The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-01-07
No warlike trophies could I've seen,
No conquered flag was there,
Nauuht but the peaceful evergreen

NO Wnflike trophies could We seen,
No conquered flag was there
Naught but the peaceful evergreen
Adorned with beauty skill and care
The scene there presented h really enchanting.
There is Il magnificent cedar occupying an area
over twenty feet, every branch and twg grace
fully bending with beautiful or useful orna-
ment, not made of flimsy material i'll the usual
careless manner but every article is composed
of substantial material, and constructed i'll the
finest artistic styles consequently they will bear
the closest scrutiny, 1t would be futile to al
tempt q detailed description of the numerous
articles displayed, but there are Numbers, of
which each one would be an appropriate orna-
ment to adorn n parlor, or graceful pendant
to a chandelier. Perhaps the most attractive
feature when entering the room is three beauti-
fnl miniature balloons (pcrlcct fac SMILES Of
those used by aeronauts,) suspended from the
ceiling by hair or some invisible means, and
apparently floating on the air. The various
articles are arranged in such n manner M to
harmonic and blend the various colors, thereby
forming magnificent picture. Nearly every
article on the tree was fashioned and construct
ed by Mr.. Brown himself, but | am inclined to
the opinion that Mrs. Brown is entitled to a con
siderable portion of the credit for the taste dis
played in the details of arrangement.
The arrangement on the grounds beneath are
perhaps equally as elaborate those on the tree,
and presents at this time a striking contrast TO
the scene without. By glancing your eye
through the window you gaze upon an unhrukcn
mass of snow, covering the bleak hills rs far as
the eve can reach while within YOU look upOn
scene representing the blooming month of
May. The judgment and taste displayed in ar
ranging the details appcrlaining to a scene such
rs this speak in unmistakablc language of the
unscismess and kindness of those who erected
it, not only for themselves, but the whole com
munity'who are welcome to participate.
The ground plan represents well arranged
farm, the fields properly divided, with convent
ent roads, nicely grayelcd, intcrsccting it. On
the lawn there Is IL miniature fountain, which
throws q jet about six inches high the water
from which flows along gravely bed, where
cattle are apparently drinking in the most
natural manner. Upon steep hillside n flock
OF South downs are grazing in manner appar-
emily satisfactory to themselves. There are
quite n number Of cattle and horses grazing or
lying down in the different fields On the edge
of the clearing near the wood stands a log cabin,
complete representation of that pioneer OF
civilization
The perspective is so perfect, in the entire
plan, that you can imagine YOU are at distance
looking on reality There is SO much more to see
thanl can describe, that / can only say go and
see it.
WILD WATER FOWL.
After an examination of the Generals head
quarters, repaired to the front Of the building,
where found quite number of gentlemen, Il
majority of whom were practical sportsmen, and
not only experts in shooting water fowl, but
in their experience of years they have become
perfectly familiar with the habits and nature oil
the various species of water fowl which annually
migrate to this section to procure their food
Therefore their conversation in regard to this
brance of ornthology is not only entertaining
but highly instructive. Not far from the shore
of the Gunpowder Uhe principal scene of their
operations is the iavorite feeding ground of the
canvas back 1t is here they obtain the wild
celery which imparts to their flesh that pecu.
liar flavor which is particularly inviting to The
palate of the cpicure. They were discussing
the merits of different parties in reference
to their capacity ofkilling ducks on the wing
1t appeared to be universally conceded that
John Turner was the best shot ut n flying
coot. In regard to red heads and other species
over decOys, over head, random, or snap shot
it was admitted that Edward Lynch, of Max
wells Point, has no superior in Maryland OF
out Of 1t. There were several others present
who are very expert in bringing down the gam,
in full flight one of whom is also a weather
prophet Il rival of the Canadian. He made
prediction, when ! was present, that the indica
tions denoted a soft spell, although at the TIM
the thermometer was below zero and The APP
pearance reminded me very much of a picture
of Siberia
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