The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-05-01

Monkton, N. @. R. R.-The much-talked-
of point to- point race came off at 430 P. NJ. on
Saturday last The start was in beautiful
meadow on the farm of Col. Jacob NJ Pearce
The place was ideal to enjoy the beautiful
panorama of nature, which in the glad spring
time is at its height. The cool, crisp breezes,
with the bright, dazzling spring sunlight on
the tender green of the grass, with the beauti-
full turnouts in which sat the elite of the coun-
tryside, the feminine portion clad in fash
ionable spring costumes whose bright colors
added note of harmony to the picture of ex-
pectancy which sat waiting for the equine
heroes to make their dash for the honor of
capturing the beautiful silver cup that was to
be presented to the winning horse. The flags
marking the course were flowing to and fro
invitingly and the marshals-Messrs. Richard
Sparks, Hambleton Cockey and Walter Hutch
ins-ceared the course Of vehicles and people
and the beautiful thorough breds with their
riders dashed over the course, followed by
number on horseback and in vehicles of all
descriptions, while those left behind strained
their eyes to see who would be the victor.
The starters were Dickey Bird, owner. Mrs.
J. Myers Pearce, rider, Sidney Waters; Dolly
Blue, owner, J. Myers Pearce, rider, Ralph
Hutchins Captain Jack, owner, Mrs. J. Myers
Pearce, rider, Grover Hutchins Mary T.,
owner and rider, Bosiey Hutchins; Kitty
West owner, Charles NJ. Pearce, rider, Lake
Hutchins.
The first Jump was stiff, several Of the horses
refused to take it and one rider was unseated
and the top rail broken before it was cleared.
Nothing else marred the perfection of the race.
Kitty West owned by Mr.. Charles NJ. Pearce,
was ridden to victory by Lake Hutchins, while
Mrs. j: Myers Pearce's Captain Jack was Sec
ond. The cup is beautiful specimen of the
silversmith's art.
Miss Sue c. Hedrick, of Lutherville, spent
last Sunday with Miss A. Virgie Pearce
Miss Alice Williar, of Gainesville, has been
a guest of Miss Emily Hutchins.
Mss Mildred Remare gave luncheon on
Wednesday at her home, near Monkton.
Miss Susie Turner entertained the Young
Peoples Card Club on Wednesday evening, at
her home near Taylor.
Mr.. Blanchard Hutchins, of Philadelphia,
spent last week with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas M. Hutchins.
Mrs W. D. Curry will entertain the st.
James Guild, on Thursday afternoon at her
home.
The entertainment given under the auspices
of the Social and Literary Club took place on
Tuesday evening and despite the inclement
weather the hall was comfortably filled with
an audience that enjoyed the program. Much
credit is due Mrs. Robert M. Turner, who was
chairman of the committee, and to her untiring
efforts in training the unframed talent much
of the success was due. Many thanks are also
due the talent from distance who assisted.
A new green velour curtain was purchased
by Miss Marcie Sparks, member of the COM
mittee, and used for the first time the evening
OF the entertainment, which added very much
to the appearance of the Guild Hall. The
tableaux, play and farce, with the Rotations
and music, all were given without the slightest
hitch
The stork visited the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
s. Elmer Miller last week and left a beautiful
boy who weighed pounds at birth. Mr.. and
Mrs. Miller are general favortes and their
friends are congratulating them on their little
sons advent. II.
Cockeysvlle. 9th District.-The new barn
on the E. G. Wilson farm, occupied by Mr.. R.
F. Caples, is being rooted. 1t takes the place
of one destroyed by fire, but erected nearer the
dwelling than the one burned.
The employees of the Baltimore Water De-
partment are locating the water sheds along
the waterways leading to the Gunpowder falls
and have gotten as far as Phoenix with their
surveys. Expressions on the part of many
interested persons is that the Warren vicinity
is about the best location for the reservoir.
Our Athletic Association, with Mr.. John
Merryman, president, practiced for two hours
or more last Saturday. The club has rented
the grounds on the Beaver Dam road and will
play the first game on Saturday. May Sth, with
the Roland Park team.
Officers of Jessop Sunday school are: Super
ntendent, w. w. G. Stewart; assistant, Mrs.
