The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1914-06-26
MANCHESTER,

Mrs. Thomas Fridingec was given
q surprise party last Friday evening
n honor or her birthday. The affair
VA arranged by her daughter, Miss
carrie, in such quiet manner, that
Che was in ignorance Of any invita-
rion. Coming home from call,
about S.30 she found about 43 guests
assembled. After spending several
hours in music and games, an invi-
ration was given to the dining room,
where an abundance of ice cream,
cakes ana coffee were served. The
room and table were beautifully
decorated with plants and flowers.
Mrs. Fridinger received number OF
gifts. At a late hour the guests de-
narted wishing Mrs. FTidinger many
such happy birthdays.
On the same evening Mr.. and Mrs.
Cornelius Miller entertained some Of
their friends i'm honor of Mrs. Miller >
birthday. The good things served
were OF the incest, particularly the
noundcake. The guests were sorry
TO leave, for a jolly time was spent
Saturday noon the alarm Of fire was
promptly answered by the fire COM
pany. A lighted match ignited some
oil on the ground floor of the cellar
M Morelock K Crouse's grocery
store. Mr.. Grouse drew some linseed
oil and, wishing to see if the measure
was full, he struck match. Think
ing the match extinguished he threw
II away. Some time after this he
smelIed oil. He investigated by
opening the trap door leading to the
cellar. and the flames burst out. The
timely assistance Of neighbors, put
ont the blaze, but the barrel contain
ing the oil was quite charred; five
minutes more and the barrel must
have exploded. 1T was most mir
,aculous escape.
Trinity Reformed Sunday school
held its Childrens Day service Sun
day evening, June 21st. The church
was beautifully decorated with lilies.
roses and ferns. The following pro-
gram was much enjoyed by the large
CONGREGATION: Singing, Opening In
vocation, Gloria, Greed, Prayer, Sing
ing by school, Responsive Selections
Singing, Welcome Address, Master
George Shower; Singing, primary de-
partment; REGULATIONS, David Lippy
Leo Bendig, Helen Lippy; Singing
Exercise, Rainbow Of Life; Recita-
ton, Mary Lippy; Singing, Exercise
The Kings Army; Recitation, Ger
trude Adkins; Singing, The Army Of
the Lord: Wreath Drill, Address, Dr
Land: Collection, Anthem, DoXology
Benediction.
The members of Lebanon Lodge, a
r. e IA. M, attended service at Hamp-
stead Methodist Church. The pastor
Rev. A. H. Mckinley, preached fine
sermon along the lines of Masonry
Special music by the choir was rem.
dered, quartette deserving special
mention.
Mrs. Irwin Thurman and daughter
Louise, have bten visiting Frederick
the past ten days.
Mr.. Harry Shaw, Of Frederick, |:
visiting his uncle and aunts, Mr..
L. Motter and sisters.
The Sunshine Society will hold ar
ice cream festival July ?, on the law1
of Mrs. Jacob Sherman.
Mr.. j. H. Stansbury, of Green
mount. while driving his car las
Friday had the misfortune to brea'
the back axle. He telephoned To-
Mr.. Walter Armacost, who promptl!
arrived on the scene and towed hin
in to Manchester Garage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence O~r5iel
spent the weeks end visiting .lT
Oursler's mother, Mrs. Edward Our
slRr.
Mrs. Horatio Black, of Hanover, 4
visiting at the home Of her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Helfrick.
Prof. George Land and Mr.. JohI
Land are here for their summer va
cation, which they will spend will
their father and mother, Rev. DR.
Theodore Land and Mrs. Land.
The Wild West show exhibited % ;
fairly good crowd Saturday night.
The foundation walls Of the neN
Lutheran church are nearing CON
pletio-. Al3EZo Kneller workman.
The fine rains of the past few days
have relieved a drought Of sey9ra
weeks duration, making all Vegeta
ton respond with new growth.