, 1875-05-23

Blind, .The Mysterious John VaIty., En-.
fdeas,r ". A. Adrou, Stephen Spurlock, and
Ira Woodman hare bean studylng WIN shls
class, and now 90 out to preach. though nos
graduated. i: {, ~ -.
TIE EVANSTON D1n13 SOCIETY
has elected the following ot6cera 1or re @ e"oan oaa
year: President, Lyman J. Gage; .Vice-Ffea1-
dent, Thomas G. Frost; Secretary. Il: n. BOUT
ell; Treasurer. John Qoebel,. ,.
Strawberry festivals will be the next sensation
In the Evanston churches. -~.,
iFERsoSA1-- -
Prof. David H. Wheeler, D. D., Vice President
Of the University, has been offered the position
Of editor Of the Methodist New York. which be
has accepted conditional1y for year, but Will
not meantime sever his connection with the Uni
versity. ~
Prof.. G. ": Pearson, Of the University, e1-
pects to sail for Europe June 19. to spend tte
summer It ia understood that he is recruiting
party to accompany him in his travels.
" BURGLARS.
As soon as cestain Of the Village Trustees be-
gan to talk OF reducing. the salaries Of the
police. bnrglara began to operate in the village.
Friday night the residence Of e. D. Headdea
Was entered, and q watch and some silyerware
stolen. At Mr. F. A.. CosRrove's considerable:
r. F. Whesle1'a nothing was taken bat
cold "wittles." Mr.. Wheeler is the second
Trustees whose house has been catered
dmine tho week. The village police
have proved themselves remarkable successful
ia detecting the perpetrators Of such critnes bit
more successful still in keeping the village free
from worthless and criminal characters By run,
ming them out. Their laboTs in this respect
have not been fully appreciated, and it will be
poor encouragement to them to reduce their sal-
srieg. :; :.
Avague runor that the police force is to be
increased has caused some discussion Rs to
whether this Is the result Of the recent burglar
ies, or the unusual influx OF Methodist diyinea
THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, =,
whoae building was recently burned, has finally
definitely decided to leave the work Of re-
building entirely to the Building COMMITTEES, Of
which Mr. George E. Purington IL Chairman.
The new church will cost about $14, 900, and seat
600. The basement only mill be finished this
fall, and the remainder completed next summer.
The Evanston. Methodists are preparing to at
tend the last camp-meetins to be held On the
Old camp-ground At Desplaines. which begins
Juyl:
:. LITERARY soc1Er1.
held in the South Evanston Methodist Church
Thursday evening. a1aj. Cheney presided, aud
G. q. 1smand acted - Secretary. Speeches
were made By Col: Payne. Maj
Cheney, the Rev. Dr. Ninde, and others
man were appointed committee to draw up
constitution, ETC., and tho meeting adjourned till
Monday evening. when full attendance Of those
interested IL especially requested.
Tie Rev. r. Cheney, OF New York, accom-
panied by his wife aud daughter, is stopping
with his brother, hal. Cheney, in South Evans
ton.
There is certain establishment in South
Evanston which is so noisy evenings as to make
itself public nuisance. Unless kllis hint ID
taken, and better. order preserved, decisive ac-
ton will be taken to close mp the place.
a YerY auccessful joint meeting OF the three
literary socities OF the University was held in
the chapel Of the institution Friday evening,
thst plaee being filled with IN interested audi
ence. The students taking part acquitted them--
selves oreditab1y.
The Eclectic Reading Club met Ut Mr. L. G..
Pitner'B Monday avening, the readers being
1eseTs. ". c. ComE.ock and J. ]. Richards.
The Club meets at Mr. J. J. Pa1khurat's to-mor-
row evening. -"
Tho officers Of tho University Alumni Asao-
ciation we're handsomely entertained Thnrsday |
evening BY Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pearsons-
The Rsy- E. N. Packard, pastor OF the Con-
gregatiopal Church, having been granted three |
months vacation, which he with his wife viii |
spend in the East, entertained q. large number |
Of his congregation. and other friends At his |
residence Thursday evening. The affair was an |
enjoyable enc. and all Joined heartily il Wishing
Mr. aud Mrs. Packard pleasant summers vis:t-
The "R;dge Club" q new juvenile social
organization, we're entertained at the residence t
Of Mr. William Dlacchard Friday evening.