Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-02-01
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE
BART ITEMS.
In and Around Georgetown.

On Friday morning, 2Sth inst, the
thermometers registered as low as s.
abOse zero, mona higher than 12O.
The village, although q small one for
Lancaster county, has for the past month
presented an unusually bu>incss-like ap-
pearance. Sleishs of all sizes, shapes and
in every conceivable degree nfartistic COM
pleteness, from Donally's dug-out to Nc
Clure's fancy cutter, arc. continually pass
ing in and out. and the two roads that
form the village square are almost i solid
ice pike until they branch into other roads
out of the village.
Very few accidents. in fact none of any
serious consequence, have occurred in our
vicinity from the running away OF horses,
so common in slcighins time.
On Wednesday evening, 25th inst, Geo.
Drauckcr came into the village in a sleigh
to attcud the Good Templar lodge. The
meeting being an uncommOniy interesting.
one, lasted longer than usual, and the
horse concluded to go home. When George
came out OF the lodge he found lie had a
| chance to foot it. When he arrived home
| he found both horse and sleigh, uninjured,
waiting for him.
Tobacco stripping goes quietly on and
every few days Il new man is added to the
number who are ready TO sell. Mr.. Whit
| mer. of Christiana, visited this section a
few days ago to have look at Bart's crop,
but made no bids. His warehouse at
| Christiana is not yet ready to receive to-
| bacco. Sales are reported on all sides Of
this neighdorhood, but none have been re-
| ported as yet in Bart. Another damp
| spell will enable raiserS to get all of the
poles, and after that no time will be wasted
in preparing it for market.
| "A NiS Surprise Party.
| \ monster surprise party occurred at
John Coulter's, in the lower end, OH
Tuesday, the 25th inst. Tickets were is
sued on this OccasiOn-gilt-edged, round
cornered, cream bristol-and at 10 a. H.,
while Susan and John were warming
themselves at the kitchen fire they were
startled by the jingle of sleigh bells near
the house, and more startled when the
jingle ceased at the very door. John went
out and welcomed ths callers, but had
scarcely dove the welcome when another
and then another came. and continued to
come until fully $50 people has congro
gated. John was dazed, Susan com
pletely bewildered. and the doctor looked
into the eyes of these two and made a
diagnosis OF their cases, with al estimate
of the probability OF i fee for 4 certiti-
cate. The lawyer looked in his
hat for the necessary blanks. but
some thoughtful person relieved the
stress upon the Coulter brain by whisper
ing "surprise party" John aud Susan
Immediately comprehended, a sudden
fash of intelligence overspread their coun-
tenances, which caused q sigh of disap
pointment to escape from the lips Of the
doctor and the lawyer. The horses being
cared for, the wraps and Oyercoats care
fully laid away, frils and flounccs smooth
ed out, our hosts were ut liberty to view
the assembled guests. Imagine their sur
prise and pleasure, when after passing the
towering form Of Kale Connor, they discov-
| cred among the company representatives
OF the medical profession, the bar and the
| pulpit, three newly married couples, and
| good sprinklins Of those young men and
maidens OH the verge of lnatrirnony whose
presence always adds interest to such an
occasion.
The important time came and when the
guests were escorted into the dining room
! thrill of delight ran through all, and one
young miss was heard to exclaim, "Oh,
dear, did you ever see such an array OF
sweet cakes, turkeys and other animals p
| The tables were replcnshed the third time
with 30 1T each.
Music followed, soul-thrilling music By
Miss Valentine, Mrs. II. Davis and Mr..
Connor, solos, with full choruses, of so in.
spring nature that Rutter and Bob for
| got themselves and went off in y ecstasy OF
rapture. exclaiming in heartfelt language
"splendiferous, Bob - grandiloquen-
tious, Rutter;'' Conror smiled. The
| vocal was followed by instrumental duets
| by the Misses Martin and Collin. Every
one appeared to enjoy themselves, and the
affair was one Of the most successful sur
prises ever witnessed in Bart.
And why not! the hosts deserve to be
respected by all who know them: no
where in the lower end OF this county
could company If surprisers meet with a
more hearty welcome. OK better treatment
than at J.. J. Conltcr's.