The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-09
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Personals.
Correspondence Of The Free Lance.
June 4. 1900.
The late awe-inspiring eclipse hes
impressed us most Of US with the SOL
emn contemplation that never more
shall our earthly eyes behold a sight OF
such grandeur, eclipsing all we have
ever seen before, and evoking from
many Of as the hallowed words; DAY
unto day uttereth speech. and night
unto night showeth knowledge. " The
scene was so deeply appreciated and has
been so graphically described by our
numerous journals 1t would be supertiu'
GUS, and even beyond the reach OF words
for any Of US to attempt a further de-
scfiption but stirred up in every CRATE
full heart is q memory-strong and en-
during-of day so imposing, and at
she same time 80 significant to the eyes
Of the astronomer, giving him renew
ed impetus in his searching after k1owl-
edge A day Of days-a special gift
from God, so beautifully transparent
was the atmosphere, as to offer. In the
quest Of science, an extended transpar'
ancy. adding to this world knowledge
and knowledge is power. "
We read much about the dismaJ and
terror Of the ignorant and superstitious,
and do not feel surprised, for even the
cultivated must acknowledge a very
decided quiokening of the pulse and
throbblng Of the heart at such times.
We, who see God at all times, in every
living as we'll as in every inanimate OBJ
jecs feel more deeply impressed on such
day as Monday last, and the thought
less utteranoes of some darkeys "jarred
like a discord in some mournful tune. ="
Oar now Judgment day done
come, an you can't play baseball no
more ," said one.
Il wonder if they sees 1t over at the
Courthouse? " said another.
"The folks down home Is skeert mos
to death. cause they didn't know twas
comm, said a third.
Il was so dark In the woods the saw
mills had to suspend work for q short
time
The moments were too precious, too
sacred, too solemn, too beautiful for the
mockery Of common toll
The house erected by the MaSons Of
Lancaster Courthouse is now occupied
by Mr.. s. p. Gresham and son as Law
office.
Mrs. Alice Pierce CLARK. the lovely
young wife of Rev. VIM. M. CLARK, Of
Richmond. remained with her parents
bat q short time. as sickness in her CITY
home hastened her departure. Many
from q distance, as we'll as those OF th'
neighborhood, thronged to Lively OAi
last Friday afternoon to witness mattel
game between the two rival contestants
the wheaton and Lively clubs. Their
was an unwonted display Of excitemen
on both sides on the part Of those en-
gagged, as we'll as their sympathizers
and the denouement left the Lively
more lively than ever. The Wheaton
are not yet satisfied, and have agail
challenged their opponents for anothe
trial next Friday. 10Th.
James Jones, formerly the sexton
Trinity church, died at his home, nea
Lancaster village. on Saturday, 2nc
He was one Of the I" old time freed
men, 4" and was much respected by a
GLASSES.
Mr. John Ourlett, son Of 7. s. Oui
lett. Esq, will wed Miss Long,
Wheaton. on the 9Th.
Cards are also out for the marriage
Miss Nellie Pierce Ohilton and Mr.. FL
, nest Willoughby Gresham on the l4tt
Mrs. Tunstall Pierce has much i'm
proved In health, aud is now on q visi
to her relative. Mr.. Richard Lyell,
Richmond county. who continues Ill.
Miss Mamie Snead, Of "Farmville.
is staying with her friend, Miss Nelli
Chiffon, Of Kilmarnook.
Rev. W. T. Snead and wife are e1
pected this week to visit his home
"Farmville," before leaving for Rich
mond. where he will have charge Of
church. He has been preaching in th
West.
Miss Laura Chiffon, daughter Of Oler
william Chiffon, will return froI
Farmville Normal School this wee
with her diploma.
Mr.. W. Chiffon still suffers from b
sprained foot.
CLEANER.