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The Cecil Whig., 1881-05-14
School Commissioners.
he Board met on Tuesday last.

The Board met on Tuesday last.
Mr.. Miller, trustee of Cherry Hill school,
asked for the erection of II new fence around
the school lot of that school. Referred to
Mr.. S. j. England.
The quarterly account of school No. l5,
Fifth district, amounting to $50, and also
for school No. I, First district. amounting
to SIS.SJ Were examined and ordered TO be
paid
Commissioner Bldle made a report CON
cerning a lot for the Pivot Bridge school and
was authorized to purchase the same.
A letter was read from Mr.. j. VI. Camp
bell, teacher of school No. 5, Sixth district,
explaining his action in leaving the school
without due notice, and the subject was
laid over for the present.
The following teachers were confirmed:
Miss w. +. Clend-nin for school No. ;,
Sixth district: {. y. Kidd rs teacher for
school No. =, Eighth district
5. j. England made report of the colored
school house at North East. reporting pro-
greSs.
\ petition from J. w. Falls, asking for
So for Il bell for North East school. was
laid over.
The committee on the removal Of the Rose
Bank school house reported that they had
met the committee of trustees of the GENE
terry and had n conference with them upon
the subject The committee of the Genie
terry offered the School Board $500 for the
lot, the School Board removing the house.
The committee of the Board offered to sell
the lot and house for $500, provided the
School Commissioners have the use of the
house for the school year of lsSl-S2, and
further, that the lot reserved for a school
house on the Blue Ball road is suitable and
the furniture in the house is to be reserved
to the School Board.
The Board appointed trustees for all the
schools in accordance with the provisions OF
the school law.
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The Cecil Agricultural Society.

The Managers of this Society met on
Tuesday, at their office in this town.
Among other proceedings, the several
committees on the various classes made
their reports of premiums to be offered at
the fair in October which We're considered
amended and adopted.
The following committees of arrange
ments for the fair Ia l.c he.d vn the 4th .Ith
9th and eth OF October were appointed. viz:
On horSes-Messrs. Geo. p. jackson and
William Armstrong.
On cattle--MesSrs. Geo. Ricketts,, II. II.
Dnyckinck and Joseph Wells.
ON sheep, swine, &c.--Messrs. Jesse A.
Kirk, John Brickley and John Gilpin.
ON agricultural implements, &c.-H. ID.
Miller, Jesse A. Kirk and pr. James \.
Mearns.
On fruits, vegetables. hay, grain and
poultry-Messrs. \. F. Manly. Arthur w.
Mitchell and l.. T. Roberts.
On track-MessrS. L. nrenneu, WIN. NJ.
Knight and DIR. Mearns.
ON household departm"nt-W. j. Jones,
ESD
On fancy and needle wurk-T Drennen,
Esq
On floral departmeut-p. II. CIeaver,
Esq.
TN miscelanies-M -M-Ssrs |. ID. Davis, l..
Witworth and Alfred Wetherill.
The rates OF admission 1or season tickets
We're liked ut Sl.2J for adults; 30 cents for
children; exhibitors, both male and female,
Sl.0o. The other tickets remain the same
as last year, viz: Single admission for
adults, % cents: children, half-price. Teams
OF all classes will he charged - cents for
each time they are admitted. Stockholders
are admitted free except Tor teams and to
the grand stand.
1t was resolved that James g. Marrett be
contracted with, allowing him the use of
the track and some stabling for the season
for the breaking and training Of horses, he
binding himself to have the track in good
order at the time of the fair.
II was determined to have :, tournament
or tiiting march, probably on the second
day of The fair: ana ~ some day of the ex-
hibit;on an OK race, which will he Il novelty
here.
Some alterations We're made in the by
laws and regulations, which will all appear
in The catalogue ana prsmil n lis: soon to
be issued from the Office of The Why, and
circulated at ar early date.
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Meeting of the Northern Convocation.

