The Democratic advocate., 1891-07-11
TO THE EASTERN SHORE.
Democratic Editors at Easton-A Trip to the
Eastern shore-A Plunge in the Ocean
Genuine Hospitality

Genuine Hospitality.
The annual meeting of the Maryland Dem
ocratic Editors Association was held this
year at Easton, the largest town on the Eastern
Shore, and the capital of Talbot county, one
OF the most prosperous OF that section OF
Maryland, noted for its hrany men, handsome
women, unbounded cordiality, fish, oysters,
terrapius, ducks, peaches, small fruits and
early truck; where the latchstring is on the
outside and the best in the market on the
table; the home Of local option in the state,
but where the sideboard is never empty.
The meeting occurred on Tuesday Of last
week, but the ADVOCATE representative and
party arrived there on the evening before,
where rooms were engaged at Hotel Avon,
kept by Mr. Lechler, ''who knows how to
keep hotel'' with the best of landlords The
Avon is new, modern structure, well fur
nished, even handsomely, and clean, inviting
and homelike, while the table is always
tempting
Others, knowing of Eastern Shore hospi-
tality, also went to Easton on Monday, and,
like the ADVOCATE party, were glad to be
there. The meeting was held on Tuesday.
The Association is not 'trust, and every
member is an enemy to trusts, but as Blaine
of Maine said of trusts, THAT they are largely
private affairs, with which the President nor
the people have nothing to do, so IS the
Association. The meeting was of short dura-
ton, and the proceedings consisted of election
of officers, appointment of committee to
revise the constitution and bylaws, and the
reception of applications for membership.
The meeting was largely n social affair, and
a number of editors were accompanied by
their wives and daughters. This feature was
the suggestion of Mr.. Haddaway, the Easton
Ledger, and all who composed the party
thanked Mr.. Haddaway for the suggestion.
The Baltimore & Annapolis Short Line and
the Eastern Shore Railroad complimented the
party with passes and quick passage, and the
Synepuxent Beach Company banqueted the
exenrsionists at the Atlantic Hotel at Ocean
City, Maryland 5 only seaside resort, and one
that will rank with the best before many years.
After the annual business meeting on Tues
day, and an elegant dinner, carriages were
furnished by citizens of Easton and a drive
around the well laid out and well built town
of about 1000 inhabitants, and out the shell
roads, followed. To most of the party all was
new, and the beauties of Easton and Talbot,
with its grand rivers and vast orchards, its
level stretches of land, handsome residences,
and evidences of refinement and comfort,
were observed for the first time.
Tuesday evening an interesting entertain
meut at the Easton High School was enjoyed
by many.
On Wednesday there was an excursion to
Ocean City, on the Atlantic, and plunge IN
the ocean was first on the program. 1t was
the first wrestle with the breakers for some.
and they were loathe to give up the pleasure,
although another pleasure was soon to follow
the banquet to the Association by the Syn
epuxent Company. This was joyous occa-
sion. After the dinner proper, and between
sips of claret and sautern, II literary treat was
interspersed. President Streete, of the Edi-
torial Association, was master of ceremonies.
Hon. j. Frank Turner, former able Comp
troler of the Treasury, and candidate for
a renewal of the honor, represented the Syn
epuxent Company, and welcomed all in words
of cordiality. Then followed compliments to
the ladies by Mr.. Rouse, of Belair; the humor
of George Z. Haddaway, the eloquence of
VIM. Goldsborough, the humor of I. }. c..
Williams, the briliancy of Col. Scott Roberts,
the oratory of Col. Oswald Tilghman, and
shorter speeches by Gen. Joseph B. Seth and
others.
The excursion train left shortly after, but
most of the party remained to enjoy the sea
breeze until Thursday. When Thursday
dawned an eastern storm was prevailing and
old ocean was in angry mood. Huge waves
were dashing on the beach, and the roaring
of the sea was plainly to be heard some miles
inland. The train made excellent time up,
as it did down, though the Chesapeake bay
was rolling high, and the trip over to Bay
Bidge in the boat Of the Eastern Shore H. IL.
was somewhat impeded.
The recollections of the whole trip will be
pleasant memories. The next annual meeting
of the Association will be at Hagerstown,
when Eastern and Southern Marylanders will
have an opportunity to view the hills and val
leys and mountains of Western Maryland,
and have view of the famous Shenandoah
and Cumberland Valleys, and the coming city
of Western Maryland
Those of the Association present we're
President j. NJ. Streete, Hartford Democrat;
Secretary and Treasurer Fred. Sasscer, Prince
Georges Enquirer; !. S. Wilson, Marlborough
Gazette; Chas. H. Yanderford, Westminster
DEMoCRATIC ADVOCATE; L. j. c. Williams,
Hagerstown Mail; A. J. Almony, Montgomery
Advocate; E. S. Riley, Annapolis Record; W..
Scott Roberts, Centreville Record; j. +. Hill,
Ellicott City Times; j. D. Plummer, Green's
borough Free Press; John NJ. Aker, Queens
town News; W. NJ. Abbott, Annapolis Capt.
tai; G. W. Cruikshank, Elkton News; j. E..
Gorreil, Belair Kgis and Intelligencer; Paul
Winchester, Baltimore Merchants and Man
ufacturers Journal; G.. G. Wright, Easton
Star; John Y. Todd, Easton Democrat, and
G. L. Haddaway, Easton Ledger. N. E..
Ford, of the Baltimore Sun, was also present
as a reporter.
Several others sent letters and few more
started, but missing connection at Baltimore
returned home. Others accompanying the
Association, in addition to those mentioned
in connection with the festivities Of the ex
cursion, we're Mrs. C. II. Vanderford, Misses
Winifred Smith and Bessie Bennett, of West
minister; Mrs. w. NJ. Abbott and Mrs. +. S.
Riley, Of Annapolis; Mrs. Frederick Sasscer,
of Upper Marlborough; Mrs. 7. j. c. Viii
liams, of Hagerstown; Miss Cruikshank, of
Elkton; Mr.. Frank W. Fouke, of Baltimore;
Mr.. Street, of Belair, and others.
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