Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-06-11
LETTER FROM MIDDLEWAY.
M1DDLEWAY. JUNG !, 1878.

M1DDLEWAY, June l, 1878.
Mr.. Editor News is scarce, money tight,
times are dull, and Middlcway has been in
rather comatose state for some time
nothing has trapspircd lately to relieve the
monotOny of the place or to disturb the equa-
nimity of the burgers. Not even the rantings
of Congress over the Potter resolutions, the
roaring of the British lion, or the growing
of tho Russian bear could rouse them But
what these we're unable to do was doue by
the pupils of the female school, and Middle>
way and vicinity were aroused from their
lcthargy and thrown into ecstasy over an cx-
hibition given by them on Thursday night,
in Mcintyre Hall, and repeated again on Fri
day night by request under the direction OF
Miss Ida Kcarney, their teacher, assisted by
Mr. Willie Gilbert, who were iDdcfatigable
in their excrtions and spared no efforts to
make it success aud in their efforts they
had the qualification to see that they had suc-
ceeded in the crowded condition of the hall
on each night of the exhibition, it not being
large enough to accommodate all who tried
to gal adms: ion. The hall was beautifully
decorated with flowers Of every description,
and the staging presented an elegant APP
pcaraucc, being profusely ornamented with
notices and devices set in boquets, festoons
aud evergrccns tastefully interviewer. The
exercises consisted of reading, declarations,
dialogues and tablcaux. and were we'll rem
dercd by the pupils, who wore white dresses
and floral decorations. each ono acting their
part to perfection, and the smaller ones, es>
pecially, looked like fairies doing honor to
their queen, which reflected credit on both
teacher and pupils, and received the applause
and admiration Of the audience, which APP
prcciatcd the excellent entertainment with
which it was favored.
The wheat, notwithstanding the severe
frosts of couple Of weeks ago, and which
caused some apprehensions in tho minds of
the farmers, is looking well better, l think,
than have ever seen it since my residence
in this section of the county. and those
fears upon examination have been dispelcd,
they are now preparing for an carly harvest.
with anticipntions of abundant yield, and
if it does not command as high price as
they would dcsire, they will have greater
quantity, and what is lost in price will be
made up in quantity, aud upon the whole
they will be just as we'll paid with large
amount for sale at one dollar a bushel as
with smaller amount at one-hfty.
Corn planting has been somewhat delayed
by the long continued wet weather, but is
now about finished, save the replanting-
which is considerable in somc places, from
what cause do not know, whether from the
crustated condition of the ground or from
the seed having been destroyed by insects
before germinatiOn-but that which is UP has
q good and healthy color and with a favor>
able season we may look for large crop, as
the average planted is fully as much and
probably moro this spring than at others
heretofore. What is said of wheat and corn
may also be said of the other cereals, they
arc looking well, and the farmer has cause
for congratulation, as from present appear
ances he has fine prospect of rcaping abun-
dainty from what he has sown, and of receiv-
ing compensation commensurate with his
hard ard laborious, but noble and healthy
labor. The good housewife, too, has cause
for rejoicing inasmuch vegetables are in
an advanced state and gardens are look ing
extremely we'll. Those plants of tender na>
ture, such as tomatoes and beans, have
suffered to some extent from the frost, but
where the precaution was taken to cover them
over they escaped injury and are now in
growing and healthy condition, while those
of harder nature, in consequence of the
early spring, arc now yielding and those per-
sons who took advantage of tho early spring
and planted early are nov indulging in early
vegetables. When harvest comes there
will be plentiful supply. and the wife as
we'll as the husband will have cause for con-
graduation, and while he points with feelings
of JOY to his excellent crop, she, too, may
point with pride and exutation to her we'll
filled table, groaning under the weight of the
delicious viands, and exclaim: behold the
fruits of my labor and industry. Dot.