The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-04-27
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

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LOCAL AFFAIRS.
A JOYOUS EAsrER.-Never did Easter tide
dawn upon Westminster more brightly and
beautifully than it did on last Sabbath. The
day itself was lovely and inviting, and the
Churches were filed with devout w0rshipers,
in honor Of the day, which IS q joyous festival
among all denominations Of Christians. As
cension Episcopal Church, and St. John S
Catholic Church, Of this city, were both
adorned with flowers and made brilliant with
altar-hghts, while the organs pealed forth
Joyous Easter anthems. Ascension Church
was decorated in the most beautiful manner,
with rich profusion Of the choicest flowers,
arranged with admirable skill and taste, the
effect Of which upon the eye Of the beholder
was heightened by the brilliant altar-lights
and the glowing gas-jets lighted up for the
occasion, typiiying the resurrection and the
light which hghteth every man that cometh
into the world. The flowers shed their rich
fragrance throughout the Church, and chancel
fount and altar we're one scene of floral beau
" and loneliness, Of itself sermon Of sur
passing eloqaence to the devout and thankful
heart The Church was crowded well nigh
to its utmost capacity, the throng which filled
its aisles and seats seeming in unison with the
freshness and ioyousness Of the outer world,
and the brightness and beauty Within The
beloved Rector, Rev. /. l.. Nicholson, whose
teachings are ever received by his congrega-
ton with great acceptability, seemed to feel
the inspiration Of the occasion, and to engage
in the service with more than his usual fervor;
and from the sacred desk spoke to his audi
tors in Thoughts that breathe and words that
burn The music was excellent, and appro-
pirate to the day. 1t was rendered with an
effect that elected words of commentator
from all present. We append list of the
selections for the several services, with the
names of the choristers.
EARLY STANDARDIZATION Hymn
A'Jesus Christ is risen to-day
SaRcfas and Gloria In Ercelsis.
EacRaristic Hymn Bread Of the world.
occasional Hyma-ssHe is risen.''
MoRxIxG Standardization Hymn
"Who is this that comes from Edom.''
Anthem-"Christ our Passover by Chap
pie.
Te DeuBs--by Vim. jackson.
.IlSbildte-in Z fiat
Apostles Creed-Intoned.
IRtroi HymR-''At the Lamb High Feast
we sing
Responses TO Commandments and Nicene
Creed-Chanted.
06ertory AHtheni-'Lord of every Land
and Nation"
Sdactiis and Gloria in Excelsis.
L. III. Dozoiogy tDith Eallelujah Chorus
occasional Hymn-'sThe strife is o err, the
battle won.'
Evening SERvIcE.-Pr Professional Hymn
''Christ the Lord is risen to-day
CaHtate, BeHedic and apostles Cred
Chanted.
Hvmn-iChrist the Lord is risen again"
0fertoYg ARthem-"Chr our Passover
Kecessioadi HymR-"To Him who for
our sins was slain.''
SOIoIsTs.-SoprdHO, Mrs. l. Z. Pearson,
Miss Sallie Grouse, Miss Lizzie Shepherd.
Allo-Miss NJ. b. Shellman.
Ten0r-Mr. Charles Zeiber.
BGsso-Mr. Frank Mitten.
Chorgts-Misses Dallas Wood and Emma
Brockett, Messrs. J. NJ. Shellman and C.
Brown.
QUESTION FoR THE UNION BRIDGE FARMERS
CLuE.-We respectfully submit to the intelli-
gent members of that club which is the best
breed of hogs for the farmers Of Carroll, the
Poland Chinas, the Berkshires, or the White
Chesters? Each variety has its admirers.
Mr.. Edward Lynch, of this city, has the Po-
land China, and also the Berkshires, we be-
heve. The Poland China hogs are of Amer
lean origin. Their fame has reached Eng
land, where orders are coming for them to
breeders here. The Lire Stock Journal says:
A paragraph in this journal, some months
since, mentioned the fact that ID. NJ. Magic,
of Oxford, Ohio, had received an order from
an English breeder for some of these swine.
We are Just IN receipt of a letter from the
gentleman who gave this order, in which it is
stated that the pigs had arrived in fine con-
dition, aud were admired by all who had seen
them. He also states that he thinks these
Americana bred swine will hold their own in
the show-yard with the best of Old England
breeding, and so we'll was he pleased with
them that he expects TO duplicate his orders.
NEw WINDSOR IrRMs.-A number of old
locust and several very old sycamore trees,
the latter probably nearly an hundred years
old, have been cut down in this place and re-
placed by beautiful young trees of the linden
variety, furnished and planted by Joseph
Stout, formerly Of Westminster district
Mr.. VIM. Vansant has sold his blacksmith
shop to Mr.. Zeller, formerly Of Westminster.
Mr.. Vansant has purchased a farm in Anne
Arundel county, to which he removed this
week. The firms of our merchants remain
the same as last year.
Mr.. Thos. Upton has moved from here to
charge of the public school,
At Hagerstown on the 22d inst. John w.
Stonebraker, President of the Board of Com
missioners of Washington county, signed the
agreement between the Western Maryland
Railroad Company and the holders of its
second preferred bonds. The county owns
SIS, ZOO Of these bonds, on which there are
due coupons, funded and unfunded, amount
ing to SD, 4l2.50, making in all $3T ,412. 80.
Under the agreement these bonds are to be
purchased by Baltimore city at 500 cents on
the dollar, and the county will, therefore, if
the agreement is carried out, realize nearly
the face value of their bonds.
wHr MoSDAY.-The committees on the
part of the Knights Of Pythias and the Agri-
cultural Society held meeting on Tuesday
evening last to make arrangements for the
celebration on Whit Monday. Never before,
we believe, has there been parade and drill
by the Knights in this city, and the Pythian
Drill Association Of Baltimore, which will be
present, has an extended reputation for great
proficiency. The tournament promises 10 be
unusually attractive, as several well-known
riders have signi6ed theii. intention to partici-
pate.
AcciDExTs.-Harriet Dell, an aged lady
living in Uniontown district, fell down the
steps on the 22d instant, and dislocated her
right shoulder. DIR. James r. Summers was
sent for and reduced the disocation.
Sallie Appler, wife of Jacob Appler, of
Warieldsburg, met with a very painful acct
dent on the 23d instant. She was going in
the garden early in the morning to plant
beans, and slipped and fell, breaking both
bones just above the ankle. DR.. jam es p.
Summers adjusted the fracture.
THRICE WELCoME.-Summer visitors from
the eityare already making their appearance in
Westminster, where a cordial welcome awaits
them. Westminster is so high and healthy,
so easy Of access, and entirely free from ma
laria and those summer pests, mosquitoes,
that 1t Is becoming more popular as a sum
mer resort, with each returning season.
Prof. Wright, of Western Maryland Col
lege, delivered lecture at Morgan Chapel,
on the 18th instant, for the benefit of the Sab
bath School. The audience was large, and
the subject, ''Young America, gave the lee
turer large field from which TO entertain
them. The lecture was well received and lis
tened TO with marked attention.
The National Grays Band treated our eiti-
Zens to some choice music on Saturday night
Under their new teacher they have become