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


Excursion o. TnE kNioHrs o. pgflfAs 10
WIia1AhspoRT. On "Wednesday morninglasi.
tho regular morning train from Baltimore,
took Q goodly number Of passengers from this
and other stations along the failfoad 70 ae-
company the Knights Of pythias on their ex.
cursion 10 NilEiamsport, On the occasion OF
the celebration Of tho fourth anniversary OF
Charity Lodge, No. 50, ofthis city. The fare
had been reduced one.half and there were
40 tickets sold 1t Westminster station alone.
Depatations were present from Baltimore,
Reisierstown, Manchester, Hampstead, and
other places, and the number OF the exeur
sionists was swelled all along the route, from
New Windsor, Union Bridge, Middlebnrg,
Mechaniestown, and Hagerstewn. Charity
Lodge, No. IS, Of this city, was marshaled
under the direction Of J.. W. Perkins, ID. D..
G., G. and marched from their Lodge TO the
cars, preceded by a band Of music, the mem
bers designated by pink badges worn upon
their lapels Manchester Lodge, No. II,
was designated by blue badge, worn in like
map1ner. Among the visiting Knights, was
James Whitehouse, q. X. and G. S. Of Balh-
more and DIR. ]. n. Dickson, Past Grand
Chancellor, of Reisterstown, and John W.
Dehol, G.. J. s. Of Manchester Lodge, No.
70. The train consisted OF Ave cars, pretty
well packed. The day was fine, q bTaeing
orth-westergiyiug just that medium tempera-
tire which may be described as neither too
hot nor too cool. At Mechanicstown an ad.
ditional engine was broughtinto reqaisition TO
aid in ascending the grade TO Blue Ridge
Summit. Beyond the Summit the train rat
tied down towards Cumberland Valley, at
something less than a mile a minute. The
band played an enlivening air at every station,
and the excursionists soon found themselves
at Williamsport, where the citizens Of all ages,
sexes and colors, were out to greet them.
They were soon dispersed, through the town,
down on the Potomac, along the canal, and
out in the grove, where platform bad been
erected for q pic mic and hop. The only
drawback to the general enjoyment was, that
the excursion was understood, in Williams
port, to be a basket pic mic, and adequate
preparation had not been made at the hotels,
for dinner. Everyone managed, however, to
appease hunger, and after taking leave Of the
good people Of WilliAmsport, the excursion
lists, ut $40 sped on their homeward way,
delighted with the trip. At Milliamsport
there was an accidental meeting Of the press
gang, comprising McCardell, Of the Pilot
Adams, Of the Hagerstown Nesrs Rippard,
Of the Westminster Sentinel; Vanderford, OF
the Adrocatc, and Need, Of the Mechanics
town Clarion the latter, a spruce bachelor,
escorting lovely young mountain nymph, to
whom the company were introduced We
wanted to whisper in her ear, hut had not the
opportunity, that If she should be so fortunate
as TO find 50 friend in Need, she would find
"a friend indeed 0verthe whole route the
excursionists seemed to enjoy the lovely day
and the beautiful scenery. The enchanting
view Of Cumberland Valley, from the noun
tains Harbaugh's Valley; the mountain
vistas, lever charming, ever new, present.
ing to the delighted eye an eyer-varying ka
leidoscope. Among the excursionists were
number Of substantial Carroll county farm.
ers, who all agreed that neither Frederick
nor Washington counties could vie with Car
roll in the exuberance Of her growing crops.
When the train crossed the Monocacy into
Carroll county, and rolled on by Double Pipe
Greek, York Road Station, and Middlebnrg,
the excursionists at once saw they were en-.
tering more fertile region and as il came
on TO Union Bridge, and New Windsor, they
could but notice the evidences of greater thrift,
superior tillage, and more commodious farm
houses. The lovely homestead of Granville
5. Haines, Esq. President of the Carroll
county Agricultural Society, was much ad.
mired. Also the farms and handsome new
barns Of Hiram Englar and Dennis Maynard
This side Of New Windsor, the beautiful
Wakefield Valley ELECTED the admiration Of
every beholder. The fine farms of Judge
Smith aud Judge Slingluff, attracted admira
ton and favorable comment, on the latter Of |
which we noticed beautiful young Usage
Orange hedge. Nearer home the fine farms
Of Messrs. james VI. Beeehem, Thomas L. |
Vanbihber, and others, were much admired. |
At $50, p. IN. the train arrived at Westnin- |
ster, nothing occurring during the day 10 mar |
the general enjoyment, and everybody seemed |
to be delighted with the trip. A part Of the |
excursionists went, rod in hand, to disturb the |
rcpose of the bass in the Potomac. Another
portion Of them, comprising part of the |
Manchester delegation, tarried in Williams.
port till next day, and were enthusiastic in
their praise Of the ladies, for the handsome
manner in which they were entertained by |
them at the hop in the grove, and also in the
town, in the evening.