The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-06-20
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very Pheasant Ndt're oI the sOclal lille
Of the city, during the past month. has
been the various receptions given under
different auspices. Tut all OF them greatly
enjoyed by those wlo have participated.
Commencing with the very pleasant one
held by Miss Thompson and her pupils
at the Thirteenth street school house.
three weeks ago. followed by the delight
iul gathering OF the happy little ones ur-
der the able charge of Miss Rogers aud
Miss Phillis, at the residence Of 5. z.
Wheeler, ESD. where the parents and
friends enjoyed the occasion as much as
did the children. that of the graduating
class and pupils of the high school, I'M
der the skillful and kindly
supervision of Mr.. and Mrs. Alvord,
finished up with pleasant. festivities the
working year in the public schools. The
reception the following week by the wo-
mans Club and Library Association to
the Taylor Literary Society, although
quiet and unassuming entertainment,w was
one OF the most successful and enjoyable
OF the season. II was held i'm the parlcrs
and library of the president of the Club.
and the members of both societies wore
out in full force, the young gentlemen of
the Literary Society showing their apprc-
| citation OF the compliment rendered then,
by being on hand promptly with thdr
young lady friends, whose charming tpi-
lets and pleasant company added greatly
to the enjoyment of the evening. Cake
and Ice cream were enjoyed, as a matter
Of course, but still more was the ''feas, of
reason furnished in short but beauti-
full poem by Miss Mary Mckee, and an
interesting and able essay. entitled Live
for Something" very finely read
by Mrs. DIR. Smith, whose
noble sentiments and beautiful Thoughts
elected the highest compliments from all
present. Some beautiful music, both vo-
cal and instrumental, furnished by the
young people finished the exercises, and
terminated an evening long to be remem-
bered BY all who enjoyed il. Last but
not least, came the reception given to the
pupils ofthe Parish school BY the Rev.
and Mrs. e. A. Gilbert. at the rectory.
on seventh street. on Thursday evening.
The school closed its first term In flour
s,ss,ss cv,',,i,ivn. anu v,,tn teacu-ss -......
pupils enjoyed the reception heartily.
The handsome grounds of the rectory
were beautifully illuminated with Chinese
lanterns, the croquet ground in per.
feet order, and the beautiful
and delicious refreshments, and kind
hospitality of the rector and his good
wife, all conspired to render 1t happy
occasion for the children to look back
upon. A pleasant feature of the even
ing was happy surprise, enjoyed by all,
when Miss Jenny Cash stepped forward,
and. with neat little speech. presented
Mr.. Gilbert with beautiful case in
silver standard, containing lovely
boquet of flowers a a token of the
affection and appreciation of his pupils;
while Miss Llella Linegar, Immediately
after, did the same to Mrs. Taylor, his
able and faithful assistant. TO complete
the matter, little Mary Baker very pref
tly made her bow and address to Mr..
Gilbert, with handsome remembrance
In the shape Of pair Of vases and per-
fumery. TO Misses Nettie Schutter and
Jenny Cash much credit is due for ar
ranging the surprise so nicely. 5.