Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-04-06

from Our Regular Corrasrondenf.)
The sweet pure silver notes of the
mocking-bird. the clear whistle OF the
red-bird, the mellow MARBLE of the robin
and the quick. short chirD OF the spar
row ar music to our ears and indicates
that Spring has commenced In earnest.
April is with Us and Flora is beginning
10 give some OF her beauties. Soon
green leaves will bedeck the apparently
lifeless branches. Already we see in
our minds eye infant fruits nursing into
luxury. How busy are farmers and
truckers. Dothey not possess the strong
inward motive that spurs men on to
actions Wheat, well, IL requires the
painters pencil 10 describe IL. Our
feeble words tell that il equal the emer.
aid In hue and that as far As the eye can
compass 10 Is not Of unequal growth
shad. rock, herring. alewsves, etc. arc
being caught In considerable quantities.
The fish Of this section are finely flavor
ed, which Is owing 10 the cool littoral
waters. Prices are reasonable and the
market Is active.
We notice that several ladies are sue
cessfnl with their young chickens, de-
spite the frequent presence OF hawks.
sometimes one of these birds Of prey
succeeds In carrying of one Of the lar
ssst OF the brood and there Is some wor-
rying but IL soon ceases and . normal
-tate Of mind ensues.
Frequent rains and frequently they
are accompanied with lightning and
thunder.
There 10 some sickness. Scientific
men inform Us that there are hundred,
81 species of microscopic insects in tho
air aud doctors say that these organisms
nay be possible cause of sickness of
iitierent forms-types.
We notice that considerable area is
icing planted in early potatoes From
81 soto 80 per bushel is paid for seed
varieties.
Alexander Jones, Esqr, of the Fish
Commission, has been ordered from IT.
win, Tenu., to Havre de Grace, Md Mr.
Tones will take charge Of the hatrhiaR
department. there. Mr.. James Roach
C'Uncle SNOWY is in delicate health.
de is one of the land marks of st. Ini-
Cos. THE Old Oaken Bucket" is one
Of Mr. Rs favorite poems.
Mr. JAS Forrest Freeman had To- shir
mis- ducks recently because the eagles
we're SO destructive.
We pity the poor oxen and horses
'easts of burden hereabout-for NOT
much mercy is shown 'hem. Thanks.
he roads are getting better and the
ha1ling will not be SO heavy-so trying
To the poor creatures mentioned.
Henry, the eldest son OF Mr.. s. c
Goodrich. is improving He has been
quite sick aud judging from his raleness
md horripilatioR the chills must have
been severe.
Billy, Johnny, Tommy, Kitty, Luc,
md lilly are alive To the importance of
IN education. See! There they go t..
-chOOl.
Their lessons are well learned. Edu.
cation to them Is something more thar
name and they have determined to
drink deep of her crystal fountain.
DR.. Tippett is having the woods be
ween the Pine and st Michaers
;h"rch turned into cord wood. What
beautiful view of the cross Does il NOT
near witness OF the Christians God.
Listen How the woodman's axe ring
nut upon the atmosphere. Look Their.
goes an old land mark. Well, matter
'nder every form il is capable of assum-
ing is unable to think, etc Trees know
uaught of their proud length eithe,
"hen towering towards heaven or lying
upon the lap of mother earth.
Easter Sunday was cool and more OF
less cloudy. Stuffed ham was enjoyed
by many. Few Easter Eggs were seen.
AzZANA.
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