The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-20


SosaKx DASsASFE asrnf NILSSON HorsK
On Thursday evening, June II, The Wilson
House VIVA the scene Of u gay and fashionable
NJ nniop, a. which was represented all the
stvle aud beauty Of which Carroll county So
justly boasts. The weather was propitious,
being many degrees cooler than the day be-
FORE The music was from Baltimore,
also some Of the beanx. Frederick was ron
resented by charming lady, but Carroll
county mustered IN force. Of course no one
arrived before ten o'clock, when the COMPANY
commenced TO pour into the gay ballroom,
marching around to give each other a chance
to Inspect toilettes and persons. All agreed
that there never had been so select gather
ing at any Hotel in Westminster. Then,
attentive walters handed large palm leaf fans
TO all the gentlemen as they took positions for
the dance. II would be almost impossible 10
decide which lady deserved precedence for
beauty, or taste in dress there was such end
less variety The eye turned with satisfaction
from the Sylph TO the Juno, gliding alike
gracefully through the may dance. A very
lovely dross Of silk and illusion attracted my
admiration, also plain rich black dress Of
silk and lace. Two charming tarletons float.
cd before my dazzled eyes, with all the grace
for which their wearers are noted, while a
brightero one lighted up all the corners wherein
its wearer fingered. The $500 family
was fully represented and acquitted themselves
in their usual elegant manner The stately
form Of an eminent Judge lent majesty to more
than one Lancers and Quadrille, while the bar,
the counting-room, and college, had many
representatives. All danced that knew how,
and some that did not, but all ''went merrily
as a marriage bell.n The supper, which was
served at u O'Clock, was excellent solids
IL, Ia.
usual style Of the Wilson House. which is sui.
dcient praise Champagne, cobbers, &C. for
those who wanted them, lemonade for tea-to-
tallers, coffee also. After the band had re-
freshed themselves, dancing was resumed and
kept with up vim until "broad daylight
when "Home Sweet Home, from the band,
gently limited twas time to go there, but proved
such an excellent Boston that il was neees-
sary to cease before the jewellers could be in-
duced TO leave. | wish | could mention the
belle Of the ball, but my fancy, at first caught
by blonde, was afterwards firmly captured
by a stately brunette, whose elegant appear
ance had won many other admirers. Miss c.
was very lastly attired in blue and white
Miss b. in pink and white. But the most
attractive TO me was black dress Of lace,
showing the well-turned shoulders aud arms
to pertectioni also gauzy floating white
carleton which seemed only TO want wings.
The floor managers, MesSrs. Wantz and Roop,
acquitted themselves of their arduous duties
TO the entire satisfaction Of every one, except
the fair ones, who wished to enjoy dancing
with them. Would it not be better to appoint
the hoor-manAgers from non-dancing gentle
men and leave the good partners free? At
all events the opening ball ofthe Wilson House |
was n great success, which we hope may at
tend all the efforts of the worthy host for
4i1tttl., ks-lff
the precursor Of a grander affair which will |
take place in July. So all that held back |
fearing it would be failure can safely attend 1
the next. ].
CoxnEScHMExr.-Th exercises at the Yves. /
tern Maryland College, shis city, during the 4
past week, attracted greater number OF per- !
sons than ever before attended on former oc- (
easions. On Thursday the crowd was i'm.
mense, and many strangers and citizens were 1
not able TO get close enough to the building |
TO enjoy the essays and orations of the gradu- I
ates. Il was intended to have held the exer-
cises in the grove adjoining the College, but
the wind was so high as to prevent it. The
following ladies and gentlemen graduated -
Annie W. Birckhead, Salisbury, Nd; Jane
NJ. Bratt, Oxford, Nd; May Brockett, West.
minister, Nd; Louisa d. Hooper, Seaford,
Del; NJ. Emma Jones, Kennedyville, Nd;
Mollie L. Jones, New London, Nd; Julia A.
Leas, Westminster, Nd; Sarah l.. Whiteside,
Cassyille, Penna.; Charles s. Arnett, Balti-
more; Nd; J. II. Diffenbaugh, Westminster.
Nd; Philip I. Hall, Baltimore, Nd; George
B. and Samuel r. Harris, Oxford, n. c.; p.
B. Hopper, Centreville, Nd; William II. ogg.
Westminster, Md; Walter W. White, Ply
mouth, N. c. The Annual 0ration before
the Literary Societies by Rev. James W.
Reese, A. NJ, PHI. ID. at Odd Fellows Hall,
was delivered on Wednesday evening, and
had the pleasure Of hearing it.
FINE BUILDixG.--M John I. 0rendorif is
about to erect fine building on the vacant
lot between the store of Mr.. Denton Gehr and
the lumber yard Of Mr.. Henry Dell. The
building will be built of the best quality of
brick, three stories high, fronting IS feet, and
the greatest depth 20 feet. 1t will be divided
into three store-rooms, the main room will be
22x70 feet, and the other two 1sx50. The
front Of the first story will be composed en-
tirely Of iron and glass, the windows being
the best French plate, and the rooms fitted
with the latest improvements in shelves, eoun-
tiers and gas fixtures. The third story and
one Of the store-rooms have already been
rented. Work will commence next week.
" W 9h0tp ~ DNi Nht Tue dNtHiAttts. /
STRucK ny LIGHTSIxG.-The barn Of Mr..
James Shorb, residing in Middleburg district,
was struck on Friday afternoon, 18th instant.
The gable end was knocked out, and some
hay set on fire, but by the efforts Of himself
and neighbors the FIRE was extinguished with.
out much damage.
On the same afternoon the machine shop in
Taneytown was struck. No damage done
RAILRoAD TRAyEL--Since the Western Ma
ryland Railroad has had control of its entrance
into Baltimore, many persons avail themselves
Of its increased facilities for spending day
or two in the country. The morning trains to
the city and the evening trains from it are
crowded. Last Saturday afternoon three
passenger coaches were filled, and many rode
ia the baggage cars for some distance.
CAsr MEEriso AT MouST ARY.-The Meth
odist Episcopal Church, South, will hold
their Compromising at Mt. Airy, on the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad, in this county, at
the same place which was occupied by them
last year, commencing on the l4th day Of An
gust next, and continuing for ten days, or over
two Sabbath days.
"c1ehinettr mas oeen mucn excited, since
Monday last, over q case, involving, it is al
eyed, the dsa.h Of q newly born infant, its
interment, examination, and coroner's in
quest duplicating the mother Of the babe.
We forbear to give particulars, as the case is
to be investigated in the Circuit Court.
Rev. W. S. Hammond, of this city, will de-
liver his lecture on "Love, Courtship and
Marriage" in Easton, Nd. on Wednesday
next, We can assure our Easton friends that
the lecture is rich and spicy. Let them not
iall to attend and prepare themselves for a
hearty laugh,
Mr.. John f. Crout, Of Reisterstown, will
have charge Of the Hotel and all public eating
arrangements, as well as the horse feed bin,
At the approaching Emory Grove Camp Meet.
ing. From present information VIC learn that
the camp this year viii be the largest ever
held upon the ground.
The Three mile House" property, situat-
ed on the Baltimore and Reistorstown Turn.