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a Pleasant Party.

\ pleasant evening was spent at the
home of Miss Fannie Cam, near Glasgow,
Oh February Sd, the Occasion being IA hop
given to the Misses Clayton and Miss
CauA. Tne large and spacious rooms
were Tiled To Ghelt utmost extent, dane
IN bel,S tie principal feature of the
evening. :, h,cu all en.oyad until called to
paIJake III the numerous delicacies so
tasteiuliy arranged il the dining room.
Among the ladies aud costumes were
Miss FANNIE Cam, black satin, jet Orna-
meiits with tea roses; Miss Johns red
cashmere; Miss Mary Clayton, embroid-
cred silk and velvet; Miss Adele Clayton,
bine silk; Miss Annie hclntire, black silk
and point lace; Miss Maggie McIntire,
brown silk; Mollie McIntiro, black otto
man silk; Miss Katie Janvier, brown silk
Julia Bouilep, black silk and jet orna-
ments; Miss Alice Boulder, black silk
with jet ornaments and point lace; Miss
Beasto1, black silk; Miss Florence Arm
strong, brown satin; The Misses Raub
cloth and striped velvet; Helena G.. Cam,
brown satin. Among the gentlemen
were, William Davis, Clayton Johns,
G. G. Green, Middetown; Walter
Beastor, John VI. Clayton, E. Beaston,
j. L igen Clayton, Mount Pleasant; DR..
Coates; Summt Bridge: H. Wade, Bert
Raub, j. Hossinger, Newark; Harry
Howard, Chesapeake City John and Jas.
McInrire, W. :. Barr, Glasgow; B. Nc
Mullin, st. Georges; r. T. Cam, Jr.,
Daniel Foard, Kirkwood; DR.. Cooper; a.
Evans aud John E. Gonce, of Elkton Md
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First Anniversary Celebrated.

The Young Peoples Association of the
Elkton NJ. E. Church celebrated the
first anniversary of it's formation on
Wednesday evening by giving public
entertainment in the church. The exer-
cises were opened by singing by a semi
chorus composed of Misses Carrie Rick,
etts, Ada Brown, Grace Wells, Bessie
Terrell, BERTHE Dunbar, Mrs. B. B. Dun
bar and Mr.. Edwin V. Hinchitfe. Il. d.
Cantwell president of the Association,
led in prayer. A duet Back to the
Fold was sweetly rendered by Misses
Grace Wells and Ada Brown, and Rev.
J. p. Otis followed with au anniversary
address. Edwin V. Hinchlitfe sang in a
pleasing manner a bass solo "The An
chored Soul" and Misses Bessie Terrell,
and Carrie Ricketts, aud E. V. Hinch-
life rendered we'll '1've Nothing to
Bring" William J. Jones, Esq, was
next introduced as the lecturer of the
evening. He handled his subject The
Protestant Reformation in England" ii.
a mastery manner. The lecture was OF
great interest to all present who were
capable of being interested in splendid
word picture of great historical period.
The semi-chorus that saug the opening
hymn also rendered pretty closing
selection ''I'm Near Home"
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Wanted for Elk
River.

A petition is being circulated in this
town and has been numerously signed
asking the Hon. Frank L. Shaw, a mem
Der of Congress from this district, to
make an earnest effort to secure an APP
preparation from Congress for the pur
pose of deepening tbs channel OF the Elk
river, for distance of about two miles
below the town. A further appropria-
tiou is needed torender etfecsual previous
appropriations already expended and to
furnish adequate transportation for the
increasing river traffic. A statement ac-
companying the petition will show the
amount of traffic tor the past year which
justifies the petitioners think further
moderate appropriation to complete the
work of deepening the channel to a uni
form depth OF eight feet at low water.
1t is thought that $50, 200 at least should
be appropriated. The river is clear as
far up as the club house, but between
that point and Elkton there are number
of shallow places. Barges loaded with
wood for Siugerly's pulp works were nine
days in reaching the wharf in this town
after entering the mouth of Elk river.
Capt. William Wright is circulating the
petition,
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Trustees of the Poor.

