The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1872-12-28


children and grown persons assembled in
the church at an early hour on Christmas
Eve. The pastor, Rev. j. Cornell, had
given much time and thought to make
the decorations OF the church building
on such occasions more than usually
neat and attractive, especially to young
eyes; and he succeeded admirably. The
Christmas Tree, shining with its many
lights, and freighted with gifts from good
old Santa Claus, was o goodly sight; and
the impress of it will be on their young
minds for many years Of future life.
After singing by the children of a Christ
mas Carol, in which all their innocent
voices could be heard, the books were
distributed to the Sabbath School attend
ants, each little n marching up as his
or her name was called; and very ANUS
ing it was to see the different kinds of
style put ON by the youngsters as they
came brayely forward. Another carol
was then sung by the little ones; then
special services for the occasion by the
pastor; after which they all gathered
around the Christmas tree, and fun be-
gan. II was intended that every child
in the parish should receive something,
and it is believed that no omission was
made. A number of grown people pres
ent were also the recipients of gifts.
The gift to the pastor, although of small
intrinsic value, yet was evidently one Of
such necessity to his future happiness
that it was well appreciated by him and
the congregation, who heartily applaud
ed, and thanks returned in a few appro-
pirate words by the recipient. The la
dies of the congregation were also no.
forgotten, several receiving gifts which
in all but age and size were very much
Of the same cut as that presented to the
pastor. After the Christmas tree had
been shorn of its load, another carol was
sung, in which all joined; q prayer and
benediction, and the services were over.
Some little time was passed in social
chat, when little and big sought their
homes-the little ones to wait with inn
patience for twelve months more to roll
| over their young heads; the big ones to
regret maybe that time passes so swiftly
by.
TURKY n MUsIc.-Music, roast tur-
ky, and the incest of mince pies, pre-
pared by fair hands-the turky done to
a charm-was the reception a friend of
ours met with on Christmas day. Din
ner on the table, be there sure at half
past three were the last words ringing
in our friends ears as he parted compa-
ny with the fair givers of the entertain
ment i'll the vestibule of the church.
Promptness being II OF the virtues,
aided by a sharp appetite-but more
especially the agreeable society to be met
with-eaused u punctual attendance at
that hour. A repast fit for a king was
on the table, and full justice done to it,
aided by three cups of tea Ia moderate
quantity for this friend of ours), when
| the table was cleared and many gems of
old song and opera were rendered in
faultless style by the young lady men,
bers of the family. A most pleasant
evening was passed, winding up with the
game Of consequences; and who Is able
to tell what the consequences may be.
TIED FAsr.-On Christmas day Mr..
Levi II. Gheen, U. s. Indian Agent for
this district, and Miss Josephine Law
renson, of Treasure City, called into
| requisition the services of Justice b. X.
Davis, as a magistrate, to unite their
lives and fortunes while they tarry on
| this earth below. The ceremony was
performed at the residence of the brides
parents at Treasure City, late in the after
| noon, after which the happy couple came
| to Hamilton, their future home. A re-
ception was given in the evening, largely
attended by the many friends of both
| bride and groom. We acknowledge in
yitations TO be present, and much regret
being unable to attend. The best wishes
| of the community are with them, that
their future lives may be n of uncloud-
ed happiness, and be the cause of every
Indian Agent in Uncle Sans dominions
TO do likewise.
CHRISTMAS DAY.-This universal holi-
day came upon us with a small snow
storm-the snow falling to "a depth Of
about six inches. 1t would not have
been Christmas if the merry sleigh bells
did not jingle-which they assuredly did
ON many Of the fine teams turned out by
Ballenberg a. Morris, as also the private
cutters Of Woodruff & Ennor. Men,
women and children all seemed bent on
enjoying themselves to the utmost, and
in many families Christmas trees were
gotten up in the evening for the benefit
Of the young folks. White Pine people
generally gave themselves up to the en-
joyment of the day. No casualties hap
pened to any to mar the festivities. No
cases Of vandalism or drunkenness or
any other crime were reported, and q
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