The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-01-01
Port Deposit Items

Inc Don6te Heddtng.-A gay old place is
this old, long -drawn-out town of Port De-
post! Who'd have thoughtite But there
life in the old town yet Last week. our
population, not always quiet, was upon the
tip-toe of excitement; for certified rumors
of double wedding, and large posters, be-
tokened sights for sight-see-ers; and dis
appointment sad was not theirs. "Going
tomorrow to witness the double wedding 80
was in every mouth, receiving generally an
affirmative response. Sure enough, the
sventful 21st Of December arrived. Pub
lie, and except in one instance, private
schools were closed for half day and
before ten o'clock, troops of gaily- dressed
ladies, and little girls, were vending their
way toward the Methodist Church. Gloomy
enough was the appearance of the weather,
not so the faces of our people. With
patience, the audience, numbering by ae-
tual count 500 souls, awaited the coming
couples-who had deliberately, no doubt,
determined to desert their lives of single
blessedness, to venture upon-well-no
matter what. Many expected to witness a
long retinuc of bridesmaids and grooms-
men, the former deliberately decked out, in
flowing, trailing, white MORE antique, set
off with clasps of pearls, and "taking
down" all previous demonstrations in tho
nuptual line. Such, however, were disap-
pointed. The happy couples approached
the altar, Miss Emma Kidd leaning upon
the arm of her affianced, Mr.. William T.
Way, Miss Ruth Anna Kidd upon that of
Mr.. Samuel Reynolds. The grooms were
dressed in fine black suits and the brides,
exactly alike, in dove-colored silk poplins
bonnets and other FILINGS to match. In
avoiding all extravagant display, they have
shown good sense, while taste in the outfit
was not neglected. A casual observer,
upon the pave, would undoubtedly have
proclaimed them sisters, so alike was their
appearance, as to dress yet they were only
cousins. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Mr.. England, in his usual felicitous
manner; and the happy couples have started
upon short pleasure tour. May they be
as blest in their loves as the writer, and less
unfortunate. Other weddings arc on the
tapis, of which you may be advised.
Fun.-The evening brought more excite
ment. Our-yes, our Brass and String
Band gave an entertainment in Abraham's
Hall. At the lower doorway entrance, the
Brass Band stationed themselves, little
after seven, and playing some lively airs,
in mastery manner, notified tho people
that fun was in store, and about to be
meted without stint. The Hall was crowd
ed, jammed, acked,-every available chair
brought into requisition, every place large
enough for two feet, occupied by gentlemen
the ladies nearly monopelizing the settees
and chairs. The crowded state of the
room, was the only drawback. All were
well pleased, as was proved by the large
attendance on Wednesday evening, the sec
ond of their performance, during this week.
All performed their respective roles most
admirably. DIR. S. volunteered his ser
vicos, aiding materially as an amateur, and
only slightly behind the first violinist.-
Jersey Sam" was received with rounds
of applause, while our picture man showed
such versatility Of genius, as holds lis
tening audience, or burst their sides with
laughter. Some laughed till they cried
then wiping their eyes, cried and laughed
by turns. The performances on the second
evening were enlivend by jig, and closed
with the mastering of the colorsd ''troupe."
But why attempt to individualize, where
all did well? The taking of " Uncle Pete's
Picture" brought down tho house,-the
picture man, medicine man, and valiant
man, keeping us in a continual roar. May
we live to spend a few moro such evenings.
The amusement in itself is innocent, or it
would not have been graced by the pres
ence of divine, and the most respectable
s-people-and the motive praisewer-
thy.
after Chrtstmas.-Well, Christmas has
gone; our juveniles have almost ceased
letting off their Chinese crackers and Ro-
man candles, and the poor are alive; and
while the younger portion have been the
recipients of candies and cakes ad h6ituna,
we have heard of no substantial donations
to the poor. Poor there are in almost every
community but have we not among us
those who have seen better days, not made
poor by extravaganza, or the fashionable
vice of tho day, simply unfortunate, and
who at times almost despair of where the
next meal comes from? But enough
Generous hearts will pardon the hint-the
other class clasp more tightly the strings of
their money-bags. Adios.