The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-08-28
For The Democratic Adsecate.
Idle Hour. at New Windsor. Carroll Co. Nd.

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journey for such purpose. Pity he couldn't
get more teeth cast and cut again for the
Dental Association. No doubt it's good
thing, but far better is to cut for New Wind
sor, 20 soon as summer begins, and put your
self under the care and treatment Of the
kindest Of hosts, and best and most amiable
of hostesses, Mr.. D. and his esteemed
wife; who have charge of the only hotel the
pleasant little village affords. It's not great,
grand, gorgeous palace Of place, full OF
empty show, plated ware, and gangs of sassy
walters, but plain comforts, and abundant
food, seasoned with merriment, and jolly good
humor characterize the place from year to
year. and sensible folk, who come once, al
ways desire to come again. Many have spent
successive summers here, without thought
of going elsewhere. The present season has
been quite equal to any Of its predecessors
OF course there is grumbler or two. There
always is, just as every picture has shade as
well as sunshine. But, chatting by moonlight,
a night or two ago | heard the most inyet-
crate Of this minority class exclaim, "Well,
never did have summer to pass SO quickly,
and such pleasant one too. | really have
enjoyed Il, and everything" mentally sug.
gested to myself, that the ''ererything'' allu.
ded to, meant the grumbling for il is q posi-
tive fact that some minds do enjoy "growl-
cry" There is something though in the air
ofNew Windsor, in the beaming smile of our
hostess, or the frank "help.yourselffriend
sort Of manner Of our host, that does wonder
fully take the care out of every body's heart,
and the discomfort ont Of every body's face.
It's perfectly astonishing and reminds one of
the caricature pictures, advertising pain xii.
lers. Wrinkle after wrinkle disappears, and
dimples and smiles succeed, till your face
fairly CLEANS. The folk who felt they could mt
bewaited upon enough, soon discover a source
ofhappiness in trying to wait upon themselves
q little; and in time offer willing hands in
helping others. The house is rambling,
low ceiling, old fashioned curious sort of a
carayansary that delights children. There's
lots Of windows, and doors, and halls, and
porches, and queer ways Of getting up stairs,
SO that children reyel in the games Of "hide
and seek" and shot butter, blue BEANS"
and astonish themselves, by getting up stairs
at one corner, and getting down again at
another, quite at a place they did not expect,
and would not at oil know, at first, how to
find again. Then the ease with which we get
up entertainment for the evening. Children,
boys, girls, mothers, fathers, young men and
maidens, all contribute to enliven and make
INT uthi Otu luHAOui u oOih VI paiahiott
the delights of which increase at set Of day,
like Heaven grows upon us at the close Of
life And just here might as well refer to
New Windsor sunsets. 1t makes them a
specially, and works them up into such won.
drous scenes of grandeur and beauty, as to
fll the senses Of the most intolerable indiffer-
ence with rapture. Evening after evening
the pictures are renewed, with every art OF
color, and transition of design and effect.
There is no repetition in the Great Artist
collection, and hung out upon the broad ex-
panse Of Heaven, as night closes in upon each
day, is a canvass replete with such beauty,
such luminous displays of the great resources
of the Creators beneGcence, that the noisy
praise with which we at first behold it, quiets
into silent, impressive, almost fearful, rever-
ance. We walk away with peaceful, glad
hearts. One exclaimed last eve, "Oh isn't
this beautiful world? think I'll not want
TO leaveit soon.' could not see his face, or
tell who it was, but there was one soul at
least, filed to Overlooking with recognition
Of the goodness of God. Other features of
our life here are pic mics, riding out with old
George, &c. The pic mics are impromptu.
We trot off in little shaky wagons, not know.
ing what to expect if we are uninitiated, but
having been there we know. Paint to your.
self, sloping green, shaded by magnificent
forest trees, not always the same spot, not
always the same fore grounds, or back grounds,
and never the same programme, as s'per
steamer and back for SO cts.n Then fancy
SO or 100 happy, laughter.loving, big and
little humanities, skipping, running, flying
hither and yonder, or lazily sitting, drinking
in the scene as we quaf water from spring,
when we are tired, and covered with the dust
of days travel. lean tell you all aboutit,
but must not omit the hot coffee made upon
the spot by the hand of our kind hostess, and
the slices Of cold ham, delicious bread and
butter, huge squares Of ginger cake and pans
over pans of cinnamon rolls, besides buckets
of rich milk and cream, all spread upon
rustic tables made of boards laid upon stumps
Of trees and covered with the whitest of table
cloths. Old George is the pony; the only
pony the livery affords, but as he has an ex-
perience of over 20 years, he is perfectly re-
liable. There is no occasion that he is not
equal to, except when we need two ponies,
and then we have to borrow one. He cannot
in any case be made to do the work Of two.
Old George, in consequence, comes in for a
good share of both praise and condemnation.
de is never known to hasten, and ample time
is afforded, while being slowly and in the
most reverent manner, drawn over the road
by "0ld George to take into heart aud
mind, all the beauties of this truly beautiful
district. Jack is another feature Of the place.
A wise old dog who somehow appeals to your
heart and generosity so much, that you never
think Of punching him in the ribs with the
toe Of your boot; Though he may impose up
on you a little at times.l The guests amnse
themselves much with mock battle, that
regularly takes place whenever Jack is called
upon to supply the fun between himself and
flock of tame martins. To satisfy your Gu
riosity, come and see. Tableaux, balls and
readings, with excellent music we'll rendered
by we'll trained musicians, (apropos our host
is the best, as we'll as the most modest of the
craft make the charm of the evening. The
tableaux of this season were especially good.
have not time or space to mention each Of
the characters assumed or even TO describe
each tableaux, but in "The Growing Of the
May Queen" there was certainly much taste
and beauty displayed, and the dress and
grouping perfectly artistic. The two scenes
from Widow Bedott, brought down the house,
astcertainly would have done before larger
audience. Widow Bedott, as well as the
misused lover, quito deserved the applause SO
heartily given. The ''Tea Party" was pref.
ty picture. The ladies looking sweet, as a
garden ofpinks, in the unique caps and grand
mother dresses. ssfhe Bridal "and Faith,
were happily arranged, and called forth many
expressions Of admiration. Second Sight,
was wonderful transformation scene, scarcely
any one being able to recognize the ancient
dame before them; and the little one, who
threaded the needle, did well her part, though
her face laughed behind her hand, and her
nose seemed threatened by the needle. "The
Vacant Chair was most affecting and beaut.
full, and "The Gypsy Camp perfect sue.
cess. Every dress was strictly gypsy eos
tune; and every attitude, lying, standing or
sitting, the very realization Of gypsy grace
and idleness. The Fortune Teller in this
scene ELECTED. the highest praise. In "The
Virginia Husking" the group in the fore.
ground was wonderful rendering of the
artist-conception Of such scene; and the
''do kiss me- and s'don't you dare were so
happily blended in the face Of the young lady
who portrayed il, that one could scarcely be.
lieve it aught but an ideal picture.
The ball Of the season, came of a few nights
ago. The dresses upon this occasion, were
both tanciful and pretty, and our charming
group Of young ladies and misses, certainly
contributed largely with their general good
humour and willingness to make themselves
and others happy TO add one more pleasure
70 our long list Of enjoymeuts this summer
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