The Northern Conrocation OF the diocese
of Easton will meet at North East, on Tues
day evening next, and will continue in ses-
sion through Thursday. Service will be
held each evening at 9 O'Clock, and Wcdnes-
day and Thursday mornings at 10l o'clock.
Rev Mr. Schouler. Rev. Mr.. Wake, and
the Rev. Dr. Morton, of Philadelphia, will
speak on Tuesday evening upon the story
of Lydia, as found in the 10th chapter of
the Acts of the Apostles. The exercises on
Wednesday will he commemorative of the
one hundred and seventy fifth anniversary
OF the organization of North Elk Parish.
The rector of the parish. Rev. +. X. Miller,
will preach the Historical Sermon, by re-
quest; after which the Holy Communion
will be administered. Service will also be
held in the afternoon. On "Wednesday even
ing a missionary meeting VIII be be!d, AT
whick Rev. Mr. Schouler, Rev. Mr.. Wat
son, and others will speak. The sermon on
Thursday morning will be delivered by the
Rev. DIR. Morton of St. James Church.
Philadelphia. On Thursday evening, the
Rev. Mr.. Martin, Rev. DIR. Carmichael, Rev.
Mr.. Hepron, and Rav. Mr.. Rnserts will
speak 1por the rhyrri,'s estimate Of ,ha
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Death OF an Old Citizen.

On Monday morning last, at an early hour,
Mrs. Elizabeth Torbert Lorf, widow OF the
late Franklin W. Lnrt died at the residence
Of her Son-in-iaw, Mr.. Henry Spittle, in this
town, in the Goth year of her age Mrs
I.ort had, throughout her life been an active
and healthy person, suffering but little from
sickness. \ few weeks ago a c;;rhuncle
formed upon her bach; Very little attention
WAS paid to it 1t first. and it gradually grew
until ii became of unusual proportions. Her
family frequently asked her to allow a doc
tor TO he called in. but She persistingly re-
fused. not considering il Il matter of a Ser-
ous nature. This neglect, however. proved
fatal, for when Ir. Mitchell was called in
it had reached such q stage as Ia defy treat
ment. tnder the severe pain and weak
ness caused by the sore. she gradually sank,
and died as stated Mrs. I.ort was 4 dau.h-
ter of the late James Mercy and sister to
Mr.. James Merrev, oi This town. Her re-
mains were inferred III the new cemetery
on Wednesday afternoon, at > o'clock.
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Religious Intelligence.

Rev. Mr.. Avery preached at wilma sun
day school on Sabbath afternoon last.
-Crouch's Chapel will hereafter be sup
piled by the pastor of the Elkton NJ. T..
Church. Something on the style Of the
circuit system.
--Rev. VIM. Schoi,ler will hold service at
Baldein's Chapel, Elk Mills. tomorrow, at
, r. NJ.
--Hev !. +. Williamson, 81 Newark,
Del, will be present ut the tl-day meeting
ut Union NJ. +. Church, to-morrow, and
Will preach ut 10 A. NJ, and also deliver an
address at the Sunday school service at 80
=. NJ. Other help from abroad is expected
and the services will be varied and interest
ing. Service to commence at 10 A. Nj. and
close with the evening preaching, prayer
and conservation services.
The Rev. W. L. Avery will preach and
administer the ordinance Of baptism at
Crouch's Chapel, tomorrow afternoon, at
81! o'clock Everybody invited The Sab
bath schooi will meet at 21l O'clock. A
large attendance is desired
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The County Commissioners.

