Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-16

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6 Of the delicious fruit are being con
signed to Baltimore and Washington
Apples are plentiful. Thanks TO hin
who brrngs the harvest out Of the oil
seed.
Oh, look What q beautiful doubl.
Mexican rose. solomon in al his glor,
was not arrayed like IL. Envy, malice
uncharitableness, etc. ayaunti Just taks
away from earth the curse Of sin thai
marred IL, and we certainly should moi
wish to have any better heaven. It's
pristine beauty would then be renewed
and Jesus would consecrate and sancti-
~ IL with His holy and perpetual pres
ence.
Il is always unpleasant for us TO note
the abnormal condition OF our neighbors,
white and colored. Alas | sickness viii
visit us. Perfect health with many is q
meaningless phrase. Yet. forfooth, even
in It's negative aspect, its most deterior-
ated quality, what were all the Joys, all
the riches, all the advantages of this
world without It's possession
Patience. please. We are certain that
the intelligent readers Of the BEAccx
will agree with US that Guam may strict
~ observe ell the laws Of hygiene In re-
lation 70 air. light. drink, food, temper
allure, exercise. clothing. sleep, bathing,
ETC., and yet lack one thing-one grand
essential to human happiness, the regu-
lating the passion. We assert without
fear of contradiction that there is no
single hygienic influence more condu-
Give 10 health, happiness. etc, than Q
cheerful, equitable temper of mind.
No complaint relative to the mail Is
heard. The schedule is made and we
have . punctual contractor in the person
of Edward Mayor. ESQ. Mr.. Louis Eva
is the carrier from Point Lookout to
Park Hall. He knows his duty. Roads
are not drawback to rural life. The
inference is plain.
Dir. Charles Ricards Is the principal
saver of lumber of this immediate neigh
borheod. He gives satisfaction to his
patrons.
Democrats are active aud we are az
quainted with few who express them
aelves in substance as follows: The
present Administration acts SO domi-
nearingly in the exercise of its absolute
rule, and in the monopoly Of all places
of trusts, etc, that positive hatred Is en-
gendered. Republicans are jealous work
ers. We are, they say, followers of
President Mckinley, the ver-to-be-hon-
ored Christian and Statesman. What
diversity Of opinion We are not
inasmueh as We do not look for
q model government. Man is no longer
in sweet companionship with angels. A
dark eclipse has come over the world.
and what was onoe bright in the smiles
Of its Maker has been hlackened with the
smokes Of the pit.
The entertainment which came OF at
the Villa, 9Th instant, was largely at
tended by citizens from different sections
Of the county. $685. dollars was realized
not including expenses, /. G, net. De-
spite the warm weather knights spurred
their steeds and We'd with one another
for the honors of browning the Queen
and her maids. Mr.. III. Peacock crowned
Miss Alice Yates, Queen; Master L. Beal
crowned Miss Cora prury, First Maid 2
Mr.. Robert Mckay crowned Miss Mamie
Ridgell. Second Maid, and Mr.. Ernest
Bohanan crowned Miss McKeel. of Bal
timore, Third Maid.
There was preaching at Friendship III.
L. Church last Sunday. The congrega-
ton was impressed with the sermon.
Isn't it true that the present economy
il only preparatory for something higher
and more blessed?
Watermelons are comparatively cheap,
and plentiful withal.
We essay to give the Beacon the news.
Our memory is defective and even
commonplace correspondent knows that
q good memory Is great intellectual
Such memory may or may
not be decisive indication of intellect
ual poser.
Water In some places Is getting scarce.
Jehovah jireh-"God will provide"
Mrs. A. s. Benville. of Tall Pine, is
quite sick.
Despite the many blessings which God
bestows upon us, how many, perhaps,
pass their days without one grateful
thought on such blessings. Our minis
tiers never fail to remind their several
congregations II they live In constant
communication with God they will never
be ungrateful TO Him for all benefits.
William Barnes, Esqr., SON of Mrs. w.
T. West, has been appointed postmaster
Of Wynne postofflce, Miller's wharf; SO
the Office viii not be discontinued. Citi.
zens of Smiths Greek section and the
many patrons of the wharf are much
pleased to be informed Of the Postmas-
ter Generals decision.
AzzANA.