Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-09-22

LoWunt0wn Loeals.
(From our Regular Correspondent
The schools Of the district opened 18th
instant. Mr.. Herbert. who taught the Pine
school has been appointed teacher OF the
school near Scotland post Office, and Miss
Hebb has been appointed 10 I'll the vacancy.
Miss RaIey and Miss Milburn are with rs
again. The former has charge Of g. Inigo's
and the latter, st. Jeromes schools. We
think that we may safely assert that during
the last ten years, an increase Of knowledge
entirely unparalleled in all the history of
our country has taken place, and IL should
be gratifying TO friends Of education that
all classes of this section are stirred up to
seek with sedulous endeavor that which
will edify the mind, and make this world
of their residence something more than "a
mighty maze, without plan"
Promptly at $50 p. m, the members Of
/. the w. and b. Club met at their room on
Saturday last. and judging from the cordial
hand shaking which was INDUCED they
were delighted to meet one another after
an absence of two months. TIE president,
a somewhat timid man, but faithful In the
performance Of his engagements. called the
Club TO order. He said that IL gave him
great pleasure 10 see that the noble thirteen,
despite reports to the contrary, were all
present, and that the glowing brightness of
their countenances indicated serenity Of
,,.;~d "a a. H.. .no.-aN "A That ha xras,IA
venture to say that the Sun never darted
his beams on q more animated and good
hearted set of fellows. Men who could 60
to dance and get Is much fun ont Of the
concern as othsrs; men who could suppress
their smiles, and weep with those who
weep; men who could sit down 10 dinner
of sour krout, buttermilk, and potatoes and
get up rs well satisfied % any Duichman;
and in conclusion, men who are not mimi
cal to the training Of the plant heart from
the turbulence OF the passions, 70 make the
powers and noble inclinasions Of the soul
bring forth their genuine fruits, virtue and
piety. Atihe conclusion Of the presidents
remarks, the old bachelor who resides near
the Confederate Cemetery. arose and said:
Sir, Whilst am not unmindful Of my duty
as citizen Of the United States, I wish 10
say here-seeing that the BEAcoN's report
er is on hand. Think that the Club should
do something TO beautify the last resting
place of the remains Of those brave souls
who died for the Lost Cause. A noble old
gentleman, Mr. w. b. L., and lovely
daughter, Miss G., Of Maryland Ny Mary
land" are the only ones who, TO my GER
tain knowledge, ever do anything 10 beauti.
fy the sacred spot repeat, sir. shat the
Club should repair there someday in q
body and pull up . few weeds ct least
"The garments dyed In blood have passed
away" and Il behooves MS, democrats and
republicans, TO oct M men, and mot %
slaves to any opinion which may antagon-
ize our actions. Our friends remarks were
attentively listened 20, and we are Of the
opinion that the Club ulll act favorably
relative 10 the matter. As it was getting
late, The secretary called the roll, and AFTER
the president thanked the members for
their prompt attendance, the Club adjoura-
ed until the second Saturday In 0csober
ensuing. Your correspondent bid good
bye and arrived home just @ the reifeshing
evening dew appeared upon the odoriferous
beauties cf Flora
Mr.. Thomas Marshall, secretary % the
Democratic State Central COMMITTEES, and
Police Commissioners J. O. A. Robson, Of
Baltimore. paid brief visit 10 t6is section
recently. AxxAxA.