Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1915-01-21


4 very delightful entertainment was
given and enjoyed last SUNDAY morn
ing IN Ebenezer Methodist church. The
occasion was the reception Of The ban
ner offered last Spring by the Pastor,
rev. +. K. Sebring, 70 the winner in
Sunday School attendance contest
between Ebenezer and Cedar Point
Eoenezer won out, and naturally Gale
brased. The papers prepared and read
oy Mrs Alexander Stevens and Miss
Helen Shermantine were high class
ana wonderfully forceful. Miss Sher-
mantine rendered in faultless presen-
teton, while Mr.. and Miss Dean du-
etted, tnew coinagel, one Of the favor
ite hymns -Four boys appeared in a
dialogue and did just splendidIy.
Then Misses Audrey and joyce
Barnes recited selections and we
wished to applaude-but IL was In a
church service. Miss Lillian Stevens
won pleasing comment by reciting in
good manner. Then the Pastor pre-
sented the banner, a silk national and
silk conquest emblem. which the
Superintendent, Mr.. Fred Wiley.
pinned to the wall.
The audience was large and appreci-
alive, and Ebenezer will strive this
season 70 Guido her record of last year
bv getting new high record. Last
year the average attendance was IS
peg cent. of those on roll, which Is
splendid. Letters of communication
and encouragement were received and
read by the Superintendent from Miss
Margaret Wilson, one of the Presi-
dents daughters, Rev. j. C. Nicholas.
one of the former District Superinten-
dents, Rev. Hays, the present Distric,
superintendent, and q former Pastor.
Kew. DR.. James. A rising vote of
thanks and encouragement was given
Mr.. Wiley for his activities, and Mrs.
Frank Long was elected to write To the
Oldest pupil, Mr.. j. B. Shermantine.
letter of remembrance, who was alb
sent from the meeting, visiting In Bal
timore-a north side suburb. ANY
school desiring live up-to-date Sun
day School Superintendent apply at
EbeneZer.
"A very delightful wedding was SOL
emnized last Thursday afternoon at
the residence Of Hon. Alfred Sanner.
at Wynne, when his daughter Ethel,
agreed TO write her name Olson, when
MIR. Harry Olson made his plea. Just
the immediate family, and BRIDE
groom's chum, Mr.. Allen~Fish were
present. The bride and groom left for
Baltimore at once, the beginning of an
extended trip. Mr.. Olson has his hab-
itation in New York, and takes with
him-one of the best of St. Mary's
county young ladies. She was gradu-
ated not long since from st. Mary,s
Seminary. The ceremony was solemn
lied by the pastor, Rev. +. X. Sebring.
1t Is not everyone who feels the call
to get ready to 90, and then finds the
"boatman pale" is not on hand, but
we have heard that our friena Mr..
Craddock, gathered up his vaIuables
TO take with him last week. when the
great wind storm came and toppled
over the front porch roof. 1t was some
storm, and quite number of our
citizens lost sleep while the wind was
playing havoc with buildings and
trees.
The Potomac Thespians will appear
at Ridge in the Friendship Methodist
church, Saturday night, January -,
at 1880, in the comedy drama entitled
The Country Minister The prices
are . and Is cents admission. Ice
cream will be sold by the ladies of the
church. This play was given not long
ago on st. Georges island and not a
dissatisfied nearer found, but credi-
table comments voiced 10y ali present.
The play will be given In st. Nicholas.
hall, Cedar Point, Saturday, Janu-
airy both. Same prices prevailing.
These yonng people are actors of high
type and a great future is before them.
They have not yet decided to appear
in New York City.
Our Literary and Debating Society
Is one grand enterprise, finding among
its audience some who come s and 10
miles to he present.
Instruction, amusement and expert
ence are meted out at each meeting,
and large crowds attend at each meet
ing. Tte U. s. Navy question comes
up for debate at the next meeting, and
will be settled too. Who known that
ere long this society will erect hall
and thus furnish n much needed COM
munity social hall. Perhaps the county
seat can find two of her oratorical
gymnasts who would be willing TO get
trimmed in debate by tAo of our menu
bers. 'Twould help to enliven interest
III quiet times.