Kenosha tribune & telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1856-1859, 1857-01-29
L.berality in Bristol.

scented lively demonstration, of what
has often been said, that the inhabi-
tants of Bristol, are always up to every
good work.
For public Spirit and enterprise, the
citizens of that Town are, second to
none of an equal number, in any part of
Wisconsin. Ifthere had been any doubts
as to the correctness of this assertion.
heretofore the transactions of1ast Thurs
day, has ever, setteled that question.
Agreeably,t to previous arrangements eff
fected by the enterprising ladies of the
Methodist Sewing Society, Dona-
ton Party was noticed to come off on
this day, the 18th inst, at the basement
Room of the Chapel. At an early hour
| the committees were in readiness, ar
neutrality-suspicious. and, preparing
for the interesting event, and, early in
the afternoon the arrangements had been
completed and the eatables began to
slide in from the surrounding neighbor-
hood, proving at least to the Stranger,
that if Bristol was not an Agricultural
| Town, some of its fair inhabitants had
beenextensively engaged in Manufacture
ing articles for consumption. And SUBJ
sequent events pro.ed, that the demand
was about equal to the supply. The wri-
ter of this article has travelled some. and
dined in various sections of our Union.
and has never before seen the organ of
Alimentiveness presented with tempta-
tons as on this occasion. Showing clear
ly that Benevolence, Ideality, Construct
iveness, Alimentiyeness and Friendship
had been discussing the subject, and
vieing with each otheras to which, should
be the ruling GODDESS of the occasion.
From the ponderous loafs of milk white
bread, and biscuits that would have
called forth an eloquent lecture from a
Grahamite down to the choicest viands
of the Season. From the toweringpiles
of pyramids and other cakes down to the
most insignificant kruller. From the di-
versifed baskets of the still more vari-
Gus formed pies, labelled with signifi-
cant notices down to the smallest tarts.
it seemed as if the tropics had been
ransacked to furnish dainties for eastern
epicures, in fact all that could contribute
to satlate the sentiment of hunger, or
Stake the thirst Of a sober man, delight
taste or please the eye, was there in pro-
fuse abundance presented on the whiten-
ed board, to the yoracious page, of the
admiring multitude.
The Ladies of the Methodist SEWING
Society of Bristol, proved, on this occa-
sion that Metht d, was also desirable in
the table and culinary departments: as
well as in the dissemina ion ofmoral'and
religious truths among the sin stricken
races OF Earth, and those who took part
In the transactions of the evening more
than equalled themselves in their efforts
to cause happiness tocrown the exercises
of the occasion.
1t was generally conceded by all pre-
sent that more tastefully arranged and
better furnished Tables, need not he
spread, for Kings, Lords, Vicounts or
barons, or any of Earth's Potentates or
Princes, and that the Emperor of all the
Celestial Empire in all his grandure, had
he with his court been present he would
have been but an ordinary guest, associ-
atedas he would have been atths sumpt-
uous table, spread for the friends of the
Rev. Mr.. DANA and his Colleague Mr..
Sheldon, for the benefit of whom all
present seemed to labor both these mod
est gentlemen in their peculiar modest
way, aiding in the pleasantly of the oc
casion. Music also was introduced and
contributed its notes 70 extend the har-
mony, that universallyprevailed through
out that vast assemblage. No accents Of
discord were allowed to disturb the una
nimity which so generally prevailed
throughout the afternoon and evening:
no narrow or sectarian creed bound the
consciences of this social gathering, mo
chains of superstition bound men to the
care OF bigotry, but everything was con
Quoted on the most expansive principles
of Christian charity, all seemed to be &C
tuated by the one prominent idea and
that of doing good to their neighbor be-
cause it was good. Professor and non
Professor seemed to unite on one COM
mon ground, and to say by their conduct
that the man who willed the good of 9TH
ers should in return be rewarded, and
so 1t proved in the sequel. The Dona-
lions showered in thick and fast, far ex
ceedlng the most sanguine expectations
of those most enthusiastic in the enter
prise, all seemed to think that the object
was worthy one, and acted well up to
this belief. The treasurers receipts
showed large increase over any former
Donation of the kind in town. Amount |
ing in all to the round sum ofsl4O, most
ly cash, for the express benefit of Mr.. |
Dana.
At a seasonable hour, after the vast
assembly had partaken of the elegant
and bountiiul supper, to the perfect sat
isfaction of, the audience were highly in.
terested in listening to some appropriate