Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-07-17

From Charles County to Ocean City
and Return Dear Independent. 49, Having
determined 70 pay visit TO Ocpan Civ for 4
lew DAYS pleasure We bade adieu ~ dear old
Charles for week or 50 and proceeded 10 Bal
timofe Arriving in the Monumental Citv,
afnr tcfr. shmenis and short rest we took
the care Ur OCEAN cats via Annapolis aud
baltimore shvi, Line Railroad. Reaehing
I<vxas,.AySs,s. -. embarked on steamer aud
crossed the lovely Bay TO Clairhorne, where
we took another train tor Ocean City
The first place Of interest TO reach is ~
/ Michaels We passed several smaller topns
/ ill We reached Easton, which is quite a hand
some place. On our way We passed several
towns, such as Salisbury, Rock-a Waikin,
" hale, vile, and Berlin TIL about 4 30 .. ~.
We reached Ocean City.
Though wc we're vert tired and Needed rest
we could not resist the temptation to visit the
Beach and witness the waves conc in aud
break themselves in briny spray on the white
sandy shores Of the mighty Atlantic. The
meetings OF the Association we're we'll attend
ed. On Tuesday our worthy young friend
and Charles Countian, Me-. Henry Harrison,
became the hero OF the occasion, by saving
the lite OF Miss Richmond, Assistant Superin-
tendent OF the Normal School IL appears
that Miss Richmond went il bathing and be-
came exhausted when the ever gallant Henry,
in citizen clothes, rushed to her rescue and
succeeded in saving her life. Before reaching
the ocean | expressed desire 70 see II in vi
its mad fury, and assure you my desire was
fully realized, for on Wednesday the storm
began, the Wind blew With intense velocity,
the rain fell in torrents, while tile sand WIS
blown against ones face with such violence
that it was very unpleasant TO attempt to 60
init of flta Lf.ful tsfttf 4
coming in from The Ocean, appeared like snow
capped mountains The next morning the
weather changed, and alter the session our
party concluded TO try he surf, and for this
purpose went to batn-house, when securing
bathing suits all hied 70 the briny deep. The
ladies' looked exceedingly interesting ia their
bathing suits, while the gents looked like reg
ular Old "tars' We now approach the bill
lows, and at iirst advance slowly, but finally
becoming holder ventured out, and we're vic
ently thrown on the sand which appeared to
recede from under US. OLe of our party, ur.
+. T. II. drank SO much sea water and ate 90
much 4and-which you know is very indi-
jestible-that il caused him to lose his way,
ana had to be directed to his bath house by
TWO friends who we're on the lookout for the
party. Finally friend H. had to he escorted
10 his hotel by one Of the fair sex where he
had TO retire to his room, and leave that after
noon tor bis home. One Of the ladies Of this
county secured board at different hotel from
the rest OF the party aud we we're uneasy for
the health Of one Of the gents Of our party,
for he seemed to be at lbs hotel only for meals
and lodging, and we also feared he would
wear his shoes out aud be compelled to return
to his ZONE, not like the sockless Simpson,
but the shoeless D. During the dance winch
took place the last night we remained at
Ocean City, some danced the entire evening,
while others streIled along the sandy beIch
where soft words Of eternal devotion aud new
er d ling love we're whispered
Our immediate delegation consisted Of Tx
amiuer Maddox and his highly accom- ished
daughter, Misses Gerue Buoy and Cecie Hal
-, Two Of Charles sweet 81 and fiirest dtuyh-
lcrs, aud Messrs Hancock Duttol Sothoron
aud Dent.
We met many Of our friends from Southern
Mary land. Among thtm may he mentioned
Misses Eslelle and Susie Keech, Annie Chunh,
FANNIE Coombs, Mary Ssaw, and Cecie Bland
ford. Hon + j. Maddox was eec ted u mem
Der Of the Executive UOumlttee Que OF the
most important committees Elected
On our return we left OCEAN City about I
a. m, and reached Bhilimore about p. IN
After DINER and very pleasant chat for II
snort time We left or our respective homes -
Cherlshlug the fond nope thi,t we all may
meet ia tue near future, and ia tnkink nil for
knduess rendered, aud tehderiuI - mpathy to
att whose hearts may haze. been touched by
cupid datls, uid earnestly hoping they may
nutily 0utaiu TIE ubleel Ut tnelr affection, AN
toreter Afterwards enpy uudistuFbei felicity
! "ui, with great respect, yupra very lrd,
ALC.