Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1869-01-29

Mr.. EnToR Our people are generally
eo'aplaining Of duh times, and anything on,
Of the ordinary routine Of village life brings
a bright spot for our thoughts to cea,cr up-
on, and forms the staple topic o, converse.
tior 10; all our social gatherings, while the
ira 'ional niue days last.
TIE Chief sen, Of the las; week has been
he Odd FL io~'s supper, given by the lodge
OF this place, 10 its patrons and friends.
Every preparation which experience
could suggest, ANA which our people know so
well how to do, was made, TO insure success.
The lodges q Independence aud Waterloo
we're invited . be present and participate in
the joyous occasion.
Quite number Of III. leadnr men Of ln>
dependence, with their wives aud friends.
came UP early in the evening, partly Coz the
s's'rA side, cad partly il must he confessed,
eat q curiosity % ~ how their country
eossiA vosA sAaaes - AFFAIR O. hat kiad.
Andjuds;ngfoo tAs hearty .anscr 10 which.
she5 entered into he spirit of the oeeasioa,
they must have been acreeably surprised,
and have better opinion Of our people and
burg than wAs customary heretofore.
Especially did our legal friends seem to
esjoy themselves, both those Of lndepcn-
dence and Jesup, though there wss little
cross firing, for, you know, when Greek
meets Greek &c"
The whole affair passed OF very pleasAn,>
y, and reflected groa, credit, both on the
lodge, fos iss ccneep.ioa, and their members
and their lady friends, Coz he manner in
which il vas carried out.
The exercises were vpsacd By prayer By
tho Chaplain, aeer which Mr.. Woodward
was cai.>d to the foor and made some re-
marks appropriate and per;irens to the oc
casion. He was followed hy Father Rich>
mond, in the same strain. Though every>
body paid good attention to the speakers, yet
it was evident ,ha, their thoughts were dis,
turbed By the savory smells coming from
the kitchen, and their eyes would keep vans
desing to the table loaded with good things.
Supper was next announced.
Words won't do justice to it, as the eaters
did. bu, you have been ,herN, Mr.. Editor,
and know how such things are DID. After
supper the following,oasts were anounced.o.
sour lady friends"
Response By Mr.. Holiridge, in a very
pleasant aud happy style.
The ancient and present bar Of Jesnp.n
Response by Mr.. Woodward Of Iniepen-
dence bar. and Messrs. Richmond and East.
man Of Jesup.
Friend DAILY received some very close
cuts from his legal brethren.
Charity. gentlemen, is one of the Odd
Fellows virtues.
THE bachelors.''
Response By Mr.. Eastman.
Speeches were made BY several others,
when the company mingled together in
short social intercourse, after which they
broke up and lett for their respective homes
to dream over the pleasures Of life.
By way Of 6nis, We woull say the lodge |
in Iesnpis in very prosperous condition.
The revival Of the N. +. Church OF this |
place is still in progress. Many 60 forward,
nightly, to ask the -rayers Of Gods people,
and many have entered upon probation.
ary term with the church.
Some parties from abroad we're here a few |
days ago, making enquiries in regard to put |
ting up steam mill in Jesup. We think it |
would be . good investment and hope they
viii succeed in their enterprise.