Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1872-01-06
WIN. +. STILL.
RAMSEY & FERGUSON.
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ST. LUKE's.-This church. so long the
fair hands for the Christmas festivities. The
ehaReel was festOOned with eyergreens, and
the Christmas tree loaded with presents
made by the teachers of the several classes
in the Sunday school to the scholars. Many
Of the presents were rare, and quite aPpro-
pirate, and the gladstone faces of the little
ones told how well they were appreciated.
May the church and its noble pastor en-
dure through many years to greet the COM
may all the troubles that gather over each
be light as Il snowflake.
SHOOTING ScRAPE.-At SCOTS Hill, in
Henderson county, on Tuesday, the 18th
ult., John NJ. Ferguson and Monroe Ham
had a difficulty and shooting scrape, result
ing, after nine or ten shots had passed be-
tween them, ia the wounding Of Ferguson
in the arm. One Goff commenced the diff
Guilty with Ham, and whilst Ham was pre-
pairing TO go in on his muscle, Ferguson
drew his pistol and declaring that GoH
could not be whipped in his presence, com
menced shooting. Ham promptly replied,
with effect as above stated, and this is all
we have heard about the difficulty.
In the elegant show window OF Butler &
Brown, during Christmas week, hung a
picture styled "a Beauty OF the Stage.D-
The picture was life size, dressed in the
charming fashion Of the modern stage, and
was rather good looking and attraetive.-
The window panes in front OF the picture
were soon frosted DER with human breath
and remained 50 during the week, and
strange az it may appear the breaths Of
aged men were freely mingled with those Of
youthful years.
MADISON COUNTY COURT.-Last Monday
being the first Monday as we'll as the first
day Of the new year, the County Court met
in quarterly session, and proceeded 10 elect
a Quorum Court to serve for 1872. A. 9.
Rogers, J. r. Chappell and A. r. Reid,
Esqrs., were chosen. The election for
Chairman was then had, and after the sixth
ballot, A. S. Rogers was declared elected.
Each Of the members Of the Quorum has
served as Chairman, and all ereditably. It
is no disparagement to any man who has
served in that capacity to say that Esquire
Rogers is as competent and faithful as any
man who ever served this or any other
county. The high personal qualities OF
every member OF the Court, as well as their
high standing in the county for integrity,
intelligence and moral worth, afi0rd ample
guarantees that the interests Ct the county
are in safe hands.
INTERESTING AND DELIGHTFUL.-W
spent but few moments at Tomlin's Hall
on Christmas evening, yet We were charmed
with the gorgeous beauty of the richly
laden Christmas tree, which had been pre-
pared by the loving hands of teachers and
friends for the children of the Presbyterian
Sunday School. The traditional cold
Chris'' was on hand in all his glory, and
with each present claimed added a witty or
philosophlc remark, which was highly en-
joyed by the recipients. The stage and
scenery added greatly to the effect made by
the exquisite beauty Of the richly laden
tree. 1t was an interesting and delightful
occasion, one that the children at least will
not forget.
INTERESTING CEREMONY.-on the 9th
Of December, 1871, at Tomlin's Hall, we
witnessed sublime Masonic ceremony. 1t
was the annual installation of officers, and
the occasion, so full of interest to all the
members Of that ancient Order, was duly
honored. Presiding and officiating was
Col. W. NJ. Dunaway, the Grand Master Of
the State, who bore himself IN a manner
verify Of his high position. The interest
ing ceremony was opened by a short but
beautiful prayer, from the eloquent lips OF
the Rev. j. +. B. Mays; then music, as
sweet as ever charmed the ear, by our silver
cornet band; after which, Gen. A. W.
Campbell delivered an eloquent, instructive
and learned address. At the close Of the
Generals able address, the officers elect for
1872 were duly installed. Mr.. J. ]. O'Con-
ner, a noble Mason, qualified as Master Of
the historic Lodge, No. IS; and j. c. Pybas,
ayoung but enthusiastic and worthy crafts
man, qualified as Master ofSt Johns Lodge,
No. 352. We have not space to mention all
the officers, but we know them each and all
to be worthy Of their trusts. The whole
ceremony was interesting, instructive and
sublime, worthy Of the occasion and the an
cient order of Masonry.
BEAUTFUL.-The Christmas tree at the
First Methodist Church, on the night of the
18th, was certainly one Of the most beauti-
any age or country. Indeed, there were
two trees, and they rivaled the splendors OF
Paradise. Thanking the altar, and connect
ed by a rainbow Of evergreens, stood two
trees. emblematic OF immortality. Above
the beautifully arched rainbow OF imm0r-
telleS, most appropriately hung the portrait
OF Hervey Brown, late superintendent Of
the Sunday school; and his benevolent,
Christian face seemed TO smile, as if in lite.
upon the happy children a. they gathered,
with sparkling. expectant eyes, around the
Christmas trees. In the background, look
ing through the trees, and beneath the rain
bow, hung lovely paintings, representing
Spring and Summer in all their generous
beauty. The trees themselves, and the
space between thsm, and beneath the arch,
were a perfect wilderness Of presents, rang
ing from % cents to 81. The trees were la
den with gifts which, by the light of the
wax candles that burned harmlessly amid
their foliage, shone like many stars. The
sparkling jOyousness that beamed in the
face of each little one, as he or she plucked
q present from the Christmas tree, must
have filled to OVERLOOKING the hearts of the
generous givers. Though a spectator, it
made us most happy, carrying US back TO
childhood, when the Christmas tree and
Chriscringle were hope and a mystery.
The superintendent and teachers of this
school deserve the love of their pupils, and
we congratulate them and the children up-
on their Christmas tree. It cests but little 70
make glad young hearts, and we hope that
this beautiful custom, which annually
brings so much OF the sweetness of life to
childhood and youth, may never be lost,
either by the sternness of practical life or
the ferceness Of proSeriptive bigotry.
A ARPET-BAGGER.-One Of these rather
peculiar animals, with his traditional fmpu-
denee, was discovered few evenings ago,
by a worthy citizen, in his back yard. Cit
izen, with lighted candle, observed carpet
Dagger through some lattiee-work, and in
CURED what he wanted. al came to stay
all night" was the prompt and characters
tic reply. Citizen demonstrated, and sug-
gested hotels. Carpet-bagger quietly but
firmly insisted upon his original proposal.
Citizen waxed wrOth, and on discovering
that carpet Dagger only carried bundle OF
umbrellas and little black bag, violently
and calamity tore loose from his wife, who
was holding him by the eoat-tail, which
was short and poker in hand, sailed forth
to eject the impudent stranger from his sa-
cred domain. Carpet-bagger, seeing that
matters were becoming serious, rather
quickly retreated to the gate; but on get
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