Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-12-29
CALAVERAS CHRONICLE.
SATURDAY, >: DECEMBER 30. 1866.

CALAVERAS CHRONICLE.
SATURDAY, :: DECEMBER 30, 1866.
Monday evening last, Christmas Eve, Leger's
hall was crowded with joyous throng of
merry, romping, rosy-cheeked children, who
were impatiently awaiting for the distribu-
ton of the presents to commence. Three
large Christmas trees had been erected in the
east end of the hall which were literally loaded
down with the weight of the presents which
had been placed on them by the parents and
friends of the little ones. Z" Old Santa Claus
soon made his appearance and proceeded TO
dispense the gifts. AS the names of the chill
dren were called, and they received the arti-
cles which loving hands had procured for
them, they made the hall resound with merry
peals of laughter and exclamations OF delight
Several valuable presents, such as Watches
chains. rings. etc., were received by the chill
dren of "larger growth After the trees
had been.stripped of their tokens of affection
and the children had played until they were
tired out, and |" blowed their horns" to their
entire satisfaction, the hall was cleared, "mu-
sic arose with its voluptuous swell" and
old and young engaged in the merry dance.
The festivities were continued until about one
o'clock in the morning, when all dispersed to
their homes.
PAINFUL AccIDENT.-On Monday last Mr.
Joseph Hinckly, Superintendent of the Cop
per Hill claim, near Campo Seco, while at
work around the machinery, caught the fin
gers of his left hand between the cogs on the
segment and pinion wheels, crushing them in
the most horrible manner, and cutting three
of them off close to the hand. Had not Mr..
Hinckly possessed the most extraordinary
nerve and presence of mind, his whole arm
would have been drawn in between the
wheels. So hard did he struggle to extricate
himself from his frighful situation, that the
tendon of one of the fingers was drawn out
nearly the whole length of the forearm. The
index finger and thumb were uninjured.-
Medical assistance was Immediately procured
and all that science and the kindest attention
could do was done to alleviate the sufferings
of the unfortunate man. Accidents of this
character are of frequent occurrence, and in
many instances are the result of carelessness.
Too much caution cannot be exhibited by
those who have the supervision of machinery.
"SoME things can be done as well as 9TH
ers," was the motto of that immortal hero,
Sam Patch. Church & Jones, principals of
the dancing academy in this place, say that
..some things can be done better than others"
and their pupils are living witnesses of the
truth of their assertion. Although Wednes-
day evening last was rather unpleasant, Leg
er's Hall was well filled with ladies and gen.
tlemen, and we had one of the gayest, iveli-
est, and most sociable dances of the season.
The weather is not taken into consideration by
those who have ever been brought under the
fascinating influence of the delightful music
furnished by Church and Jones. The next
soiree will be given on Wednesday evening,
CHURCH BLOWN DowN.-During the tre-
mendous gale which paid this section OF
country visit on Thursday of last week. the
Catholic church in Campo Seco was blown
down. We attended the ball at that place
given by Mr.. s. Mrs. Syme, on Christmas
eve. and lady, with whom we had the
pleasure of dancing, informed us of the cir
cumstance. We inquired whether the church
was entirely demolished or not. "Oh no,
she replied, "only the roof was blown off ant
the sides were blown in" Whether the los:
of the roof and sides of building constitute
"serious damage" or not, we are unable tc
state; but our opinion is that the church
will leak during rainy day.
New YEARS BALL.-The most extensive
preparations have been made for the grand
ball to be given by the citizens of Mokelumne
Hill on Monday evening next, at Leger's hal
Should we be favored with pleasant weather
on that occasion, there is not the slightest
doubt but what it will be more numerously
attended than any dance ever before giver
in Calaveras county. The best Of music has
been engaged, and nothing has been neg
lected by the committee of arrangements il
their preparations for the accommodation o
those who may be present from abroad.
The ball given at Camanche on Tuesda,
last, Christmas evening, by c. H. Schlatter
was very pleasant affair. We care informed
by those who were present that it was really
one of the most agreeable, sociable parties
they ever attended. The music was fine, tht
supper excellent, and Mr.. Schlatter, who i:
Gu fat in such matters, left nothing undont
that could add to the comfort and happines:
of his guests. We have never had the pleas
ure of attending ball in Camanche, but We
intend to be present at the next one given
there-providence permitting.
TUESDAY next will be the commencement
of a new year. What numberless good res.
olutions will be formed on that day, only tc
be broken again. May the coming year b.
freighted with unbounded happiness ant
prosperity to our readers. May their mos
=sanguine hopes and brightest anticipations b.
more than realized. As good way as any
to enjoy New Years will be to attend thu
ball in this place.
The weather during the past week ha:
been magni6cent-for young ducks. Maybe
it hasn't rained much around these parts. II