The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-05-19
MECHANICS VALLEY ITEMS.

Again We resume our pencil, surround
ed by the soft, balmy breath of spring,
while all nature is opening into new life
and yigOr, a constant reminder of the
Divine promise that seed time and har-
vest are continually vouchsafed to the
children of men.
Three weeks ago, this Saturday night,
wedding anniversary was celebrated at
the valley. A very pleasant party as
sembled, and the evening passed delight
fully. Quite an array of presents were
presented, which we shall not attempt to
enumerate. Much credit is due Mr..
pers, who engineered the party for the
pleasure and benefit of Mr.. and Mrs.
Shippers. 1t was real surprise to Mr..
at home upon that evening. he being de-
termined to attend our debating society,
as he was one of the speakers for the
evening. He was detained, however, I'M
til the company began to arrive, when
he became resigned. Thirty years is, in
deed, something to be proud of, and the
epoch was well worthy of commemora-
ton. This pair have endured all the
stages of life from the humble beginning
to easy circumstances, and we rejoice
with them in their present comfortable
surroundings. We trust may they live to
see even the golden anniversary of the
married state.
We have bid farewell to our young
friend, Mr.. Homard Terry, who has gone
to join his brother, residing in Nebraska.
We were sorry to bid you farewell,
HOmard, but al the same time we rejoice
in whatever adds to your prosperity. We
can recommend to the good people of
Nebraska a young man of sterling hon
esty and industry, and one who VIII be
an ornament to their society. We regret
yon did not leave your profile bust at the
Valley store, to keep your memory green
in the hearts of your countrymen.
The debating society has closed for the
season. At the last meeting there was
an animated discussion upon the subject:
81 Has woman or money the greater in
tluence upon the mind of man." Affirm
ative-Messrs. Miller, Hanna and Rose:
egative-Messrs. Kline, Mahoney and
kinsloe. The weighty arguments of the
former gained the verdict. Some of our
American citizens of African descent,
participated, revealing rare amount of
oratorical ability, to the great consterna-
ton and establishment of the pale faces.
The remunerative price received for
poultry, coupled with the success of L..
B., during the past season. has inspired
the warrior to renewed efforts in that
line. He seriously contemplated the
utility Of introducing an incubator as an
assistant in his enterprise. but abandoned
the idea, and is now engaged in the man.
ufacture of patent hen, to hatch out
his chicks, procuring the feathers from
Aunt Betsey, she being practical poul-
terer. We shall watch the proceedings
with interest, and report in future
letter.
The advance guard of the potato bug
army has put in an appearance, and we
counsel our farmer friends to provide
their "pizen," as it is the only success
full weapon with which to combat so nu-
merous an enemy. Eternal vigilance is
the price of potatoes
Our young men are about finishing up
their winters counting campaign, pre-
paratory to entering other fields of con-
quest. 1t is rumOred that a dashinp
belle, residing in the hill country, is at
tracing some attention among some of
our bachelors, who ought to have been
married long ago, but persist in remain
ing set of Wireless satyrs.
The farmers are busy planting their
crops, and getting their work in shape
for the coming harvest, which promises
to be an abundant one. Wheat and corn
have fine appearance.
Our mechanics are all crowded with
work. Mr.. II. F. Scarborough is making
improvements in the way of fencing. etc.
J,