Middletown transcript., 1875-06-19

plates was heard all along the line, and soon
/ each person was most bountifnlly helped, and
ali seemed TO enjoy the good things hugely.
Having thus refreshed the inner man land
weman) the Worthy-Master, raising goblet
! Of clear, cold water ia his hand, touched It to
| his lips and announced as tke first toast OF
the evening, ssThe Patrons of Husbandry; Z
and called upon Worthy -Past-Master Barr to
respond thereto and, although taken some
what by surprise the brother performed the
duty imposed upon him to the pleasure and
satisfaction Of the company, as was evinced
by the attention paid to bis speech, through
out, and the laughter and applause that
greeted many parts Of it..
The next toast announced was, ssThe
Ladies' and Worthy-Lecturer Nowland was
called upon to respond, but be gracefully ey-
cused himself; whereupon Col. Jos. Hanson,
the Worthy y-Secretary, was called on, but he
was too busy conversing with handsome
young lady to give his attention. Several
others were in turn called upon tor speeches
without success, after which the company ad-
journed to the Grange Hall, and passed de-
lightful evening dispensing about midnight,
all seemingly happy and well pleased with
their participation in the Grangers Festival,
hello by Peach Blossom Grange, at Middle
town.
The Peach Growers. s
The regular June meeting of the Peninsula
Fruit Growers Association was held in
Dover, Tuesday, q, Serech F. Shallcross,
Esq. of Odessa, presiding.
The meeting discussed the repayment of the
ST.. 90 tax by the p, W. b B. R. R., but took
no definite action on the subject.
The following resolutions were adopted
Resolued. That it is the opinion of this meet
ing that the whole crop of peaches on the
peninsula, from present indications, will
reach 6, 1000, 900 baskets, and that the number
Of baskets to be shipped by railroad will pro-
baby reach 1000, 900.
ResolDed, That in view Of the prospective
VuOTiuOuS CEOp Vi pcdCuCS Ou tuC 4 SaluSAAht
it is the opinion Of this meeting that the
freight should be reduced by railroad, new
markets reached, and growers ship only their
best fruit.
In making an estimate of the crop for 1875,
general interchange Of views took place,
and it was finally agreed that, judging from
present appearances, not less than 5000, 900
OF baskets would be gathered 1900, 900 Of
which, it was probable, would be transported
by rail and 1000, 900 by water. In view Of
the prospect Of a large crop resolution was
adopted to the effect THAT freight should be
largely reduced, new markets opened, and
none but choice fruit shipped"
Messrs. g. w. Cummins, E. r. Cochran
and ]. K. Williams we're appointed com
mittee to confer with President Hincklsy, Of
the p, W.. 4 B. R. R., and ascertain what
arrangements are being made for moving the
present crop, and what reduction can be OBJ
tanned. The committee on new routes re-
ported to the association propositions from
the Pennsylvania, the Hartford 4 Boston and
the Reading Railroads as to rates for the ship
ment of fruit to the mountain and lake cities,
which were discussed, and = meeting ar
ranged for July l3 for the further considera-
ton Of the propositions.
The meeting then adjourned to meet at
Middletown On July 18th to consider the
opening Of new markets.
A talk with the growers after the adjourn
ment develops the presence Of great fear that
the snormity Of The crop unprecedented in the
history Of the business, some Of the growers
even placing the figures higher than the ssti-
mate of the convention, will be az disastrous
as an utter failure, and they are disposed to
be discouraged and talk of roofing up all
their trees. Many Of the more energetic,
however, are making every effort to open new
routes to the mountains and lakes, and con-
tend that the failure of the crop in the North
and West will make such points profitable.
They are especially desirous that through
route to Boston, without reshipment at New
New York, may be arranged, and are bend
ing all their energies in that direction. The
p, w. l. B. r. R. are making preparations
on the most extensive scale for the shipment
Of the immense crop OF fruit and are putting
down hundreds Of thousands of yards Of new
siding track and building new cars at the
rate of two day.
chesapeake City Items.
CHEsAPEAKE Cry, June l6, 1875.
/ Our town is looking unusually pleasant
this spring, the new shade trees having put
on an excellent dress Of leaves. Business is
good, too, and an activity is shown amongst
merchants and mechanics that speaks well for
the future welfare Of eur town.
.sSt. Rose of Lima" the new Catholic
Church, will be dedicated next Sunday, and
will be attended BY number reaching near
to eight hundred persons, many Of whom
will come by steamer from Port Deposit and
Havre de Grace, arriving here at 10 o'clock.
Dinner is to be provided for six hundred
visitors, and tents will be erected for the ac-
commodation of the same. A great many
are looking forward to the day as being one
Of Importance and excitement, yet we hope
that no accident will occur to mar the usual
peace Of our little town.
A pitiful object in the shape Of a man
created some notice on Sunday afternoon
| last and drew the attention Of a crowd that
INDUCED in nncalled for remarks. The man
| had laid down and even wallowed in mud SO
| long that his thin and worn clothes were
completely covered with mud, and this was
sufficient to show that he was insane. Wan
dering around towE, he was looked upon as
being curiosity, and hence the cause for
such crowd around him. No one knew
him, yet he was fed by some kind hearted
person. Imagine an insane man with mud
all over his clothes and skin, and you will
certainly have pity for him.
Thomas Conrey, ESQ.,, whose store was
broken into two weeks ago and robbed of
about $500 worth of new spring goods, has