Nebraska advertiser., 1858-02-25
Celebration Of the 22d OF February
fin BFOWnVille. roy

I'm BrOEnVille.
The anniversary of the birth day Of
GroRcr WAsHrNeroN---he Of whom it was
Justly said s6rstin war, first in peace,
snd4frst m the heafssOf his countrymen
was celebrated in this city in a manner
highly creditable. The exercises were
held in the new Hotel building.
Il va made the occasion of the COM
mencsment Of the Medical Department Of
the BrownviIe College, and infadditiOn,
a regular old fashioned free dance, in
which all, cold folks and young fOlks,'
participated.
The first order in the programme was
music by the BrOwnviIe Brass Band, con-
Quoted By Gents. Marsh, Banning, and
Dye, who performed their parts well, both
( Il he opening Of ceremonies, and during
the evening as a Cotillion Band. After
music the, opening address was delivered
BY TIC. JOHNSON, ESQ, Professor Of
Medical Jurisprudence in the Brownville
College. The large d~ining-rOOm in the
Hotel was used as a Hall and was filed
TO overfowing-in fact, many could not
gain admittanee.
We feel hat a mere newspaper notice
would not do justice to the address Of
Prof. JOHNSON, and will, therefore, not
attempt a review. 1t was ably gotten up.
evincing much thought and research; and
was, withal, well delivered. Its author,
we regard as one of the rising men of
the west; destined to "make his mark in
the world" or we very widely miss our
guess.
After the address, the room was clear
ed Of the seats, and Col. Nixon, who had
devoted time and attention to getting up
free dance for the occasion, in a happy
manner, briefly and appropriately refer
red to "the day we celebrate and con-
, eluded by declaring the "tandang opera
tons" ready to be entered upon. Where
Ep01tbe floor managers announced spar
tners for a cotillion," and beauty, gall
lantry and merriment "reigned supreme"
Such a galaxy Of beauty as there was on
this occasion is rarely to be met with
Old bachelors trembled, quailed, and
yielded, exclaiming
"Ah who against such charms is proof"
The ladies were alfred neatly, gaily,
and appropriately for the occasion; looked
sweet and fresh as blooming roses, and
danced gracefully. Some of course out
shOne others, therefore it will not do for
us to particularize.
The Hall continued full-jammed full
during the entire evening, yet all en-
ioyed themselves exceedingly, the best of
humOr prevailed-nothing married the
harmony of the occasion, and at u
o'clock, tired nature sighed
Tis over
TheWaltE, the q~uadrille and the song;
The whispered farewell Of the lover,
And the careless adieu of the thrOng;ss
TIE heart that was throbling with pleasure,
The eyeId that lOnged for repose,
The beaux that were dreaming Of treasure,
The girls that were dreaming of beaux."
This going home at a reasonable hour,
is a feature we would like to see engraft-
ed as a permanent fixture among the
Standing rules of our lovers of dancing.
1t would silence one of the strong points
against such amusements, and we are
quite sure, would result benefcially to
the participants.
Another matter. Always have some
hind Of Refreshments for the ladies'; at
least a cup of coffee, tea, or glass of wine.
It is asking too much of a lady to dance
al Of an evening without anything Of the
kind.