Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1905-05-19
Jamestown Items.

w tuo Olueet lnuhDlLhnts OF the Eeeluen9 OF
Jamestown, but by crowds from the ada.
cent country side, even distant cities and
localities furnished quota TO aid in the Semi
Centennial of the Jamestown Presbyterian
Church. Few, indeed, perhaps could re-
member the service of God in the "llttle red
school house" down the road or the i'm.
pressive ceremonies Of the laying of the cor
ner-stone of this edIflce, and yet, not Just
this edihce, for additions and Improvements
have gradually almost effaced the impress
sion Of the first meeting house Of Presbyte-
rian faith in this community. Now we are
all Justly proud of our pretty, tasteful
church-prettier, 1t is remarked by strang.
ers, than any country church they had ever
seen. OF course, we all agree with them,
and the noble band of women who have
improved the interior as we'll as the exte.
rior deserve all the credit possible, while the
masculine contingent has often given gen.
erously, when appealed to, not only money,
but helping in many other ways, and chief
among them our energetic, forcetul and am
bilious, well-loved and popular pastor, Rev.
Walter Il. Stone, Phi. D He must have
thought much and worked hard to get to.
gether such notable assembly of different
denominations too, all cordially willing TO
aid in every way to make the day q success,
and 1t was a perfect success. Absolutely
perfect weather, delightful music render
ed by our choir, aided by Mr.. Clark
Gallaher with his magnificent tenor voice,
Mr. Jacob Snyder with his powerful BARI
tone, also the Rev. M. l.. Fearnow basso,
Miss Fearnow contralto, with Miss Horner,
Miss Cissel, Mrs. b. Vincent and Miss
Nourse soprano, added also to the success.
The history of this church, an unusually
romantic one, would be exceedingly inter-
esting to It's numerous members. II Is to be
hoped DR.. Stone will consent TO have his
sketch published In the near future.
There was large attendance OF visiting
clergymen, many accompanied by their
wives and sisters, among them were Mr..
White, Baptist, Of Rockville; Mr.. Kerche-
val, of Travilah, lately appointed pastor of
the Methodist Churches near here, and Mr..
Lodge, Baptist, Of Gaithersburg.
After the morning service bountiful COL
lation was served In the basement of the
church, from most beautifully decorated Ia.
blea grooming meath the weight Of many
varied and delicious vlands, to all the
party, clergymen and their families and
guests from DAwsonville, Rockville, Gath.
ersburg, Washington and Baltimore. Mirth
and youthful jollity abounded, and the
abundance and variety Of cake alone would
fill a large cook book had recipes for them
all been forthcoming. Among other lovely
flowers the dish Of pansies furnished by the
Misses Rice were the largest and most ex-
Quisite In coloring we have ever seen.
The oldest member Of the church present
was Mrs. Upton Darby. Mr.. Snyder, Of Ger
mantown, and Mr.. Hawley, of Travilah,
both fine performers on the cornet, assisted
the choir very materially. The following
program, compiled by DR.. Stone, was much
enjoyed by the crowd which thronged the
church to Its very doors:
Morning-Opening service, Rev. NJ. l..
Fearnow; Historical address, by the pastor,
Rev. W. H. Stone, Phi. D.; Anthem, "Glory
Be to the Father" the choir; Address, "The
Church 10 the Community" Rev. T. D.
Richards; Singing by the congregation,
Hymnal $50.
Intermission served by the ladies
of the church.
Afternoon-Service Of song and prayer
An address, "rhe Church as a Father In
Character Building" Rev. p. P. Flournoy,
d. D.; Anthem, "Great is the Lord" the
choir; An address, "The Church and the
Individual Member" Rev. N. H. Miller, d.
d.. Trio, "The Cross is not Greater" Mrs.
Brooke Vincent, Miss Edith Fearnow and
Rev. M. l.. Fearnow.
The Social Hour-Supper at 8 P. M.
served by the ladies Of the church.
Evening-Instrumenta solo, "Ablde with
Me-" Miss Lula N. Windsor An address,
"The Sabbath School and What Church Men,
bers Owe It." Rev. W. Ii. Dexter, Phi. ID. .
Authentic y and Peace" the choir; Closing
words, by Pastor Doxology and benedic.
ton.
The church was beautifully decorated
with snow balls cipally-effective
grouped with green vines and ferns. A
handsomely framed oil painting OF the first
pastor of the church, Rev Mr.. Mytzer, on
an easel, occupied a prominent place In the
pulpit. Framed photos of the first three
deacons, Major Peter, Mr.. John Darby and
Mr.. Tschiffely surrounded the tablet 10 Mr..
Mytzer's memory.
On Saturday evening, May 10, the Fort
nightly Club Of Jamestown were enter
tanned at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ste
phen Smoot, Miss Anna Smoot celebrating
her birthday at the same time. The pic
turesque old home was beautifully decor
ated with Spring blossoms, and program
rejecting we'll upon each participant was
carried out. Every one seemed TO be well
prepared 10 contribute TO the pleasure Of the
other members and Invited guests. The pro.
gram was as follows:
Opening Chimes, maryland, My Mary.
land" by the club. A witty parody written
by Mrs. q. H. Nourse, and we'll read by her
daughter Miss Helen, was greatly enjoyed.
An instrumental solo followed, we'll rem
dered by Miss Sadie Cissel. Miss Snauffer,
of Frederick county, recited beautifully -
An instrumental solo by Miss Windsor was
indeed q trest-one which can always be
depended upon to give great pleasure TO the
bearer. Miss Maud Brown delighted her
audience by q well-chosen, we'll delivered
recitation. Miss Anna Smoot read an en-.
PERTAINING selection, and the meeting closed
with chorus by the club, "My Old Ken.
lucky Home"
Miss Sadie Cissel, in neat and graceful
speech, presented Miss Anna with token
showing the thoughtful affection Of her club
mates, very handsome silver berry dish
and spoon. Delightful refreshments were