The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-02-05
MANCHESTER.

Manchester passed through another
W those sundays which have been
so frequent OF late, when all outdoor 4
pleasures were marred and walking
almost an impossibility. a storm
brought snow Saturday night. Sun
day the temperature had risen and
the snow turned to rain forming
slush and then ice. At this writing
"A nne mist H. falling coating every
thing with a slippery surface. The
old ground hog aid not see his shad-
oW; 10 it il to b. hoped hi majesty H
will stay out, and bring clear and
pleasant weather.
Mrs. Cornelius Miller entertained \
some III her lady friends last We'd |
nesday, January q. A pleasant So
cial time was enjoyed and nice r.
freshments served.
Mrs. DR.. Sherman, of this town en-
tertained a number OF lady friends
Thursday evening. There were twenty !
ladies present, each guest provided
with thimble and needle to assist the
hostess in piecing her silk quilt by
10 p. M, 144 squares were made, the
required number a short period or
social chat, when the invitation TO
the dining room was given. A sup
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I ed chicken, salad, slaW, pickles,
Justice to the delightfully."- served
menu. After supper Miss Ray Aoff-
acker entertained the guests with in
strumental music Quite an enjoy
able evening was spent and the
guests departed much pleased with
their entertainment
\ Mrs Helfrick has been closely
housed with rheumatism for some
weeks. At this writing she il some
what better.
The annual oyster supper OF the
Odd Fellows Friday evening, held in
the banquet room OF the hall, was
success. The oysters were served
beautifully After all the suppers
had been served the following pro
gram was given: Address, DIR. T. S.
Land; piano duet, the Misses Ray
Hoffacker and May Musselman; reel
tation, The Odd Fellows Goat, Ger
trude Adkins; vocal solo, Mrs I'd
ward Nagle; address, Rev. j. b. Lau;
reading, Miss Treva Burgoon; piano
solo, Mrs. III ~ Berwager; reading,
Miss Treva Burgoon. After the close
of the entertainment the younger
crowd enjoyed dancing and games
until late nour.
The |. o. O. F. Minstrels will give
an entertainment in their hall Friday
evening, February 18th.
The Fashion Sunshine Society
held its regular monthly meeting on
Monday evening, February 1st at the
. home of Mrs. E. w. Gregory. The
"a goodly number braved the storm
haIrnd fn III infnrnGfinp
meeting. Committees were appoint
, ed To distribute fruits and flowers
! among the sick. On the ninth an
niversary of the society held On Jan
uary 18th, at the home OF Dr. H..
Trump an anniversary gift of $500
, was sent to Miss BarnWell'S home for
, crippled children. The next regular
meeting of the society will be held
on March LIT, at the home of Mrs a.
M Masenhimer. After the routine OF
business, refreshments were served
by the hostess consisting Of ham
sandwiches, coffee, Ice cream and
, cake.
The members of the Pocahontas
Tribe III Red Men will hold an oyster
supper in the |. o. o. F. Hall, Feb
ruary 18th and 18th
ME-. George "a. Grouse l. visiting
his brother, Mr.. u. ii. Grouse, OF
4 Reading, "a, Mr.. f. Grouse cele-
brated hi 83rd birthday, the 4th. "A
, birthday dinner was given in his
4 honor by his daughter, Mrs. Howard
T.. Hawk, with whom he resides May
he be permitted to have many more
such happy occasions.
Rev. #. ;. Land, I'd. ID, paid flying
: visit to Baltimore Thursday evening,
January 18th, attending the banquet
-. OF Franklin and Marshall Alumni Of
the State of Maryland. The banquet
was held at the Hotel Rennert, Bal
j timore.
There will be Faust Nacht supper
in the social room of the Lutheran
Church Tuesday evening, February
16 Admission free, supper 10c and
\ lac.
M Mr. Theo. Fridinger, who had been
:, i'll with typhoid fever, is slowly con-
valescing.
!, Colds are prevalent, particularly
: among the children.
Z Miss Elizabeth Trump has closed
! her home for some weeks to pay an
extended visit to Westminster and
other friends.