Messrs. E. w. Jsnney, Alfred Kirk,
Joseph wells, Joseph T. England and
Thomas II. Warburton, composing the
new board of trustees of the poor re-
Gently appointed by the County Commits
sioners, met on Moaday last and organ
izing by electing Thomas II. Warburton
president, aud E. W. tnuey secretary
and treasurer. Daniel Hawk was elected
over seer of the almShouse. He received
four votes and there WAS one blank. Jas.
Miller. who has been employed by John
Eyerist The present overseer Of the aims
house, to take care of the insane since
the county insane asylum was opened
was appointed by the trustees overseer
of that asylum. The trustees we're not
able to agree on person for physician to
the almshunse aud insane asylum. Sew
eral ballots taken resulted as follows: DIR.
George W. Clifford. OF Zion. one; DR..
John w. Cooper, of Elkton, two; and DR..
p. B. Housekeeper, of North East, two.
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sake OF Christ, who his SAID to hlm,
follow me-
RowlaudsviIle and Mt Pleasant recon-
meuded the recognition of Rev. Elm
Kinks 81 deIs as a local elder, by tho
annual conference. Collections will be
in advance. w. t. Weldon and E. E.
E wing We're elected delegate and alter
nate.
Rising Sun is developing rapidly. The
quarterly conference was attended by
about forty members of the church.
Pastor reported ninety-six conversions
and is seeking to put Discipline in every
family; Sunday School room reseated;
six hundred dollars paid this year on
parsonage; collections will all be up to
apportioDments; trustees debts paid, and
eleven cents in the treasury. The pastor
Rev. |. Jewell was unanimously req uested
to return the third year.
Sister Jewell, the superintendent OF
the W. c. 7. L. for the Eastern Shore of
Maryland, is leading the forces in the
temperance work. The sixth ballot
elected w. W. Carter and L. j. Wilson
delegate and alternate.
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Rising Sun Beams.
RISING SIN Feb OH

hlSlNtT 81 N, bD. Jtu, 1900.
Mr. Charles I. Werral, of Philadelphia,
was home few days the first part of this
week.
Crystal Lodge will give a free literary en-
tertainment in the hall next Wednesday
evening.
Franklin Langdon has been lying quite
i'll for several days with something like
Bright;s disease, at his home in Harrisville
The latest news reported his condition as
slightly improved.
John McCarter, of Oxford, Pa, has been
appointed tiagman at the railroad crossing
near Duyckinck u Co.'S warehouse. We
understand that gates will be erected and q
"shanty" built for use in rough weather.
A Ribbon Leap Year Party" the first OF
the season, was given last evening by a
number of young ladies at the residence OF
Edwin III. Reynolds. About fifteen couples
were present and an elaborate collation. was
served by the young men. Doughnuts
stuffed with cotton and cayenne pepper
and the public auction of the gentlemen
were the most notable events of the even
ing. Every one is supposed to have had a
huge time, at any rate the boys were little
late getting IN and ont the next morning
What next?
The fourth entertainment of our lecture
committee will be given by Charles f. I'm
derhill, of New York city, in the public hall
Friday evening, the 2ith, inst. Mr.. Under
hill occupies foremost place in the rank u
public readers and his humorous, dramatic
and dialect recitsls are among the best that
are now offered to the public. He enjoys a
constantly increasing popularity which is
founded on genuine merit, and, it is said, mt
reader possesses a larger repertoire for mis-
cellaueous programmes. Many persons have
been waiting for an opportunity to hear thi
noted elocutionist, hence he will likely be
greeted by d good audience. X.
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Methodist Churches in Cecil.

Presiding Elder w. L. S. Murray had
the following in the last issue of the
Peninsula Methodist:
| held quarterly meeting Saturday,
Sunday and Monday at Zion and Elkton.
At Z!on an old time custom is continued,
in having the elder to preach before the
quarterly conference, then the sisters
prepare dinner, and serve it in the church.
after which the quarterly conference is
held. The Presby terian pastor and wife
of Zion dined with us, and the occasion
was one of pleasure and profit. The
quarterly conference was we'll attended,
and business dispatched in the usual
order. The pastor, ]. T. Van Burkalow,
reported one hundred and sixty
visits. Sister Mearns, the wife of A. f.
MeaTus. has been called to receive her
reward in Heaven. Ten probationers had
been received. and the work of the pastor
carefully and faithfully performed. John
Cam and A. w. Gathers were elected lay
delegate and alternate. At Elkton Rev.
j. p. Otis is closing his third year with
great success. Reports showed careful
attention to every line OF church work.
Sunday School work is extensive and
extending. Jones Chapel is nearing
completion. Fire schools are already
connected with the charge, and com
mittee was appointed Co organize sixth.
The ladies' are raising money to build a
parsonage. The pastor in answer to
question twenty five, showed map of
the whole charge, and explanations which
will make it easy for his successor to find
every family and member of the church,
In the prayer meeting and also in the
preaching service, was impressed with
the number of yoGDg people, especially
young men, who took part, and came to
the front in the preaching service.
On my way from Zion to Elkton, l
preached at Union, aud took tea with w.
T. Miller. local preacher, ever ready at
the call of the church to serve, for the
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The Ada Gilman Comedy Co.