The County Commissioners met in regular
monthly session on Tuesday and Wranes-
day. Tuesdays sitting was consumed main
ly in considering the question OF making
bohemia Bridge free, full report OF which
will be- found elsewhere.
On Wednesday numerous bills were pass
ed: For lery-Dr. }. L. Brown. vacciuat-
ing pauprrS, SO: j. W. Abrahan,S, Justice
Peace seventh district, 81 20: DR.. u. l.. Gif-
ford, ,'lccinaIing rauperS, so, Or. Ii. II.
Mitchell, yarUiiittlng paupcrS and medical
attendance at Jail S26; DR.. {. NJ. Ellis.
vaccinatiug raurerS and medical attend
ance, Sl0o.ln; l.. +. bnnlden, coffin for pau
per, 50: q. ". Cruikshank, printing, so. 50.
Ordered To be ,,aiG-Fll Mills Company,
lumher, S6.22: Charles Walton, road work,
S6..S: y. LarZacrr, do, Siti.Id WIN. Ben
jamin, Inspector Fifth district, do, SO. 80;
Z. F. jackson, building cnivert, Sl5i. Il;
III. Wood, bridge repairs, 5000: y. Mil
burn, road repairs, S29; Wm. Scott, hauling
and leNeling stone, $40.
Account of John NJ. Seminar, Collector
Fourth district, showing settlement in full,
was examined and passed. Mr.. Sentman Is
one month in advance, rs il is not require
the June meeting InSolvent accounts re-
turned by +. Langdon, Collector Six dis
trrt lSIS-19, examined and passed.
Bond of J. II. Hurlock, recently appoint
ed Constable Of the Seventh district, read
and approved. State tax bonds Of the sev-
eral Collectors were examined and approved.
The Clerk was directed TO advertise for
bids for the road Scrapers owned by the
county and now in use in nearly all the dis
trcts.
W. T. Warhurton, Esq, appeared before
the Board on behalf of VIM NJ. Singeriey,
Esq. proprietor OF Providence Mills, and
asked the granting of the Use of the road
from Elktnn to the PenSy ylvana line leading
TO Providence Mills to Mr.. Singerley for the
purpose of turnpking it and converting it
into Il toll road. The Board declined to
consider the matter until Il petition showing
the sentiment of the people interested in
the road on the subject was presented.
The Clerk was directed to notify the rail
road company that The new road in Cat
Swamp only required the grading and cross
ing at the railroad 10 make it complete for
travel
David Fitzgerald was appointed Copsta-
bic OF the Ninth district.
Permission was granted w. Il. Freeman
to close road past his mill during repairs to
the flood gates.
Adjourned to meet on Wednesday next.
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| ing ;.,i, iiaCn.tnra IN Eai rnnr' l""rers,
state li3t III each can lhc"r prize either
in ,nou-y or valuable goods OF other kinds,
| worth -; less rh.n teIi cruf>, a,,i that fire.
quen!i$ SO is fnuGd in th"n. They pnhlisl
Il long list OF names OF persons W Ii" have
drawn prizes Worth from Sl1 10 So" In The
Elkton man 5 can was one of the common
eSt kind Of common brass rings. worth per
hapS The nns-tenih Of a cent. The coffee l.
no better than he bought here for p.
cents per pound, and they ask one dollar Ioi
three pounds. Comment is unnecessary ami
advice supertluous.
The new Boar! Of Town Commissioners
met oH " e,imeS,iay evening The Board
consists oi Messrs. L. G.. i,eesa .iuseph
'iinchiIic ANA James \. Lewis. ho were
members Of the old Board, and >. j. Keys
and Joseph l.. Wells. Mr.. Hinchliite was
elected President or Mayor: Mir. Rees,
Treasurer and Mr.. Lewis Secretary. The
bond of VIM. j. Smith, the newly elected
Bailitf, was approved and the oath Of oIiic.
administered to him and the TreaSurer'>
statement ordered To he printed and
given To the public. No other business OF
public interest was transacted The contest
for the post of lamplighter remains unde-
cided. The appointment Will probably lie
made AT the next meeting.
A neglected grave or burial ground next
to :. neglected. and suffering mortal is sad 10
contemplate. 1t is q mournful commentary
upon the instability Of human affections. Ii
seems scarcely credible tha, the grave
wherein the mortal remains OF a dear one is
to-day placed amid tears and sohs shculd,
u few months hence, be ieft deserted and
neglected, over grown with weeds and
trampleti upon by wandering cattle and
other stock. Yet such is the condition ii
this time OF i burial ground wherein lies
the remains of hundreds who in their day
and generation were respected and beloved
by tie entire community. " Z refer to the
old Methodist Cemetery, on High street. The
hedge around it is broken into gaps in a
number of places and the gate stands open
inviting marauding stock to enter. In ad-
dition to this, it is sadly overgrown with
brush and weeds, and here and there is
mark ell by cavities wheretrom has been
taken the remains of deceased persons shat
have been removed to more pleasing local.
ties. This state Of affairs Slruld not be al
lowed 10 continue: surely some one j. re-
sponsible for the condition OF these grounds
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Mission

