Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-01-07
LEAP YEAR PARTY
And Other Pocomoke Jottings-
A Good Letter,

"A 0OOa 6otJoEs
HIurrah for che leap Year" party
"Thrce cheers for the young ladies Of Po.
comOkcr'
''Tis done, the great transactions done.
Aud we certainly did have lots Of fun
On Monday evening JAN, I'd, the young
ladies Of our City gave leap Year"
party. Il was held in the City Hall,
which was beautifully decorated with
cvergrecns. etc. the dining room was
simply magnificent. II looked as though
fairies had been working therein, and Of
course they had. The party proved to be
success In every respect. Il was the
grandcst and most brilliant affair that
has been held in Pocomokc for many
years and the ladies deserve great credit
indeed l tell you what We boys felt very
small TO think the girls could get M q
party tocxccl ours but true u Is. for II surpass
ell any we EVER gave, but we expect TO
pitch In head FIRST, whole heart, soul snd 'giz-
zard' and beat them yet u IL costs our life.
The girls smile AMI politely say. "I,ut you can't
do Il you know
About o'clock tho guests hogan 20 flle in
The ladies' OF course called for their escorts
and accompanied them TO the Hall. where they
were cond uctcd to the gcntlcmcn's dressing
room and there they found a "tony' little
colorci chap to take their hats, coats &c.. take
ovcrshecs OF AMI "givc en- n shine" The
evening was very pleasantly spent In games,
music. prominading SC. Mr.. Eddie Clarke
gave q very fine reception. Never lid our
youn. ladies' present finer appearance. II
was vision Of loyelincss Ia behold. At II
o'clock the supper bell pcalcd forth AMI there
was a rush for the dining room. The table
was loaded with all the iclicacics Of the sea-
son, everything In fun abundance. and all Of
course enjoyed Il hugely they left for home
In the "wcc small hours well pleased with the
evenings entertainment. Among those pres.
cnt were about 100 ladies AMI gentlemen and u
allowable will mention some OF the ladies'
costumes. Miss Cynthia Merrill. black silk. blue
trimmings, square neck; Miss Annie Clarke,
scarlet satin, with black lace ovcr-drcss; Miss
Florence CostOn, cream cashmere. trimmed
with spanish lace; Miss Sallic Coston, pink
nuns yelling with lace ovcr-,lrcss, square
neck; Miss Hose Marshall. black silk, aud lace
scarlet trimmings; Miss Neil Marshall, cream
nuns yelling with handsome lace ovcr-'ircss
V neck. with corsagc bopuct OF Marshal Neil
roses; Miss Maggie Clarke, pink surah silk and
lace, square neck; Miss blanche Powell
cream cloth. trimmed with braid: Miss May
McMaster. blue surah silk j: MisS Nora McMas.
ter. scarlet, with lace ovcr-,ircss: Miss Amy
Conner, black lace. neck. with boquct oi
poppics Miss Nellie Silvcrthorr, pink cash
mere AMI lace. square neck Miss Nellie Crisp,
cream satin AMI lace, square neck; Miss He'll,
Wilson. black silk AMI Jets Miss Sallic Hen
dcrson. pink satin AMI lace; Miss Nan Polk
nuns yelling Miss Annie Jones, cream mons
yelling with garnet velvet. peasant waist Miss
Lily Melvin. garnet silk; Miss Minnie Free
man, OF Washington Co., black satin Mist
BERTHE Lloyd, white cloth, trimmed with MORE,
square neck : Miss Minnie Mills. brown silk,
with white surah silk waist, square neck: Mis-,
Annie Mills, black silk, pink waist Mss Name
Butler, blue silk; Mss Winnie Scott, red cash
mere; Mss Nary Hitch, pink nuns yelling
Mss Kate Adkins, cream nuns yelling and
lace Mss Stella Adkins, black silk Miss SUE
| wariicld, Baltimore, black silk Mss Jennie
| Matthew'S. black silk AMI lace Mss Jennie
Wilkinson, black silk. There were many other.
too numerous 10 mention audwc boys all look.
cd good TO, for the girls said we lid. AMI I tel
you we were "June hugs
The ladies' have requested me TO extend
to the Cornct Band. Of Pocomokc, their
hearty and sincere thanks for the elegant
music they so kindly furnished them and
sincerity hope they aid their Better
Halves spent very pleasant evening
now I'll say Heaven bless onr young ladies
and drop the subject
On Christmas night Mr.. Milton \
Clarke committed suicide by jumping
down well and drowning himself. Some
weeks ago he attempted 10 take his life
by cutting his throat with razor. but
medical aid dressed the wound and twas
thought he would recover, rs hc was get.
ting along finely, but on going to the well
early Monlay morning for water, they
found him with his head just above the
water, and life entirely extinct. II is
supposed that he hal chilled To death rs
the water was no. over his head. The
cause Of his suicide is supposed Ia be weak.
ness of the mind. We extend to the grief
stricken family our heartfelt sympathy in
this their great and sal ailliciion. His
remains were inferred in the VI. +. GENE.
terry an Monday afternoon.
Mr. Marion Stevenson, al Philadelphia
together will, his friend Mr. Harry Booth
paid our city flying visit last week, they
were the guests of Mr. Tommy Stevenson
Mr.. Booth seemed well pleased with III,
appearance al our little City. ",
would be- delighted To have another visit
from him very soon, and We are sure oul
} young ladies' would he plcascd To see hi
bright, smiling face in their midst once
more.
Mr.. Clarence Ncascy, who is aitcndin.
Jefferson Medical College. Philadelphia
is visiting his parents.
Mcssrs. Steve and Fred choatc of New
ark. Del, have been stopping at the Clarke
House and having quite gay Time. The,
are both great society young men an'
added much tn the gaic,y of oui city
Miss Nellie Walters. of Chcstertown, i
visiting her Uncle Mr.. sydney Dryden
We wish her pleasant visit and he
friends are delighted tn have her will
them.
Miss Katie Mcckins. one Of the leading
bellies of Laurel. Del. visited our city las
week She was the guest of Mr.. Wo"ilan'
: Coston. Her modest aud attractive way
makes ser u genial favori,c with all. an,
she won many warm friends during he
short stay here
TEDDY