Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-06-22
For The Register,
LrErowx, JEFF, Co, W. Va,
June Il, 1872.

June II, 1872.
The Good Templars of this place are
making arrangements for holding their
annual Pic Mic, having decided 10 have
the gathering on the 18th of July. The
public are cordially invited to attend.
We would like to see full attendance
of the advocates of temperance on the
occasion We hope that Timothy
will pay us visit, and rs he is one OF
the staunch supporters of temperance
principles, we would like to have him
1--WE us some words of cheer. Mr.. Ed
itor. tell him for me, TO come to Lee
town, on the 18th proIimo, if he posi-
bly, can, and he shall have 4 cordial
welcome.
We had the pleasure ofattending the
Berkeley Centennial Anniversary, on
Saturday last There were 1000 or
5000 persons assembled in the pleasant
grove, to commemorate the one hun
dredtA anniversary of the existence Of
the old commonwealth of Berkeley.
George Weber was there, whose hte
dates far back to the days of colonial
dependence and royal governors. When
the old patriarch came forward to the
front of the platform, three rouSlng
cheers went up from the throng of peo-
pie while tears started from the old
mans eyes. This aged man is now
resident of Morgan.
d. Is. Lucas, Esq, read n beautiful
original poem, though was not close
enough to get the full benefit OF it. |
was near enough to know that it was
well conceived and grand in its design.
No doubt the poem will be published.
Gen ID. H. Strother's voice WIS not
strong enough to reach half of the vast
audience, and as | could not get very
close to the speakers stand, ! lost most
of what was no doubt, mastery histo-
rical essay. Gen. 5. is a pleasant wri-
ter, and well versed in our local history,
but public speaking in the open air is
evidently out Of his line.
BY far the most interesting speech Of
the day was an impromptu address by
Rev Stuart Robinson, Of Louisville,
Ky, formerly Of Berkeley His re-
marks were mainly concerning what he
termed the OLD civilization, dating from
1880 to 1850, during which time he was
familiar with the course of events i'll
that county. The speaker related some
telling anecdotes illustrative 81 those
times, and at the close Of his remarks he
was warmly appIaudcd. | was tortu-
nate in obtaining a good position to
hear him.
There were four brass bands upon
the ground, but most of the music was
furnished by Capt. Criswcll's Band, Of
Your place. Their performance was
well spoken of, indeed heard gen
tlcman remark while listening to them
that he did not think the Shepherds
town Band could be cxcrllcd by any
band in the Valley Was not that a
fine compliment to the skill Of old Shep-
herdstowns favoritc musicians | felt
quite proud of il, myself
The disciples Of Tcrpsichorc INDUCED
in their tavorite amusement, for some
time after the pubic speaking was con-
cludcd.
All things considered it was qritc 4
pleasant day, and such an occasion IS
happens but once in lifetime
Harvesting will be commenced in
this vicinity by the time this reaches
the eyes Of your readers. Mr.. David
7. Jones has the finest crop Of wheat
that have seen. Wheat is very well
filed, though the crop OF straw is not
heavy.
Yesterday evening quite heavy rain
passed north of this place. In the u
entity of Suiders Schoo!-house aud
Wageleyyille it was quite herry, 1t was
slight here. have not heard how far
it extended in either direction.
Mr.. Zittle,ow so,iy corn IS ta,'Iing.
How high ish dat ?
Yours, as ever,
TEMPLAR.