Evening journal., 1890-03-25
ONE CE
eEoReErowN HAPPeNINas.
A Young Man Planted Corn which An
other Man Reaped.

other Man Reaped.
Special Correspondence EVENING JOURNAL.
GEORGETOWN, March 25.-"The early
bird catches the worm, but the too early
bird Is apt to come to grief. Such is the
case with the rather Zoo previous
gardeners of the town Of George. and
applies especially to a certain young man
who Is inordinately fond Of sugar corn;
otherwise roasting ears. The fine.
spring like weather Of the last deceitful
January, tempted this young man into
the belief that he might have this luxury
far in advance Of the season. Accord
ingly he planted the grain.
not in the bosom Of mother
earth as is the custom, but in a large
lard can, filled with rich earth, This he
placed in sunny spot of the garden.
When he thought it time for the tender
green leaves to make their appearance
he went to investigate, but the can and
contents had disappeared. Some party
seeing the can of earth In the garden,
and not knowing Of the hopes it held in
regard to early roasting ears, thought
what a nice cuspidor that would make.
SO commodious, and already filed with
earth. Forthwith it was carried to
adorn Cd shop on Market street. to
prove convenience 20 the tobacco
using loungers who frequent that parti-
cular shop. But oh the righteous indig.
nation of that justly indignant young
man. when he discovered the ignominous
use to which his beloved can Of sugar
corn had been put.
Sunday was the last Of the conference
year Of the M. 4. Church. II was ami
versary day as well and the collection
was very good, amounting TO $42 SO.
Since last missionary day ten little girls
with small barrels have been soliciting
contributions for the missionary cause
with undated zeal. and good success.
Two books we're offered as prizes, the
one securing the most money to have her
choice. The other book was given to the
one having collected the next largest
amount.
Miss Neva Ward, having more than So,
secured the first prize and Miss Ida MAY
Wagamon having nearly $5 the other. But
eight more books will be given to the
other eight girls. The amount Of the
missionary collection for the year is
$11346.
| Company met Friday evening at the
srmory. Charles Cullen was nominated
for captain and r. T. Hart second leu
tenant. There are eighteen men in the
toAAfAAJ WA1H1 btfn4o uAFu upb d4plIBut
and about twenty more will be taken in.
The election Of officers will take place
next Tuesday evening.
! Howard q. Purnell student at the
Jefferson Medical College. Philadelphia.
Is spending the holidays with his parents
In this town.
Miss Annie Dunning and Mrs. Morris
} visited relatives In town this last week.
{ Lauder Layton, accompanied by his
q friend, Fred. Ross Of Wilmington, spent
i Sunday with Mr.. Layton'a parents, Mr.
a and Mrs. A. T..Layton.
I. Robert Davis Of Milford was in towl
Z Saturday.
+ Joe Marvel spent Sunday in Milford.
q Thomas Snixton and daughter, Mis-
d Name, Of Lewes visited relatives in tow1
4 on Sunday.
g The Georgetown ladies are making ex-
! tensive preparations for Conference. I,
4 be held this week at Milford New gowns
\ and new bonnets are the order Of tn,
6 day. Is this done TO charm the eyes Of
! the divines, or TO create envy In thu
+ bosom Of the less favored sister,
4 Mr.. .and Mrs Curtis W. Wainwright
: Of Laurel visited friends here yesterday
; Miss Lizzie Green Burton Of MillsborG
! has been Ia town this week
i John Green of Staten Island is visit.
r ing relatives here