Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-10-01
BERLIN.

Circus day was the objective point of
the week, and, as 1t came in the breath
ing time between fodder-saving and fall
ploughing, the whole countryside turned
out. The Seven ages of man" were
represented in the crowds that lined the
route Of the parade. There is a thrill
IN circus music. peculiar TO itself, and
felt by everybody. The big lion, the
trick elephants, dromedaries. the fine
horses, attractive costumes. good acting
and riding, all together made up really
good show. One gentleman said at
was the best he ever saw outside Of
city,"
Mayor and Mrs. Lee Carey were in
town, and the guests of Mayor j. d.
Henry for supper on Tuesday.
Miss Sallie Henry returns to New
York on Saturday, after ten days va
cation spent at home.
On Monday evening, October Sd. at
the NJ. +. Church, Miss Christine Ting
ling will deliver an address TO the public
generally. She is young English
woman, who has lectured all over the
world. She is forceful and interesting
speaker. We trust she will have large
audience, and can safely promise that
no one will be disappointed either in her
message or manner of delivering it.
Miss Tingling will be entertained by
Mrs Grise during her stay in Berlin.
On October 10th, there is desired
meeting Of the members of the Berlin
Library Association, and all others, who
feel an interest in this work. At 430
in the afternoon, Monday. is hoped 70
be a convenient hour and day for the
general public in the library room. No
town, however poor or isolated, can af-
ford to do without the inspiration Of
library. Ours is used and appreciated.
and we must add to it from time TO time.
enlarging its influence and possibilities.
Two days Of last week. either distinct
earthquake shocks were felt here or re-
dictionary effects of the target practice
at Fort Monroe.
The fortnightly socials held in the
Parish room of st. Paul's Church last
winter were so greatly enjoyed that
they will be resumed. On October 18th,
one will be given, at which Miss Hill
will tell the interesting features of "A
Year Abroad" preceded and followed
by enjoyable music These entertain
ments are not confined TO Episcopalians,
and those of other churches will be cor
daily welcomed.
Rob j. Shovel, Jr., is the guest of
Capt. Jack Baker at Eagle Nest. this
week.
The meetings Of the bazaar workers
are held every Thursday night at Mrs.
Hennie Mitchell's.
A boxing match in the lower end Of
town created an excitement Tuesday
night, but the arrival of the bailiff
scattered the boys and left the cham
pionship undecided.
The sewing machine demonstration at
Peters Hardware store, with the beau
tiful work of all kinds, drew the ladies
in ever increasing numbers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin B. Taylor have
been enjoying trip to North Beach.
The New Castle Presbytery will be in
evidence at Ocean City next week.
Mr.. Harry Ayers is back at his old
stand in Berlin, and Mr.. Base Lane is
also with US again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Garfield Johnston and
daughter have returned from pleasant
trip to Washington.
Misses Mary johnson and Olga Hud-
son are doing business at the old stand
of the Misses Ayers We feel sure they
will meet with the success they desire
and deserve.
Mrs. Grise has been entertaining
friend Mrs. Cahail, of Chestertown.
Mr.. AL. Harrison has returned from
trip through Virginia.
The good order that prevailed on cir
Gus day was generally commented on.
The rounding up Of the speak easy
men goes on another man put under
bond this week. We trust all lawbreak-
ers will soon realize that "the way Of
the transgressor is hard.
Mr.. John Letcher Shovel returned
this week to the Virginia Theological
Seminary.
The handsome new house Of Mr..
Ernest Burbage is nearing completion,
and will be an ornament TO Main Street.
Miss Annie Purnell is spending the
winter in Washington.
Miss Elva Rulings is out again.
Miss Helen Dirickson will spend the
winter with relatives in the West
We note with satisfaction that the
Haag show had no gambling devices Of
any kind, and we hope that our Town
Fathers will see that the ones that fol-
low shall be unobjectionable also, in this
/ limo Over 3o00 tickets were sold for