Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-02-20

The young men of Snow Hill gave
an oyster roast to the young ladies Of
the town in Jones' Park last Monday
night There was quite a bevy of pretty
girls and handsome SWANS present tn
enjoy the luscious bivalve. Mr. Russell
Higgins was master of ceremonies, but
the crowd put away oysters without
much ceremony.
Rev. \. ID. Melvin, Il former p-esi-
dent of the Maryland Conference, NJ.
p. Church. died Sunday at his home in
Chestertown. Mr.. Melvin ha been i'll
for abont one year The funeral was
held at the Methodist Protestant Church
in Chestertown at noon last Wednesday.
Mr.. Melvin was pastor of the Church
at Pocomoke City few years ago and
was well known in Snow Hill where he
had number of warm friends.
There is one rational way TO treat
nasal catarrh: the medicine is applied
direct to the affected membrane The
remedy is Ely's Cream Balm. IL re-
stores the infiamed tissues to healthy
state without drying all the life ont of
them and il gives back the lost senses
of taste and smell. The sufferer who is
tired of vain experiments should use
Cream Balm. Druggists sell il for 30
cts. Ely Brothers. IS Warren Street,
New York, will mail it,
One of the best and most useful
employees of the State is Mr.. Hardy,
chief clerk in the office of Secretary of
State. He is strictly business, but is
always pleasant aud accommodating to
those who have business with the office
Miss Mary Bratten. stenographer in the
same office, is also an accomplished
official. and Governor Warfield has
done himself service to retain in his
office these two most competent
people.
The three-act drama Tried and
True" given i'll the Old Methodist
Protestant Church building by the
young people of the church last Tues
day night was great success III every
way. Quite large audience witness
ed the play and enjoyed hearty laugh
at the antics of Muggins, the character
so well sustained by Kline P,nnewell
Those who took part III the drama
were: Mrs. Stansbury Richie, Miss
Viola Carmean. Miss Lula Simpson,
aud Messrs John X Taylor. Walter
Pusey. Stansbury Richie, Kline Pen
newell. John Agnew. William Stevens
and Charlie Tilghman
We are requested by the Board of
County Commissioners 10 ask the farm
ers of the county. who will be present
at the meeting of farmers here next
/ Tuesday TO have a conference with
them after the meeting To discuss the
road question, as they realize the pres
cnt methods are not satisfactory Our
Commissioners are anxious To do what
/ - iikht tpNa't tHt Va
county and they want 10 discuss roads
and the method of keeping them in re-
pair with you. This is very wise step
for them To take, aud if You have any
ideas to advance for the good of the
county roads, now is tn time for YOU to
speak ont.
A very ENJOYABLE entertainment was
gwen bv home talent for the benefit of
All Halluws' Guild in the Assembly
Hall of Snow Hill High School last Fri
day evening. The first part of the pro
gram consisted of comedy entitled
NV Lord i'll Livery. the characters of
which were well taken by Misses Lucille
Collins. Helen Moore. MIRA Hargis and
Me>srs. John | Colbourn, g. V. White.
Asher Smith aud Harris Corddry. The
second part of the program was a charm
ing little cantata-"A Tip to Europe"
As chaperon To the youngsters, who
went ON an imaginary trip across the
briny deep. Mrs. Erastus ) DashielI.
was fine. Mr.. c. V White was captain
of the imaginary ship and DR. Beverly
North and Mr.. Edward Mumford were
sailors Mr. John l. Colbourn was the
English Custom House Inspector, who
went through the baggage of the vova-
gers. Other characters were taken by
the ladies who gave the comedy. assist
ed by "a number of young people i'll the
choruses. The music was catchy and
well rendered, and the scene depicting
the voyagers in various stages of sea
sickness was very laughable. In ALL the
entertainment was grand success.