The Cecil Whig., 1876-08-05


an historical sermon of the Elkton Presby-
terian Church, delivered by the Rev. w. W..
Heberton, Pastor, on July 9th, last. 1t
is printed in pamphlet form, covering eleven
pages. 1t is a full and complete record of
the history of the church, and can not fail
to be of interest to the members and friends
of the same.
"A gentlemen dropped into Frazer's
drug store last Saturday night and asked
g Bob y to change ten-cent note for him.
He wanted pennies for the children to
take to Sunday school on Sunday, as it
was collection day. "Bob accommodated
him with the remark that he thought the
Government ought to again issue the old
half cent pieces for the benefit of men with
large families.
Owing to services at Red Lion Camp
ground, no religious services will be held
to- morrow, (Sabbath) August 9th, at either
Bethel or Summit churches. Services in
both churches, as usual, on the following
Sabbath, August 18th. The corner stone of
the new Summit Church will be laid on
Friday August 11th, at 3 O'Clock, in the
afternoon. Bishop Scott, Rev. Mr.. Cald-
well, and others have been invited to assist
in the ceremony.
The Tilden and Hennricks flag, which
hung across the street, between the Howard
House and Simon's liquor store. inflated by
the rain fall, on Sunday last, was too heavy
for the chimney of the hotel. 1t gave way
and the flag came down. The boarders on
the third floor of the Howard House were
much frightened by the fall of bricks and
mortar.
The heavy rain of Sunday did consid-
cradle damage throughout the county.
During the heavy flow of water in the
creek, the culvert on the railroad above
town, which is about being replaced by an
iron bridge, gave evidence of great weak
ness, and at one time it was feared that it
would be washed away; it, however, trem-
blingly withstood the force of the water.
The bridge on the new Elk Neck road,
near the farm of n. F. johnson, Esq, was
washed away and travel entirely stopped
in that direction. A number of other
bridges of lesser note ale reported carried
away.
THE COUNTY BoNDs.-The bids for the
purchase of the county bonds advertised by
the Commissioners, were opened on Tues
day last, in accordance with a previous res
olution of the Board. Such as offered to
take them at par were considered only.
OF these there were offered to the amount
of $12,S00 which were accepted. The
remaining $500 is still in the market, but
will not be sold below par. One gentleman
took $1,000 of the above named $12,S00.
No better investment than these bonds need
be desired, and the sale of such a large
portion of the entire amount on such short
notice speaks well for their popularity.
An offer to take the entire 100000 at 0.9S
was made by one person, but refused.
Mrs. c. w. Morris, Jr., contemplates
establishing, early in the Fall, a school for
young children, after the plan of the Ger
man kindergarten" For this purpose
she has, or is about leasing, portion of
the building on Main street, formerly occu-
pied by the National Bank. 1t will be fitted
up with every necessary appliance for COM
plete establishment of that character, and
we doubt not, will, in every respect, be a
model institution Mrs. Morris's home
school is second to none, and there is every
reason to believe that she will be quite as
successful in this new enterprise. The sue
cess or failure of the project depends en-
tirely upon our people. 1t cannot succeed
without their support and patronage. We
will speak further upon the subject when
Mrs Morris's plans are more matured.
During the recent examinations held
in Chester county, the following named
gentlemen passed the most creditable ex-
animation passed by any in the southern
section: Mr.. Kennedy, late graduate of
Lincoln University; Mr.. S. Joseph Atkin-
son Morris, late Instructor at the Brick
Meeting House; Mr.. Mcdowell Mr.. H.
G. Kidd, Mr.. W. Crosby and Mr.. J. W.
Cooper. We understand that Mr.. Ken
nedy intends to pursue a course of civil
engineering; probably the majority of the
other gentlemen will teach. Mr.. s.. J.
A. Morris (Nottingham) has accepted the
call given him to teach the Union institu
ton. Mr.. Mcdowell will teach at Lewis
vile. The county Superintendent of Ches-
ter county having greatly raised his stand
ard of issuing certificates, has rejected Il
great number of teachers in Chester county
and some from the adjoining counties.
The majority of the schools of Chester
county are now being conducted and dis
ciplined by those who understand both the
theory and practice of teaching.