Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-01
Tor the JOurnal.1

DIAMOND BLUFF, Dec. 16, 1868.
MeSsrs. EDIToRs AS our now pros
porous little town has heretofore received
kindly notice through the JOURNAL, you
will not, l trust, deem us egotistical if
we again, with all due modesty, solicit
small space in your columns whereby we
may give "honor to whom honor is
DUE" The occasion of the present eulo-
GUM is as follows.
The citizens of Diamond Bluff, and
vicinity were highly entertained on Mon
day evening last, in the Methodist church
of this place where our exhibition was
given; the proceeds of which are to be
expended in procuring books for the
Methodist Library. The principle NOV
ers in the aff..ir, were Mr.. HILTON (Sun-
day school superintendent and Mrs. Hill.
TON, This wife) who have, but recently
come among US, bringing with them, as
it were, a CLEAN Of sunshine which has
seemed to grow broader and broader IN
til its genial rays have penetrated and
made glad the hearts OF all in the COM
munity. Mr.. ii. is from Minneapolis.
He was formerly theological student in
Hamline university Red Wing MIMI
and is at present, assisted by Mrs. II.
engaged in teaching the Diamond Bluff
school.
His labors here are arduous, and it is
hoped that as, " times ceaseless car rolls
on" they will be remembered as emana-
tons from an honest, manly nature
whose aim is to benefit, not only those
under his immediate guardianship, bat all
whom it is in his power to reach.
/ have in my minds eye, an anxious
auditory eagerly listening to the thrilling
announcement that the entertainment
was about to commence, the introduction
of which, was the Lords Prayer chanted
by ladies with n melodeon accompani
ment. The first scene was tableaux en-
titled Daylight and Darkness" Then
followed charade which was played so
admirably that a portion of the audience
sagaciously guessed the word, it being,
A" intelligent" A tabeau was then ex-
hibted of king Ahasuerus holding out
the scepter to queen Esther, who stood
bending slightly forward in the act of
touching the royal ensign; her maid of
homer standing in the rear, aud two of
tue kings guards in proper positions, all
of whom were gorgeously arrayed aud
artistically arranged, presenting picture
of sublime grandeur. A solo, sung by
lady followed.
l will not record all that transpired on
this occasion, but cannot forbear men
tioning that which particularly pleased
and amused the audience. Just before
intermission pantomime was introduced
which Ito use familiar phrase) 4" brought
the house down." There were three
characters, consisting of bachelor, his
spoiled servant and visitor. (The clos
ing scene of this pantomime was next
played until the audience were reseated
after the intermission Amid peals of
laughter the curtain dropped, and ice
cream and cake claimed our attention,
for time. The ladies Of Diamond Bluff
deserve unqualified praise for the boun-
tiful supplies of rich cakes, which were
brought forward, and rendered with such
hearty good will, that it made us feel as
if we were really one mammoth family
working together in the vineyard belong
ing to the Great Parent of the Universe
who has all things under his control.
One more tableau, deserving an en-
comium, are all nigh suspended. In the
latter scene Ahasuerus appeared seated
on the throne, while Hannah in gorgeous
apparel stood before him, his pomposity
turned to terror and disappointment as
he learns the intentions of the king in
regard to Mordecai, the jew.
The costumes merted particular atten-
tinn. and did credit to her. whose invent
i've genius and nimble fingers were so
busiIy employed during the week preced-
ing the night of the exhibition.
The closing scene, was little girl who.
dressed in her night clothes and kneeling
beside her little bed, sung softly her eve
ming prayer f" Now L lay mo down to
sleep" The child appeared wholly OBJ