The Baltimore County union., 1882-12-30
The Hoiidays-Enjoyment on Every Hand
Splendid Weathor-Tho Postmaster
and Collector OF tho Port-smali-
pox- Business, Etc, Etc, Etc.

BALTIMORE, December 27sh, 1889.
The Christmas holiday has passed into Joyous
memories, but the days intervening between u and
New Years arc still being pleasantly enjoyed By
both young and old-juveniles especially. The
occasion passed od appropriately and with pleasure
70 all. Christmas, 80 far AZ the weather was con.
esrned, for mildness and geniaiity, have never
before seen surpassed during my sojourn Of nearly
lifetime In Baltimore. IL was mild almost as
May, enabling those Of all ages and conditions 10
enjoy advantages thereof. The streets were
thronged from morning until late In the evening
OF all ages sexes, colors and sires to be out enjoy
Ing themselves. Many went 90 places Of amuse-
ment, others following the bent Of their own ucli-
nations. hechurches-principally Episcopaiian
and Roman Catholic-wcre fully attended during
morning service, all having been beautifully
adorned and dressed with evcrgreens, etc., suita-
bic 70 the occasion, making them very attractive
and the services impressive. This was the case a.
well In the city as In the Belt. After services
people generally went 90 their homes. partook Of
sumptuous repasts and put In the residue Of the
anniversary as best tuited their tastes and ucna-
,ions. Everywhere. indeed. perfect happiness
seemed TO prevail, whilst good order, freedom from
intoxication and rowdyism were :the rule
Such was the presence aud passing away here Of
the Nmas jubilee Of 1882. Aud now We are close
upon the anniversary Of another year, numbered
1883.
There is always something In the passing away
" ~ Vtu auu tuo cunning OF n new car, Nntch,
more forciblc than at any other period, makes %
pause and reflect. Such was my own condition
when once, ruminating upon the acc,ne,s Of ,ime
penncd q few poetic verses from which extract
the following stanras:
Times course is like winding river,
Full flowing onward to the main.
With drops that cen, perchanee, may never.
Return TO uash Its shores again.
Each moment is but time anew,
Until mans race is fully run,
And then, like brightest morning dew,
Doth vanish with the rising sun.
On another occasion, thinking Of the pleasures
incident 60 young life. the muses. again inspired
mo TO exclaim -
Back to chiidhood's .inless years.
Memory takes her flight.
bays Of hope bciewed with tears.
Smiling In delight.
q how pure the heart was then
Not cen touched by SORROW.
Heating on and gladsomc when.
Dreaming Of the morrow
And again
This world III give,
Once more to live,
With heart as light and liec.
A. when q boy,
To know that joy,
Young life I've felt in thee.
There IL always something serious in eontcu.
plating the passing away OF nm Old Year. but with
II come ne" lo!s IN 'hink'ng oi MES Ju'eniIity
aud haleyoh dreams "i plcasures past.
With mex, sunday night the pivotal point of the
Old Year viii have been touched and instantly
passed when those spared With life viii he blessed
with the pleasure Of bidding adicu To the oii aud
giviag welcome !" the New I ear. Let inc, there
tore. hope to unite Win others IN greeting The an
nivcrssry and IN wishing you, Messrs. Editors,
your many irlends and-to DC gcneFous--aI the
World the compliment oi the season. with peace,
pienteousnes., prosperity ani happiness!
There has been abundant cause all over the civ
ilitei world Tor thankinines' To Kind Providence
IN view Of His many iavor9 whi,h cannot be other
wise than duly appreciated by grateful people.
The season Is one peculiarly adapted 60 forming
resolutions aud determining 20 improve the future
by lessons oi the past. May II prove the good
fortune OF NIL who agree With themselves upon such
wholesome resolves to be able to Keep them un-
broken. For my own part shall endeavor To- do
'he best can in sensible. liberal reasonable way,
aud rest feiantiy on the anchor oihope.
Col Adreon, our inost efficient and excellent
postmaster has won deserved praisefor the prompt
distribution, collection. delivery and mailing OF
letters. packages. money orders Christmas gifts.
etc.. which passed into and through his oihce IN
the past week incident 10 the holidays. All got
promptly what was sent them. and In good time,
though the number OF packages, letters and money
orders sent anu received were more numerous than
ever known before.
Col Webster, Collector Of our Fort, has returned
from MS Christina. NJ nome LOOKING refreshed
well anu happy. Ihere u considerable activity
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