The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-03-31
MANCHESTER


A delightful evening was spent at
a reception given by Miss Fannie G.
Ross at her residence, South Main
street, Thursday evening, March %,
In honor of her birthday. The home
was artistically decorated with cut
flowers, ported plants and greens.
The color scheme was green and
yellow The dining room was par
ticularly attractive. The center table
having for Its decoration a center
piece of Jonquils, and fern. ribbons
of green and yellow were suspended
from the ceiling where basket Oh
flowers and green's was suspended.
The ends of the ribbons we're fastened
10 the corners OF the 0blong center
piece, small candles imbedded In
green were at the end and candle
sticks at the other gave fairy-like
appearance to the room. The guests
we're seated at three tables. and serY=
ed to the refreshments BY Miss Helen
Houck, of Baltimore. and Miss Wini-
fred Masenhimer. of this town, as
sisted Miss Ross. Miss Ross was
the recipient of many beautiful gifts.
Those present from distance we're
Mrs. Ida Perkins, Mrs. Joseph Motter.
Mrs. Edward Shower, Miss Helen
Houck, of Baltimore. Mrs. Stella.
Pierce, of My Ladys Manor; Mrs.
Charles Everhart, Mrs. David Ever
hart, of Frederick, Nd. The other
guests were Mrs. Vim. Il. Shower,
Mrs. II. W. Gregory, Mrs. Harry La
Motto, Mrs ]. Wesley Hoffacker. Mrs.
May Il. Gettier, Mrs. G. n. Masen-
himer, Mrs Walter d. Hanson. Mrs.
VIM. F. MasenhImer, Mrs. Clayton
Turner, Mrs. VIM. Denner. Mrs. Mary
Bardwell, Mrs Robert Shower, Mrs.
G. Miller, Mrs. Harvey Bnrgoon, Mrs.
IL. s. Musseiman, Misses Carrie Baker,
Carrie I.aMotte, Sadie G. Masenhimer,
Margaret Thurman. Wlnifred Masen-
himer and Mr.. George Motter.
The teachers Of our schools OBJ
served Maryland Day With = nicely
arranged program. that was enjoyed
by the scholars and number Of the
patrons.
Mr.. Charles Miller and Mr.. Joseph
Motter spent Sunday here With
friends.
Mrs. David Eyerhart and children,
who spent several weeks With her
grandmother, Mrs. saYllla MusBel-
DldUt ndNG IfthInEa ~ Ah3A as
Frederick, Md.
The paper sale. under the auspices
OF the Ladies, Aid of Trinity Reform
cd Church, was responded Ia with
1926 pounds of paper. The prices
have been soaring for some weeks,
the quotations from Schmidt I Ault,
Codorus, Pa. the past week was Do
cents for fiat newspaper. and 10
cents, for magazines. Also the re-
quest TO save all strings. rags, old
carpets, etc. all bring good prices In
their class.
The Dutch Detective the play
given by the high school girls. was
we'll attended. The proceeds we're
$24.50.
The Aid Society Of Emmanuel Luth-
eran Church held Its regular monthly
meeting on Monday March 9TH. In
the social hall Of The church. The
dues amounted 10 zl3.4b. The final
arrangements we're made for the
Benefit Social 10 be held Easter Mon
day evening. April 18th. in the social
room.
Mrs. Jacob Frederick entertained
the Social Club Wednesday evening.
March %. Abundant refreshments
we're served The silver collection
amounted TO s76o.
Miss Fannie Ross viii have her
spring opening, Saturday evening.
April LIST. II her Hat Shop. South
Main street All are invited 10 call
and view the spring styles.
Rev. S. Cort. Of Baltimore. preach
ed both morning and evening In the
Reformed church.
Prof. VERT. of Gettysburg. Pa,
preached In the Lutheran church
Sunday evening.
Mr.. Jaeoh Mareheim moved from
mile North of town. 10 his town
house
DIR. Harry Z Preston Is occupying
Mrs. Wines home on Foundry
avenue.
Mr.. John Adkins has moved 10 the
Arnacost home on South Main street
II there could he any Nofze con-
dition of rods. than are around here.
we would like To see them. They
are almost impossible. hneEEtera and
rural carriers. all say they have
never experienced such depth of mud.
The freight truck operating between
Baltimore md this town. required
seven mules 10 pull II through Mon
day.