Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-06-22

The steamer Metropolis, Capt. Ben
ham, viii make an excursion from Ashta-
bula to Port Stanley. Canada. and return.
on Saturday, the 3Oth inst. making room
for limited number from this place. The
excursion really starts from Youngstown
via A., Y. & P. road. and taking up eH-
cursionists at each Of the stopping places
on the line. Fare for the round trip from
Ashtabula. 81. The Metropolis will leave
unon the arrival Of the train-S:3O.
Almost every cellar excavation in Con-
neapt throws ont one or more human skel-
etons. The other day. while digging for a
foundation to Townsend & Babbetts ware
house. no less than nine were brought to
the surface. A cellar in the midst of
graves, must be tieklish locality for per-
sons of lively imaginations, or burdened
conscience. II church yards ever yaWn,
we should be afraid that sOnorOus sounds
might sometimes be heard in some OF these
cellars. o.! but think of it!
The time Of the fast train recently put
on the L. S. & N. S. Ry., was not correct
as given in last weeks TELEGRAPH, as was
intimated, for still later time card was
issued. This train now leaves Chicago at
5: O5 p. m. Cleveland at 1: SO a. m, and
Buffalo at g.: AZ a. m. 1t does not stop at
any station between Cleveland and Erie,
but passengers wishing to stop at Ashta-
bula can do 50 by getting of at the A, Y.
& P. crossing, as all trains are by law re-
quired to come to a full stop at this cross
ing.
The shot of our SaybroOk correspond
ent at the clergy of this place-being rep
resented by only One-Bro. McC!eary-at
the decoration observances-hA brought
down one at least of the number-Rev.
Fisher-who responds that he wss present,
both in the procession and upon the
ground, and, therefore, not chsrgable with
delinquency. We learn, also, that Bro.
M'Giffert was, also. present in the same
way. The trouble seems to have been,
that there was no platform for speaker,
clergy, &C., where all could have assem-
bled and been seen at glance.
The July number of SerE6ner is already
at hand. Its advent is always hailed with
pleasure. Its rich and varied contents
seem to better secure the end and design of
a popular magazine than anything that has
yet been brought out. IUs editor, DR.. Hol-
land, as writer has scholarship, finish,
boldness and strength. To these qualities
he also adds versatility. brilliancy and un
tiring industry. These qualities keep itup
to uniform maximum not only, but with
the aid Of tireless and indomitable ambi
ton, each successive number is felt to be
little in advance of its predecessor. 1t is
an indispensable companion for the house
hold-whether for the library or center-ta-
BILE. Scribner & Co., New York, or to be
had at the Central Newsroom.
The High School Alumni Reception,
given at the residence of Mr.. A. A South
wick, on Friday evening last, was an en-
joyable affair. The company was not re-
stricted to the alumni proper, but EN-
braced some of the relations of the scholars,
the Principal the Board of Education and
ladies, clergy and ladies, the village editor
and lady. The guests were received by the
half dozen young ladies and gentlemen of
the graduating class Us the hosts and host
esses; MIR. and Mrs. Southwick courteously
and generously threw open their house,
and aided by their presence, kindly atten-
tiOns and hospitalities, to make the Occa-
sion one of much social happiness, which
reflected the culture and refinement Of the
young people who were the ostensible pro-
jectOrs and leaders of the reception and
entertainment.
"A temperance demonstration will sig
nalize Sunday afternoon and evening next.
/ That in the afternoon will be held in the
park at 2 o'clock The evening meeting
will assemble in the Opera House. A dep
utation of speakers will visit US from Pitts
burgh, embracing the following gentle
mention. VIM. Plumer, of Titusville.
Pa, Col. Isaac Tucker, of Columbus, O.,
Capts. John Laying and ]. K. Barbour and
Mr.. David E. Hall, of Pittsburgh. A spe-
cial train, at half-fare rates, will run from
Warren to Ashtsbula and return, stopping
along the line-leaving Warren at 12 M,
reaching Ashtabula at p. m. Returning,
leave Ashtabula at p. M, arriving at
Warren at 8. Another train will leave
Ashtabula after the evening meeting-pro-
Vided large number are desirous of re-
naming to attend that meeting.
The Dickens Promenade Concert at
the Opera House on Friday eYening-15th,
given by the Alumni Association of the
High School, attracted considerable inter-
est and fair audience. Its novelty, al
course, excited considerable curiosity. All
who had ever read that best conception of
Dickins-David Copperfeld-were desirous
OF seeing three scenes and ten of its char
acters personsted. This was done BY pass
ing them across the stage, and the an
nouncement, in humorous way, of their
respective presentations. Then, in their
costumes, they promenaded the audience
room, producing considerable good humor
over their amusing dresses. The breach of
promise case, though amusing, was, while
We witnessed it, little heavy. The
amount OF preparation and adaptation TO
give interest to such an affair, can hardly
be expected from a cast of actors promiscu-
ously selected. The amount collected will
form nucleus for other gatherings for the
worthy object contemplated-a library for
the High School.
BASE BALL.
The Oeclden'Rls Play the Military
CIub-And Win hE Dine TnIIK