The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1873-04-12
TOWN AND COUNTRY.
4 surprise Party.

On Tuesday evening last, a large num-
Der of our young people got up very
pleasant surprise party in honor of the
steamer Grover. At nine O'Clock some
ten or fifteen couples, accompanied by
music, stepped aboard the magnificent
steamer, taking Captain Holman and the
officers by the most complete surprise.
The visitors were cordially welcomed by
the Captain, and in twinkllng the main
deck was cleared for dancing. Several
hours were spent in devotion to the happy
gods Terpsichore, Bacchus, Orpheus and
the divine Cecilia, when the party gave
the Captain a parting serenade, and retir-
ed. The officers extended the hospitalities
of the vessel in the most lavish manner
and Joined in the season of merriment
with hearty will. The officers of the
Grover are gentleman of the first water,
and the occasion of Tuesday evening will
long be remembered with pleasure by those
who participated in the enjoyment.
THE LICENSE QUESTION An effort is
being made to raise the license of saloons
to 5000. Against this movement we have
nothing to say; yet we can but consider
that it is unjust, unless its objects extend to
the merchandising establishments, which
sell as much liquor as the saloons. We
are opposed to compelling the saloons to
pay an exorbitant license, while the dry
goods merchant and the druggist are per-
mitted to sell whisky by the pint, quart
and gallon, and pay no license Equal
and exact Justice to all men, is our motto.
No NEW HoTEL..-E. c. Holden, Esq,
who came up on Mondays boat, tempora-
rily leased the old Railroad House, and
moved his furniture into it on Tuesday.
On Wednesday morning, through some
disagreement in regard to the house,
Mr.. Holden failed to get the hotel, and
had his goods put aboard the Grover, for
Portland. We exceedingly regret that
Mr.. H, could not meet with sufficient in
ducement to warrant him in remaining
among us.
CLosED. D.-The first half term of the
North Public School closed yesterday.
The second half term opens on Monday.
This is an excellent time for pupils to en-
ter Those entering now will be charged
for only the remainder of the term. The
primary department of that school is in
charge of one of the most efficient teachers
in the county.
New GROCERY SToRE.-Read the adver-
tisement of L. N. Price, in another col
umn. This gentleman has just commenced
business in our city, and has taken the first
step toward success by advertising. His
stock has been carefully selected with
view to the local and country trade.
SERMON ON THE TENTH COMMANDMENT.
Services will be held in the Chapel of the
Good Samaritan, on Sunday next, at the
usual hours: IL a. m. and p. m. The
sermon at the evening service will be on
the subject of the Tenth Commandment.
SUNDAY EVENING LEcTuRE.-Rev. D.
X. Nesbit will deliver lecture, at the
Presbyterian Church, ON Sunday evening
next, at 7:30 o'clock. Subject What
Saloons Cost U.s.
- CATHOLIC SERVICES. - Services at the
Catholic Church on Sunday next, at the
usual hour, 1859, vespers will commence
at 1880 p. m. Lecture at p. m.
EASTER DAY. - To-morfesv is Easter
Day. Appropriate services win he held
at the Chapel of the Good Samaritan.
MRs. E. A. KNIGHT is temporarily doing
siae IS at her residence.