The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-06-10


best in 0, $50 10 tho first and s25 70 The
second. john Thompson entered b. Z. Jol,
ter A. Winters entered b. m. Edith Eich,
elberger Freeman entered b. h. Brandy.
The race was won by Joller in three straight
heats, time $40, 3.OS, sos
There were three bands present, the Union
Bridge Silver Cornet band, the Silver Run.
and the National Greys, Of Westminster.
The first presented very fine appearance ia
their handsome blue cloth uniforms.
The festivities were closed with a grand
ball at Wheelers, which was kept up until
about 4, a, m. We let lady correspondent
tell our readers Of that part OF the entertain
ment:
TINS TOURNAMENT BALL given by y. 1.
Wheeler, the popular host OF the Wheeler
House, on Monday night last, was decidedly
the peasantest and most enjoyable affair Of
the kind ever held in Westminster. Draper
celebrated trio furnished the music, which was
excellent The programme was so varied
that every one. had an equal chance to have
their iavorite dance, the giddy waltz giving
place 10 the much admired lancers. and this
in turn, changing to the graceful yarsoyienne,
and the merry polka. The supper which was
served at u O clock, was most tempting and
abundant. The ladies all looked remarkably
well, and the gentlemen were universally 20.
lite and attentive. The scene in the bnll
room was beautiful ard attractive; creamy
white, and pale blue tarletons rose colored
and violet, mingled together in charming
! profnsion. One thing is always noticeable at
our balls, and it is thing for which the ladies
OF Westminster are noted, the absence Of
tlashy jewelry and shoddy mixtures in their
dress. Every lady present was dressed in
perfect taste, the favorte adornment being
natures most beantiiulgiito of flowers. Among
the ladies present from Westminster, were
the Misses Wood, Miss jamie Shriver, Miss
Ida Moore, Miss Molhe Wheeler and Miss
Mary Shellman. From Baltimore and neigh
boring counties, Miss Richards, Queen of
love aud beauty, Miss Steiner, Mrs. McGlone
and friends, and others, Several Of the
knights remained To the ball Mr.. +. j.
Pearce, the successful knight, Messrs. W. B.
Pearce and j. Brooks, Of Baltimore county,
Messrs. Fiddis, Shriver, Lake, Sharrer, and
others OF Westminster, Mr.. johnson, Of Car
roll county, w. 4. Matthews, of Baltimore.
and p. NJ. Lamothe of Cuba, were among
the number Of gentlemen present. There
was nothing during the entire night to mar
the enjoyment of the occasion, and the hop
has been conceded by all, to be decidedly the
most successful of the season.
One thing was particularly noticeable and
that was the large number OF handsomely dress
ed ladies and gentlemen, and the fine horses
and carriages. Mr.. Harry Devries, of Bal
tmore, drove a fourin-hand team with an
English drag, which was much admired.
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HooD's Nuts IrEMs.-The many friends
of Major G. w. Hood will be panied 10 learn
that he is now, and has been for ten DAYS. in
a very critical condition A second stroke
of paralysis leaves little hope Of his recovery.
If medical skill and the good wishes of friends
avail anything, he will soon be among MS, but
from what learn this morning, Wednesday,
his physician, DIR. Heines, has little hope.
The wife OF Rev. Y. NJ. Waters came near
losing her life on Sunday evening under the
following circumstances Returning from her
uncle's, Major Hoods, and but short dis.
lance from the house, some one fired n gun
immediately behind the horse. The animal
became frightened, and the stirrup strap
breaking, threw Mrs. Waters to the ground
with such violence as TO break her ankle
bone, dislocate her shoulder, and cut a long
cash on the side Of her head. In this condi,
ton the lady remained for nearly three hours.
unconscious of the heavy rain pouring upon
her; had her nephew not seen her horse in
the pasture it is difficult TO state what would |
have been the result. When found her condi. |
ton forbid taking her home, and she was re-
moved to Major Hoods, where she now lies |
under the medical skill OF DR.. Heines, who |
says, although not dangerously, vet so severe.
ly injured as to prevent her removal for some
time. In connection with this subject, think
who ever fred the gun should be severely
punished; if designedly, he deserves hanging; |
If otherwise, by violating the law of the State, |
he has come very near a murderer, and es- |
Gaping that, has afflicted much pain upon an |
estimable lady, and brought grief to her fam
lily and friends.
After short but severe drought, we were |
on Sunday evening, blessed with beautiful
rain. All nature is resplendent The crops
never promised better. Wheat is actually n |
curiosity, and if no unforeseen accident occurs
the largest crop ever gathered in this section
of the county will fill the barns Of our farmers.
Our beloved friends, the ''bugs' are far
more troublesome this spring than they we're
last fall. They are not satisfied with destroy
ing the potato, but have attacked the tomato
and other vegetables. Paris green is in tle.I
mand and the bug may expect to be vel
dosed with it.