The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-02-25
Cranberry Items,

Wednesday evening, February 10, the beau
tiful residence of Mr. and Mrs. j. Grant Ma
thias, was the scene of one of the prettiest and
most enjoyed parties of the season. The even
ing was an ideal one i'll regard to the weather.
Notwithstanding the cold, as mercury was
hugging close to the zero mark, the merry
crowd began TO arrive at an early hour, and
the house was soon filled, and all were received
with hearty welcome. By the time all were
present everything was in readiness for q
good time. Party plays and social games, such
as finch, donkey, doubt, squeak, ETC.. were
the entertainments of the evening. Squeak
was enjoyed by many and was played some.
thing like this: A circle was formed by taking
hand in hand as many rs took part in the play.
One is placed in the centre blindfolded, with a
stick in hand, the circle as formed, goes
around and the one with the stick tries 10
catch one Of the circle with his weapon. 1t
he succeeds, the stick is transformed into q
telephone for communication with the one
caught. if he can ascertain by name, who he
has, the prisoner takes his place, and he is
released. if not, he tries again, etc. There
we're other features, but space will not permit
describing. While the party was IN progress.
a table of refreshments was being prepared
by those not interested in the plays, consist
ing of cakes, candies, fruit, chocolate, root
beer, etc. At 1890 all were invited TO the
dining room, where the repast was served,
which was gratifying to the appetite. The
time for bidding good night came too soon,
although there was one good consolation, they
wished us more such pleasant events. The
happy guests, after enjoying themselves, ex.
pressed their qualification of the evening s
pleasure, and returned to their respective
homes, merry and jolly. Those present were
j. Grant Matthias, wife and family, Eli W..
Null and wife. Louis Zahn, wife and family,
George w. Brown and wife, and Mrs. David
hart, Elsie Brown, Annie Leese. Lola Shaffer,
Elsie Leppo, Evelen Brown, Predida Wing.
ling, Melva Brown, Mamie Leppo. Ada Ma
thias, Lille Null, Ida Shaffer and Gertie
Shaffer, of Westminster; Treva Brown, Bessie
Yingling, Roxie Zepp. and Lizzie Milleri
Messrs. Albert R. Bosom, Charles Leese,
Harvey Yingling. Claud Leppo, VIM. 4ing.
ling, Jr., Percy Leppo. Preston NJ. Reed, of
Snydersburg, j. Thomas Yingiug: Jr., Joseph
Hunter, of Westminster; Horace Leppo, Paul
Lester, Robert Leese, Charles Barnhart, Roy
Leese. Howard Leister, Carroll Yingling,
Horace Ebaugh, Howard Yingling, Horaio
Freshman, Aaron j. Miller, Edward Stotfie,
Herring Brown, Paul Byers, Sterling Brown
and VIM. Warehime.
| am authorized by the Calttown authorities
to make it known that their municipal cleo,
ton will be held the 2nd Saturday in March,
1905. All residents of a voting age are re-
quested TO be present.
Louis Gummel and wife, Elias Lester. wife,
daughter and son. Esta and Morris, OF Green
mount; Noah Shaffer and wife, OF Manches-
ter were guests of John T. Gingling, ST..
George W. Snyder, of Alesa, visited his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Abram Snyder; Mrs.
Peter Wertz, visited Joseph G.. 1ingling last
Sunday.