\ mission OF series Of special devotional
serylres will hc held in the Catholic Church
of this Town, Rev. Father Lyon pastor, be-
ginning Sunday 22nd inst. 1t will continue
throughout the week, services being held
each day. The mission will be in charge of
two members of the Order of PaSsionlStS,
from st. Michael'S Monastery, West Hobo
ken, y. j. The PaSsionists are L congrega-
CATION of priests Of the Catholic Church,
founded by Paul Francis GG9i-171j) sur
namsd Paul of the Cross. and cauonized as
Il saint by Pope Plus y. The first convent
was established on the Celion Hill, near
Rome, since which new houses have been
founded in different parts of the world
They have four monasteries in this country
the principal and most beautiful of which
is ST. Niichael's. 1t is there the Provincial
of the United States resides. The object of
the Order is to instll into the minds of men
by preaching example, and devotional prac-
,iceS q sense of the mercy and love of God
as manifested in the passion of Christ
Hence the cross appears everywhere as their
emblem. \ large crucitix forms part of
their striking costume. They 20 nare-footed,
and practice many other personal austeri-
ties Their ministerial work consists chiefly
in holding what are termed "mi- sous =
wherever they are invited by the local
clergy, which consist in most part of ser
nous on the passion Of Christ, on the great
truths of eternity, heaven. hell, sin, judg
ment. etc. All the exercises Of the mission
are intended rs Il greater incentive to extra
preparation Tor the proper reception Of the
sacraments of the church, and the leading
thereafter of l more Christian and more
spiritual life. The Catholics Of our com
munity are to be congratulated in having
secured the services of TWO eloquent Pas
sionists to aid in leading their thoughts from
the things of the earth to. the more vital
and farther reaching ones of eternity. \
large congregation is expected during this
week OF extra service.
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Meeting of the Teachers Association.

The Association met in Port Deposit.
pursuant TO adjournment, the Presl-
dent in the Chair. The meeting was
called to order at p. NJ. and opened with
prayer by Rev. Mr.. Squier.
The roll being called, a members re-
>ponded to their names and II were Alb
sent. The minutes of the last meeting
were read and approved.
Mr. Miller, representing Harper Bros.
addressed the Association in behalf of
Swinton's Language Series. The report
of the committee on grammars was then
taken up and discussed by Messrs. Foulk,
Squier, Coale, and Calhoun. After
spirited debate. vote was called for,
which resulted as follows: Swinton's Lam
guage Series. 12; Reed & kellpgg's, 8:
Harvey's, .. Upon the announcement
of the vote. Mr.. Foulk moved that 4 com
mittee of three be appointed to draw up
"a set of resolutions to be presented to the
Association at its next meeting for ap
proval, and thence forwarded to the
County School Board, recommending the
adoption of Swinton's Language Series
for use in the public schools of this coun-
ty. The motion was carried unanimously,
and the Chair appointed as said commit
tee Miss Emma Moore and Messrs. Foulk
and Coale.
The literary exercises were then en-
tered upon. Miss Lizzie Richards read
thoughtful essay on "School Disci-
pline.' The readers, Misses Fannie
Christie and Ella Thompson, were alb
sent. The questions referred at the last
meeting to Miss Annie Quinn and Mr..
Moore were answered satisfactorily to
Mr.. Crothers by whom they were re-
ferred. As the hour for adjournment
had arrived, the subject for discussion
best method of teaching history-was
held over.
The President read 4 letter from Prof.
VI. \. Newell, stating that he would be
present at the next meeting Of the Asso-
citation.
The executive committee reported the
following programme of literary exer-
cises for the next meeting: Select Read
lng-Miss Mary Sauter Subject for Dis
cussion-What should the pupils in our
public schools he taught to read: Essay
j. A. Calhoun: Address-Prof. NJ. A.
Newell.
Quite number of ladies and gentle
men, not members of the Association,
were present, and seemed to take an in
terest in the exercises. All interested in
the cause of education are cordially well
coined to our meetings, and it is hoped
that our next will be largely attended, as
it will be pleasant and instructive.
Adjourned to meet in Port Deposit on
June 4th, 1881. at IL Z. NJ.
+. NJ. RAWLINGS, Sec.
The Cecil Whig., 1881-05-14
COUNTER NO. 2.

