Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-02-04
RUTH'S GLEANINGS.

/ 'H~At Ses~h WIN hAo oCot 6tiis thVt WI
the square at three o'clock, and start
ed gaily off amid the yelIs of the
small fry. gathered ON the corner. MIR.
Dave Westfall took the lead aud the
rest followed in his wake. There was
some lively driving, but the horses did
not mind that for they entered fully
into the spirit IF the occasion. Took
in the town anu also brought it out,
at least most of its inhabitants. An
unbidden guest, in the form of an adj
vertising clown. got mixed in with
the carnival. sometimes, but he soon
found that he had forgotten the we'd
ding garment aud soon Withdrew.
Every one had royal time, and are
anxiously awaiting the next carnival /;
which we are informed we can have
next Fourth of July.
The Canton Eureka Lodge /. o. o.
F., intend holding fair, commence
ing Feb. Is, to which all are cordially
invited. Be sure and don't forget
your pocket books, and your " best
girl.
The entertainment on Monday
night, given by Miss Olive Thompson,
of New York, was not attended as
well as it should have been, consider
ing the purpose and the talent. But
all who were there were delighted.
Miss Thompson was introduced by
MIR. Stuart Walker, after which she
recited several selections IN the most
charming manner. Miss Thompson
is perfectly natural and self-possessei,
and has very clear, well modulated
voice, accompanied with rare power
of information. In the second part of
the programme, which consisted of
costumed characters, she was received
with great applause, and did full JUS
tice to Aunt Samantha, Belva Lock
wood and DIR. Dewitt Talmage. Her
inimitable method of initiating the
great preacher in his manner and ges-
ture in making his announcements
from the pulpit, brought down the
house. rAr ttar4
The total eclipse of the moon last
Saturday evening was seen under the
most favorable circumstances, "a clear
sky. The intense cold did not prevent
people from observing it fully.
The Till family concert given on
Tuesday night was truly one Of the
finest. The audience was perfectly
delighted. An encore was given them
at every appearance. The members
of the family have remarkably sweet,
clear voices. Their solos, duets, and
quartettes were very Imaginable. The
musical instruments are all very novel
and interesting. But the rock harmo-
nicon surpasses anything we have
ever heard. The music produced is
certainly as sweet and fine as music
can be. The either, stretch either,
ocarina, gigileria and fairy bells were
very much admired. The tumbler-
6nlcOn solos were beautiful. The boot.
jack also came in for its share of adj
mlration. Bootjacks are not general
ly SO high toned. The concert all
through was a great success and it is
to be hoped that the family will favor
US soon again.
The grounding saw his shadow
Thursday, or was blind if he didn't.
Six weeks more of rough weather can
safely be counted on, and even then
winter may linger around the lap of
spring.
Interesting and successful revival
services have been going on in the M.
+. Church; also in the L. b. we be-
lieve.
If everything is so " goody good"
IN town as some Of our morality
champions maintain, what need of
religious services? When physician
is feeling for diseased place, he
WATCHES particularly for the spot
where the most wincing and "ouch-
ing" are perceptible. There he ap-
plies the lance. Religion has many
patients, and the cured" list is never
so full but what there are enough
remaining who are but slightly i'm
proved"
At the residence of her daughter,
Mrs. Moore, East Burke ST., Jan. %,
1888, of paralysis, Ann r. Blake, aged
70 years. She was stricken with par
alysis on Saturday, Jan. q, and ling
cred until Monday. Calling her chill
dren to her bedside she assured them
that she was going home, and asked
one of her grand children to meet her
in heaven, pointing him there in her
weak way. On Sunday night while
friends were singing she clapped her
hands and seemed so happy. telling
them she was going to that home
where sorrow nor care never enter,
and bidding them last farewell, fell
gently to sleep in the arms of Jesus.
Her remains were inferred in the
Green Hill Cemetery, on Tuesday
last.
Mother, thou vast mild and lovely,
Gentle as the summer breeze,
Pleasant a. the air of evening,
When it floats among the trees.
Dearest mother, thou hast bereft us,
Here thy loss we deeply feel.
But twas God that hath hereft us,
He can all our SORROWS heal.
Peaceful he thy silent slumber,-
Peaceful in the grave so low;
Thou no more will join our NUMBER
Thou no more our songs shall know.