The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-07-06


Praise God from whom all blessings
how," the Amphions playing it in con-
cert, Thus ended the Fourth, in
Westminster.
Ascension Parish School, lfesta'ii-
ster.-The closing exercises ofthis school
took place on Friday evening last in
the presence Of the parents aud friends
of the pupils. The Rector made some
remarks 10 regard to the object had in
view in maintaining such schools-the
education of children, not only in secu-
lar learning, bat also in the principles
and practice Of the Christian Faith and
the cultivation Of Christian Morality.
The First Prize Of the School was
awarded to Louise Dallas Wood, for u
very high degree Of excellence in De
pertinent and Scholarship. Premiums
we're also given to Willie Armstrong,
Prescott Bouke, Addie Gernand, Tom
ME Moore, Mary Mills aud Mamie
Weigandt. During the past year the
Parish School has been under the efficient
management Of Miss Bassett. The
whole number of pupils has been "a
In the course Of his address the Rector
expressed the hope that the benefits Of
the school might be appreciated by pa
rents living in the neighborhood, aud
more children might be gathered into
it. The necessary expenses are small
aud it is proposed to meet at least a
part of these by donations, so as to make
the instruction as nearly as possible
free. The examinations were attended
by few friends, who expressed them
selves as much pleased with the results
Death Of Joseph Darts, Esq.-We
announced last week that this gentle
man was seriouly i'll with small pox,
and it terminated fatally on Sunday
afternoon about one O'Clock Nj. Da
Wis was member Of the Westminster
Bar, aud had been practieing nearly
twenty years, BY close attention 10
business he became very successful,
ever watchful Of his clients interest,
aud bid fair to become leading mem
Der ia that profession in this county
Possessed OF warm, genial and friend
" disposition, he drew around him u
large circle of devoted friends, and his
brother lawyers ENTERTAINERS high regard
for him both socially aud professionally
Cut down by this loathsome disease in
the very prime Of manhood, with a
bright future before him, the memory
of his many virtues will long remain
fresh in the hearts of his friends aud
neighbors. His remains were inferred
at Winters Church Cemetery, near
New Windsor, on Monday last.
Complimentary notice in the
Passaic, n. j., Item, of Saturday last,
very complimentary notice OF the com
meucement exercises of the Collegiate
Institute, of which Rev. John A. Nun.
roc, formerly of this city, is Principal.
1t viii be gratifying to Mr.. Munroe's
former pupils here to learn that he has
been very successful in the above place;
aud il is not at all necessary for US to
speak of his qualifications as teacher
as they are well known. Our young
friend, Charlie Gcrsuch, sou of Nathan
[. Gorsuch, Esq, Of this city,a student
at the above Institute, is also mention
ed in the Rem 1t says:
The styleofM Gor3uch, in "Spnrlacus, Z"
| showed good elocutionist, who highly
appreciated the spirit Of his subiect. Thefe
was an ease Of voice and freedom Of mnn-
ner which experience alone, could have
aeqnired-both accorded well with the huc
rhetoric of his selection.
Lake RolraI.-Lake Roland is sit.
uatcd at the junction of the Western
Maryland aud Northern Central Rail
roads. 1t is twenty feet deep and covers
% acres. The water at present Is as
pure as it ever was known TO be, and
much credit is due to Mr.. Boone, who
has charge Of the Lake house, the Lake
and surrounding grounds, The willow
aud other trees planted on the borders
of the Lake have grown luxuriantly,
which, together with the old forest trees
GU a portion of the grounds, make it a
place admirably suited for picnics aud
excursions. Here day may be passed
in boating, fishing aud other amuse.
ments congenial to the desires of the
visitors, aud return in the evening re.
ireshed by the pure country air,
Decree A6irmea.-In the United
States Circuit Court, ~ Baltimore, last
week, the case of Charles b. Roberts,
Assignee of John Shaier VS.. Thco. l..
Fritchey & Co, an Appeal from the U
s. District Court, was tried aud the
decree Of the District court affirmed
This finally disposes of the case.
Blasting for Ipdter-In deepening
the we'll Of Mr.. H. i. Norris, 10 this city
herock in the bottom of the well has to b,
blasted with gunpowder, and ever aut
anon the explosion shakes the surround
ing buildings like the discharge Of artil
lery.
Reader, if you have not been vaccin
ated, have it done at once. Delays ar,
dangerous. While it may not be
specific against small pox, it will Ger
tainly mitigate its severity.
Ezra Stem, of Sam's Greek, was throw
from horse on Saturday last, aud ha'
his arm broken above the elbow. Ii
is sou of Mr.. David Stem.
Mr.. Samuel Thurman, Of Manchester
died suddenly Of heart disease, on til
eth ultimo, while hauling in hay iron