The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1914-03-06
MANCHESTER.

and almanacs to arrive On Sunday
was ON time to the second, its arrival
with lion-like ferocity, will be marx
ed as one OF the worst billiards. for
some years. The gale OF wind, bind
ing snow and intense cold, caused
both man and beast that were com
PEELED to be out to suffer greatly. An
roads leading into the town were
blocked. and even when opened we're
Diled tight again. liz its lion-hke
entrance has as a comparison lie
lamb-like exit, we will have spring
indeed.
Lent Is also with US, it is marked
by the increased religious activities
OF the churches regardless OF denonl-
nation. No doubt the church IL
strengthened by this solemn season
Lent means the spring. It comes tbs
year while the snow is yet upon the
ground, while the whole country a
still in the grip Of winter and when
several weeks must pass before
nature awakes. For this is the sea.
son OF preparation in nature. Just az
it ia a season Of preparation In the
churches, a time Of waiting and
watching for the advent Of the glori-
Gus Easter, which all know, Is the
Church's great spring festival.
On Thursday evening MIR. Erwin
Shaffer, eldest son of Mr.. and Mrs
John Shaffer, of Melrose, and Miss
Minnie A. Graf, second daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Graf, or Man
chester, were united In the molly
bonds of matrimony at the Lutheran
parsonage, Rev. ]. A Lau officiating
After the ceremony they drove to the
home OF the groom where large re-
ception was rendered them. Our con-
CALCULATIONS to the young couple.
Mr.. Harvey Frank passed quietly
away at his home In Hanover, Pa,
last Friday. Mr.. Frank has had
tuberculosis for several years. He is
survived by his widow, who was Miss
Myra Yost, of Manchester; his moth
er and father. several sisters and
brothers. Interment Monday at
Miller's.
Miss Laura Burns has been quite
sick with bronchitis the past two
weeks; she is better, but is still con-
fined to the house.
Mrs. William Abkin, who lives with
her daughter, Mrs. B. Armacost, has
been confined to bed for IA weeks.
years, though able to move around;
but for months she has grown worse.
Dropsy and a complication OF diseas-
es is the cause of her illness. AT this
writing strong symptoms OF gangrene
have developed. Our sympathy is
with Mrs. Adkins and daughter in
their Affections.
Mrs. George Fulk, North Main
street, who has been sick for several
weeks is able to go out again.
Mrs. ). Wesley Hoffacker entertain
ed the Sewing Circle last Thursday
evening at her home on South Main
street. The needle work and social
chat by the ladies, interspersed with
music by Misses Ray Hoffacker and
Treva Burgoon, made the hours fly.
The refreshments were Incompatible,
served as Mrs. Hoffacker always
serves, in the incest manner.
The annual oyster supper of |. 0. 0.
r. held on Friday evening, Febru-
airy q, was success in all ways.
The decorations of both the banquet
hall and lodge room were appropriate
and artistic. The three-course sup
per served by the young lady wait
ers was fine. Later I'm the evening
en- enjoyable entertainment was given
in the lodge room; Prayer by the Chap
lain; music, Miss Treva Burgoon; ad-
dress by Dr. Thos. Land; illustrated
songs shown by Mr.. K. w. Gregory;
singing by Miss Edna LaMotte, piano
part Mrs Emory Berwager recitation.
Miss Fannie Shower; music, piano
solo, Miss May Musse1man; recitation,
Gertrude Adkins; address, Rev. J. A.
Lone; singing closing ode by all. The
whole program was much enjoyed by
the guests, Miss LaMotle's singing
deserving special mention.
The Dust of the Earth, a drama
in four acts will be given on March
IA in I. o. o. f. for the benefit of
Manchester baseball club.
Quite a few of our ladies and gem
tlemen journeyed to Hampstead last
Friday night to see Frank S. David
son assisted by local talent, play
Uncle Tom and The Bingville
School" They all enjoyed Uncle Tom,
and the Bingville School caused peals
OF laughter from the rise to the fall
OF the curtain. 1t is rumored that
Davidson will produce both plays
here later in the spring.
Mr.. Edwin Grouse and daughter,
Mrs. Howard Hawk, of Reading, Pa,
after a four weeks stay here return
ed home last Saturday. Mrs Hawks
visit was series Of social gaieties.
that made her visit most enjoyable.
Mrs. Graf, an old lady, 81 years
old, entertained her relatives and
friends last Friday evening in honor
Of her birthday. Though quite ad
vanced in years Mrs. Graf enjoys this
annual celebration. We hope she
may still have a few more mile
stones in her pathway.
Monday evening the monthly meet
ing Of the Sunshine Society was held
at the home of Mrs. Line; there was
a slim attendance owing to the
weather.
A pleasant social evening was
spent by a number of ladies AT the
home OF Mr.. Charles Masenhimer,
Wednesday, March 4, in honor of Mrs.
Masenhimer's birthday. Charity"
sewing was the form of entertain
ment. Music and social chat, made
time pass quickly, for another form
of entertainment-refr At
ter doing ample justice to the good
things served by the hostess, the good
nights were said, all leaving their
best wishes that Carrie" might pass
many happy birthdays.
Old Sol has asserted his rights,
and just a little bit warmer weather,
is with us.
WATERSVILLE.
Mr.. Albert MAYNARD, Of Mt Airy,