Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1882-11-02

And the ceiling succeed with paper balls
All, me
The hufling feet on the gritty floor,
The inky face at the classroom door,
The sudden pinch and the mufllcd roar,
All, me
The question brisk and the answer slow,
All, me
The II furgot' and the II dunno"
just see
IN four tums seven is twenty nine;'
"Rone is town ON the river Rhine
George is verb "a nglcss with wine"
An, me
Grmacc and g'gglr, grin and wink,
Dear me
Buzz and whisper-who can think ?
All, me
Wonldn't i, be better ru'o,
To let the boy grow up II fool,
Rather than send him back to school.
Al, me?
Hon, Montgomery Blair, tie Democrat.
ic nominee for Congress, will speak in Fin
mitsburg on Friday Uo-morrow) night
I The Committee invite citizens otall pat
les to be pres en-, and hear the distinguished
gentleman. Other speakers will also be
present.
! Reformation services were observed in
! the Lutheran church Of This place on Sab
bath /" orning, scrmon by the pastor, tex
new cart II Sam g. 8, On Tuesday even.
ing, 81, Reformation services were held
by the Sabbath School. The decorations
of tic pulpit charcel, etc were neat and
appropriate, Reformation Oct. 81, 1917
III letters on the wall indicated the occa
sion. A large cross in front of tie pulpi,
with the word Faith upon it indica'ed
the doctrine, brought to light through tho
Reformation. AT the foot Of this cross wa:
All open Bible, signifying the fact thai
through TIE labor. Of Luther and his asso
crates the Bible which had long been clos
ed was opened and given to the world
Appropriate floral decorations ornnmentet
the pulpit and chancel. The attendance
was good Rev II. W. Kuhns Of West
minister, President Of the Maryland Sl nod
was present aud delivered n most interest
ing aud entertaining address. He spoke o
Luther from childhood through his ACad
emo and Theological experience; his trial
aud hardships; his fearlessness in doing
what he believed to be right his mailing "
the ninety five Theses upon the Churc'
door at Wiiienhurg and his being tn
great instrument in the hands of God q
giving us the open Bible ard Of teaching
Tie doctrine Of classification by faith.
After his remarks on Luther and til
Reformation, lie gave some Of his own eS
pprionce, rs missionary in Nebraska an
entertained the audience it'll most pleas
ing and instructive remarks. The rever
end gentleman delighted his audience
made most favorable impression and WI
doubtless long be rendered by those VII
heard him.
) HracehnlN Items.
Some few weeks have elapsed since N
INST contribution to tho colemns OF ia
CLARION. again give few items ir"r
G1acebam.
Mr.. ! Z. Firor is improving his proper
ty by charging the l. portion Of his d~el
ing; building on larger foundst.on, an
making il two stories high.
, Mr.. ( NJ. Birely is the first to follow II
e example of Mr. Scott Sample, by inproV
8 ing his property with fine brick side
F. walk. a few more will improve in IT,
, same direction soon.
, Mr. John r. NJ rp;y Of Mrchanicstown
formerly Of BALTIC Co, Nd has mndo hi
residence with US. opening a new cuisines
here. Uianer We hope 10 help him sno
, coed.
On Inst evening Rev f W. Shiolds CAV
a vcrv interesting lecture on The Moon t
the Graccham Mite Society, giving man
Interesting facts concerning the Moo!
tina, his hearers were ignorant OF. lie al
so promised the Society short lecture oil
the Ecipses o. the sun and Moon at it
next meeting, A week ago he gave
short talk on Comets which was listened
to with much interest The meetings o
the Society are well attended,
Oct 31st, 1889. Nj. L.
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