The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-04-14

Jacksonville and Sunnybrool<, 10th Dis
trict-The weather of last Saturday night
having been all that could be desired for
spring evening the young people from the sur
rounding country hocked to the weekly meet
ing of the Sweet Air Lyceum and enjoyed
carefully prepared program. Thequestion for
debate was: (which affords the greatest field
for eloquence the Pulpit or the Barr" Messrs
Edward O'Donovan and Herbert Owens spoke
in favor ofthe Pulpit, and Mr.. Elmer r Halle
and Mr.. Harvey for the Bar. The judges de-
cided that Messrs. O'Donovan and Owens had
the best of the argument which was spirited
and interesting. Mrs. Schmalhorst and Miss
Ethel Francis rendered some piano selections;
Miss Bertha Burk and Mr.. Thomas Burk sang
a song that was well received; Misses Grace
Payne and Eva Nau read selections; THE
Critic" by Miss Alice Price, was much enjoyed,
and Miss Mamie Rehberger and Miss Luella
Curtis, the latter of Baltimore, assisted at the
piano.
Rev. John r. Jacobs, the retiring pastor of
West Hartford Circuit, NJ. e. Church South,
preached his farewell sermon at Fairview
Church, Sunny brook, last Sunday afternoon,
to large congregation. 1t was beautiful and
impressive discourse and highly appreciated by
all who had the pleasure OF hearing it. The
people of the circuit regret very much to part
with Rev. Mr.. Jacobs. whose work among
them bad been productive of good results. A
special choir had been selected for this occasion
and the music was feature of the service.
Mrs. William f. Pocock and Miss Grace EnsOr
were the organists.
Rev. II. 6. Febrey, the new pastor of West
Hartford Circuit and the successor of Rev. MIR.
Jacobs will preach at Fairview next Sunday
afternoon at o'clock.
Mrs. Agnes s. Emory, of Manor Glen, is
having her residence covered with slate roof.
MIR. Pritchard, an experienced slater of York
county, is doing the work, and this means
good Job. Mrs. Emory has arranged a beau
tifnl Easter mound on the lawn of her home
and it is much admired by all who pass
that way.
Church met on Tuesday at the home of Mrs:
John r. Price. After disposing of the usual
business luncheon was served.
A brother of Rev. w. l.. Schmalhorst, &C.
companied by his wife, is spending some days
at the manse, Sweet Air.
Mrs Samuel Woodward, of Towson, is visit
ing her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Elisha Jackson.
Miss Luella Curtis, of Baltimore is visiting
her sister, Mrs. G. Howard Marshall, near Sweet
Air.
Miss Ethel Pocock is recovering from the
effects of q severe cold.
Mr. Louis Burk, who purchased the William
Znkhan property, near Jacksonville, is now
occupying it.
Mr. w. Frank Porter, who lives near Bald
win, has added much to the appearance OF his
home by a liberal application of fresh paint.
Mr.. Alexander Guthrie led the Young Peo-
pies meeting at Chestnut Grove Church last
Sunday evening.
The Aid Society of Fairview Church met on
Monday night at the home OF Mrs. n. Kelly,
near Sunny brook. After disposing of the usual
routine business several hours were pleasantly
spent in social intercourse.
The beautiful weather of last Sunday brought
crowds of people out to the churches, but the
heavy rain that followed was most dispirting
to the farmers, many of whom are back with
their spring work on account of the frequent
rains and snow of March. M.