The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-06-02
WESTMINSTER.
What the Democratic Editors Thought of the
Town and Their Reception.

Westminster and its attractions have been
fully set before the people of Maryland by the
Democratic editors who recently visited the
city. So many good things have been said
about our high and healthy location, our free
dom from malaria and mosquitoes, our large
and handsome churches, our educational
facilities, with Western Maryland College at
the head. our beautiful Court House, Win
chester Place, our smooth streets and excel
lent drainage, the high musical and literary
talent, and the general hospitality OF the citi-
zens, that we are inclined to feel very proud.
Our system of water-works, the excellence Of
the water, the high character of our illuminat-
ing gas, and the general appearance of thrift
and enterprise in and around the town were
subjects of comment, while the rolling hills
and fertile valleys and general grandeur of
the scenery were much admired.
The Western Maryland Railroads courtesy
was duly appreciated, and some of the breth-
rem had never before been over its picturesque
route. The mountain air sharpened the APP
petites, and Mr.. Crout, the Penmar caterer,
had just the dinner to appease them.
Brother Haddaway, of the Easton Ledger,
seemed to be particularly observing and it
took him column to tell the people of the
Middle Eastern Shore what he saw, and he
told it we'll.
Brother STREET., of the Belair Democrat,
closes his article with the observation that
the Westminster meeting fully illustrated
the wisdom in the Association meeting in
various parts of the state, as well as the pleas
ure derived.
Brother Wilson, after speaking Of our de-
lightful little city, with its clean streets, hand
some public and private buildings thus speaks
of the entertainment at Central Hall-"The
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spfendent in white and gold uniforms, rendered
some very difficult selections with faultless
execution. The Western Maryland College
Glee Club sang number of comic songs and
initiated the picking of banjo, the cawing of
the crow, etc., to perfection, But it was left
to lovely woman to crown our enjoyment,
when Miss Blanche Bennett, daughter of
Senator Bennett. stepped on the platform
wearing gown of white satin, exquisite in
its rich simplicity, and in quiet, natural
manner, poured out her sweet young voice in
two songs which completely entranced the
audience. She was accompanied on the
piano by Mrs. Higgins, the wife Of the rector
of Ascension Church, Westminster. Miss
jamie Thomas, daughter of Mr.. William b.
Thomas, the banker, gave us a rare treat in
reciting several selections, which displayed
her careful elocutionary training. As she
stood before US in lovely creation of pink
satin and organdie, her eyes sparkling with
animation, and completely absorbed in her
subject, she formed a charming picture which
needs no kodak to perpetuate.
Brothers Ruby OF Towson, Hill Of Ellicott
City, Sasscer of Upper Marlboro, Henry of
Cambridge, Usilton of Chestertown, Win
chester of Baltimore, Reynolds of Towson,
all were high in their praises of Westminster,
its surroundings, the hospitality of the citi-
zens and the cordially of their reception.