North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-02
The Carnival Dance.

countries innugurated it. Prior to the
commencement of lent, SUNDAY, March
6th), happy time is allowed to devotees
after that till Good Friday 1--WE believe)
April 18th, this year, no flesh is eaten by
the very devout. The Sunday after Good
Friday, (Apr. 18th, in ls7O), is the day OF
the Saviours resurrection, three days af-
ter his crucifxion.
During Carnival the devil is let loose
for few days. The large emigration OF
foreigners to the U. S. has nearly made
these grotesque sprees an American in
institution. In this country fun alone
rules its observance, religious ideas hav-
ing but little if any control Of "Prince
Carnival" and his folks.
Well, we have had one at McGresor.
Ben. Frese and some Gutenberg men,
assisted by store-keepcr from Milwaukee
and lots Of folks of bcth sexes about
home, got up..a rousing show at the Cam
brian on Monday night. Mr.. Hill, Of
the Garnayillo band, with aids from Gut
tenberg did beautiful music, and the
Mosques did some of the gayest dancing
we ever saw. We were only an saudi
ence'' this time, though generally we
''pitch in" and dance several sets with
lovely ladies and learn after masks are
removed that boys in petticoats have been
the recipients Of our gallantry. Amt it
mean to cheat modest man in that way ?
We haye retired.
During the afternoon, the McGregor
Band escorted the curiously dressd comic>
looking set of msehiefs up and down the
street and gave pleasure to hundreds OF
boys aud men we were among them).
The Cambrian was crowded, and Of al
the antics ever cut up by mortals this par
ty made the grandest exhibition. There
was one distribution Of cards rejecting
upon or attempting to ridicule several re-
spectacle young gentlemen in town. This
was in bad taste, had no point and only
exhibited the very long ears Of the (pre'
tended female) distributor. The young
men referred to do not act in manner
to justify public ridicule. They may be
weak enough not to esteem natural foo!
and the simpleton took his revenge be-
hind a mask. We do not know who he is
nor do we care to make the acquaintance
of one so silly. The dance did not close
till after in the morning.
Barney Lantry is Mt home. lie wrote
rs letter at Beloit, but he got here him>
self in advance of the letter, aud told US
all there was to be said. He has a SPLEEN
did watch and chain given him by the
hands in his employ at Bryan station and
beyond, on the U. p. X. Il. The present
is beauty, costing $500, splendidly en-
graved with handsome words to "Captain
Lantry." He will return 10 duty soon.
His salary is $500 per month.
Maybell, one Of the best of them, solic>
itor for the paper house of Tytus, Noonan
& Tytus, Milwaukee, presents his pleasant
face to US occasionally on his western
business route. He is not only worker,
but q most agreeable gentlemen.
CLAYroN.-On the Goth, race on the
ice took place in front of the city. A
correspondent graphically describes it we
have not the space for his letter at this
hour. We can only state that such agreea-
BILE fun would have no interest to any
outside the circle Of witnesses, and it
would be "boring" large number Of our
readers to print. that which few would
understand. Every village is occasionally
sprinkled with local funny graphs which
are enjoyable only by those who were
looking on. or who are we'll acquainted
With the parties named. Give US business
statistics in brief with such personal ref
erences rs will interest the general public
and we will pay for them at sight, both in
money and in compliments to the writer
DENTIsTRY.--Do you know that DR.
Gill, Dentist, comes recommended by j
II. Merrill, ESQ.,; also by the estate
| Dental Association
DIED AT Chagrin Falls, Ohio, Feb
25th, 1870, FRANKIE, son of S. NJ. ant
Hattie Lampson. formerly of McGregor
The deceased was seven years Of age
His mother died while little Frank was al
| infant and the child has since been tn
eight Of home to Grandfather ant
Grandmother LANPsoN, at the Falls
Knowing the venerable old people per
sonally We can appreciate their feelings il
| losing one so dear to them. To on