Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-08-17


The contamination of long cherish
ed wish vas recently realized In the x.y
Of visit 70 the lower section OF the die
trict. The ride was NOT matter OF
taste but comfort, which proved 70 be :
fact a. certain Is II IL could be mathe-
malically demonstrated Starting al .
p NJ gase us an opportunity to view
the country IS we travelled leisureiy
siong she road which. with the exception
Of an occasional mudhole. Is in good
condition. Corn and tobacco are Of as
tonishing growth and we are confident
that farmers viii be amply repaid for
their untiring care and toll. We stop
ped short while at the Confederate
Cemetery and were agreeably surprised
AZ the change made there. Our visit In
'9s disclosed the fact that the place was
badly neglected; for an almost impene-
trable mass of bushes, briars. creepers,
&c, possessed the enclosure. This saw
age-looking growth of vegetation has
been removed and a growth of emerald
colored grass covers IT, The outside
railing has been neatly whitewashed and
our eyes measured the tall shaft Of mar
BILE which points skyward IS straightly
as in 20, the year il was erected A
short ride and the temporarily con-
structed bridge which spans Point Look
out Greek was slowly and very cautious
ly crossed. After viewing the make
shift we came to the conclusion that ii
was fortunate THAI very little travelling
was done between the Pine aud the
Point. If tine Commissioners would
visit the district and extend their trip
to the bridge CD named we are certain
that they would agree with us that it
could be improved-by renoving it and
having substantial and creditable
structure erected As the shadows were
growing along We took . hurried glance
at our environment and started for
home What lonesome road, and it
must be doubly so when the moon beams
are obscured by dark clouds As we
neared the Pine the monotony and still
ness was broken by passing vehicles,
children cheeriiy romping upon the
green, the barking of faithful watch dogs
and the growing of chanticfeers.
Summer boarders continue to arrive
and they have good time generally,
boating. bathing and straw-riding.
A unique way of contributing to the
support of Sunday schools il, envelopes
are given to different parties with print
ed requests thereon TO contribute one
cent for each year lived, inclose, seal
and deliver in person or by proxy to
teachers. The older the contributors
the larger the sums. Schools are pro-
crossing well. Teachers manifest much
interest, and are punctual in their at
tendance
Considerable rain accompanied with
electricity. Recently the dwelling of
Mrs. Adeline Goats was struck by light
ming doing some damage 80 it. The jar
was so great that every dish, cup and
saucer was broken.
Man came into existence at the fit of
the Almighty and his exit is not with
out His will. Much sympathy goes out
to the family OF Mr.. Henry r. Abel.
His little SON Crane died recently and
the upheaval Of precious earth tells the
sad story of two beloved children who,
few weeks aga, gladdened the house
hold of affecticaate parents.
Mr.. Frank Crane and family are the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. George Roach,
st. Jeromes Neck.
Melons are plentiful, and Mr. Stephen
G. Goodrich has the sweetest and best
favored that we have had the pleasure
of tasting.
Ex-Rebs John Combs, II. Z. Langley,
Walter Wood, J. Dallas Evans, Daniel
Hammett and "Uncle George" of the
Palmetto State. are in fairly good health.
Like Hamlet, they bear the ills of life by
the dread of something after death,
That undiscovered country from whose
bourn
No traveller returns"
The idea OF immortality is deeply inn
pressed upon their minds.
Although it is quite warm we find the
air vitalizing.
Politicians are active and difference
of opinion is noticed. We avoid giving
place to jest, jeer or gibe. Because men
differ with Us in opinions. politically
officially, religiouslY, etc, is no reason
why we should write them complete in
carnations of Satan. We may, however,
caution and counsel, and will add that
peace and good will towards men" are
the buttresses to support party which
looks for measurable degree of success
Ne Sus Minervam may be applied to US,
but fo.sooth, fool may presume to give
wholesome advice.
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