Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-09-06
COMMENCEMENT
Gracellanl Items.

Mr.. Samuel Shock Of Baltimore is with
Mr.. Jos. G. Gernand for several weeks and
will make up for him stock of hand made
horse collars.
Our public school here opened Monday by
Miss Edna Baker of Thurmont, Nd, teacher,
starting with good number Of scholars. ID,
The Graceham Picnic is now one of the
past events. It was we'll attended and every
person enjoyed themselves we believe, and
proved I success.
On last Wednesday Mr.. Leister w. Anna
cost left for Washington, D. c., where he
has secured a position IN business house.
He will make his home with Mr.. Samuel
Newcomers.
lam only too sorry at not being safely in
position to warrant publishing your last
paragraph; it would be premature now and
possibly would be at any later date. Thanks
PERsoNAL.-Mrs. Lisle Will of Baltimore
returned to her home last week; she was
visiting her brother, Mr.. Nelson Dorsey of
this place.
Mr. Howard Schnure, wife and daughter
Of Selius Grove. Pa, arrived in town on
Thursday last. On Friday and Monday
Mr.. 8. tried his hand on Monocacy bass
He is an expert angler and caught nice lot
of fish, despite the lowness of the stream.
Ye editor went along but WAS of little ser.
vice except as q companion.
Mr.. Chas. Shaffer, son Of Mr.. W. L. Shaf-
fer Of Thurmont,a divinity student. preached
In Trinity Reformed church, this place. on
Sunday morning last.
Miss LotlIe Weller, of this place has been
visiting friends in Baltimore city, during the
past week.
Miss Ossie E. St,tely, Of Westminster. is
visiting Miss Maude Weller Of this place.
Mr.. James H. Firor of Chicago is home on
visit during his fathers illness. He reports
work scarce but he has had the good fortune
to hold a job with firm getting out die.
tionary.
Miss Ettle Gonter of Woodbury. is visiting
her grand ma, Mrs. Joseph Freeze, Thurmont.
Miss Helen Beatty of Washington has
been visiting for several weeks in Thnrmont
she will return home on Saturday next.
PENMAR To-DAY.-Probably the largest
assemblage ofpeople Penmar has exer known
will be that of to-day. the great meeting of
the Patriotic Orders Of Maryland, Pennsyl-
yapla, Virginia and West Virginia. The
lowest estimate put upon the attendance by
the committee in charge is 10000 and some
have expressed belief that it is possible
that double that number is nearer the mark.
The programme consists of three parts:
First: Greeting. Concert by Brass Bands,
Parade of the two Orders of Mechanics, the
Patriotic Sons Of America, Grand Army of
the Republic and other societies and clubs
in uniform.
Second: Instrumental and Vocal Music
Scripture Lesson-Praycr Address of Wei
come Responses on behalf of each Of the
four States, Addresses-for each of the four
Orders-Jr. o. U. A. NJ. Gathering Song by
a Quartette, Address-United Efort-Star
Spangled Banner by the Choir-Music-
Short Talks-Medlcy, National Airs by
Prof. Zcigler's Penmar Orchestra Thanks
by the Master Of eremonies-Postlude
God be with MS till we meet again" by
Orchestra, Choir and Audience.
Third; Bean Bake and Camp Fire by the
G. A. II.
There has been strong endeavor made to
secure the attendance of Gov. VIM NICK inley
Of Ohio and while his presence is not assured
by promise, yet 1t is possible that he may
attend.
BYE SIGHT MN HOW DRRaRRHE IT -