The Montana post., 1869-01-01
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CHRISTMAS having in the course of
time come to hand, and to-day being the
eventful period, the gentlemen connected
with this Office desiring to observe 1t IN the
usual manner, there will be no paper issued
from this ofice tomorrow morning.
HIGH Mass took place in the Catho-
lie Church of this city last night at twelve
O'Clock. The chanting of the service was
very 6ne, and added greatly TO tn effective
ness of the ceremony. Father Van Corp
delivered al eloquent and effective sermon in
commemoration of the joy-thrilling event of
which last night was the anniversary.
OUR CHRISTMAS GIFT came to US IN
the shape of a massive, beautifully mounted
INK stand from Col. Lyon, of the Novelty
Store. The crowds of people who theonged
that popular place of resort In search OF the
beautiful, the comical and the sweet In art,
must have gladdened the ColonePs heart as
his generous present did ours. While ink
continues to COW we will ever be mindful of
the gift.
THE THANKS of the office are hereby
extended TO Mr.. Lehman, of Lehman New
man, Boulder Block, for a beautiful photo,
graph of their establishment and a bottle of
delicious old Bourbon. We shall use the for
mer for reference, the latter for consumption.
If we did not know that Boulder Block con-
tained ore of the finest and most complste
would say more.
From the Daily of Monday.
CHRIsTMAs.-It is not until the battle
is over and the smoke of the conflict lifted
from the field, that the combathnts are able
to determine the extent of the engagement,
the fatality among the engaged, the condition
of the survivors, and the general results.
Christmas is over, the pleasures of the day are
past, and those who passed through the whole
day "unmutilated" are entitled to the con-
gratuIations of sppreciative people. 1t
was a most enjoyable day. Remembering the
the generous wassal bowl. and the merry chr-
rol made not up the whole sum of Christmas
enjoyment, a large portI on of our people as
sembled in divine worship at the Court House
in the morning, and listened with thankful
and swelling hearts to an eloquent and eff
fecting sermon from Bishop Tuttle. At the
Church of the Sacred Heart the usual masses
mas event were celebrated with all the solemn
ceremonies which the church invests the day.
Socially the day wa. a success. We feel that
we can say this without fear of successful con-
tradiction. Every one, without regard to
age, sex OF color seemed happy. Scenes joy
full, situations pleasing, "sub rosa" some fol-
lowed each other during the mellow hours of
the day, like the modulated cadences of
sweet song, until the hour when the stars were
in their fullest glory. A large number of
our public spirited citizens who regard life as
ga pretty good thing" kept open house and
were the recipients of many calls, congrstula-
tions and compliments w. b. Morrison, Esq.
and W. w. King, Esq, each "did the lordly"
at their Offices, and demonstrated that courtly
and generous hospitality for which those
gentlemen have ever been distinguished. At
higgins Il HagadcrEs most sumptuous re-
past, fluid and solid, was in Attendance elabo-
rated under the skillful manipulations of
Messrs. Dorset & Gooding, and presided over
by the elegant and polished Woolman. As
we passed on the opposite side, it looked
like the front entrance of the White House
on reception day. Hall 4 Miller and other of
our mercantile friends did the agree
able. One of the features of the day
was a magnificent dinner which Germain
of the International, gave to his guests,
which was one of the finest affairs of the
season. The Skating Park was the scene of
much enjoyment and the skatorial portion
of Helena were in full force and glided
through the Christmas hours like ducks.
The Fox Hunt at Fashion Course was atten-
ded by a large number of pleasure seekers.
Five foxes were released upon conditions,
but failed to reach their childhood homes.
The sport was very exciting aud reminded
those present of the glorious old scenes of
the "Meeting of the Hounds" in Merrie
England. Helena Theatre was crowded both
at the matinee and evening performances.
The popular resorts for all those who have
nerve enough to "look upon the wine when
it is red" were crowded, and while as our
contemporaries Justly remark, there were no
fights, broils or contentious to mar the fes-
tivities of the day, there never was occa-
sion when a greater amount of good feel
ing, conviviality and socinbility was mani
Tested. Many interesting little episodes
took place and many harmless jokes were
perpetrated that would add spice to a local and
humor to n story, but which are ssnampless
pere Tor etermOre we nave assurances
for saying that never since the first oFgaui-
ration of Christmas has its season been SO
fully and happily enjoyed this one by
the citizens of Helena, and we trust that
the next chimes that ring its coming will
be mu~ic to the same hearts, as light aud
free and happy.
VIRGINIA CITY ITEMs.-From the
Democrat we learn that Browns Gulch is be-
ginning tn attract uuch attention and has
received the name of Bullion City. connor's
mill is running, and numerous arastras are
yielding very promisIngIy....M Mr.. George
Psuncefort read at Legislative Hall on Christ
mas Eve. The Democrat was serenaied
Christmas Eve by Colwells' brass band. IL
is compliment to be honored by that band,
for il is one of the best in the Territory "