The weekly Butte record., 1867-02-02

Mr.. EpIToR:-Tbe only event of importance that
transpired in our village the past month the
school ball given at Franklin Hall, on Friday eve
ming the 18th instant for the benefit of the Orego
District school. The commtte consisted of four in
number, Mrs. ]. Miller, Mrs. J. Lynch, Mrs. A.
Fitz. and Mrs. H. J. Morrison, who feel themselves
amply repaid for their exertions to increase our
school fund, ard at the same time give our friends
an evenings pleasant entertainment To Mrs. J.
Miller specially bel ongs the credit of our rich re-
ward. She was untirng in her efforts, and enjoy
ing she does the the love, respect, and gratitude
of our community, nought but success can follow
her footsteps. Notwithstanding the snow. rain,
and mud, the assembled guests at the Hall had
gay time. Forty five persons were in attendance.
Owing to the unfavorable appearance of the eve
Ming our Cherokee neighbors did not join us in the
dance. bu: gave their most liberal assistance in
substantial manner by purchasing tickets, for
which we tender them our heartfelt thanks.
Again, Mr.. Editor, take much pleasure in saw
ing that our ball proved decided success, we hav-
ing realized by it one hundred and seventy dol
lars. The ladies of the district furnished for the
supper, refreshme nts both great and good and
much precauton had been taken to secure firm
table for their reception Our ever kind musicians
Messrs. Leiaivre, Morrison, and Morrison, favored
us. and every face beamed with delight as the first
chord vibrated through the hail. so soft, SO melodi
Gus the sound. We felt highly fattered to see so
man of our Morris Ravine friends, they were tru
ly great acquisition to party, their gay little
school teacher, Miss H. Clark, not only graced by
her presence the festive scene, but sold many tick
priced teacher, Miss Wells, she was there and ap-
peared to enjoy herself though not half so well as
when engaged in her school duties. In her sshoo
room she is unique, and looks as if
'.She canvassed not the smile of praise
Nor dreaded the frowns of cersure."
1t most gratifying to see the deep interest man.
Tested among in the cause of education all ap-
pear to feel the importance of good education as
the stone in the temple of wisdom; it is the
lack OF true wisdom that jars the beautiful frame
work of our republican government; We require
wisdom alike in the forum and field.
Life has no labyrinth but its steps track it.
For it has silken clue to lead thee through the dark
The rampant Mono;aur of ignorance shall perish at
its coming.
And its enfanchised fellows hail the white victorious
sails
We all possess common minds until scuptured
by education into life and beauty. We know of no
nobler work in life than that of assisting in the
cause of education, no happier thoughts than those
employed in the hope of seeing the rising genera
ton educated in manner that will fit them for the
higher walks in lie; give them education and they
will appreciate worth, not by dollars and cents,
but by virtue, nobleness, merit To allow our chill
dren the advantages of education, should be the
chief aim of lives; in youth, they will plant,
in age, reap fruit of character, pure peasurable
refined. NJ
Oregon City, January %. 1867.