The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-06-23
ANOTHER OUTING.
The Maryland Democratic Editors
Association Visit the Garden
Spot" of the State.

The Maryland Democratic Editors Asso-
ciation. composed OF representatives OF about
forty Democratic pap rs, hold an annual
meeting for election of officers and consider
alton of other matters helpful 10 the craft, in
June, and Mt other times when called by the
President These stated annual meetings are
held at different points, in order that the
members may in time become personally fa-
miliar with all parts Of the state; with the
county towns, the industries, the agricultural,
horticultural and mining interests; with the
character of the soil, the products, the for
ests, the quarries and mines; with the waters
and shipping interests. In Gtc., 10 learn
thoroughly of Maryland.
These annual meetings, too, are occasions
of social intercourse and pleasure, as well, and
the ladies of the editorial households attend
and add much TO the enjoyment of the out
ings. 1t was upon the motion of represen-
tative of the ADVOCATE that the ladies' be
taken upon the annual excursions. and their
presence has been one of the chief enjoymenis
of such occasions. The ladies, too, "enjoy
every minute" of these outings.
The Association has visited Belair and
Delta; Easton and Ocean City; Westminster
and Pen Mar; Cambridge and Oxford; Cum
berland and Deer Park; Snow Hill and POGO
moke City; Leonardtown and St. Mary's
county; Centrevile and Queen Anne's county
and Denton, Caroline county. Twice the
Association has gone out of the state-once
to Chicago and once to Atlanta, Georgia.
The last outing was 10 Chestertown, Better
ton and Colchester Beach, in Kent county,
the most productive county, according to
area, in the state. And of the many pleasant
and enjoyable outings none has exceeded the
excursion to Kent.
Chestertown is one of the old towns OF
Maryland. 1t has progressed greatly the past
few years, and now has many handsome resi-
dences, enterprising merchants, electric lights,
water, ice factory, straw-board factory, box
factory and other industries. Among the
handsome residences are those ofSamuel Van
mort, Marion deK. Smith, Judge James AL
fred Pearce and VIM. B. Usilton. Chester
town is also the seat of Washington College,
one of the Oldest in The state, which has re-
Gently advanced considerably and has added
a new building for female students.
The editorial party met at the Carrollton in
Baltimore on June u, and then proceeded to
the pier of the Chester River Steamboat Com
pany and boarded the Steamer Emma A.
Ford for Chestertown. The run across and
down the bay and up the Chester river was
delightful, land an excellent supper was enjoyed
on board. The run 10 Chestertown took
nearly FIVE hours, and twas about O'Clock
in the evening when the party landed. A
committee of citizens met the company, and
an hour later formal welcome was extended
! at STAINS Hall by Mr.. James Brce, who
handed over the keys of the town to us; by
Mr. VIM. w. Beck, representing the citizens,
and by Vim. B. Usilton.- of the Kent News
upon the part of the press Responses were
made by Col. John W. Avireti, of the Cum
berland Times, and by Mr.. George E. Had
daway, of the Easton Ledger
Stam's Hall was brilliantly lighted and
lovely flowers and the bright and handsome
evening dresses Of the ladies of the reception
committee made beautiful scene. During
the evening Misses Usilton and wilkins rend
cred piano solos, and Prof l.. H. Herrick
| two trombone solos, executing triple-tonguina
in fine time and tone. The editors never al
low themselves TO be outdone. Just as they
had excelled in oratory, so also did they IL
music Mr.. Wilson, of the Marlboro Gazette
the prima donna of the Association, was called
upon and captivated all Chestertown By
rendering '.Suwanee River and Crooked in
the Cradle of the Deep" There was more
musical talent with the visitors, but the Asso
citation never puts forth its best efforts unless
compelled by competition. ''How Rub,
Played the Piano" but family hints at wha
Grant Armour can do. Then, too, there were
other vocalists than Mr. Wilson-Mrs. Wath
en-, of Annapolis, Miss Mabel STREET., of Bel
air, Mrs. Abbott, of Annapolis, and Mr.. Ash
of Elkton. There were other speakers in th,
party, also, but the Association only uses th'
smooth bores, except upon extraordinary oc
casions, when the gatlins are brought int
requisil;on.
| After the oratory and music cake, straw
berries and ice cream we're served by charm
ing and graceful young ladies and much en-
joyed.
Wednesday morning was spent in viewin,
Cbestertowu. investigating its industries an,
hecom;ng acquainted with its citizens. Th
ornamentation of the place is all due 10 tn
public spirit and good taste of the ladies, VIII,
have had a large grass plat made on ih
s,,,ara rn,n;nr from The Voshel, House /,
s,.m,s Hall and n front of the Court Hous
ana Ja;l .s vell as ,be nexsnaper Offices. 4
aase.a,a - III ,r.,ar,as ,ho nlot and near on,
ond large and handsome fountain has bee,
orec,ed Another fountain. the gift of Mrs
Tha,nas M, &c Rol,;uora il soon 10 b
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