Here we have nearly all plain fabrics,
the colors Of many being SO different from
those shown last season that at first we
thought them mistake. But the cos
tunes received from Paris are made of
them: so they must be right. Most per
SONS. too, soon learn to like new things
when fashionable. even though they do
not strike them at first: SO these new
shades grow on us till every one says
They are just lovely The rich and
delicate tintS in Cashmere and Agra
Crepe are at this counter. the sale of
which has lately been quite an item.
The Cecil Whig., 1881-05-14

EvADING Local OpTIoN.-Local option
prevails in North Carolina. and it hap
pens that two adjoining counties. divided
only by a narrow river, differ radically
in their views of the temperance ques-
ton. But there are some inveterate tip
piers in the prohibition county. and to
evade the law they resort to this arrange
ment: A rope with a travelling basket is
stretched across the stream. When a
man on the prohibition side wants q
drink he goes down TO the bank and
sounds coach horn kept there for the
purpose. thus attracting the attention Of
some one on the other side, who asks
him what he will have. The order comes
back for the desired drink which is gen
orally for plain whisky and 4 little ice.
This is put in basket on the other side
and rapidly transferred to the prohibition
side before the ice in it has time to melt.
The Cecil Whig., 1881-05-14
An English View OF Talnage.

The Rev. DR.. Talmage is al American
divine of fame, or, perhaps, rather no
torety. who is chiefly known in England
by the ruthlessnesS with which. in lee
turing tour he made through the pro
vinces. he bled his sanguine co-religion-
lists who had been deluded into Offering
him large fees. Talmage recently an
nounced that if, when reaching heaven,
he found that fewer than 100, 900 souls
had been saved by his instrumentality,
he would ask permission to return to
earth and make up the balance. In the
meantime, at the close of his services
he requests the audience not to carry Off
the hyIAn SNebs,
The Cecil Whig., 1881-05-14
*sCeUNlIY+ Y+NEWS.s:
NORTH EAST ITEMS.


ARCHERY tII j.,
The 1vanhoe Archery club met on
Wednesday, 11th inst, Al the residence
of john Stump, Esq, Perry Point, and
organized for the season by the election
of the following officers, viz: President,
j. Miller Thomas; Nice President. VIII
son Sqnier; 2nd Vice President, Miss
Hattie Mauldin; Secretary, II. Arthur
Stump; Treasurer, Miss Anna Coudon;
Executive committee, J Miller Thomas.
ex otficio; William !5romwelI. Miss Jessie
Stluier.
THE TuLLiNG BELi..
One of the customs of our community
is to toll the church bell at the time of
the death of resident. Its mournful
tones were heard at the moment of the
death of Mrs. Coslett.
THE CANNING FACTORY.
Talk of a canning factory yet to come
is revived. The parties proposing to
build it are from lIavre de Grace. as all
former ones have failed we will not count
on this until we see the work begun.
MISCELLANEOUS.
\ new porch has been added to the
house of Mr.. r. l.. Thomae at Perkins
vile greatly improving il.
MesSrS McCrackcu & Bro have sold
about 1000 bushels of course salt this
spring for fish packing purposes. This
is ahead of any season for number of
years past.
Mrs. Abram Coslett. "A highly esteemed
citizens, died on Wednesday.
y new sign has been placed in front of
the drug store of Messrs. Housekeeper
& Moore. 1t is the finest one in the town
A new tin and stove has been establish
ed by Mr.. Henry Cordes, on Main street,
at Shippers Corner.
Our streets are being shelled and we
will soon be able to brag OF the most
complete highways of any town i'll the
comnty.
Some of our fishermen have cut out,
J. W. Shippers as usual was first.
The Cecil Whig., 1881-05-14
COUNTER MOI.

