The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-01-03
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PORT DEp3SIF IVEuS.
CHANGEABIE WEATHER.

CHASGEAEiE WEATHER..
The weather has been abominable-
rain, hail. ice and snow have made the
streets and pavements like glass; staid old
citizens. who have never been known to
take it straight have been seen to sit
down on the pavement, give that cursory
glance around which such 4 pretlicament
causes. then quickly rise kat i'll hand. nor
stop to look at the spot SO recently felt.
The river is still covered with ice on this
side, but the prospects for an ice crop are
very poor, the loss Of which will be much
felt here.
TWO LARGE WEDDINGS.
The stormy condition of the weather
does not, however, deter worshipers at
the hymeneal altar from frcquenting it.
We have had two large weddings this
week-onc in the Methodist Church. the
other at the residence of lie bride 5 father.
Miss ). Sauter and Miss l.. Nolrlein were
the blooming brides who drew grooms as
prizes III the marriage lottery, and time
will show how valuable they are. 1t is
to be hoped that their married lives may
he long and happy ones.
CUR "rfNNFoRE TROUPE.
While these scenes have been enacted
in real life, we have had III ''Pinafore a
representative Of love and courtship in
various phases. To those who originated
the troupe, and had the pluck and energy
to carry it through amid so many diff
culties to such Il successful termination.
great credit is due. and to those who had
the patience and perseverance to over
come those difficulties. equally great
praise must be given. On Wednesday
night they appeared for the first time be
fore the public. Although the night was
very dark, and every thing outdoors COW
cred with sleet. a large audience greeted
them and seemed well pleased. The next
night Thursday the Hall was crowded.
persons coming from long distances III
the country. and the hearty rounds Of
applause showed that all We're delighted
with the performance. The whole man
asement of the entertainment was well
devised and executed, the comfort rs
well as the pleasure Of the audience be-
in. considered. Where all did SO well,
it may be invidious to make distinctions:
but the prominent characters oi the opera
deserve more than passing notice. The
Admiral was admirably done, the Cap
tain WAS i'll fine trim: but Buttercup. Jose
Prime and Ralph i1ackstraw deserve spe-
cial notice for their actin" and singing.
The gallant crew and the sisters and the
cousins and the auntS formed Il chorus
well timed, full Of melody. and highly
pleasing to the audience. 1t would be
unjust not to refer to the orchestra. Miss
A. Loag, pianist: Mr.. Porter. first violin:
Mr.. J. Is. AbGailanS, hass-vinl; Mr.. :.
Rowland. tlutist: and Mr.. y. Mhitclock.
cornet, formed a combination. whose
music was rs inspiring to the audience
as to the singers. On the whole. " e doubt
if any town i'll the state can suriass ours
in musical talent The sociablity. too.
growing out OF the practicing and exh-
billions by our amateurs is a feature not
to he forgotten. it brings people closer
together, helps to enliven the journey Of
life. aud prevents those acerbIticS Of char
acter and manner which a selfish piod-
ding bc.cts. The performance was re-
peated on Friday afternoon At 1t reduced
price OF admission. so that til, children
could close their holidays with tits most
excellent and amusing entertainments