The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1914-05-29
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The CILlZenS OI MduCACSbCA h@NS
been waging a war against tne dust
Men, women and boys have formed
broom brigade, and wagons nauled
the dust away. Then came the 81,
three 81 four squares on Main street
have been finished; the other squares
are awaiting the oil; this does away
with the dust for the summer ana is
"a good investment.
Thursday evening, May p, Misses
Julia and Winifred Masenhimer en-
tertained the teachers, graduates and
class Of 1915 Of Manchester High
School, also a number of friends. The
home was most tastefully decorated
with penants OF the high school and
OF ID. Johns, of which school Prof
Stanley Bowlus is graduate, cut
flowers and greens were in profuslon.
"a delightful social time was enjoyed
The refreshments of sandwiches,
salad, peach ice cream and assorted
cakes were of the best. At late
hour the guests departed, having
spent a delightful evening, tlnged
with sorrow at the loss of Mr. Bowlus
as teacher. ii September he will
take up his work at Terrell School in
Texas. a general feeling Of regret
prevails among his friends at his de-
parture. though they wish him sue
cess in his new field.
On the same evening, May n, Mr..
and Mrs. Miller entertained few
friends in honor of Mr.. Miller's birth
day. " pleasant evening was spent
and nice refreshments served.
On Sunday, May "a, Rev. Tau
preached the BacaIaureate sermon in
the Reformed church TO the gradual
ing class OF Manchester High School.
The able sermon and appropriate
music was enjoyed NV the large con-
gregation.
Monday evening the class day ex-
ercises were held in the hall. The
stage was decorated with flowers and
green's. The following program was
given: Singing, class; Address Of
Welcome, Myrtle Loats; song by class,
Glass History, Minnie Burgoon; Song
by class, Class Diary, Ruth Crumrine;
Song by class, Insignia Grafton,
Minnie Burgoon; Glass Will, Ruth
Crumrine; Song by class, Class
Prophecy, Myrtle Loats; Glass Poem,
Ruth Crumrine; Class Song. The
young ladies reflected the greatest
credit upon Prof Bowlus' training
through the whole entertainment.
After the exercises at the hall Miss
Fannie Shower entertained the teach
ers and scholars of the High School
at her home on Foundry avenue. The
parior was beautifully decorated with
white and green, the class colorS. The
dining room was formed into
Japanese tea room where refresh
ments were served. Miss Fannie
Shower assisted by Miss Mildred
Hanson and Miss Mary Musselman,
in japanese costumes served the four
course luncheon. The evening was
most pleasant.
Tuesday evening the commencement
exercises were held in the Reformed
Church. The floral decorations were
beautiful; the young ladies in their
white dresses, never looked hand
somer, the gentlemen in the conven-
tiOnal black making an appropriate
background. The following program
was i,nely given: March, by school;
Invocation, Rev. Lau; Anthem, by
school; Salutatory, Minnie Burgoon;
Solo, Mrs. Shower; Grafton, Race
Hatred, Ruth Crumrine; Address to
Graduates, c. 0. Clemson; Duet, Mrs.
Ell and Mr.. r. Hoffacker; Address,
DIR. m. III. Lewis; Anthem. by choir
Presenting Of Diplomas, Prof. George
IT. A-Urelock; Valedictory, Myrtle
Loaf; Good Night Song by
school; Benediction, DR.. Land. DR..
Lewis address was much enjoyed by
the large audience.
Saturday, May 20, the Oakland base
ball team crossed bats with our boys
ON the Manchester diamond. The
score was "a to IL in favor Of Man
chester. The visiting team took its
defeat il the most gentlemanly way,
leaving with quite a friendly feeling
between the two teams.
Mrs. Laura McAllister, of Stoners-
vile, Is spending some days with her
sister, Miss Fannie Ross.
Mr.. M. Helfrick and Mrs. Weller,
of Ironville, Pa, and MIR. and Mrs.
Stoll, of Lancaster, Pa, motored here
Sunday spending the day with Mr..
P. Helfrick.
Or. George Everhart, resident
physician OF the Skin and Cancer
Hospital, Baltimore, spent several
days here the guest Of his uncle, Mr..
Charles I'll. Everhart.
Our streets are beautiful and
fragrant from the perfume of locust
blossoms, every tree bending beneath
the weight of bloom.
Mr.. Marshall Wilhelm died We'd
nesday morning after an illness Of
two weeks wlth pneumonia, aged rs
years.