Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-03-14
downtown Locals.


Before the robins build their nests, shad,
rock, ETC., will be added to the list of eata-
bles, and we presume that the addition
would not be detrimental inasmuch as
good digestion is remarkably elastic
adpptive-equal to the emergency of the
occasion.
Clouds-dark lowering clouds-over-
shadow the earth and hide the azure like
sky from view. Listen, Drip, drip, yes,
it is raining. Whew! how it pours, and
the wind is from the north east. See,
What vivid flashes of electricity, and the
thunder has a monotonous sound, yet it is
normal
No blowing up to date, and wheat is
growing well.
Education! what significance in the word.
We eat and presently, soon, hunger comes
again. We gain a modicum of knowledge.
We are not satisfied. Well, maybe for a
short while. The small possession leads
US to desire more. Like the desire for
something To satisfy the wants Of the inner
man, we become restless. Nor does reason
succeed in swaying and rectifying our
passion. knowledge is power We must
acquire it, Forward! we obey orders, and
unlike Lots wife we neither turn to the
right nor to the left. Onward, right on
ward--that's the way, and sooner or later
we become full .grown-rich in the posses
sion of its beautiful and coveted gifts
knowledge properly acquired-not by some
bold stroke, but stroke by stroke, like the
axeman who cuts down the mighty giants
of the forest, is power magnified and
strengthened tenfold TO its possessor
! Query. What has revolu,ionized the po
litical and social system of Japan? Modern
systems of education TO be sure. 1t ha!
done an effective work for our Orienta
brothers. 1t has decisieve,y set the face
of the great empire towards its new life
We turn our eyes nearer home and wha
do we discover? Aha! We are pleased, il
fact happy, 10 see what noble work il
being done by Maryland for the youth
white and colored, within her borders
School houses dot her territory, and teach
ers competent and willing, are employed
70 teach the youthful seekers after know
ledge. Furthermore, to teach them tina
whatever ornamental or engaging acquire
ments they may possess, virtue will be ;
necessary requisite, in order 10 make
cause-them to shine with proper lustre.
Mr.. Harry Raley, we are pleased Il
learn, has been appointed as clerk on on,
of the Weems steamers which runs from
Baltimore TO Patuxent river. Mr. RaieJ
80 :. snaed Cor number Of years in thu
can.ci,y- - clsy niarn store Of !. O.
f go - fsse sls " q -
ton TO his employers.
There was preaching at the Ridge Chapel
last Sunday afternoon, and Rev. Mr.. Min
nick was very happy in telling about that
peace (which passeth all Understanding"
sit is good that a man should both hope,
and quietly wait for the salvation of the
Lord"
No sickness to chronicle-no fevers-
ouotidian, tertidR, and quGrtdR-Thanks.
Thanks, the darkness is rent, TIE shadow
il rifted. The Sun-the cheering SUMS
out. What sweet sounds greet our ear
Look! See! It's a mocking bird in the
old oak tree near the dashing waves sing
ing-making melody-praasing its Maker
with all its heart. Does il not inspire
hopefllness, aye, hopefulness that is
strengthened by trust in Him whose power
controls the storm, and whose loving care
is over all His creatures?
March Is with US. Romulgs, him who
is the pretended founder of Rome, claimed
that he was the son of Mars, and he gave
the name March-the first month Of the
year in the oldest Roman calender-after
his reputed father, that is, he named the
month after him. 1t is month which
gives US bright warm days for q change
just to encourage us-and before We are
aware, "bitter biting" north west blasts are
upon us. This month did no. "come in
like lion, for the first day was tolerably
mild. May it "go out like lamb" More
May the branches of trees which at present
bend-sway TO and fro-to the winds, be
covered with buds and leaves, refreshed
with gentle rains.
No flowers. Ere long and the honey
suckle-language. eternal fidelity"-will
beautify hill and dale with its sweet scented
blossoms.
AZZANA.