Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-01-03

THAT wife of mine says, since the intro
ducion of DR.. Schlcy's Family Cough SyrI
UP all coughs and colds disappear, and on
nights are undisiurbel by hacking coughs
Sure cure, only % cents. Try it aud be
convinced.
Friend Ncssncr of military fame SHOWED
lis, last Friday, strawberry plant with
blossoms on it. He says the whole patel
is in blossom and in many instances bcrli
i, cs can he seen. This is certainly very
strange. Strawberries in winter.
During recent trip to our sister town
Gracchanl, we took u peep into Mr.. j. A
Gcrnand e. Cos. cigar mandatory and to
say the least were well pleased with it.
They manufacture an excellent common
cigar and also cigars from imported tobac-
co all of which they have ready sale for
In the same room his son is engaged in
manufacturing and repairing harness, and
q look around the room convinced us that
he understand. his business thoroughly
and puts up neat and substantial work.
Our thanks are due Mr. G.. for half dozen
ormorc of his best which we enjoyed much.
The very large majority of people eat
very little and drink nothing, so they say ;
when the fact is they daily overload the
stomach and drink Unfortunately, AMI suffer
the consequences, viz: Heartburn, Water.
bnSh, Pains in the stomach, Side and Chest
| n n wl ic
mary of physical discomfort They should
keep bottle of kellcr's Vegetable Life
Drops convenient, and they will always
have faithful physician who will save
them many pain.
GRACEHAM, Dec. 2S'h, III.
Mr.. EDITOR :-Considcring the inclcm-
cnt weather, our little town presented a
much livlicr appearance on Christmas
evening than has been its wont for num-
Der of years past. Old and young alike
hailed the coming Of their Sabbath school
anniversary with joy, each contributing to
the pleasures ofothcrs. The concert given
upon this occasion was u success, and all
who shared in the pleasures of the even
ing might well conclude that even Grace,
ham like Bethlehem Of old, has at least
something whereof TO lie glad.
The concert was opened by music from
The Trombone choir, which, considering
the exceeding short time of its existence
deserves much credit on the part of its
members, and shows, too, that they are full
" alive rs to their interests
a prayer was then offered up Ivy Rev. J.
ID. Freed Of Mcchancstown, followed by
singing by the infant class. 1t was very
pretty sight to see those little ones stand
Ing in line, and No less pleasing to hear
them in their childish glce render their
beautiful little Christians song.
To note ell that TRANSFERRED during the
evening would be almost impossible as
there was much to cdifI and please The
music rendered by the different classes
with Miss Nellie Yonson and Mrs Clcw.
ell prcSili;~ at the organ, WAS certainly
charming and reflects much credit upon
the committee of arrangements, as we'll as
the orderly manner in which the members
Of the school conducted themselves Prof.
Weller of ila@crstown also added much to
the audience by rendering several inslra-
mental pieces
The children We're Delightfully."- enter
tanned by mn able address from the chill
drcn's friend, Nj James Creagcr Of Ne
rhanicStown, after which an address by
Rev, j. ID. Freed was mnhe to the officers,
teachers ard parents Of the school relating
to the birth of Christ, the event TO which
the day celebrated as upon this occasion
pointed.
After the reports Of the secretary and
treasurer were read with appropriate re
marks upon the same, Rev Mr. Clewcll
rave n short history Of tho progress of the
school and its present financial cOndit on.
Titus closed the exercises of the evening
and it is TO be hoped that many were deep
" impressed with the great Importance Of
fully n,ouSing Themselves to lay hold Of
Sabbath school worl; in real cArhrst.
Much might be said with reference to the
tasteful manner in which the church has
been trimmed and decorated, and especial
" the Christmas Bower, but as this can
only be appreciated by actually bcholling
no attempt will b" made to describe it,
suffice it to gay that it was beautiful in
deed.
"GHACEIAMITE"