The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-01-04
Christmas at Athens.

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our people, and more than the general good
humor prevailed throughout the week. The
display of fireworks by the smaller boys was
commenced several days in advance and con-
tinucd during the holidays. Older "boys,"
young men, and some old ones, too, INDUCED
in the usual conylyiaIity produced by "llot
Punch" "Tom and Jerry,' etc. we have
neither time nor space to give full report Of
the proceedings of the week, but only to sketch
them hurrledly. The Christmas Trees ut the
different places were unveiled on Monday
night. That at
MARS uILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Was elegantly arranged and well attended,
and was loaded down with presents for "big,
little, old and young" The ladies ana gen
tlemcn of this Church may be justly proud Ct
their success. 1t was not our fortune to be at
the
WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
At the "unvcilng" there, but arrivlnga few
minutes after, we were surprised to see such
an abundance of articles Of every description
with which the Trees here were laden. The
spacious hall on the third floor was beautiful
ly decorated with evcrgrecns. bcspanslcd here
and there with glistening stars of gold and
silver, which shone in the dazzling lights like
regal gems on the brow of beauty. The crowd
in attendance was large, and all seemed salts
fed with the pleasures Of the evening.
THE FESTIVAL TUESDAY NIGHT.
The Festival at the NJ. T.. Church, South,
was well attended, the grand old cdiiicc being
crowded to its utmost capacity. Here assem-
blcd the wit beauty, talent, industry and
worth Of the place. as well rs persons from
abroad. The Concert by the members Of the
SUNDAY School. under the efficient supervision
of Miss Vaughn, was one Of the most pleasant
entertainments we have ever enjoyed. The
table simply added another to the many tcsti-
monials of taste awarded the ladies of Athens.
The affair, taken all IN all, deserved the at
tendance it received and the praise bestowed,
did credit to all connected with its arrange
mcnt. and afforded IN evening of pleasure
such as is seldom enjoyed in Athens.
"A Good Chance.
will close out my entire stock Of Goods.
Wares and General Merchandise on very rea-
sonabc terms to any person wishing to embark
in the business. Also my Storchousc and Resi-
dcncc On like terms, Oh will exchange the
same for Il good, wel-locatcd farm Of tillablc
land any where convenient to line Of rail-
road.
! will state to my many friends and numcr-
Gus customers, that will from this time for
ward sell goods cheaper than any merchant be-
tween the Tennessee and I!iwasseG Rivers for
Cash or Good Understandable Produce. All you
have got to do to convince yourselves is to
come and examine my stock and prices before
making your purchases.
Those indebted to me must pay up at once,
as my business must and shall be closed up.
You have got and used my goods, and now |
must ana will have pay for them. You can't
blame me. A. Il. BLANKENsup.
Calhoun, Masonic HgsNalawte.
The first half of the present session of this
old and wcll-cStablishcd institution closed Fri
Gay before tHII>illuS. L mere was al tNHllll-
nation ofthc classes ON Thursday, and speeches
and compositions on Friday. The exercises
were very crcditublc to both teachers and
scholars and the school never was in so pros
porous condition aS at this time. The pros
poets for the future are all that its friends could
desire. do not know the exact number en-
rolled during the last half session. but it was
larger than ever before. and understand that
fourth teacher will be employed for the COM
ing half session. Indeed. our young people are
greatly blessed in having cool and so able Il
man as Mr.. Munscy for their instructor. Pa
rents and guardians wishing to send thcirchil-
drcn and wards where both their intellectual
and moral culture will be cared for, cannot do
better than place them in Mr.. Munscy's School.
The Spring Term Of Five Months commences
on Monday, the Sth Of january. "':';S