Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-01-19

those midnight marauders) Just flushed
with recent victories determined in 9
council Of war 70 lay siege 60 another
old bachelor nc ''Grason's Retreat He
beat q hasty retreat upon our arrival
and surrendered under lby) IRE. The
White Caps are very desperate gang
they not only captured the old bachelor
and took possession OF his house bat
also beat him and his niece numerically,
and with = club, too. II Mrs. Grason Is
willing lson-iu) Law (to) suit may fol-
low. And there seems 20 have been q
double tragedy. A bachelor button
was presented TO two ladies without ac-
ceptance, they being fond neither of
flowers, sewing, bachelors nor of play
ing button and were not willing ..so
hold fast 10 what give you." Il (he)
was heartiesslv cfLbbed, mashed to the
core and left in the hole" TO efFervesce
unaided. An Oiice Branch was thrown
over him 20 soothe his wounded feelings
and lend inspiration.
Then the reorganization of the club
proceeded. As Dir. John Reeves had
graced the Presidential Chair with
faultless demeanor the fair managers
unanimously asked that he accept a re-
election. Il is useless 90 say he was too
gallant % decline. Gen. Buffers action
In the South during the Civil war when
he decided that all slaves would be held
as "contraband of war" and compelled
them to fight against their masters, was
taken rs precedent and IL was agreed
that all conquered bachelors sthe slaves
of the ladies) belonged to the conquer
ors. IL il 10 be hoped that n useful dis
position of them will be made and that
they will not be given treacherous arms
and coquetting weapons in q crusade
against their struggling brethren but a
peaceful miss(ile) with which to slight
life's battles"
Our honorary member from the village
arrived too late to take hand in our
game. but he was considered good shot
with the (Cupid's) bow and at every OPP
perfume interval he would solicit her
hand and an unexpected intruder would
sometimes cause his game to become
flashed
Our partial hostess still sides with the
gentlemen. She has on exhibition q
prize specimen of her wonderful inven-
ton of an incubator which can sheR out
boobies by the wholesale. A gentleman
who is Interested in ho(l)mes regretted to
hear her say abe was interested in moth
ing but reading. England was glad
"Good Queen Bess" had no son. arri to
send to the mill since there were two
men (y) who were more anxious TO "bag
the -four"
The samptuous supper was the feature
of the game and again the "way to
mans heart was travelled. The refresh
ments, too, were refreshing to the elmer
man" and ii was thought that some of
us must aave been erpaasioaists, although
the majority of our club belong to the
"Drink Nothing" party while the mi
nority are Independents whose "fiow of
reason" does not allow the spirits TO
overflow. During this feast the Presi-
dent proposed this toast: sour con-
quered hero king Edward) when he
wins the madam may he be as spry as
q kitten"
The game was enjoyed throughout
save by the few who thought of the alb
sent ones and at times became absent
minded. OF course their thoughts still
cling to the Wondering past"
The distribution of the prizes remind
ed one of the present attempt. distribu-
ton of China in the Orient. The un-
conquerable Gear Mr.. Fred McWilliams)
received as first prize very inappropri-
ate but useful part in Manchoo(ing) ria
- china mustache emp. The Queen Of
England Miss Nellie Dorsey and the
empress of Germany (Mrs. Mamie Stonel
backed by the Gaulph family contended
(tied) over China Proper The former
proved the Victor tia) and the latter was
given the desert of Cobb (y). There
was no crack in the beautiful china Grip
and plate but there could be seen small
dent in this first prize. Mary and the
wife of Uncle Sam miss Mary Grasonj
received shelly island with decsyed
undercrust containing one lonely inhasi-
tant--a sailor-boy (holding fast 70 an
egg.) AS BOBBY No. 2, the Sultan of
Turkey (Mr. Thomas Grason) received
spadS(O tract of land on fork of the
Ho-'ang,H and ere soon twill hang up
his sa0pel and his hOe' and with his bat
tie ar for protection will rake in the
gamels), If he is not euchred out of them.
His was miniature set of farming inn
plements. How was IL that our gallant
Captain took his prize and yet left his
prize! And that he ADDED q second
prize to the first and yet left his prize
firsty In boast, with Caesar like air,
he was heard to exclaim as he drove
away, ''reRi, cidi, riei."
'-Oh I why should the spirit Of mortal be sad. y
II man should get left and yet have IL bad
OF the pretty flowers that our plucked e.ch day,
Others Gas pretty are left TO smile and play.
Among the high reeds and I'm the many rushes
The tender tulip may meet with many brshes.
The JoS-quil beloved By all the masses.
May be loved. Devoted. by sne OF tbs lasses.
su-Msc combines with sweet William. you Bet.
II. siuckY jim. fhere'll be hotel 10 let.
As birds leap from trig 70 sprig and sing in
laud