The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-05-25

give us good speech at soma early day.
Temperance meeting on next Thursday
evening. We expect to procure the ser
vices of J. T. Mccullough, Esq, of Elkton.
KEHoE.
CharlestOXvn Items.
MIR. EDIToR.-Not having noticed any
thing in the way of communication to The
Wig from this place for some time past, l
thought a few items would not be amiss
THE CROPS.
The wheat and grass crops look promis-
ing, although it is feared by some that the
last frost has hurt the wheat among some
of our farmers.
FAILURE-THE FISHING.
The fishing business has been a complete
failure this Spring, the worst perhaps that
has ever been experienced by our fisher
men, and effects the monetary interest of
this community wonderfully.
IMPROVEMENTS.
Elk Sheriff Cooling is on the line of i'm
provement, in the way of pulling down old
rickety fences and putting in their stead
good, substantial board and post and rail
fences. He has workmen engaged at pres
ent in building large and commodious
barn which, when completed, will add ma
terially to appearances.
NOTEWORTHY.
Mr.. Thomas 5. Calvert, who resides two
miles and half southwest of this place
and is generally known throughout the
county, whose age is about eshty-three,
walked from his home to this place and
returned on Saturday last. While here he
called to see his old friend and companion
of his youth, Mr.. John Yeamans, who has
been confined to his home for some months.
Mr. Ieamans is something older than Mr..
Calvert, being in his eighty fifth year, both
of whom have given evidence of powerful
constitutions.
RELIGIOUS.
The Rev. George r. Kramer, of the
Household of Faith Church, of Whining
ton, Del, preached in the public schoo!
house. in this place, on Tuesday evening,
the 14th instant, and although the evening
was quite stormy, he was greeted by full
house He took for his text the 18th verse
of the Goth Psalm, "Returu, o Lord, how
long, and let it repent thee concerning thy
servants" He also quoted in connection
with the above the Goth verse of the 22nd
chapter of Revelation, from which he held
the undivided attention of his audience for
the space of one hour and twenty minutes
Mr. Kramer is pleasant, eloquent, and
forcible speaker, and is SO thoroughly con-
versant with the Scriptures, that he has no
need to turn over leaf after leaf in the
Bible to find a passage which he may refer
to, but has it stored away in memory's
house to use at will, from which it flows
as from full fountain head. Mr.. Kramer
was formerly pastor of this circuit, and
was very popular while here, and was not
only highly esteemed for his ability as an
able preacher, but was fondly admired
for his known piety and devotedness
to the cause of his Master; and Judging
from the congratulations and the hearty
shaking of hands which took place after
the close of the meeting, one can but con-
clude that he still holds place in the hearts
of the people. The churches are now closed
against him on account of the views which
he holds as Bible doctrine in regard to the
state of the dead from death until the res
direction.
PIC MIC.
Quite number of our young folks, with
an agreeable mixture of older ones, accom-
panied by several very pleasant fair ones
and gents from neighboring towns and the
city of Wilmington, embarked on board
the sailing craft, John c. Graham, for a
trip down the river, on Saturday, the 18th
instant. The appearance of dark and heavy
clouds to the northward in the morning
gave unmistakable evidence that we were
to have rough day, but undaunted we
hoisted the sail to the breeze, and were
waited down the river pleasantly and in
about the space of forty five minutes we
hove to off Red Point fishery. All were
soon safely landed. We found the shore
nearly deserted, they having cut out some
time previous. We, however, found Mr..
England there engaged in putting away
his fishing apparatus; we also found some
OILERS there, who were kind and gentle
manly. Through the kindness of Mr.. f.
we were granted the privilege of taking
possession of any thing that would add to
our comfort or pleasure; consequently we
took immediate possession of the office and
bunk room attached, which was neat and
clean with good stove in it; next door to
which was colored family occupying one
of the houses, who were very kind i'll as
sisting those dear, good, older ladies in pre-
pairing a sumptuous dinner, which was
heartily partaken of. The large dance plat
form, erected for use on the first of May,
was still standing; so some of the young
folks took notion to step the light fantas-
tic and wendell their way to the platform.
A set was formed; Willis, the musician,
drew the bow; the command, forward lead,
was given, but ere the set was half over
the cold north wind increased in fury, a
slight sprinkling of rain compelled them to
seek shelter. But they were equal to the
emergency, went to work with a will,
cleaned up the shad house, and although
the cold north wind blew, and although
the rains Gid descend slightly, and the
waves did dash furiously against the shore,
they were bound to dance, and did dance,
10 their hearts content, and the way all
seemed to enjoy themselves really made
your temzer wish he were young again
In the evening all partook, with but few
exceptions, of some refreshments in the
way of some of Booths excellent ice cream
and cakes, which had been prepared for the
occasion. 1t was really an enjoyable day
1t was the almost unanimous expression
that they never enjoyed themselves better.
Towards dark we old folks began to think
about home and our chickens, geese, pigs,
etc, which were to be fed, but the wind
blew so furiously that it was unsafe to at
tempt to re embark, and do believe that
the young people wished it to blow harder,
for the longer it blew the longer they would
dance. However, about 8 o'clock p. NJ, the
wind Gained away somewhat and the order
was given to get ready to go, and in short
time we were all on board the John C. Ora
ham, bound for home. The homeward-
bound trip was made pleasant by the rem
derng of some delightful music. on the
accordion, by Willis, the musician, assisted
by Arthur, the soprano, Robert the basso,
and Jack, the tenor. L. w.