The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-11-13

wholesale ana retail- ana Oh the BANKS.
il is unnecessary to speak, SIS in this
capacity she is in her true element.
Her Market is good and great rivalry
has always existed betweenher Hotels,
consequently all are of the best order.
Her water supply is surpassed by none
in the world, being the Holly System,
while to the pleasures and conveniences
OF the Telephone, am sure all will
affirm. Churches and Religious Asso-
Citations are many, viz: The NJ. Z.
Church, the Roman Catholic, the Luth-
eran, the Baptist, the Episcopal, the
Presbyterian, the NJ 4. Church, South,
the Reformed, the United Bretheran,
and last, but not least, the Baptist and
Methodist Churches of our colored
friends. Of Religious Associations,
very naturally the Y. M. C. A. takes
the lead, followed by others Of as ben
evolcnt and moral character. Other
organizations such as the Masons, Odd
Fellows and other lodges, with the
many kinds of Knights" deserve a
mention, and for the Grand Army also
have we just appreciation. Building
Associations and Insurance Companies
have been in operation for years, and
have written for their motto-Success.
or what the M. M. M. 4 1. Co. has
done for us will not attempt to pen,
as any words of mine could but vaguely
express the praise they merit.
The Fire Department, what shall |
say of it = When called upon to pa
rade the streets on what is termed " a
Big Day." what little corps she pre-
sents, but when flames and smoke en-
velopes any of our buildings, how great
is the number and timely their assist
ance, lending charitable aid by the
most generous of deeds. Whilst | re-
fleet on some of these | think it has
been truly said, "Many hero never
drew smord." In Educational facili-
ties, no town has better system. The
Schools are numerous the Public of
which have the sway. The High School
is both high by name and nature. Her
standard she has acquired step by step,
and now, we are led to believe, she
stands on the topmost rung of the lad
der. She is provided with a Library,
Organ, Instruments for Astronomical
Observations, and Charts, for the use
of her students. While Mr.. Cox's most
excellent system of grading serves as
an incentive to study.
The Ward Schools, of which there are
four End, 3rd, 4th and 9Th, with one
colored school, compare favorably with
any of their grade.
The Berkeley Female Seminary is
one of our Oldest institutions. All
things that tend to contribute to a
thorough and accomplished education,
are taught, and great efforts toward
refinement and courtesy are made IN
order to fit her pupils for the best SO
ciety.
Next we have st. ,Joseph's Academy
whose discipline is of the firmest charac-
ter. Her plans of study is of the most
improved methods. Music, Art, Steno-
graphy and Type Writing form anothe,
department, while Virtue, she has, en-
deavored to make her guiding star anc
irregardless to sect, does she try to in
spire her pupils with ideas common tc
christian faith.
The Berkeley Female Institute too,
stands well. OF her system | know lit
tie, but judging from her Commence
ment Exercises, she should rank with
the highest and of her Calisthenic Glass
especially should she be justly proud.
Mrs. Blackwells, is new institution
one which we are confident will add
much to our midst.
While the school of Miss Doll, with
her gay troop Of little wee tots, ranks
in popularity with the many.
Pleasures and Recreations varie.
All meeting appreciation by some one
of the different factions. Music, il
seems, has great charms to sooth our
people, as Of both instrumental and
vocal, has she much talent. Three
Bands number under this head and
Art-Since the establishment Of Mrs.
Stuckey's Art Class-scatters her @s-
thetic productions of pencil and brush
around in lavish profusion. Literary
Pursuits, are much favored by the
Burdette Circulating Library which is
one of our most appreciable of advan-
tages. Journalism speaks for itself.
Five newspapers dwell with us, Of
which "The Statesman" ] believe is
the eldest, next comes the Independent
then The Herald and Pioneer Press, and
last in age, THE WORLD, but notwith
standing her youth she has gained ad
mittance in almost every residents
household.
Slowly walking down queeY street 8
few days ago, and although ! am NJ
old patriarch, could not help but OBJ
serve and remark with pardonabit
pride the many improvements since my
early childhood, which rusbes back tc
my mind as ray Of sunshine frvnl ~
hind a cloud. How different things
were then, calm and quiet were the
prevailing features, whilst the appear
ance then presented by the street
would have well furnished food for the
artists pencil, by serving as model t.
which we could have very appropri