Saint Mary's beacon., 1904-08-04
ST. INIGo.s rrEsrs.

1 s1 s0CAA . A1cfC uCttOu u pJtST,
but a daily fact. Yes, work is, on
seems TO be, their motto. A keen
and vigorous delights IN work absorbs
them.
Fields of beautiful corn and To-
bacco greet the eye. We cast our
eyes towards the stars and the di-
vine blue OF the beneacent sky de-
lights them, and we survey our en-
vironments and the golden beams of
the sun gives brilliancy to the coll
or of flowers, the foliage Of trees,
and the fash OF sparkling waters.
We listen-nOt simply hear-to the
sweet notes OF birds, the whisper
ing OF winds and the gay ripple of
children s laughter. How thankful |
Thankful to whom? Aye. to Him,
the ever gloriousG God. through whose
mercy alone we live and through
Him we make Heaven in ourselves,
for ourselves.
Sunday schools, well, they are not
as well attended as formerly. What
is the matter This is fact which
crowds upon the minds of every OBJ
serving man and woman. Perad-
senture there is an Elymay about.
BewareI He Is ''full OF all subtlety
and mischief. child of the deviland
an enemy of all righteousness. :"
Elymas of old endeavored to turn
away the deputy from his faith.
Beware, parents There is an Ely
mas lurking somewhere. He is cum
ming and he will ruin the souls of
your children by getting them to
follow his example. Sunday schools
properly taught are the hope of the
nation. God has put upon them, in
q peculiar manner, the seal of his
appreciation.
Mr.. Ii. +. Abel has finished
threshing the wheat of downtown
section, and farmers are satisfied
with results. Mr.. Spencer Murphy
sOwed 283 acres and realized 600
bushels, about q for l, and this is a
fine illustration of the average so far
as we know.
A number of summer boarders
have arrived at the different resorts,
principally from Washington. D. C.
From s. to 81 per week is charged.
Bathing. sailing, straw rides, dances
galore.
All classes seemingly manifest
much interest in the war in the far
East. Some of our acquaintances
entertain the opinion that the present
appearance of the world causes them
to think existing contentious can on
ly be settled by the sword. The
idea of a universal peace at some
future time is scarcely possible they
say, because q large class in every
community finds pleasure and in
terest in war, that the principle of
hatred, etc implanted in all hearts
cannot fail to produce and foment
quarrels, which only appeals to war
can decide.
Road Supervisor Pembroke is do
ing substantial work on different
parts of st. Inigo's and Point Look
out roads. Brush is scarce and
some persons will not allow a bush
taken off their premises. and their
names are catalogued, as the princi-
pal fault finders should a sunken
mole track be discovered, not to
mention a possible miniature duck
puddle after copious rains.
Mr.. Knighton Beal continues to
win races with his horse Hilarity at
the Worlds Fair. Mr.. Beal is son
of Ex-Rebel Alexander Beal, of st.
Jerome S creek locality.
Hucksters realize fair profits re-
failing tomatoes, cabbage, melons,
crabs, fish, etc.
An occasional marriage. The
minister's voice clear and resonant
cannot be misunderstood Those
whom God hath joined together, let
no man put asunder." Marriage is
something more than civil contract.
1t is, or should be, contract Of af-
lection. More beautiful than zap
pies of gold in pictures of silver" is
the affection of man and wife. To
the newly married couple whoever
they may be we wish them bon voy-
age. Monogamy is co-equal with
the dawn OF civilization land we ven-
ture the assertion that il has done
more for the elevation of the opposite
sex than any other custom of civili-
Zation.
Doctors are successful in the treat
ment of patients-the laurels rests
on their browS.
We notice that the passive exer-
cises- riding in easy going vehicles,
swinging, etc.-are principally in
dulged. Formerly riding on horse
back was practiced by both sex.
DIR. ]. W. Forrest during his extern
sive practice advocated such exer-
else as promoting good health.
Miss Mamie Wise, of Cedar Point,
is visiting Mrs. Alonzo Cullison,