Mower County transcript., 1869-12-30

christmas with all Its merry sur
roundings has come and gone. We
hope the Christmas of 1869 has proved
most joyful one to ::many. We, here
in LIE Roy, have had our full share Of
its festivities, an account of which may
not be without interest to many
THE PUBLIC SCHOOL ExHIBITIoN.
which was given by the scholars at the
school house, last Thursday evening,
was by far the best ever given in this
section; so says the "oldest inhabitant,"
and he ought to know: We cannot
give the whole programme, but will men.
ton some of the most interesting excr-
cises "The choice Of trades" was
amusing, as we'll as an instructive piece,
and was recited in rotation by
Eleven Boys; little Howard Martz's dec-
laration, that " When I am a man l
will be blacksmith if I can and I
can" was very amusing and did not
fail to receive a good round Of applause.
Good compositions were read by Misses
Max6eld, Emmcrson and Henderson.
The music under the direction Of Miss
Rumsey was excellent. The charade
in three parts enacted by Miss Mary
Coleman, Miss Anna Taylor, Masters
George Teller, Arthur Sylvester, John
Donnelly and Will Sheffield, was splsn-
did. We have seen ameteurs older in
years, that could not appear at such
ease. Their lines were we'll learned
and they not only delivered them we'll,
but acted them we'll. Declarations,
music and other exercises, followed in
quick succession. Tho house was
crowded, and best of all, We learn that
money enough was collected to pur-
chase one IF the best Globes to be had.
CHRISTMAS EVE.
The Baptist Sunday School Christmas
tree, in the Baptist Church, was we'll
ladened with gifts from friends to
friends. The church was crowded, and
after considerable time being spent in
the distribution of gifts, Mr. Williams,
the Superintendent, asked if there was
any little boys or girls who had not
received present, and if so, to raise
their hands. We only saw two little
hands raised which showed that the
children were generally provided with
some one to love them. The two who
had been overlooked were quickly sup
piled with presents enough to make
their little hearts glad. Refreshments
followcd-music and speeches closed the
entertainment.
The Presbyterian Sabbath School
held their Christmas festival at McKee'a
Hall. The Hall was full. The most
prominent object that met the eye oi
any one entering the room was the
table loaded with good things, and as
we gazed upon it, We involuntary looked
under meath tho table to see if it was
we'll supported, for how could any or
dinary table bear up under such bur:
then. The Hall was beautifully deco
rated with flags. pictures, &c. At the
upper end of the Hall were tables filed
with presents, the objects Of many
longing glances. The Rov. Mr.. Laurie
made a few remarks to the children,
after which Gen. Wyckoff led the
attack on the ed:bles, aud great was the
destruction thereof: The children (and
some Of the old Boys) did enjoy the fun
W. learn that tho Methodist demon
ination intend supplying this place
with minister. The Rev. Mr.. Sem.
ington, late Of Portland, Me-, we hear,
is the gentleman who will ofhciate.
This will be good news to many here
| We wonder if any inducemcnt could
be held out to our friend Mckee to
have him do something towards vent'l'
atinS his Hall. When tho room is full
cf ceonle, tho air is not fit for human
beings to breathe. Mac, if you have
any mercy in you, do something towards
ventilation.
We learn that there is now in store
at this place aud waiting shipment,
over thirty cay '~:'a 3 Iii. ,- + . -, -,
nothing Of Pork, Hides and 9th c1
freight.
| Wheat is down so that the receipts
have fallen off considerable. Buyer,
are now paying .iS to So cents, for No
2; Pork $1O@11 per hundred. Their,
is but little prospects Of wheat coming
up again at present.