Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1872-02-17
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On Wednesday, the IN Instant
Mrs Michael c. Alelsberger gave a
fine entertainment in her we'll known
STYLE ef mirthful festivitv. to the newly
married pair-Mr, and Mrs, JOSEF
T.. Elder. During the course of the
evening, the Emmitsburg Brass Band
made their appearance, discourslng
fine music by way OF serenadlng the
bridal guests. They We're cordially
received by the worthy hostess, and
soon the good cheer was handed to
each member, pleasure and happiness
OVERLOOKING the Drumming goblet, at
this cheerful Ingeside. Mrs. Adels,
berger is a lady Of the old schoq!' and
with her naaAe sre 1lA'AeI The names
and associations of tAany departed
friends-the Moorcs, the McMeals'
the Knqxs', the Gelwicks the Hughes,
Elders, Qutnrs, McCaffreys, Annans'
&adiorls, Needs, Growers, Mullons,
ranevs, Agnews and loves. Inns
lady has ever practic"d the virtue OF
hospitality il the true sense OF the
word, aided by her daughters. Her
kindness has been highly appreciated
10y many friends.
THURSDAY NIGHT, Feb. s, lS72.
x.The muse who inssv,ras fhe sons of earth
10 tread the tangled dances of mirth,"
Was hailed on Thursday night at
the Boarding House of Mrs. EapAaei
Jarboe, by IA bevy Of Young ladies' and
gentlemen, Assembled to ENJOY the
may dance, and toe RECALLED by a most
johnteous Oyster supper, which added
much credit to th,s enterprsng and
worthy hostess The table was ar
ranged with elegance and taste
plenty crowned the board. The dish
of sociabllity and hospitality formed
the ,centre-graced by the cheerful
and mirth-lovine countenances of
Those whose appetiIes done honor to
the feast. We almost imagined the
good old days a -Aunty Agnew had
returned, but soon
1.-The fiddle which awhile had ceased,
Vow tuned agap. shcir summons swce,
And fer one happy night al least
Old f n rs triumpls were com
plete.'
Songs of the olden time sung Will
spirit, accompanied by the piano-,hc
most heart-stirring Of which Were
~:Auld Lang Svne, and the "Ias'
Rose of Summer" Modern music was
aIsc introduced, executed well, anc
shcited applause. The Polka was
beautifully danced by two children
brother and sister from Chicago. Th,
fnnlc being concluded by an cid fash
toned country dance, SO wittingl y de
selii4e,l by Moore:
"'Hr,e. here at last, triumph still.
In spite of some few dandy l.ancers,
Who Nninly Try to preach Qnadri lc--
See nOughf but true blue country dances
Herr sti1l reign, and fresh in charms
NV throne like MAGMA Clarta RAISES,
7Nolg sturdy ircc-bOrn legs and arms,
That scorn the thrratrn'd ch,,iItc .IngIat'
A little gouclc It's fair to own,
And rather gwen 10 Skll'S anu oou'lC'Si
Endangrrng thereby many gown,
And playing oil the dell with tlouncrs.
All. did Won know how blessed we ranged
Ere vile Qaadrllr usnrp'd the thldlr;
What looks in setting were exchanged
What tender words in down the middle.
The wheat fields around our rural vi
lagc have Il promising look.
Mrs. D. c, Adelsberger, our fail
ionable millner, is about introducin
spring styles Of ladies dresses.
Several new houses are to he erected q
gettysburg street in the spring.
Toms creek was boiling over on Tue
day. but il ir,S since cooled down with