The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-05-11
Port Deposit Items.
A SURPRISE.

SURPRISE.
The Rev. Mr.. Aiken, pastor of the Pres
byterian Church, in this place, met with
quite a surprise, on Sunday last, as he en-
tered his pulpit to find the old and dilapi-
dated lounge, on which he had reclined so
often, gone, and in its stead three beautiful
cushioned chairs invitingly arranged for
occupation. They were purchased with
funds raised at the tableau exhibition, and
so quietly was it arranged that Mr.. Aiken
knew nothing of it, and was completely
surprised, as were also most of the congre-
cation. Mr.. Aiken feelingly expressed his
thanks to the congregation for this renewed
evidence of their kindness, which he highly
appreciated. The day being the tenth
anniversary of his admission to the ministry
he took for his text the words I" Magnify
Mine Office, and from it preached very
interesting and appropriate discourse, in
terspersed with statistics of his successful
ministry Of ten years. His present congre-
cation have great cause to congratulate
themselves in having secured him for their
pastor. He is greatly liked by ell the com
munity, ard is doing vast amount of
good.
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL.
The ladies of the allowed named congre-
cation who were interested in getting up
tableaux and concerts, having failed to
realize all the money desired, have decided
| to have strawberry and ice cream festival,
in the lecture room of the church, on Tues
day evening next, the 10th inst, to which
festival all their friends are cordially in
vitfd. 1t being the first straw berry festival
of the season, they expect and will be pre-
pared for a large attendance.
THE AMATEUR ASSOCIATION
were quite successful with their two nights
of " Nick of the Woods" their receipts
aggregated about eighty dollars, and they
are quite hopeful that with a few more
performances they will have realized a sum
sufficient to put them in possession of
first class piano.
WORK AT THE QUARRIEs.
A stroll to the quarries to day was we'll
repaid by the evidence of renewed activity
in that important branch of business
Messrs. McClenahan 6 Bro. having COM
menced the month with quite a large force
of stone cutters and it is to be hoped that
it is but the forerunner of more extensive
operations.
OUR TEMPERANCE SOCIETY,
although disappointed in not having the
Rev. Mr.. Ridgway to address them at the
last meeting, as arranged, Che being de-
tanned in Elkton by couple determined to
sacrifice themselves at the atari had quite
an interesting meeting which was very eff
fectively addressed by Rev. Mr. Aiken and
others. Miss Mary Sauter gave US the
Bridal Wine Cup" in most excellent
style, elicting loud applause, and the
choir lately organized, gave us some de-
lightful pieces. Next Tuesday night, Miss
Minnie Mosher will be with us again, and
all who had not the pleasure to hear her at
her previous readings should make it d
point to be here on that occasion as the op-
portunty to enjoy SO rich a treat will not
often occur.
DRUNKEN DARKEY DROWNED.
Urbin Cornish, colored man aged about
forty and addicted to drinking had been
missing since 12 O'Clock on Saturday night,
at which time he left his house, very much
intoxicated. On Thursday morning his
body was found in the dock near Mr.. Mich
OILS carriage factory, into which it is sup
posed he had fallen soon after leaving his
home.