Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1951-12-13

day is not too far off, and every
one is busy preparing for the an
nual visit of jolly Saint Nick,
many folks took time off and en-
joyed the weekend which was
crowded with parties in practical
ly every part of the County.
Highlighting the activities, and
leading them off, was the Nine
teenth Montgomery Cotillion, held
Friday night at Congressional
Country Club. One of the largest
groups ever to attend a Cotilli1n
enjoyed the gala affair. Many
parties were held preceding the
dance. Mr.. and Mrs. John Mackey
of Monroe Street were hosts at
large gathering before the dance
as were Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert GUIDE
of Chevy Chase.
On Saturday evening Mr.. and
Mrs. W. Osborne Webb were hosts
at dinner party at their home on
the Jamestown Road, later TAX
ing their guests to Manor Club to
dance.
Two very lovely and large par
ties were held on Sunday after
noon. Congressional Country Club
was the scene of one when Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Hyde entertained in
honor of their house guests, Mr..
and Mrs. S. Alan Sloan of Short
Hills, N. J.
Another was the party which
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph D. Scott gave
at their home on Falls Road.
Mount Prospect Farm, the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. William C. Han
son of Travilah was humming with
activity over the weekend. 1t.
Robert M. Hanson and Mrs. Han
son were home from Shaw Air
Force Base at Fort Sumter, S. C..
and Sunday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
Hanson were hosts at a buffet
supper, honoring their son and his
wife, who is the former Anne Ding
well of Chevy Chase.
One of the very first and incest
parties to usher in the Yuletinle
season is the annual Open Hons
held by Mr.. and Mrs. Don Meid at
their home, Meidheim, on the
jamestown Road. This year, the
EMeids have invited their friends
pm Sunday afternoon. They have
with them as their house guest,
Mr.. Meid's mother, Mrs. George
Meid of Indiana, who will remain
for the winter.
Seasons Greetings come from
Honolulu from Ruth and Mason
DeLapd who say they are making
their home there now and really
love it. They have been in Ha-
Saii for two months and feel quite
at home already. Truly a para
disc, they say. Former residents
of Jamestown, the DeLands, with
their children, Tommy and july,
lave many friends in the County.
While October is usually consid-
cred moving time" December
This year may well vie for this dis
tinction. Each week, more families
are moving into new homes. Over
the weekend, Mrs. Theodore S
Mason, Sr. moved into her new
Rome on North Van Buren, Street
Inc Allison Chapins expect 70
move into their new home on Ar
gyle Street this week.
Sunday, December Is, there will
pc Coffee Hour" following the
u o'clock service at Christ Church
IN Rockville. Those ATTENDING
services are invited to remain for
bit OF refreshment and some 60
eiahilty, especially welcoming the
newer members of the Parish and
any visitors who may attend the
service This innovation, which
was introduced last month, is spon-
sored by the Young Women's So
elety of the Church.
mrs. George l.. Edmunds of
Reaoing Road had as her house
guest this weekend, her daughter
mrs. George W. Clendaniel of Den
ton.
Two members of the young and
very young" set have been ON tho
SICK list, but both, we are hannv
TO report, are fully recovered and
N me fettle for the holiday ae.
uvltles ahead. Young Raymond
siagle, son of Mr.. and Mrs Fred
siagle of Old Bladensburg Road
recently underwent a tonsillecton,y
~ Episcopal Eye, Ear and Throat
Hospital while young Richard
kalawater, son of Mr.. and Mrs
\. T. Rainwater of Redland Road
Derwood, was recent patient al
suburban for an appendectomy.
Mrs. Leonard Nicholson realty
surprised her husband, 1t. Niebo;.
son of the United States Coast
Guard, on Tuesday night when She
invited a few friends in for a din.
ner party Among those present
We're Mr.. and Mrs. David Belts
William Slack Nicholson, his bro
Their and his brother-in-law aud
sister, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Stab.
Ter of kensington. Incidentally