noiter.
when the guests had assembled the tes>s.s sang
a greeting a. follows
Home again and
We have been sailing mp salt river
Far araway,
Where al the folks go when defeated.
But We did not go 10 stay.
For when the poor mans eyes opened
To the Wondrnus syndiezi-
We villa nave glorious DvJuocrat election
We hope IN nineteen eight
Chorus
All the world seemed Szd aud dreafy
When We bad 10 roam.
20 today We ali return 10 greet yoa
In merry home sweet home,
TO swanee Riyes BY M. sherman
Also another
We're herc 10 sing 10 yea tuaighl
OF our return from up salt Lake,
And bid you welcome 10 our feSsi
We've brought from up the bFiuy shore.
Though We have lost viii not despair.
But hop,e for better Iin5es In siores
Ne iook With pFide on our Gear state.
The best Of all both SNAIL aud great
TO Maryland Ny Maryi=Bd ~ Mlss Trscy-l
And one by Ms Robert shower
splendid program Of patriotic airs. Gso solos BY
Miss Edna LSMosie we're Esycn. The Oocssiuu vas
greatly enjoyed and proved that thuuxh The hos
ieSses had heen up Sait River IL adiei new 1esJ 10
their al reaAy well kaown r.oNers Of hospitality