The fabrics al this counter consist of
bold Paids. neat Checks, some elegant
Stripes ut s22.JG, aud q few pieces all wool
French goods now marked % cents, Ga
bargain:) and then the Drap Salonica
Tricot. plain and illuminated Armures,
Foulle and Melange-these all in quanti-
ties-sample pieces Of which are on the
shelves, with piles of duplicates in base-
meut and wholesale rooms. Cashmere
De Beige, in Lupin's and other makes,
are ut No. counter. Camel's Hair and
Flannel Suitings are shown here. all Of
which. no duubt. are marked as high as
any other importing retailer has them.
The Cecil Whig., 1881-05-14
COUNTER NO. 3.

This counter is devoted eNclusivel, to
Black Goods. which every one buys who
wears Il frock. either young. middle aged
or old. \ few years ago Alpaca was the
leading fabric. but now none are So poor
as to do it reverence. Then came Cash
mere. and what Il run it has had. and has
even yet, nothing having been invented
to supply it-so firm hold does it seem
to have on every lady's wardrobe. We
have quantities in our basement, and
more in the custom house.
The Cecil Whig., 1881-05-14

Holy Bible, as set forth in the Collect for
the second Sunday in Advent.
Offerings will he taken at all the services
for missions, except on Wednesday morn.
ing, when the otfertory will be devoted Ia
the Improvements just completed r,pon the
venerable church building.
The rector and "estry extend Il cordial in
vitatiun 10 their brethren OF all denomina-
tions, and particularly to the members OF
Trinity and 81 LANES Churches. " whicl.
formerly constituted an important part nj
this parish, to be present.
The Cecil Whig., 1881-05-14
COUNTER NO. 4.

The change produced iii the general ap
pearance Of IA dry goods store by substi-
tnting the light colored and Zcphyr-like
materials Worn in midsummeY in place OF
the dark and heavy Winter fabrics is like
the transformation most ladies make in
the Summer by the covering of their par
lors. The demand for French Zephys,
Scotch Ginghams. IIandkerchiefs. Cot
tons. Satteens, Monte Cloths, Lawns,
Foil u AlSace, ol"andies, ,jaconets, Lin
en Lawns. &c. has been unusually large
for So early III the season.
The Cecil Whig., 1881-05-14
EXCHANGE,

The pastor of the NJ. f. Church will
exchange pulpits next Sabbath with Rev.
+. p. Aldred. of Easton. a former pastor
of this place, who comes to visit his for
mcr parish, and the pastor here will lee
turc at Easton On temperance. and visits
Baltimore to attend the dedication Of the
new building of the Freedmen Insti-
tute on the nth.
The Cecil Whig., 1881-05-14

.=a5"The Journal for the Household is the
name of monthly paper published by
Messrs Straw wbridge * Clothier the Dry
Goods Merchants at Eighth and Market
streets. 1t is devoted to fashion, litera-
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iust out, is handsomely printed and richly
illustrated, and is filled with entertaining
reading matter. 1t is, more than anything
else, a fashion paper, in which ladies can
find Il great amount of very valuable infor-
nation concerning the newest modes, and
many hints respecting selection Of materials.
1t will be Il welcome visitor in every house
hold in which the question, "What TO
wear"" requires continually to be answered.
Il contains :,n eight pnge supplement, rich
ly illustrated, which is devoted wholly to
the business of the publishers The present
issue contains over "A hundred illustrations
of dry goods of all kinds, with the prices,
and is invaluable as Il shopping guide to
out cf-town consumers. Those who exam
iae this will obtain 4 very vivid impression
of the remarkable resources of this great
establishment The journal with supple
ment is offered at the low price of 22 cents q
year. Every one Of our lady readers should
send for Il specimen copy.