Democratic messenger., 1888-03-03
From Pocomoke.
Correspondence Of the MEssExoER.

Correspondence Of the MEssESuEn.
On last Friday evening Mrs. II. A. De
Kay gave taffy pulling. Promptly at 3
O'Clock the guests began to file In and soon
the spacious parlors were filed with
"prctiy girls" and Jolly boys" They had
lots Of music, games, charafles, &c, until
10 o'clock when II was announced that
the tafIy was done and ready to pull. Then
there was stampede and rush for the
kitchen. They would first dive into the
lard pan then into the taffy. and wha; a
jubilee they did have pulling that tally.
They had It strung from end Of the house
TO the other, and you bet they put away"
good share Of II too II I'm any Judge, at
least they seemed TO while was looking
on. only took peep at them about II
o'clock, but Il Is needless to say they were
having grand, glorious and ''bang up"
time for you all know what fun you can
derive from a taiIy pulling and you can
but imagine they had most enjoyable
time. Mrs. DeKay, is indeed n lovely
hostess. The ease and grace with which
she entcrtains her guests, is such that one
can't help but enjoy themselves at her
home. They left at very late hour well
pleased with the evenings entertainment
and hoping and praying for another taffy
pulling soon. Among those present were
Misses Nettic Crisp, Neil Marshall, Blanche
Powell, Rose Coston, Mary McSIasier,
Imy Conner, Nora McNIaster, Sadie Cos.
ton, Annie Jones. Mary Clayvillc, of
Stockton. and Miss Honey. and Messrs.
Harry Williams, Of Laurel. Del, William
and Edward Schoolfeld, Henry Burbage.
Edward Blaine. George Twillcy. MIR.
whcatlcy, Irving White, Pierce Gordy,
Marion Clarke, Frank Jones, Maurice Cos.
ton, and others with whom l was unac-
quainted.
The walking stove" still remains a
mystery, which no one seems able to solve,
but rest assured. and bet your bottom dol.
lar, that when II comes to light, we will
all sec that that mighty stove didn't have
ett hhUot tsohy SOttC
and when Il wal,zcd around there so live.
ly. il certainly hal partner to waltz
with 1t. 1t isn't very pleasant to waltz
alone is it so the 'stove' thought, aud
found faii partner" to glide along xith.
"YOu bet"
Mr.. +. ii. Dryden and his handsome
bride returned home from their welding
trip on last Thursday. On the evening OF
their return they gave grand reception
to their many friends and relatives. All
enjoyed good time. The band screnadctl
them and discoursed some Of their fine
music, and were in return invited in Ia
partakc Of n sumpiuous rcpast.
Mr.. Edward Matthews and his bonnie
bride returned home from their trip on
Saturday and arc now all settled in their
cozy home. May all their life be as pleas.
ant rs their wedding trip, is the wish OF
your correspondent
Miss Florence Coston. who has been
visiting friends in Camden, n. j.. return.
ell home on Saturday after having a most
delightful visit. Wcarc glad to have her
back again. AMI our fricnd--- looks so
cheerful, and he now appears ns happy as
a big sunilowcr" in watermelon time.
Mrs. Nan Writ. Of Elkton. is visiting
her father. Col. W. H. Pierce May her
visit he y pleasant one.
Mrs. John II. Blades returned home ON
Friday from visit to her parents in Port
Deposit.
The measles are very thick here now,
and those that havn't got them already are
quaking for fear they will have them in
the near future.
Mr.. Reese, Of Elkton. spent several DAYS
with his uncle. Col. Pierce. at the Clarke
House. recently lie rctuirned home on
Monday. lie was u little Jim Dandy
and had quite gay time flying around
with the ladies, who regretted beyond en-
preston his early departure
Miss Mary Clayvillc. one Of Siockton's
fair daughters. favored MS with short
visit last week. She was the guest of Miss
Blanche Powell. She returned home Sun.
day evening.
There will I've festival held ON Thurs
day and Friday evenings Of this week for
the benefit of the Baptist Church. Come
one, come all and help the church along.
A number Of our young folks attended
n party In the country ON Tuesday even
ing at the home Of Mr.. Briiiingham. All
enjoyed good time.
Mrs. Mary Taiman. wife Of Jesse Tat
man. died ON Monday last. Her remains
were inferred IN the Episcopal Cemetery
on Tuesday afternoon. She leaves u hus-
band and several children Ia mourn their
loss. We extend 10 the stricken family
our heartfelt sympathy. TEDDY.