The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-06-05
Correspondence Baltimore County Union.
LETTER FROM BALTIMORE.
Observing Memorial Day-The New
Postmaster-McDono School Com.
mencement, &C., &c.

Observing Memorial Day-The New
Observation-Disclosures School Com.
mencement, &C., &c.
BALTIMORE, June LIST, 1886.
Messrs. Editors ~ esterday being the 31st of
Nav was Memorial Day in commemoration of
soldies who yielded up their lives for their coun-
try and to liberty. There was very decided OBJ
servance of the occasion, notwithstanding the
weather was somewhat unpropitious considera-
BILE portion of the morning. 1t cleared of, how
ever in the afternoon and we had fine day. The
sentiment seems growing and strengthening with
the people to hallow the memory of these heroes
and patriots as time advances. Hence there was
more observance of the OCCASION, not only here,
but all over the country, than perhaps any other
similar occasion since the war. They are like a
forest twice cut down, each time they spring up
fresher greener and more beautiful in memory to
the living. So let US hope it will be so long as
time lasts. There is something beautiful in COM
memorating the dead. Let US not forget these
memorial days and the cause in which the dead
heroes fought. 1t has its good effect and
keeps alive the spirit of liberty. Had the
Union armies not been successful in gaining what
they did it is possible, even up to this time, we
might still be in strife and turmoil and bloodshed.
Who knows what would have been the result
But thank Providence, it is past and over and
peace reigns and its white pinions bear it aloft IN
beauty, captivating to all. We should therefore
rejoice in the privilege of such day. We are
now in the enjoyment of peace in every portion OF
our widespread domain, under the same banner
and brothers of the same happy government, each
with the same prospects of happiness. This has
cost many precious lives but they have gone out
in a sacred cause never to be forgotten.
In this latitude the commemoration has been
yery generally observed. The Government State
ond hue unau
erally gave the day due observance. 1t was real
" gratifying to see how willingly all united in
doing these honors. The people seemed to feel a
solemn duty was to be observed and they willingly
did it. Among the conspicuous tributes OF the
day were those offered to the grave of Gen. Grant.
II was literally covered with choice floral designs
from all parts of the country, and hundreds, who
were friends in Iife went there to pay their re-
spects to the remains of the illustrious dead. 1t
was said to be an imposing and beautiful sight
On the green banks of the Potomac were also
mourners who still keep alive the noble deeds OF
the Father of his Country, though sleeping In
death so many long years. They cannot anu VIII
not forget the name of George washington. AS
wears advance and accumulate from now onward
I may predict that Memorial Day wiii De more
generally observei, and it is good thing that 1t
will be. 1t will tend to make greater harmony
among the people.
Our new postmaster, Mr.. Frank Brown, went
into office to-day and Mr.. Veazey retired. The
Welding up of his position was graceful and the
induction of Mr.. Brown equally SO. Both seemed
we'll satisfied. Mr.. Veazey made an acceptable
and good officer and retires with the good opinion
of ali with whom he had business connections
From my knowledge Of Mr.. Brown and his gener-
al repute in the community there sSn be no doubt
of his making perfectly competent officer, giving
satisfaction to all who have dealings with that i'm
portant position. He is young, active, honest, In
telligent and with such principles and qualities
cannot but make an acceptable postmaster. >.
From all accounts this will be an abundant fruit
year, for peaches especially. Strawberries are
now in full season and very PLENTIFUL and are Soil
ing cheap. :,
There was in some parts of the city very bad
smell and taste to the hydrant water, but am
glad to say it is passing off and will be wholly re-
leved of the noxious efauvium in a few days. 1t
is supposed to have been caused by regent heavy
rains and the rankness of vegetation.
The McDonogh Farm School commencement On
Saturday last was fully attended and altogether
an enjoyable affair. The boys acquitted them
selves we'll. The address of Mr.. Allen, the prin-
cipal, was most appropriate and highly spoken OF.
read it with great interest This is most ex-
cellept institution in every respect 1t ranks
among the very best of its kind in the country and
is destined to do much good. The truth Is 1t IS
now considered an honor to have been graduate
of the McDonogh School, A boy can get the best
business education there and he goes abroad with
a high recommendation. Many of the young men
who got their education there now hold envla-
BILE positions in Baltimore and elsewhere. Carols
taken to teach them what is practical and useful.
Aside from this special attention is given to their
morals The value of honesty ranks first and
when we'll grounded seldom departs. All that be-
longs to a good character is carefully instiled in
the youthful mind and when he grows up seldom
departs Thus it is that so many of them have
been able to obtain good situations and keep them.
We should be proud of such an institution.
am glad to hear that Miss Kate Jones, so well
and favorably known in our musical circles, Is TO
bring out piece called "Tbe Fairy Bride at
Ford's Opera House, ON the evening OF June l4th.
Prof. John H. Hewitt, a veteran OF the musicai
world, is its author and will take q conspicuous
part. Those who have heard the rehearsal speak
II Is sspscay "s Suited Go tie young folks but
pleasing also to those more advanced in years
A full house is anticipated. Those fond OF good
music and good thing should not miss the oppor-
tunty of being present
am glad to see the scientific articles upon vari-
subjects, signed three stars, which appear weekly
in your journal. To me they are very interesting
He tells something of heat lightning which many
do not know. That it is simply lightning SO dis
tant that we cannot hear the thunder, but there
always must be thunder where there is lightning.
There is no such thing as heat lightning.
Mr.. Thomas G. Hays, our new District Attorney
in place of Mr.. A. Sterling, Jr., vent into ottce
to-day. If he does we'll as his predecessor, ana
doubtless he WILL no faultcan be found. DIR Geo.
H. Cairnes, the new U. S. Marshal, also took the
place of Mr. McClintock, who has filled the place
some twelve years, doing himself great credit 1or
purity, honesty and honor. NEsroR.