The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-12-27

CHRISTMAS IN KEoKUK.-1he Day was
universally observed, so far as We we're able
to ascertain. In the morning It was cloudy
with a weak attempt at rain, but as the day
passed along, the clouds disappeared, and
warm sunlight and genial breeze made livery
pleasant outdoors, If one could move along
unmindful Of the mud under foot. The bnsi-
ness houses were kept open until the after
noon when the majority closed doors, and
their propretors and clerks branched out to
select enjoyment best suited to their tastes
or course each home had its own scene
upon that day. Some were the scene OF en-
joyment on account Of having plenty, while
others were the scene of sorrow because of
scanty purse and an equally scanty larder.
Those who were "inyited out had good
time, as we know from experience, and those
Christmas dinners did much, beyond doubt,
to make friends doubiy dear.
At niue o'clock in the morning the Sab
bath School lately organized in Reds Addi-
ton assembled together and had an enjoyable
time. Short addresses were delivered to the
school by Mr.. Tackaberry, Rev. Mr. Westo-
ser and Mr. d. p. White. After which the
scholsrs received Christmas treat. This
school will he known hereafter as the Wells
Mission Sabbath School, named in honor o.
lady through whose exertions the school
was commenced. Mr.. William Woolley is it's
Superintendent.
In the afternoon, Banner Mission Sabbath
School came together for the celebration Of
merry Christmas" A number of presents
were acknowledgements to the teachers
from their scholars, the whole concluding
with feast-such an one as the good people
of that neighborhood know so well how TO
Z prepare.
The ladies of "0ld Exchange gave an
Oyster Supper at night, which was largely at
tended. TIE pleasure that prevailed and the
peeupiary success Of the affair induced the
ladies to continue it last night.
St. Johns {EpiscopaD Church was beau
tifally decorated. Excellent taste had SUI
perintended the work, and the adjournment
was not the garish trappings of q hall, but
simple, and beautiful and we'll devised; 6t for
the house of worship. Back and above the
pulpit was cross, above it the name elm.
manuel" belowlt, .Zion, behold thy King
Cometh." In various places about the church
we're the Scripture designations of Christ
These, with crosses and columns, were deco
rated with evergreens. The beautiful SER
vice of the Episcopal Church was performed
in the morning; the pastor preaching nm ex>
celent sermon on the character and Divinity
of Christ.
The day was also appropriately solemnized
at ST. Peters (Catholc) church.
There wasa public entertainment in the
evening at Burrows Hall, which was given by
the organization of German Turner's, The
first part of the evening was taken up BY a
dramatic performance; then came q Christ
mas tree to gladden. the hearts of the chill
dren, the whole concluding with dance,
which was kept up until the ''day after Christ
mas
But one accident occurred during the dav.
and that happened to an unfortunate man
who received . severe fall on Fourth street
badly hurting his forehead by striking il
against the edge of curb-stone.
II is too often the case that men allow
themselves, on the principal holidays, to lose
their Judgment, and with THEIR self-respect
and indulge in free use Of Intoxicating
drinks, but the very gratifying fact tina, not 4
single arrest was mace BY the police dur;n,
the day, indicates that such conduct did no
prevail to any considerable extent on Christ
mas. True, some few were seen on the street.
IN a state of intoxication, but rowdyism wa.
unknown here on that day, and it is will
pleasure That We make the statement.
In the above paragraphs are briefly men.
toned everything of note tia. occurred in
the limits of the city during the day. aKris
mus kums but lsayear," as Ariemus Ward
used to tell us, but 1t would be better for ali
ifths good cheer of Christmas could .bide
with us through lifs--thas good cheer tighten,
The soul and imbues il With feeling that i.
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