The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-07-10

and loving Saviour. And prayer meetings were
held there. But they held pancake parties also.
in that school house. and a right royal time had
the lasses and laddles Of that distant day. There
was organized in the same old school house a
debating society. Let Us name some OF its MEM
bers: James and Ephram Everist, DIR. George L.
Hayes, William ). Bowman, Rev. John ii. Baker,
y. M Brown and Benz Cole. There was lively
interest taken in public questions and there was
increasing evidence OF the developing OF that
strong, hard intellect, so characteristic of the
Scotch, after whose great city we have called our
beloved town.
And now ladies and gentlemen we mean to be
kind and generous. We are willing therefore. that
Havre de Grace should retain possession of the
ouSquehanna river, and that Bel Air should have
ITS flre plugs, and Dublin the fine melody of its
Irish name. and Darlington its sweet name, and
Perryman It's dancing nall, but don't ask for any
more, please. A booming town needs the earth,
and a large share of the inhabitants thereof.
rejoice with US, as we contemplate with some
honest pride, what we have done and the larger
things in store for us. Solid work would we do by
the steady pursuit of ali unalterable purpose Let
| US thank God for our past history and for past
| prosperity, ana with an humble reliance on Divine
froVldehce, ike The noble fathers of this great
Republic, may we do and dare that the future may
| be very glorious indeed.
| Mr.. Swlngiey than sang ringing bass solo en-
titled Liberty" which was followed by IA March
ing Song, " by the choir.
| HON. GEO; L. WELLINGToN's GRAFTON.
| Hon. Geo. L.. Wellington, of Baltimore. formerly
OF AHegany county, was then introduced AS the
orator of the day. He delivered a graceful and
country from the time Columbus discovered the
new world to the present day. and referred to some
OF l,, the heroes OF the Revolution paying glowing
| tribute 10 George washington, and closed with all
| eloquent allus0n to the American flag
| The choir sang "All Hail to America" Then
came an address by Rev. S. NJ. Afford, of Havre de
Grace, on The Results of Our Celebration" AS
| 1t was growing late some persons commenced
| leaving before he began to speak and as there was
much confusion his address was cut short. He re-
ferred to the pleasant social features OF the oc
| caSion; the patriotic impulses it had stirred up
| and to the educational advantages such ceIebra-
! afford or ha S.liH hf
had never had history of our country placed i'll
their hands had learned something of the gories OF
| the land they have inherited and all would &c
| home with warmer clasp of the hand and quick
ened emotions OF patriotism. Our children have
been taught stirring truths and will thereby learn
| 10 become worthy descendants OF the patriots OF
the revolution.
A quartette, Our Country, )" was sung by Messrs
>. +; WOODROW D. a. Swingley, Charles w. Baker
At night there was beautiful display OF fire
| works, which was witnessed by q large assem-
| blage.
Thus closed a notable celebration OF the day
| The citizens OF the town and neighborhood kept
open mouse ana dispensed that free and generous
hearted hospitality for which that section of oul
county is noted.
The entire affair was admirably managed by q
large and efficient committee. of which Mr.. J. A
Swlngley was chairman.
OUR BUSH RIVER NECK LETTER.
| Reported for The Kgis.
MICHAELsvILLE July Tomato vines anc
| sugar corn never looked better aud the pack o.
| both promises 10 be large.
While Mr.. VIM. e. Osborn was going to Aber
deem, on the evening of the Fourth, over the
new cut road, near Mr.. George Gerwig's gate
his horse got its foot through hole in a defec
tive bridge. The animal narrowly esca pee
breaking the limb before it could extricatt
itself.
Mr.. Marion Malcolm has hauled out his steam
thresher and has it going in full blast. He says
the yield of wheat is not as large as was expect
ed. From Is TO 10 bushels per acre is The
average. He finds straw enough for IS or q
bushels.
Crabs and fish are becoming plentiful il
Romney Creek Mr.. John FL. Mahan is doing
his best to make the place pleasant and inter
esting. He 10 preparing to entertain larg
crowd on the 10th. The fishing and Grabbing Il
say nothing of the rowing and sailing facilities
are unsurpassed, and there is at the place fin
bowling alley and croquet ground. 1.-THE westhe
should be pleasant or the 18th the crowd will
be large. Bush River Neck hospitality, whicl
is well known, will be cordially extended to a.
who attend. Good speakers are expected tt
deliver addresses.
Rev. Harry d. Mitchell delivered a stirrin,
and effective sermon at Garrettsons Cha pei
last Sunday night His father, Mr.. Zacharal
Mitchell, addressed the Sunday School. Boil
are good speakers. jim SANK.