The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-05-05

Jacksonville and Sunnybrook, 10th Dig
trict.-The closing meeting for the season OF
the Sweet Air Lyceum was held last Saturday
night and, like all that preceded it, 1t was
much enjoyed by all who attended. Mr. Ell
mer r. Halle took prominent part in the ex-
enjoyed. The president Mr.. Edward O'Dono.
van, Miss Bertha Burk and Miss Eva Nau read
selections. Mr.. Hitchcock, of MY Lady g
Manor, rendered violin selections. accompanied
by bis daughter on the piano. Mrs. William
Hoffman. Of Baltimore. sang solo, accom-
panied by Miss Ethel Francis. The question
discussed was: SHOULD emigration be restric-
ted, or entirely prohibited" Mr.. Harvey and
Mr.. Charles Fl. lsennock maintained the mega
tive side and Messrs. Edward O'Donovan and
Benjamin Burk the affirmative. The judges
decided in favor of the latter. It was clearly
shown that the right kind of laboring people
from foreign shores are badly needed in this
country and that their presence here is an
actual necessity with the farmers. 1t was also
said that the improper classes shonld not be
permitted to come to this country. At the
close of the exercises there were pleasant greet
ings and numerous wishes expressed that the
meetings would be resumed early next fall.
The members of the lyceum will give a
minstrel entertainment in the hall at Sweet
Air, on Saturday evening, May 9Th: The pro-
ceeds will be applied to the piano fund. This
instrument has afforded much pleasure at the
weekly meetings and has added very much to
the musical part of the programs: 1t is hoped
all those who have enjoyed it will gladly come
forward and assist the lyceum in its efforts to
pay for it. An excellent program has been
prepared for Saturday night.
Rev. r. e. Golloday, the retiring pastor,
preached an interesting and impressive sermon
at st. Johns Lutheran Church, near Sweet Air,
last Sunday afternoon. His subject was: THE
Good Shepherd Shall Know His Flock" He
is a forceful speaker and his closing words
were most affecting. Rev. Mr.. Golloday has
accepted call to Ohio.
Charles Green, son of DR.. John s. Green, of
Cuttings who has been confined to the house
several weeks with an injured leg, is improving
rapidly. He has had the best of care and this
accounts for his early recovery.
Mrs. =. +. Piersoi, VINO llves near sunny
brook celebrated her birthday few days ago by
giving dinner to her children and grandchil-
dren. Although well advanced in years she
enjoys excellent health and is always bright
and lively. Mrs. Piersol is the widow of John
PiersoI, who was well known farmer in bis
day. Her maiden name was Curtis and she
is native of this district.
Mr.. John Nelson, of Baltimore, formerly of
Jacksonville. is visiting relatives and friends
in this district.
Mrs. Baker, of Hartford county, is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Durham, at her home near
Jacksonville.
Miss Grace Payne led the G. E. meeting at
Chestnut Grove Church last Sunday evening
and entertained the audience most acceptably.
The pastor Rev. w. L. Schmalhorst gave an
interesting talk on missions at home and
abroad. subject upon which he is thoroughly
posted.
The weather is the chief topic of interest
with the farmers just now. 1t has been favor
able for their operations and they are pushing
along their work with all speed. Their energy
and thrift, it is hoped, may be rewarded with
abundant crops. M.