In announcing the appearance of the
Ada Gilman Comedy Company at the
Odd Fellows Hall in "Fanchon" ''Tom
Cobb" and 'Sweethearts," we take great
pleasure ill saying that the entire press
of New York, Philadelphia, Boston and
other cities have acknowledged Miss
Gilmau's undoubted ability with such
notices that are ouly in appreciation of
careful and finished performance. Every
character entrusted to her is carefully
conceived, appropriately costumed and
executed.
On her recent appearance at Salisbury
an immense audience greeted her and
lavished upon her every demonstration
of approval. The supporting company
is one that give admirable support to
such an accomplished artist. The state
ment that these are the only too perform
ances to be given by this company here
will be enough to Induce Cur citizens to
assemble en-masse at Odd Fellows Hall
on next Monday and Tuesday nights.
Reserved seats can now be had at
Frazers' drug store.
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The Bethel Literarv Society.

The second meeting of the Bethel
Literary Association was held in Bethel
NJ. f Church on Thursday evening the
2d inst, Rev. Mr., Burke in the chair.
MIR. q. X. Donaldson was appointed
secretary for the evening. Opening hymn
Work for the Night is Coming" prayer
by Mr.. Donaldson; reading of the Sth
Psalm by Mr.. Burke; singing, Leaning
on Jesus" Opening address by w. G.
Lake, Esq; subject, Modes OF Saliva
tion in Different Countries" singing,
Keep Step Ever" reading by MIR. II.
B. Kirk, The Widow Bedott and Elder
Sntfies;' singing, Keep the Faith
Steady" reading by Miss Florence Burke,
"Nobody's Child;' singing, Take
Hold" reading by Miss Myra Clayton,
The Hypochondriac." Nh w. C.
Lake was then requested to come forward
and take a strip of paper out of hat
held b. the pastor, said paper having but
one word written thereon, and that word
to be subject for three minutes
speech. Mr.. Lake did not know what
the subject would be until he had taken
it out OF the hat, but when taken out he
found the word Boots" written thereon,
which created quite laugh at MIR. Lakes
exrence. But he kept the audience in
an uproar of laughter during his three
minute speech, and then had to take his
seat before he was half through with his
speech The exercises closed for the
evening by singing ITO Jesus | will go.'
The next meeting on Friday evening,
18th inst. w. G. l..
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Port Deposit Items.

PoRT DEPOSIT, Feb. 9th, 1887
Capt. Emil Holm, who owns the steamer
Benigna, which runs between here and
in New York last week and purchased the
steamer City Bell to take the Benigna' )
place. The City Bell is much larger than
the Benigna and has greater power for tow
ing purposes, something Capt. Holm has
needed for years. Her upper works will
require some alterations, which Capt. Holm
will do ~ soon as navigation is open and he
can get the steamer here. The Benigna will
be kept for excursion parties.
Mr., and Mrs. Vim. j. Norris lost an in
FAINT son last week which was buried on Sat
urday at Hopewell cemetery.
The storehouse of the late John Vannort
was sold last Saturday to one of the heirs
for $3.50. As it rents for S125 per annum,
with only a ground rent of $50 per year,
some think it sold very low.
1t has been rumored that John II. and
Chas. w. Fox intended removing from our
town because the owner of the mill would
not make the necessary changes in it to suit
the constantly increasing demand tor their
-four, and enabling them to make a higher
grade. This week Mr.. Bell sent for the
senior member of the firm and kindly agreed
to put the new machinery in TO make the
highest grade of flour manufactured and
the firm have leased the mill for five years
from March 25tb, 1883.
Last Sunday evening the Octoralo Creek
rose from the melting snow and rain and
carried the ice out into the Susquehanna,
except large quantity it piled upon the
road, which was made impossible for teams
till Tuesday when force of men were put
TO work and cleaned the ice out of the road
and now it is being used although the road
way is not very wide.
Mr. }. II. Baker visited our town Monday
to see if arrangements could be made to
start a cannery here for corn. J. j. Buck
has agreed to put up the necessary buildings
800 acres in corn. A number have agreed
to plant from 10 to 20 acres in. The matter
is in the hands of Mr.. Buck and the farmers
would do well to consult him.
The ice in the river is gradually wearing
away under the influence OF the heavy fogs
and gentle rains, and most of orr people do
not fear any trouble from an Ice gorge this
winter.
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At the Wilmington Opera House.

