Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-07-08
For the Clarion.
A Correction.

peareu an article headeQ Inc 1lsCory
Of a Cake" which caused quite SEN
sation in our town and vicinity, not
only among the fair sex, but also
among the unfair, and even grey
headed men and woman. We DO not
purp6se, nor is it our intention in this
article, to act as a critic; but for the
lack of energy in our Band, and the
want Of seeing justice done to all our
friends, we have determined to pass a
few remarks and offer a few sugges.
tions to our young writer, SO that in
the future he may write but not bar
his success and sully his diamond
pointed pen by dipping it in the fiat
terer's ink. The article las you will
all remember) was slightly eulogisti-
cal, as we'll as deeply tinged with flat
terry from beginning to end. Whilst
we are willing to bow with reverentlal
awe and PROSTATE ourselves at the
feet of our most worthy and respected
senior, and are willing to give homage
and due reverence to our lady friends,
we are not willing to see two Of our
little band of Brass Band aiders eulo-
qi.cd and the names Of the remainder
to pass into oblivion, and their servi-
ces to pass so soon and 50 ungratefully
from our memories. No, young Ia
dies, your services were and are still
appreciated, though some may deem
it right and proper to pass you by
with a cool, Independent air; and not
only with a stiffness and dignity that
would do Justice to Grant, ExEmpe-
ror Napoleon, or some other big gun,
but even 90 so far as to make public
demonstration of their partial as well
as ungratetul opinions. Such are the
thanks YOU are to receive for your ser
vices and attention to the festive hall.
Oh what shame on YOU, ungrateful
members of the band! How could
YOU so long leave this pass by and re-
main silent without your notice, Feel
ing it then a duty involving on the
citizens Of our town we bring a gar
land in THE for every lady who par
ticipated in the enobling work. The
hall was tastcfully decorated with
large festoons, wrcathed with pine
and beautiful flowers, arranged by the
fair hands Of ladies. Nor yet were
cakes wanting. No, but each table
presented q fine and elegant aSsort-
ment. Whilst we admit of the dignity
and grace of Miss NJ, and Of the Won
derful culinary faculties Of the blush
ing maid of Is summers, Miss L., we
also admit Of the dignity and grace of
other fair ones, Who will not give
time, attention and thanks to the ice
cream managers? This, the most de
grading and drudgery work Of the en-
tcrtainment, was we'll managed and
attended to by one, especially, dwell
ling on the square, who shaved herself
for the comfort Of others; and then
not to receive her need of honor and
thanks. 1t is an easy task to bake,
eat and carry paper around for a
cake; but l tell you those who work
deserve the praise. Miss Annie, you
with the rest Of your co-laborers re-
ceive our thanks. There, too, was our
venerable President, whose si(very
locks tioatcd in the breeze as she fit
ted across the hall, not to receive her
need of honor ? for her taste display
ed in the arrangement and dressing OF
the hall was elegant as we'll as un-
paralleled. Time forbids our dwelling
long or commenting each and every
one but we bring a like apportion-
ment of praise and thanks to each one
The tables we're each graced with two
three or four ladies as sellers. Nor
yet can we pass by one little telegram
mistress. Her ot1ise occupied the cen
tire of the hall. AS each one entered
she, with despatch in hand and a
sweet smile on her lips, met and sa,
luted him in the following manner
Good evening sir; here is q despatch
for you; one of your friends have
died, or is seriously i'll. Give me
cents and take it. 4AN for the band.
The most pleasing sight Of all, was the
long and profuse table, reaching tt
either side Of the hall. This was
trimmed with myrtle, growing in it,
natural way, and winding in beautl
full ringlets over it's corners and sides
On the TOP were placed the most beau
tiful boquets ever arranged, and 6
great abundance of cakes, candies
lemons, oranges, kisses and dainties O
all kinds. This was a dazzling sigh
as one entered the hall. OIL what
was it that confronted his gaze? Was
it fine table with all those delicacies
&C., on? No, none of these had the
charm, or met the attractive gaze o.
the bystander. But the scene, anc
heart-rending too, | will tell. 1t was
graced with about 25 fair maidens-
not of l6, Is or 20 summers, but Of
25, IS and 60 summers. Imagine the
scene for a moment. Picture before
you the table. Listen to the merry
fvoices chlrping together how to draw
another poor mortal into their clan
J dentiue schemes, Imagne,too, a young