Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1880-06-03


NESsRa. EDiTORs Perhaps It may be agreea-
BILE To the distant friends of Charlotte Hall School
to hear how probably the young gentlemen Oc-
cupy some Of their leisure time, so II you have
space you will please give this communication
corner-not TOO little one. however-in the BRA-
COS, which always comes TO the good people Of
old St. Mary's with such good cheer. The Lit
erary Society connected with, the sciool, be-
sides their weekly meetings, has been regal
ing the citizens Of the hamlet and neighbor-
hood with monthly entertainments which have
proved "a feast Of reason and How Of soul,
and their dis outinuance on ACCOUNT Of the near
approach Of the end Of the term Is a source ofre-
gret to all. Friday, the 2sth instant, was the
last, and was particularly entertaining. Des-
pite The rain-which we will not find fault with
Ia goodIy number gave encouragement 20 the
object by their pgesence, the beauty and fashion
OF the neighborhOod and Of the spFightly vil-
lage Of Mechanicsville being out in fascinating
array, venerable boards and manly forms adding
viwor and strength 70 the scene. Cadet J. T i.
Barber opened the meeting jn q coarseOus nd
dress Of welcome, followed by debate upon the
question, (which has the greater influence On
the action Of mans the hope Of reward o. the
fear Of pHnishment7n Messrs. Dixon and Tip
petf-tlse former not Of fsic scfSooi-on the af-
iirmative, and Messrz. Sylvester and Mnsrhette
The negative Both sides were ably and eIo-
0ueutiv discussed the affirmative assuming prin-
eipally rs evidences Of their point The great deeds
Of heroes, the central results Of voluntary ac-
tion and the tadepea8ence o. feoriess and noble
mind--lhe negative mostly that this type 10
mostly the offspring Of the fear Of punishment
that universally prompts man 70 acticn. The
ambition Of one Of the prospective candidates ioE
the honors Of presidential throne was used by
one on each SIDE as some proof Of his argument,
which argues quite foreiely with the Chameleon
character Of candidates for Office In general.
The decision was in fasor Of the negative.
though the venerable judges looked as fit would
axe more than 81 the cohorts once-and PEI
hans stiFl-at the command of the Aforesaid as
pirant 20 fright them into action, yet the con-
monty expressed opinion Of large number Of
the audience gave the victory 70 the Affirmative,
while the fragrant boqneis that fell s'thiek and
fastss npon this side o. TIE platform would seem
70 dispute the verdict also. The hearty and
gallant reception Of the s@ert-scensed messenger
that winged is way TO tie negative side gave
evidence that az least the realization Of the plea
sure OF reward Il aiI-powerfui. Ar. r. b. Tip
rett deserves special mentioR IN bis efforts 20 do
credit both 70 himsclf and bis school. There Is
q marked improvement IN his dietion and eloeu-
ton ard merits praise as az ernest student.
Messrs sire and Maddox participated with their
usual ahfifty, the former In reading, shc latter
cloinx the exereises IN asneat little speech. The
SocietY viii resume tlIcse pleasnrAile gatherings
during thc next tern and We wish them God
FnsRxD.