On Monday evening next at the Grand
Opera House, Wilmington, Robert T. Man
tell will repeat his admirable It pre- ,entation
of ID Emery play "Moubars.' ~ ~ mich
Mr.. Manteil aSsumrs the title Role. The
Philadelphia Times of November H. said :
"Nlr Mantell plays the part OF Mouhars
finely. From the opening scene, where the
hero rescues the heroine from mad dog, to
the close, where he Stays the assassin, who
after slowly poisoning him, attempts to kill
him i'll his sick chamber, he has abundant
opportunities for strong effects and he skill
fully makes the most of them. Mr. Mantell
eXcellently portrayS the character OF rug
ged, honorable and atfectionate man, who,
having fought his way from poverty to great
wealth and popularity, marres a beautiful
young girl, with the hope of settling down
to domestic peace, but finds on his wedding
day that the girl has married him out OF
gratitude while her heart belongs to another
The play is full of strong situations, moves
rapidly from climax to climax and holds the
sympathy Of the audience to the end. The
house was packed
The New York Casino Company will rem
der the popular opera "Erminie'' in the
same house OIL Wednesday evening next.
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Principle Items.

IRlNClIit, ND, FtU- L. 1000.
Mr.. Edit0r:-In looking over your paper
last week, | noticed letter from Principle
written by "Winifred.' 'W infred' has
got left He does not know all the news as
he thinks, perhaps. Instead of Joseph and
the host leading the way, We could better
put the host first aud Joseph following on,
as there would not have been much Xix eli
hood of Joseph getting there without the
host. WInitced seems to take it very much
to heart because Il little snow fell and we
enjoyed seghing, while tn" poor fellow
didn't have a ten dollar pack of bones 10
ride behind.
The oyster supper given by the ladies of
Hopewell NJ. L. Church WAS n success al
though the first evening proved rather
stormy. Our friends came out the next
evening and enioyei as good a supper ~
could found The net proceeds amounted
TO SS3.19
The w. C. T, U. of Woodawn held their
last sociab!e at the Misses McMaster. The
exercises We're opened by Rev. j. Jones
with prayer select reading and spea king fol-
lowing. There was large mum Der in atten-
dance. w. H. K.
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Lenten Services at Trinity
Church.

Service will be held on Wednesday
next Cash Wednesday, at 10. 80 A. NJ, on
Thursday and Saturday at 40 p. NJ,
and on Friday at 7.30 p. NJ The order
of ser, ices after next week, and until
further notice, will be as follows; daily
It 4 80 p. NJ. excepting on Fridays, when
the hour will be 100 p. NJ. A cordia!
invitation is extended to the public to
any aud to all OF the above named series,
and to avail themselves of the privileges
and helps afforded By the Lenten season.
William Schouler, rector.
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Bay View Items.

Miss Maggie Mcpherson, of York, Penn
sylvania. is the guest of Miss Alice Lit
singer.
John Janney, Esq, has been dangerously
ill of neuralgia. But at this writing is
somewhat better.
Mr.. Frank Jetferis is suffering with a
severe attact of govt. Mr.. j. has been
afflicted with this disease for many years,
but it has never assumed malignant form
until a lew days since.
During the late sleigbing the owners of
our fast no ses embraced the opportunity OF
testing their speed. The black horse Care.
less owned and driven by Mr.. E. T..
Leedom, distanced all COM etitors, making
his mile in 81 minutes over rough and
billy road; also beating r. 7. Tysor's bay
ma are, which was considered fast by her
owner, in three consecutive heats. Mr..
Leedom is justly proud of this horse as he
promises to develop extraordinary speed.
If BED is not more discreet in the future
in welding his pen, We fear that his obituary
will, ere long, sdorn the columns of your
valuable paper.
Our young people are holding nightly
rehearsals preparatory to giving a musical
and literary entertainment in the church at
this place on or about the first of March
JABIN.
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Death of Mr.. James M. HOgge.

