The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-02-11
NORTH EAST ITEMS.


coed Teaplars.-Mt IIoreb Lodge of
|. O. G. f., have elected the following
named officers for the ensuing quarter, viz:
w. G. T., Henry c. Baker; w. '. T.,
Mary West; w. s, Charles Benjamin;
w. r., John Roach; w. G., Bessie D. Ford;
w. NJ, T. w. Rowland; w. l. G., Ella
Benjamin; w. o. G., A. NJ. Goodman.
High Wharf.-The melted snow of last
week greatly swelled the ponds and streams
of this neighborhood. Up to that time
there had been scarcity of water, specially
for the propulsion of machinery.
The Rerical.-The protracted meeting i'll
the Methodist Episcopal Church continues.
There are penitents at the altar from night
to night, and quite spirit of revival among
some of the membership.
Sunday School Natters.-At a meeting of
officers and teachers of the Methodist Epis-
copal Sunday School, last Sabbath after
noon, the following named officers were
elected for the ensuing quarter, viz: Super
intendent, James S. Crawford Assistant
Superintendent, Mrs. Elizabeth Campbell;
Librarian, Wilbur +. Shippers; Assistant
Librarian, Charles Benjamin Treasurer,
Jesse West Secretary, James NJ. Lum.-
A committee to examine the library, and
prepare a catalogue of the books therein
was appointed, as follows, viz: Jesse West,
Wilburn F. Shippers and James NJ. Lum.
It was resolved to hold hereafter monthly
meetings of the teachers and officers Of the
school.
Sale of Property.-Mr. w. d. Alexander,
Agent of the P, w. & B. Railroad, at this
place, has purchased Mr.. George Chand-
ler's mill property, in this town, for $1,000.
4 Fashionable Wedding.-Mr. Thomas
W. Rittenhouse, Of Rising Sun, and Miss
Ella F. Mauldin, of North East, were mar
ried, in travelling costume, on Wednesday
afternoon last, at the residence of the
brides sister, in this place. The house
was closed, and artifcialiy lighted. The
company was brilliant indeed, the ladies
being elegantly attired. The table was
bountifullysupplied with the richest creams,
cakes and fruit, and ornamented with pyra-
mids of most rare and beautiful flowers,
while the room was tastefully hung with
evergreens. The brides presents from
friends were numerous, rich and costly,
consisting of furniture, silver ware, &C.
Thomas Warren, the septuagenary grand
father of the groom, was present, and pre-
sented the happy pair the following Mar
rage Ode," which was written by himself,
and read by Rev. Thos. L. Poulson, who
performed the ceremony:
And what if an ode or a little eftlson
We should now offer though far from complete;
We hope it will not be any intrusion
Though nOrei may he this kind of a treat.
Though it won't be unique will at be admitted,
But in common parlaucc il may he called rare:
Be this as it may why it will he submitted
In all the simplicity which it may wear.
Prompted we are without any persuasion:
Our insrumentality now is here shown:
The paramount object Of this occasion
Among those presen is very well known.
We il before us. significant. truly.
And il is. Ge fdrt0 wedding that's here:
And We suppose the arrangements will duly,
According to custom or programme, appear.
Friends and relatives gathered together
In consideration of such event;
And is it not kind. and courteous. and clever,
Without any doubt most respectfully meant.
Some interest in it We feel peradventure,
For having card why it made guest:
And this being so. why should not venture,
Without ostentation along with the rest
To the altar of Hymen came our connection
With his betrothcd who is his bride:
They plghted their faith in love and affection.
And the nuptial tie it formally tied.
In other words this is the animation
OF the marriage here which is solemuized:
And it seems like little home ovation
That has been but seldom by realized.
How pleasant how cordial seemeth the greeting!
How good is the hunor prevailing around
For the bride saluted by most of the meeting,
Who here such popular liberty found.
Let those who are satisfied with their condition,
Still live on life of celibacy here:
While the couple before us enjoy the fruition
That belongs to their own legitimate sphere.
May the sun of prosperity happily brighten
Your pathway in life you tread in it still:
If cares grow too heavy o may they Tighten,
And Providence guard you from all that is i'll.
To my grandson and bride this cogtaton
Is freely bestowed by BucAc county friend,
Along with his heartiest congratulations;
For in honor of you and your wedding it is penned.