Mary Hoover; secretary, Miss Matte Benson;
treasurer Miss Helen Benson librarians, Lon
don Brooks and Edward Benson; president of
missionary society, Mrs Mary Hoover secre-
tary and treasurer, Miss Helen Brooks.
Epworth M. E. Church elected the following
officers: Harry L. Caples, superintendent;
Alexander D. Brooks, assistant; Earle A.
Kraft, secretary Jacob Athof, treasurer;
Brice Shipley and Milton Brooks, librarians;
Miss Ada B. Tracey, organist; Miss Nellie o.
Pitts and Mrs. Laura Caples, assistants; Miss
Nellie O.. Pitts, secretary and treasurer of the
missionary society. The seventeenth anniVer-
sary of this school will be celebrated on Sun
day, May I'd. -
Canton, 18th District.-Dr. and Mrs. Sam
uel H. Armstrong, of East avenue and o. Don
nell street, gave a stag dinner on Wednesday
evening" in honor of the 21st birthday ami
versary of Mrs. Armstrong; brother, Mr.. Her
man Rumsey. The house was decorated with
ferns and cut flowers, and music was furnished
by Eager's orchestra. DIR. Armstrong was
was "Our new possessions" by Col. Philip
Anderson, who lately returned from a trip
around the world Characterization, or
shall married men work?' by Edward s.
Parker "Should women voter" by MI. Arthur
Powell. Mr. Harry A. Schultz gave several
besides those mentioned above were Messrs.
William J.. Corns, Roy Buckingham, John
Sherman, William Sherman, Thomas Johns
and Leon Eagers, of Fawn Grove, Pa.
The Epworth League of Canton M. E. Church
elected the following officers for the ensuing
year on Friday night of last week: President,
Miss Mary Mckay LIST vice-president, Miss
Samona Lumpkins I'd vice. president, Miss
Myra McAbee; Sd vice president, Mrs. George
w. Fuller; 4th vce-president Mr.. f. K.
Rugerner; secretary, Miss Beulah Reynard
treasurer, Mrs. Samuel H. Armstrong; pianist
Miss Edith Parker.
Alonzo Lewis, son of Mr.. H. Lewis, of Poto-
mac street, met with painful accident several
days ago at a box factory where be was en-
ployed by having several bones crushed in one
of his feet, which was accidently caught in the
machinery. He was removed to John Hop
kins Hospital for treatment and is slowly i'm
proving. i.
Rayville, 9th District.-The communion
service, which was to have been held in Pine
Grove u. B. Church last Sunday, was postponed
until next Sunday morning, on account of the
pastor, Rev. S. R. Ludwig, being called topreach
the funeral of MIR. Lemuel Bull, of Foreston.
Miss May Cross, principal of Cooper's school,
has organized Sunday school at the school
house. The attendance is very good, 81 being
present. tue uTSJ udy anu 20 ldob Ounuoy' Luz
following officers have been elected: Superin-
tendent, Miss May Cross; assistant, Mr.. P. A.
Stiffler secretary and treasurer, Miss Bernlce
Stiff1er.
The Foreston Athletic Club, that announced
its organization some time ago and also its
readiness to play some major league BASEBALL
teams paid a visit to this village last Saturday
and went down to defeat before the Rayville
Juniors to the tune of II to 7. The principal
features of the game were the excellent pitch
ing of II. Ludwig who struck out IL men the
catching of d. Kidd the batting and base
running of Mckinley Young, who made runs
out of times at bat, and a sensational left
handed catch by q. Pierce, of the Foreston
team.
The RayvilIe Juniors would like to hear
from other teams averaging IA years. Chal-
lenges may be sent to II. Q. Kidd, Partition,
Maryland.
Parkville, Hartford Road.-The Parkville
Building and Loan Association held its regular
business meeting on Thursday evening at the
home of Mr.. f. G. Kilchenstein.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Hoy, of Pennsyl-
vania avenue Baltimore, are visiting at the
home of Mr.. William G. Gettier, of Arbutus
Heights
Mrs Charles Blaha had as her guests on Sun
day last Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hurt and Mrs.
Barbara Davey and children, all of Baltimore.
Mr. Samuel Holmes, of this place, while
working on a telephone line some time ago,
cut his finger on piece of copper wire. 1t has
resulted in blood poison and Mr.. Holmes is
now in critical condition.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Saseman, of Hamilton,
oil MoEi of Tru