Mr.. James NJ. Hogge died at his home
in Elkton at an early hour on Tuesday
morning of heart disease. He had been
in delicate health for several years but
weeks. On Thursday of last week he
underwent painful operation for all
other disease
Mr.. Hogge was in his 5Sth year, having
been born in Elkton, March 1880. He
was the son of Robert E. Hogge and
Carline Purnell Hogge. When he was
boy his parents removed to Charlestown,
this county. He remained there until
about seventeen wears old when he went
to New York and shipped on merchant
man. he afterwards enlisted as sea-
man on naval vessel. During lis ser
vice of about ten years in this capacity
he visited many distant parts of the
earth. He finally retired from a seafar-
ing life and went into business i'll WASH
ington, d. G.
At the outbreak of the war being a
strong Union;st he applied tor position
in the navy and having passed very
crediLable examination, he vas appointed
a warrant officer. His duties were the
charge % guns. He participated in
many important naval engagements dur
ing the war and was stationed at Ports
mouth navy yard, Fortress Monroe and
other places. After the war he was
League Island, Crane Island, Va, Nor.
folk, Va, and in other states. He was
on the sick list for several years and re
sided in Chesapeake City part of the
time. He was retired in March last when
he came to Elkton.
In 1858 Mr.. Hoege married Miss Sarah
NJ. Thomas. daughter of George Thomas,
of Charlestown, Cecil county. She with
seven of their twelve children survive
him. OF the children, Sadie and Eva are
the wives, respectively, of Chas. E. Yer
der and Paul A. Black bird members of
the firm of Charles E. Verdier & Co.. {;
commission brokers of Norfolk, Va;
Carrie, the wife of Frank Boulder, a
merchant of Chesapeake City Lizzie,
who married John Banks, a business
man of Chesapeake City; George NJ, sta
tionary aud periodical dealer of Elkton :;
Rubie NJ. and Ernest NJ, who resided
with their parents. Mr.. Hogge also
leaves a sister Mr.. Elizabeth Jenkins of
Washington, d. C.
The funeral was held on Friday morn
ing. Services were held at his late resi-
dence at nine o'clock, Rev. J. p.
Otis, officiating. The interment was
at Bethel N. E. Church where ser
vice was also held, the Rev. Irwin L.
Cation, of Chesapeake City, preaching.
The pail bearers were Daniel Bratton,
Joseph Wells, Joshua Ash, Henry Vim
singer r. c. Lewis and William G. Crow
Tho deceased was attired in his naval
uniform with the United States flag
Wrapped around the coffin
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Illness of Mr.. James johnson.

Mr.. j as. johnson, one of the best known
citizens of our county, was striker with
paralysis on Friday of last week at his
residence about mile from North East.
He is now lying in a very precarious condl-
ton. there being little hope of his recovery.
Mr.. Johnston spent his early days IN a
WOODEN factory on the North East Creek,
not far from Bay View, which his father
then owned and which is now in the posses
sion of himself and brother. Mr.. johnson
has taken an active part in politics in this
county for many years, first as a Wing,
subsequently as member of the American
party, and he was one of the first to espouse
the cause of the Republican party. During
war times he was staunch Unionist and
did all in his power to uph old the cause OF
his county.
He held the office of assessor of internal
revenue for a short time and in 1865 was ap-
pointed by Hon. j. A. j. Creswell to the
position of postal clerk on the route between
Washington and New York. He held this
Office for over fifteen years and resigned on
account of i'll health. Mr.. johnson is in the
cd year of his age and unmarried.
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fnarried.

HARGRAvEs-B ARRER.-Married mt Saint Mary's
Rectory, North East, by Rev. Z. k. Miller. MR..
GEORGEP p. HARGRAvES and Miss LAURA V.
BARBER, on Tuesday, February eth, 1855.
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Mr. ". o JOHNSON WHOSE PosToFEtcs IS BAY VIEW,
CECIL COUNTY AUTHORIZED AGENT OF reE
WHO TO RsoENs AND nsotsT SUBSCRIPTIONS AND sLLs
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A New PRINCIPAL Elected.

The board of trustees of the Elkton
Academy at a meeting on Monday by b
unanimous vote elected A B. Sherwood,
of Scottstown, New York, principal OF
that school to succeed George X. Bechtel.
who recently resigned after occupying
the position about four months. The
newly elected principal is a graduate of
Princeton College, and was highly recon
mended 10y President McCosh of that
institution, and others. We understand
that Mr.. Sherwood, who is a young man,
intends making teaching his lite work
and not stepping stone to some other
profession as is the case with many. Geo.
A. Blake, Esq, has been elected mem
Der of the board of trustees to fill the
vacancy caused by the death of Jas. t. Nc
Cullough VIM. J. Jones, Esq. has been
elected president of the board, the posi-
ton held by Mr.. Mccullough. Mr.. Sher-
wood is expected to take charge of the
school on Monday next. One of the five
state scholarships at the academy is
vacant. This is a chance for some de-
serving girl or boy to receive three years
academic education free of charge.