Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1869-01-08

66ARIEED
:, At The Dsiles. Oregon. Dec. 10th. 1868. by
| New. Mr.. Coad don, Dr.. Chas. r. Brooks 10 Mrs
Nellie css.oa. 4 Hood River. Il
!
OUR yEsUP LETTER.
The holiday weeks have been busy ones
for all, while they lasted, with preparation
forchristn,as 6rst and New Years afterwards;
and now that they are over, our people are
quiet BY settling back into the usual routine
Of lie and and business.
One very pleasant feature Of the holidays
was The entertainment gotten up BY the N.
f. Sabbath School, on New Years eve.
Their pyramid, the counterpart Of the christ>
mas tree was . decided success, notwith>
standing the inclemency Of the weather.
Thursday evening came, but with it one Of
the coldest and 6crcest snow storms ws lave
had this season. Naturally enough, We ex.
pecssd on arriving It the hall, TO see but
few persons out, but we're serseably surprised
70 and the room dsnseiy crowded, which,
considering the state Of the weather, Was
better turn out thsa on christmas ere.
On entering the hall our eyes was attrac>
ted By ssaaer suspesdsd fton The ceiling,
asd bearing the inscription, "Happy New
Yeas," thus, at the very outset greeting US
with warm welcome. 70 end only with the
year ITSELF A christmas greeting may call
up bright visions Of family gatherings. Of
presents and Festivities that nothing else
will, and it may have charm about il toe,
that viii bring our hearts together in a clos
sr union. Yet, after all, II does not convey
to the mind that fresh, joyous. exhilirating
association Of happiness as is done BY the
grasp Of the hand, the sparkle of the eye,
and the wish for : ''happy New Year."
The pyramid, frame work covered with
pink gauze, occupied the center Of the raised
platform in the east end Of the Hall :, while
overhead . hssssifsl arch of evssggses ex-
tended from sids 10 side. The back ground
was made sp viii piessses, aad vssashs,
aud iestoons of evergreen, interswised about
the folds Of oss slssy haaser. Every vim
dow in The ssea also, was dscosaasd With
evergreen, which gave very pleasing eject.
The pyramid vas covered with prsssats
Of every dsscsipsisa which taste could dc
tate. or fancy suggest, besides very many
which we,e hung on the arch or laying on
tables. Thoegh there we're not so many ex,
pensive articles as on the tree, vet the chil>
drsn we're better remembered, and their
bright eyes and eager looks expressed their
appreciation ofthe good time coming. The
stage presented a very beautiful appearance
aud called out the admiration Of every one
present
The exercises were opened BY prayer BY
Rev. VIM. Smith, followed by songs and re.
citations BY The scholars.
We would like to make note Of some,
but have neither space nor time at present.
The presentation then took place, which
was very similar 10 that Of q week ago. and
lasted I'LL late hour in the evening. Every
body seemed pleased, and went away with a
feeling Of satisfaction At the success Of the
evenings entertainment.
In the hall we noticed goodly represen>
tatioa from all clssses Of our society. We
sre glad to see that this religious erclusice-
ness, that bane Of practical, harmonious
christianity is being gradually rooted out
from our community. Although gotten up
and carried on By the NJ. ESabbath School,
yet, with the exception Of the children, quite
as many from other denominations partici-
pa,ed iu iis pleasures and benefits as Of the
NJ. Z. Church themselves.
In the early morning We heard some ju.
veniles INDUCING iu the ussal castom oi
shooting in the new year.
Turkey and friendly greetings were The
order Of the day.
On New Years evening the deciples ol
rerpischore INDUCED 10 their favorite amnss'
msns, and jsdgiag iron The length u tins
they we're q it, nsss have enjoyed 4 nueh,
y.
Oar citizens were also amused this wesl
BY the theatrical performance Of The Garter
troupe. The beauty Of Nn. Carrie Carter
must have touched tender spot in the
hearts 0f some Of ous bacAslor boys, for thsy
are costiaually talking of "Our Gal" Bu,
that is all they will tell.
We sss also indalsins in The laxsry OF .
lottery scheme, where ~e::can get Eve dollars
for one merely BY the asking.
1t is also amusement for US 70 see stran.
gers calling and asking II NJ. DAILY is u
home, which they do every day or two. Fol
the information Of such, We would say that
at present be is . little indisposed.
We notice with pleasure the genial couu.
tenance Of onr friend, NJ. Fuller, former
proprietor Of the National Hotel, Of this
place. He gives US an occasional call, but
thinks he likes farming better thaa "ksspias
tavern"
l, is generally customary 70 issns . pro-
spectus for the new year, and promise many
new attractions for the future. We follow
example and say, for prospectus see fourth
page Of cover.