Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-01-06
For the SPECTATOR.
LEAP YEAR.

TO THE LADIES-IMPORTANT INFOR-
MATION-A LIST OF THE PRIZES TO
BE DRAWN.
A new era for the feminine portion of
the population commences with the
New Year. Leap Year affords an ex-
cellent opportunity for the ladies to
make display of their good qualities,
and none of them should neglect their
chances for escaping the loneliness of
old maidenhood. For the benefit of the
ladies, and in order that they may know
what good points the masculine gender
generally possess, they will find pre-
pared for them list of the young gen.
tlemen in Bethel congregation who are
in the matrimonial market. Ladies in
tent on matrimony would do well to
cast their eyes over this directory, make
selection at once, and then lay seige
to the idol of their choice.
May success attend their efforts.
ARTHUR WILSON is Oh the sunny
side of twenty five, has a sunny dispo-
sition, and is capable of loving like a
Romeo. He has fine tenor voice, and
would contribute greatly to the musical
entertainment of the home circle. Some
sweet Juliet should make no delay in
securing such prize.
MINOR PALMER is late addition to
this social circle, but his many attrac-
tions will not long remain unnoticed by
the fair sex. He stands behind the
ries off the Palm Ter it be too late" will
be sure Of everything she could desire
in the dry goods line.
WILSON BROWN is fat, fair, and full
of fun. He would be the joy of any
house. His flow of spirits, together
with his good qualities, is worth the
trouble, ladies; so don't fail to "dance
attendance" upon Mr.. Brown.
FRANK Prison is frank young gen.
tleman, with fair face and fine form,
and fully fiedged for some fair fairy.
WILL WALLACE is fine looking fell
low, and though he has been a laggard
in love, he would slip very quietly into
the matrimonial noC sc, if some kind
maiden would arrange all the prelimi
naries.
JAKE ARMENTRoUT has been "going
it'' alone for 40, these many years. y
Will not some dark eyed Mary Ann
yoke him up? He is a capital fellow,
and Will both lead and drive
Tom BROwNLEE is a model young
man, and would make an excellent
Benedict. Seize him at once.
FRANK LAREw is noble hearted and
true-an admirable catch. The fortu-
nate damsel who wins him will never
rev" bargain.
JOHN MIsH is most estimable young
man. He has cattle, and land, and
plenty of hard cash The young lady
who makes his heart and fortune the
aim of her existence will be amply paid
for her trouble
BILL SHIELDS has been wasting his
sweetness on the desert air" long
enough. Will not some one of the fair
sex who appreciates wit and humor"
prevent any further waste of the raw
material" by asking him to be her
Shield for life. This is the time of year
to settle Bills
CHARLIE CREIGLOE has not been in
the community long, but he has already
made many friends among the ladies,
and is destined to be star in the social |
circle. He is by profession scho |
teacher, can love a girl in several differ
erent languages, and is quite willing to |
teach some fair lassie to coniugate the |
verb Glove" in as many.
JOHN SHIELDS, Sir, is portly, jolly
bachelor, who has been in existence for
some time, and has been casting admir-
ing chances OF the fair sex for we'll nigh
a halfa century. Why he has never
married is not known; but "better late
than never" therefore, ladies, proceed
to make note of him.
JOHN SPRoUL is youthful, and there