No one can enjoy rest but the tired man. He alone can appreciate “nature’s sweet restorer,” balmy sleep. Yet it is often the case that a man becomes so tired that he cannot sleep, but he enjoys a rest from his weariness, and a sweet languor creeps over his tired body, that, he who knows no weariness cannot enjoy. The man of pleasure (?) promenades the country over, seeking for something to satisfy his mind; he scorns to labor, it is so disgraceful to a man of his standing; yet he is engaged in doing things that, were they known, would condemn him to everlasting infamy, in the eyes of a moral community. This man never becomes tired, and naturally never needs rest. He lies down at night, but cannot sleep the “sleep of the just,” his spirit is troubled, his mind is in a state of unrest, he is not tired, his dreams are associated with hobgoblins, wild things that have no reality. We have said this man never is tired, but really he is more tired in the morning when he rises, than he was in the evening when he retired. But he has not time to gratify too much indulgence in the morning; he must be on the wing for another day’s sport. And on he goes, and night again brings but the counterpart of the many that have preceded. He envies the fresh blooming countenance of the sturdy farmer, or mechanic, and would fain enjoy their health; but no act of recalcitration on his part will ever cause him to give up the bacchanalian carousals and the midnight revelry for the drudgery of a workman’s life. But this must be done, if he would enjoy a workman’s pleasure. If he would be free from the phantasies that often trouble the devil’s workshop-an idle man’s brain-and would enjoy rest in all its sweetness, he must subscribe to and live up to the conditions made obligatory by nature as a price for her especial favors. Our lives are, to a certain extent, reactionary. What we do today will come back to us in another form tomorrow, or some other time. If our obedience to hygiene is correct, our rest will be enjoyed and our days will be long on the land.
The Division of Entomology of the United States Department of Agriculture is making inquiry relating to the brood of the Periodical Cicada that will appear this season—better known in this country as locusts. The intention of the inquiry is for the benefit of fruit growers and others. He wishes to know “whether the insect does or does not make its appearance this year in your county.” If any reader of this item proves anything in regard to this, he will confer a favor by communicating with the above named bureau. The writer does not know, but is informed the pest is expected.
The Beardsley & Lofland brick manufactory, are making big preparations for a large year’s work. They have their machinery about ready for operation.
The Milton School Board met on Monday evening and decided to paint the school building anew. They also elected Prof. C. B. Morris, the present incumbent, principal for another term commencing next October. The commencement exercises will be held on the evening of June 5th. It has not been decided when the present school will close. Following is the programme of the commencement:
Song…………………………………………………………………….
Part Second…………………………………………………………..
Music
Invocation…………………………………… Rev. L. P. Corkran
Music
Presiding Officer…………………………….. Jon. John Hunn
Salutatorian and Historian…………………… Letitia Black
Address—Subject: “The Doer of Success is Labeled
‘Push’” and Class Prophecy……….. Anna Wiltbank
Address—“Character is Power,”
and Valedictatorian …………………. Mamie Conner
Address to Class……………………… Prof. Geo W. Phillips
Presentation of Diplomas
……………………………………… President of School Board
Music…………………………………………………………………..
Benediction………………………………….. Rev. H. Johnson
G. A. Walls, of Wilmington, was in town last week.
Captain Carey Palmer is yet hauling large quantities of cedar posts to the depot for shipment.
Dr. James A. Hopkins was in Lewes on Monday.
The sonorous notes of the bull frog are now beginning to he heard in the moss covered lagoons near the suburbs of town; and the crack, crack of the rifle is laying the green-headed fellows low, when they are taken, after proper manipulation, placed upon the table to delight the palate of the epicure. Mr. G. S. Carpenter informs us he killed 19 on Friday last. If others are as successful, and the: shooting continues long, the Mr. and Mrs. Frogs will become as scarce as “hen’s teeth.”
The front windows at Seligman’s store continue to display their beauty. They are at present prettier than ever.
Captain Scull is yet engaged at repairing one of his schooners, the Lydia and Mary, at Scull’s wharf.
Last Sunday the Juvenile Missionary Society of the M. E. Church, held its monthly session. The amount raised approximated $12. The president or this Society having accepted a position as druggist in Philadelphia, the Society will in future be run by the vice-president until a new election for officers occurs.
The old carpenter shop, formerly occupied by Isaac W. Nailor, on Chestnut Street, and lately purchased by Dr. Jas. A. Hopkins, has been raised from its present condition, turned around, with the end fronting the street, and will be nicely fitted up by Dr. Hopkins and used for a dwelling. Of course, it is understood that Dr. Hopkin will not occupy it himself, as he owns and now occupies one of the many fine mansions on Federal Street.
C B. Frank Gray is having a pavement put down in front of his dwelling, and doing other needed repairs to his property on Wharton Street.
There is not a great deal of carpenter work in Milton, but plenty of work for Milton carpenters elsewhere.
Burton Brown died near Bowers Beach on Monday of general debility, aged 83 years, 4 months and 16 days. Funeral services were held at Barratt’s Chapel on Wednesday afternoon, and interment made in the adjacent cemetery. S. J. Wilson funeral director.
The M. E. Church is being re-cleaned today. Rev. L. P. Corkran and Dr. R. B Hopkins, appear to be the principals in the matter of shaking carpets, etc., assisted by a number of ladies.
At the present writing, Mrs. Sanford, of Ellendale, sister of Mrs. Corkran, of Milton, is visiting the latter.