, 1875-12-26

EVENTS OF THE WEEk.
Special corr<spondenee qf The CAieaao Tribune.
WAuKEaAs. Dec. 25.-Althongh the weather
On christmas-Ese was very unpleasant without
still pleasant time was enjoyed by hundreds
OF our citizens Who were present at the
different churches. The BapFst Church
"as the first visited Tbs building vae
very beautifully decorated with festoounes,
NOTICES, and Illuminated stars. (This Society
wishes to return thanks to Misses Alice Rowland
aud Emma Dewey for the great assistance they
rendered on this occasion.) The exercises con-
Sisted OF music reading, And recitation8; after
which Santa Claus appeared aud distributed tha
pKessnta. At the Methodist Church the
fact that this church Ind taken tbs
lead was conceded by all. choir Of twenty
Hse young Iadies, dressed beautifully in white.
was among the attractive features at this place.
heporta from the Presbyterian and ConErega-
tonal churches were to the effect that an inter
esting programme was carried out, and the sor-
rows OF the rising generation were turued to
JOY On receiving bountiful supply Of presents
from the Christmas-tree.
The day PASSED OF very quietly. The weather
to remain at their homes. Exercises will be
conducted at the German Reformed and other
churches that hare not yet induged, On some
egening during this week.
:, The pqbtic schools OF this city closed
their fall-term on Thursday. During the
past term considerable advancement has
been made in all departments. This fact is par
tlcularly noticeable in the grammar department
OF the South School, which has been
tsssSas .se5n oeeF BY Mr. James 1o" who
own. He requires his scholars to
learn no rulea, but simply use reason in working
out the answer. Tho plan works we'll. The
closing exercises at the High School were OF
very pleasing character, the participants doing
honor both to themselves snl their teacher. At
the close, MIR. Crawford, the Principal, address,
ed few words to the assembly, which were we'll
fitted for the occasion.
nr: John Judge who has apparently beeu en-
doRed With good Judgment, became Acquaintanod
y best to pop the question, be xas rewa1ded:for
his trouble and on Wednesday they were united
lh Nedlock by the Rev, mr. Aichou 1T the resi-
dence Of Mr. D. 7. Childs.
man ln the employ Of Andrew Gartley, in the
Town OF Shields, met with IN accident Friday Of
last week which resulted in his death Tuesday
night. The man was in the act OF getting into
wagon, when the horses attached to it took
fright and ran away. thToHing him down in such |
manner as to injure his spine, resulting as
above.
Wednesday afternoon George Fellows. u Young
lad Of Waukeean, was out hunting, about . |
Eallss south OF the city. In climbing fence the |
gun which he Was carrying WAS accidentally dis |
charged, and the contenta entered his left arm ]
aear the wrist, completely tearing away the !
flesh. He is under the care Of DR.. Evans.
The frequent outbursta Of tho reservoir at the |
4rtesian Well caused tho proper Committee to |
inspect the same After examination and COZ
'u4sation, they decided that it was ''too thin"
and accordingly ordered it to be made thicker.
No further breaks are reported.
Convention WAS held at Libertyville Thu1e-
lay. for the purpose Of getting Al expression OF
FleHa IN regard to the currency question. Those