Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-01-08

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Isaiah s prophesy concerning the
blessings Of the gospel we are glad
to say is gradually coming true in
this part OF the world. There are
few sceptics hereabout-few wht
doubt Revelation.
Many Of our acquaintances-we
were released from Point Lookout
in 50, thirty-seven years ago-have
passed TO the other side. and we
trust that they accepted the free in.
vitation which is given in the last
Chapter Of Apocalypse, Let him
that is athirst come; and whatsoever
will, let him take of the water OF
life freely.
Schools were opened on Monday
9Th instant. So far as we know both
teachers and pupils enjoyed the hol-
idays- Pupils no doubt consider
their respective schools not as places
of penance, but places Of mental en-
ioyment; for we are convinced that
teachers essay to make them happy.
The poor, we are pleased to say.
we're not forgotten during the holi-
days. Is not Charity, like Mercy,
q moral luxury? Aye, ut il twice
blessed-It blesseth him that gives
and him that takes"
Not much drunkenness has been
seen by us Of late, which is crafty
ing indeed. We often warn young
men not to indulge in intoxicants,
infrequently reminding them Of the
fate OF the great man who dragged
Bertis, the brave defender of GAIA,
at the wheels of his chariot.
Oysters are being shipped to diff
ferent points north of the Mason and
Dixon's line, and shucked ones re-
tail a: 10 cents pint and from 60 to
80 cents gallon.
Miss Alice ]. Dunbar, of Balti-
more, and Miss Mabel Raleigh, of
Washington, spent Xmas with rela-
tives and friends.
Politicians indulge in various con-
versations and war is incidentally
mentioned.
The first and last melody of Heav-
en- ever heard by mortal ears was,
Glory to God in the highest. and
on earth peace to men of good will. Z"
Let US make for peace-become
enamored of her-and pray to Him
in whose hand are the hearts of
kings to increase men of the type
mentioned by the Angels; for are
they not trumpet-bearers proclaim
ing peace and happiness to the hu-
man family?
Much moisture in the form of raiE
and snow and grumblers do not
constitute de novo element.
Our home market continues active.
Butter 20 cts. a pound, eggs % cts.
a dozen, Irish potatoes 60 cts. a bush
ell and tomatoes, home canped, Is
cts can
A number OF dances have taken
place, and the young folks of st. Je-
rome's Neck seem to take the lead.
They enjoy the pleasant mazes of
the dance.
Cupid is bestirring himself just
now, despite the fact that matrimo-
ny is serious business, something
more than civil contract. More
beautiful than apples of gold i'm
pictures of silver" is the affection of
husband and wife.
Some corn is being shipped, and
il requires four able bodied horses
to pull small quantity.
Mrs. Lawrence Williams is visit
ing relatives in Prince Georges
COuuty.
Dark lowering clouds have eclips-
ed the Sun for several days.
Misses Bell Mckay and Ethel Dun
bar after spending a few days very
pleasantly with friends returned TO
Baltimore recently.
Hawks are very annoying just
now, and frequently they attack
hens and make ROSTERS join in a
general inglOrious skedaddle, which
sounds like the widest hyperbole.
We must credit them, however, with
sheer cowardice.
There was Mass at st. Michael's
last Sunday. Oh, may the time
soon appear when sin and misery
will naCG into an awA~owxxn anlsy~ra