The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1878-09-13

"A few days ago George Moores, son of
Mr.. John Moores, Of the Big Woods, killed
a large copper head snake, from which, when
opened, there came forth 90 young copper
heads, rs lively as candidate on election day.
These were also killed
On Thursday afternoon of last week n
stack of hay, containing 81 tons, on the fam
of Mr.. Henry W. Hopkins, near Darlington,
was struck by lightning, set on fire and de-
stroyed. Two other stacks one on each side
of it, were saved by the neighbors.
We have just received from the Fnshoa
and Pattern House, of Philadelphia, copy
of the Metropolitan. Any of our lady readers
DESTROYS Of having the latest fashions will re-
ceivc the Metrop01itan gratis by sending her
address to ]. G. Ramsdell, 1113 Chestnut St,
Philadelphia, Pa
The announcement is made that new
newspaper, to be called The Weekly Herald, is
about to be started at Delta, York county,
Pa. 1t is to be published by Boyd & Co,
and edited by Nathan Boyd. We shall wei
come Mr.. Boyd and his paper into the field
of journalism
Mrs. Craig, who lives near Edgewood,
has sent us handful of ripe Strawberries, of
the Victoria variety, picked from her patch
on the 9th inst. The entire patch is covered
with blossoms, green and ripe berries. Ripe
strawberries in September are indeed n
rarity in this latitude,
Rev. Page Milburn delivered very in
teresting and carefully prepared lecture, on
Friday evening, September 9th, in the NJ. E.
Church, Darlington, before large audience.
composed of the Anti-Trcating Society of
Darlington, and others His subject was
The Evil Effects Of Intemperance.
"A grand ball, the proceeds of which will
be applied to the relief of the suffering people
of the South, will be given in the Town Hall,
Havre de Grace, on Thursday evening, Sep
TENDER 10Th. Tickets, admitting gentleman
and ladies 81. Music by Diapers Orchestra,
and supper served by an experienced caterer.
-Messrs. William G. Knowles g Co., of
Philadelphia, are about erecting at Aberdeen,
P, w. & B. Railroad, n warehouse, 200 feet
long by 30 feet in width, for the storage OF
canned goods. This building will be great
convenience to Hartford county packers, and
its size will give some idea of the magnitude
OF the canning interest in the lower portion
of our county.
The Glen Rock Item says "This sec
ton of the county will have an abundance of
apples this season. We have recently travel.
ell through portions of this county, also
through Hartford and Baltimore counties, and
we noticed in almost every orchard trees laden
with fine fruit If an outlet is opened for
the conversion of this fruit-harvest into
money, it will be OF considerable value to our
farmers"
AT the meeting of the Hartford Archery
Club, held ut the residence of Henry w
Archer, Esq, on Wednesday last, the ladies'
first prize was awarded to Miss Lizzie Archer
and Miss Bessie Webster, who tied the sec
ond prize to Miss Annie Farnandis. The
gcntlemen's first prize was taken by Col
Herman Stump; the second by Messrs
Sidney Brand and John s. Shriver The
strangers prizes were carried off by Miss
hewitt, of Georgia, and Thomas w. Hall, Jr.
Prof. Herman Smith, of Baltimore coun-
ty, gave n free lecture, on vocal music, in the
Academy, Bel Air, on Tuesday evening, with
n view of forming class for Instruction.
The attendance was small, and sufficient en-
couragement was not given him to proceed
with the object stated. Subscription papers
have been left by Prof. Smith with DR.. Ben
jamin Smith, Mrs. Finney Hanna and at The
17Sgts office, and if a sufficient number of per-
sons signify their desire to receive instruction
in vocal music. classes will be organizcd.-
The price of instruction will be $3.50 for
thirteen lessons.
"A tournament took place at Hardwood,
p, w. and B. Railroad, on Monday, for the
benefit of the yellow fever sufferers, at which
the successful knights were VIM. L Pearce,
who crowned Miss Alice Price, of Hartford
county, rs Queen of Love and Beauty; s.
Brian crowned Miss Emma Stansbury, of
Baltimore, first maid of honor; E. F. Shipley
crowned Miss Mamie Stevens, of Baltimore,
second maid, and w. T. Stevens crowned
Miss Alice Ames, of Baltimore, third maid.
The successful knights also received prizes,
consisting of set of harness, saddle and
bride, whip and lap-robe. A large OK was
roasted whole and relished by the assembled
company, who numbered 1900 persons.
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EXCURsIoN.--The Mountain Sunday
School, DIR. Crane, pastor, recently made an
excursion to Cedar Grove, on Bush River,
and spent the day in various recreations
furnished for the occasion. All went "merry
as a marriage bell" This school numbers
14O pupils, and is the largest in the county,
except one Mt Havre de Grace.
AccIDENr.-On Friday, the 9th inst, as
Mrs John j. STREET. and Miss Maggie Butler,
daughter of Thomas Butler, Esq, who live
in the neighborhood of the Rocks of Deer
Creek, were driving in an open buggy, the
horse became frightened at the raising of an
umbrella, and ran away. Both ladies were
thrown out, Mrs. Street, having an arm bro
ken, while Miss Butler received severe
bruises.
PACIFIC GUANo = This fertilizer appears to
have been growing in favor with farmers in
different parts of the country, if we may
judge from the large quantity sold in 1877,
which is stated at $4,000 tons. 1t is now be-
ing introduced into Hartford by the agents,