The state journal., 1884-05-24
Chambersburg.
CHAMBERsBURG, May %.

mand. The laughter of our pretty
maidens and the dulcet strains of the
spring robin, otherwise known as the
hand organ, blend in harmonious
unison, thus heralding to us that
summer has come indeed.
Our town promises to be quite gay
this summer. There will be quite q
number of excursions visit our city
from Baltimore, Harrisburg and other
places, and it is the earnest wish Of
yours truly, that all may enjoy the
relaxation from the cares of business
in manner betting the occasion.
On June 9th the Baptist Sabbath
school of Baltimore will give grand
excursion to our city under the man
agement of Rev. Lucien b. Johnson.
The we'll known caterers, E. B. Reid
and Wilson Chapman, will cater to
the wants of the excursionists. Re-
pository Hall has been leased for the
occasion, and a grand time may be
anticipated; the ticket agents are J.
H. Reid and William Hopkins. The
excursion will be accompanied by
Prof. Frank Johnson's celebrated
band.
James Taylor, formerly of our city,
but at present a resident of Washing
ton, D. c., is paying short visit to
his old home.
Miss Florence Wilson, died May
14tb, aged Is years, her remains were
taken to Middleway, Jefferson Co.,
w. Va, and inferred in the family
burying ground.
The following gentlemen were
elected trustees of st. James church
for the ensuing year: George Will
liams, Richard Downy, Frederick
Tall, Jessie Quigsby, VIM. Pinns,
Peter Jeems and Moses Wells. DR..
Thompson is chairman and Richard
Downy secretary of the Board. DR..
Thompson is in Baltimore visiting
the general conference. The reverend
gentleman will on next Sunday even
ing preach his farewell sermon to his
congregation, everybody is invited,
seats free.
Messrs. White, Wolf 81 Harter
have opened their segar and notion
store. The room has been nicely
papered and presents quite nobby
appearance and though hot yet in
complete working order they have
every reason to feel quite fiattered
by the interest already shown in their
enterprise, and have no reason to
complain Of the generous support al
ready given them. And if fsir deal
ings, attention to business and polite
ness are the elements of success their
patrons shall not find them wanting
in these essentials.
The examinations in our public
schools has taken place, the classes
for transfer have come out of the in
tellectual conflict with flying colors.
Miss Eyster transfers II; Miss Jar
rett %, and Mr.. M'Elwain sends one
to the high school. The era of i'm
provement has overtaken US in its
fury, let the good work go on.
Mr.. Moses Jackson has improved
his residence by adding a coat of
paint and other improvements.
Mr.. Henry Smith has completed q
neat and substantial back building,
has papered and otherwise adorned
his already comfortable residence,
Mr.. Smith is one of our most indus
trious and deserving citizens.
Mr.. Charles Sly has made many
useful and handsome additions to hi:
residence.
Mr.. John Napier in addition tc
interior improvements has painted
the exterior of his residence.
The residence of Mr.. VIM. Bray
has been painted a very handsome
color, the interior is model OF neat
ness and beauty, the walls have beer
nicely calcimined and the ceilings
painted in beautiful designs.
To me Mr.. editor these marks O
improvement are one of the best evi
dences of the elevation of our people
to the appreciation of the beautiful
home. Sweet word in the vocabu
larry of our Language. Let US indeed
make it sweet. sweet home, by ad
ding to it whatever of beauty thai
will add to the pleasure and happi-
ness of its Inmates and if we would
be perfectly happy. Let us all, i
not regularly at least
OCCASIONALLY.