Milford chronicle., 1892-01-08
MILTON.

On Friday morning young Mr.. 1892 polite
ly raised his hat and made his debut upoi
earths arena. His first appearance was win
some and likely to lead one to expect that h'
is a character composed altogether of good
nature but not many hours had elapsed be
fore postentions clouds began to darken his
brow and his presence now sends chillines!
through the human frame. 1t is not likely
that this young gentleman's character viii
differ material from that Of his predecessors
1t is altogether robable that it will alternate
with sunshine and shadow, with light and
darkness, until he is kicked of the stage o.
action by his successor Mr.. 1898,
In squaring his account with humanity
old Mr.. 1891, has a balance to his credit that
we fain would see eradicated. Pneumonias,
bad colds, and the grippe, are subjects
his creation, and to have been consistent he
Should haye taken them with him in his de-
parture to the silent shades. However with
all his faults the old gentleman had many
good traits; while he has sent many on before
him to that undiscovered bourne" he has
been indulgent to the many whom he has
left behind We may only hope that his sue
cessor may be as lenient as has been the old
gentleman.
On Thursday evening Endeavor Lodge,
No. u, A. r. A. NJ, gave banquet to which
the several lodges Of our sister towns were
invited. The dedication Of the lodge was
part Of the programme, but owing to the i'll
ness Of the grand master, and his consequent
absence, this part Of the ceremony had to be
Indefinitely laid over.
Atan early hour of the evening, the mem.
bers Of the Paternity Of this town. accom-
panied by their many visitors assembled in
their lodge room and made the necessary
preparations for proceeding to the NJ. f.
Church, at which place they assembled at
8 O'Clock The auditorium was well filed
with members of the order and citizens of
the town. Rev. S Willis, ofMilford, spoke
to the audience in his own inimitable style.
and was followed by the Rev. Mr.. Wilcose,
Of Georgetown. After the service at the
church was concluded the members proceed
ed to the Ponder House where a sumptuous
table was spread the collation. embracing
the delicacies Of the season that please the |
eye and tempt the palate. Aher enjoying |
this repasts as only epicures knew how they /
again returned to their lodge, where amid /
the speeches Of the few, and the toasts Of
the many they Witnessed the departure Of
the old year aud hailed the advent of the
new. "a pleasant aud enjoyable meeting,
sayeth the participates.
George Porter, who formerly resided in
Milton, but who for the past two years has
been a resident Of huntsville, Nd, has again
removed with his family TO town. He was
very successful at his former home but had
kind Of "a hankerIn" after Milton.
r. c. Beardsley has removed with his
amiiy to Milton, aud occupies the residence
# the late Capt John Wilson. His saw-mill
J not yet completed, but will be in few
geeks.
DR.. W. J. Hearn and family have been
listing in town. They spent Saturday even.
% at their cottage at Point Pleasant, and on $
uuday morning had the pleasure Of con-
astinq January north-wester with their t
rmer experience ef a vertical sun on an
uRust day. They returned to their home P
Philadelphia on Monday e
Captain James Darby, Of the AmeFiean q
redeing Company, arrived home from y
Gilmore on Friday. a
Captain Samuel Fowler is st home with
family ier few days. :,
Rev. ". N. conaway, Of Salem, Nd, is :.
sisine frieuds in this locality, aud win re- W