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


second. John Thompson entered b. ;. Jol
ter; A. Winters entered b. M Edith Eich
elberger 4 Freeman entered b. h. Brandy
The race was won by Jolter in three straigh
heats, time 8. 10, 3.0S, 3. OS.
There were three bands present, the Union
Bridge Silver CorRet band, the Silver Run,
and the National Greys, OF Westminster
The first presented a very 6ne appearance ii
their handsome blue cloth uniforms.
The festivities were closed with n grand
ball at Wheeler's, which was kent un until
about 4, a. N. We let lady correspondent
tell our readers Of that part Of the entertain
ment:
TINS TOURNAMENT BALL given by +. /.
Wheeler, the popular host Of the Wheeler
House, ON Monday night last, was decidedly
tho pleasan,est and most enjoyable affair oi
the kind ever held in Westminster. Dmpers
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 TO the much admired ancers, and this
in turn, changing TO the graceful yarsoyienne,
and the merry polka. The supper which was
served at II o'clock, was most tempting and
abundant The ladies all looked remarkably
well, and the gentlemen were universally DO.
tiA1 anu dtltuttNts Nt scene IN inr INll
room was beautiful and attractive creamy
white, and pale blue tarletons; rose eolored
aud violet, mingled together in charming
profusion. One thing is always noticeable al
our balls, and it is a thing for which the ladies
OF Westminster are noted, the absence of
ilhshy jewelry and shoddy mixtures in their
dress. Every lady present was dressed in
perfect taste, the favorite adornment being
natures mostbeantiiulg iit of flowers. Among
the ladies present from Westminster, were
the Misses Wood, Miss jamie Shriver, Miss
Ida Moore, Miss Mollie Wheeler and Miss
Mary Shellman. From Baltimore and neigh.
boring counties, Miss Richards, Queen of
love and beauty, Miss Steiner, Mrs McGlone
and friends, and others. Several of the
knights remained tn the ball Mr.. L, J.
Pearce, the successful knight, Messrs. W. B.
Pearce and j. Brooks, of Baltimore county,
Messrs. Fddis, Shriyer, Lake, Sharrer, and
others of Westminster, Mr.. Johnson, Of Car.
roll county, W. Z. 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 four.in-hand team with on
English drag, which was much admired.
Hoop's Nuts ITENs.-The many friends
of Major c. W. Hood will be panied to learn
that he is now, and has been for ten DAYS, in
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 us, 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 a 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 long
cash on the side of her head. In this eondi.
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, yet so severe.
ly injured as to prevent her removal for some
time. In connection with this subject, think
who ever fired 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 murderer, and es.
Gaping that, has afflicted much pain upon an
estimable lady, and brought grief to her fam.
lily and friends.
After q 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
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 were
last fall. They are not satisfied with destroy.
ing the potato, but have attacked the tomato
and other vegetables. Paris green is in de.I
mand and the "bug' may expect to be vel
dosed with it.