The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-03-12
MANCHESTER.

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a great success The hall was filled
to its capacity, who thoroughly ENJOY
ed the jokes and singing. The fol-
lowing program was rendered. Part
first: Opening chorus, "Old-time Med
ley" entire company; My Sweet. Will
lam Stultz; Inn the Guy, T.. wv. Gre
CORY; Georgia Land, Ross Hoffacker:
! Want to Linger, Chas. A. Miller;
Like the Ivy Lives the Old Oak Tree,
Geo. WI. Hoffman; The Nearest Thing
to Chicken, c. NJ Mitten; The Man Be-
hind, Clayton Turner; Silver Threads
Among the Gold, III. Il. j. LaMotte;
Mobile Alabam, Chas. A Miller. In
terspersed with jokes by the end men.
Part second: The Juggling Tramp,
Mirth and Magic; Cross-fire Converse
ton, two busy coons; Pink Pills for
Pale People or Fun in Dr's. Office;
Grand final The end mems suits were
made and given by our tailor, Robert
nj. Shower, and were most effective,
white with red trimmings. The rest
of the actors were attired in full black
suits, red ties and red handkerchiefs.
The gross receipts were $4,000, expen-
ses $3.50, net receipts $3.50.
"A birthday party was given Miss
March 9Th, in honor of her 18th birth
day. Games and music formed the
entertainment. Abundant refresh
ments were served. Those present
were Misses Mildred Hanson, Fannie
Shower, Annie Ridgley, Anna Shultz,
Mary Crumrine, Irene Lau, Helen
Burgoon, Winifred Masenhimer, Mas
tiers, Levere Lau, Martin Loats, Rus
sell Brilliant, Clarence Brilliant, Lamar
Hoffman, William Musselman and
Harvey Kuhns. Miss Mildred receiv-
ed a number of gifts from her young
friends.
Mrs. William H. Shower entertained
few friends to 800" party Satur-
day evening, March 9Th, in honor of
her daughter, Fannie's 10Th birthday.
Refreshments were served at late
hour.
/ The art display at the Hat Shop Of
\ Miss II. q. Ross, was quite success
! To say which piece was the most
beautiful would be unjust, for all the
work was beautiful Of it, kind The
following ladies had a display Of their
work: Mrs. H. S. Musselman, Charles
Stump, Miss Miriam Bergoon, Miss
Susie Bixler, Mrs. Ross Shower, Clay
ton Turner, E. w. Gregory, ]. B. Lane,
John Beal, Miss Fannie Shower, Miss
Josephine Masenhimer, wv. "a. Simp-
son, Miss Carrie Baker, Mrs. e. A.
Berwager, q. M Masenhimer, Walter
Ronamus, Edgar Nagle, Mrs Read,
Mrs. Cornelius Miller, Miss Margaret
Thurman, Mrs. J. Wyand, Mrs. W. D.
Hanson. Not only modern work was
displayed but We old time pieces, when
A the cross stitch of our grandmother s
day and the quaint samples were 10 ~
seen. Light refreshments were serv-
ed. Mrs. Cornelius Miller and H. S.
Musselman served in the dining room
Mrs. e. w. Gregory assisted Miss Ross
in arranging the exhibits. In two
weeks Miss Ross will have her open
ing display Of spring millinery .
complete distinguished showing of the
newest and most artistic style for the
spring will be found.
/ Mr.. Hare, living near town, sold his
farm of 80 acres to Mr.. Stem for the
sum of $3.50. Mr.. Hare and family
will move to Baltimore this month
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Werheim had a
/ family reunion. All the sons, daugh-
ter-in-laws and grandchildren enjoy
ing the hospitality and good dinner.
The Willing Workers Aid Society Of
Trinity Reformed Church met at the
home of Mrs. Robert Nc. Shower Mon
day evening last. 4 large number
were present The meeting was pre-
sided over by the president, Mrs. i
Al s. Land At roll call the collection
amounted to ST. a most enjoyable "a,
tertainment followed. The opening
exercises, Tableau and reading, Re,
becca at the Well, Julia Masenhimel
!. and r. Brilliant; reading by Mr.. Green
The Vagabond; tableau, Jonathan ant
David, III. J.. Musselman and Russell
Brilliant; dialogue, IA Morning Cal
at the Parsonage; dialogue, A Cure fol
Book Agents. The society adjourned
tn meet in regular session the thirc
!; Monday in April at the home of Mrs
George Bixler, Germantown.
The banquet given by the firemen o
the town at the Hotel de Stick on Mon
day evening last was a great success
! About 3D. were present "a beautifully
appointed supper was served-oysteri
in three courses, with salads, pickles
! and coffee were enjoyed At the las
election the following officers were
elected: J. B. Baker, president; VIM
lC. Sharrer, vice-president; VIM j.
; Hoffman, recording secretary; Paul ~
Leese, financial secretary; ]. E. Mus
selman, treasurer; J. w. Hoffacker
! chief; X. A. Berwager I'll. "a. Myers
VIM. A. Burgoon, William I'll. Hoff
, man, Jr., A. H. Geiselman, trustees
} The auditing committee reported re
ceipts to January 1915, $194.S5, vouch
J ers present $97.15, balance 1910
Trustees reported in bank $585.5O
interest to June, 1914 $3S.S6, leaving {
balance of $624.S6. Special fund II
bank, $19.15; receipts $500, interes
s1S3, total $24.48.
The senior class of the Manchester
, High School will give play Apri
! 18th, In \. o. o. T.. Hall, entitled The
Masonic Ring
An enjoyable surprise was given Mr
| Richard Martin at his home, neal
town, Wednesday evening, March 3, II
, honor of his forty-third birthday The
affair was a complete surprise To Mr
| Martin He was away from home Oh
business. After the crowd had ar
rived he was sent for, on hi arriva
home he found 80 friends awaiting
him. After recovering from his sur
prise he entered into the games ans
singing, until the call to the dining
room, where a we'll laden table was
! spread, to which all did ample justice
Those present were MIR. and Mrs
|. Richard NJ Martin, Rev. and Mrs
Lau, Mr.. and Mrs. Burgoon, G. "A
Ridgley, u R. Al. Wink, E- MI. Burgoon