SKETCHES OF MEMBERS OF HOUSE OF DELEGATES. 221

Delegates, and was re-elected in 1889. During his two terms
he served as a member of the Committees on Ways and
Means, Elections and Education.

HOWARD COUNTY— Two Members.

HUMPHREY DORSEY WOLFE, Democrat.
Mr. Wolfe has had experience in the Legislature. He was
elected in 1891 and defeated in 1895. His nomination this
year was unsought. He is a farmer, owning estates in Howard
county, which he cultivates in model style. He is an effective
speaker.

GROSVENOR HANSON, Democrat.

Mr. Hanson lives in the First District, near Elkridge, where
he cultivates a large truck farm, and on ground where his
ancestors, for many years, lived. In 1887 he was elected to
the House of Delegates. Consequently, he has had experi-
ence in the House. He was School Commissioner of Hoawrd
county when elected again to the House of Delegates in 1897.
He makes a capable member of that body.

KENT COUNTY— Two Members.

AZARIAH M. KENDALL, Republican.

Mr. Kendall was born at Rock Hall, March 4, 1854. He is
a son of the late Rev. James Kendall. In 1861 the family
removed from Rock Hall to Fairlee, where they have since
resided. Mr. Kendall had the advantage of excellent public
schools during his early life, afterward completing his educa-
tion at the St. Paul's High School. He also took a compre-
hensive course in practical mechanics and became a contractor
and builder, in which business he is still largely engaged.
He has interested himself largely in educational matters and
is a trustee of the Fairlee School. He is a member of
Fairlee Conclave, Improved Order of Heptasophs, and is a
member of the Junior Order United American Mechanics.

C. PRESTON NORRIS, Republican.

Mr. Norris is a successful farmer. His education was
acquired at the public schools at his home, near Lynche's.
He is of old Quaker stock, and is one of the representative
young farmers of the county. He is about 30 years of age,
and was a Republican long before his majority.