The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1873-09-05
VIZ. PLEASANT ITEIS.

The examination exercises of Miss Eliza
Sims students at Stones Chapel, on Wednes-
day last, was satisfactory aud interesting to
parents, patrons and friends. The students
acquitted themselves creditably. large crowd
attended, and the good people, generally, pre-
pared and spead sumptuouS dinner, OF
which all ate beautifully, and We're made hap
Ply. At night the Chapel was soon flled with
the girls and boys, and many old ones, to wit
ness the exhibition, which was conducted in
fine style, to the entire satisfaction of the nu-
mcrouS spectators. The closing, and no doubt,
the most iaughable and farcical act, was pre-
vented by the storm and heavy rain. It's due
to Miss Sims to say that she has discharged
the arduOus duties as a competent aud atten-
tive instructor, and has made many fast aud
devoted friends, and reputation that she justly
deserves. While the element was falling
thick and hard, pclting many "calicoes'' and
"linenS,' Squire J. F. Morton, the most gal
liant chief of the widowered tribe, conducted
about twenty ladies TO bis nosplta~
BILE rancho, under his protective tarpoleau,
buffalo robe, the robe beilg only large enoug b
to protect one at time Gifted as the Squire
is in lOquacity, he made his guests comfOrta-
BILE and easy until broad daylight in the morn
ing. This was a most favorable opportunity
for the gallant widower to offer his cage TO the
bird of his choice, as he is Il candida'e for BIZ
SIneSs,
Friday and Saturday last were fast and ex-
colored, were entertained, while the old and
middle aged men were excited aud had fears,
at the fast driving or the streets, ciTclng
round, driving between Trees, and on pave
ments and sidewalks in front of private and
business houses by the great horsGman of this
town. Having no town or civil authority,
the citizens put stop to the performance, "the
like of which was never seen before" On
Saturday great many people were iE town
while the whites were pitching mule Shoes
the cOlOred were playing marbles, running
some eight CT ten rings at time, near the
HOgc corner, on the square and in the streets,
the two year Odds playing checkers on the side
walks, aud cards in the back rooms The gro
crIes had fine run and a cash business
many felt the effects, but few fell on the way
side. A proposition was made to one of the
inebriates, if he would kiss one of our teetote-
terS, he should be paid three dollars. Tie re-
iatIve OF BaCchus accepted tie money was
promptly rendered, but when the breath came
in contact with the nasal organ of our sober
friend, he raised his head and looked around
with a scowl, as ii he felt the gaff, and made
hasty retreat, pursued closely by his fy0Ula-
be kSser, the boys laughing aud hailong,
catch him jim JAKE" At night our village
was disturbed by two sable danes, Lena
Stockard and Sally F5ris and their lords, US
ing most obscene language, and resulting in
general fight, on one of the most public streets
and near the residence of two Of the mos, To-
spectacle families in toVn uapt Hagaa went
for war.auc, out found the Squire asleep
and the constable ditto. Call upon YOUR
neighbors, Captain, next time, and you can
rally force thatwiIl PIT dawn =all such de-
famers and distuTbers of the peace.
Rev. W. II. Wilkes preached for US in the
Methodist Church on Sunday aud at night.
Mr.. Wilkes is deservedly popular divine.
Prof. j. B. Hamilton and lady opened Their
school on Monday last with t4e most fattet-
ing and promising prospects. We hope, and
do believe the Professor will build up and es-
tablish permanent school.
Our old friend and ncIghbor, Mr.. James
Andrus, has announced himself candidate
tor Trustee. H was second best the last
election, aud we VII DO our best to make him
first at the next August election,