National Republican., 1876-04-11
Mount Plea SAINT

Turing the long time that has elapsed since THE
REPUBLICAN has given any notice Of Mount Pleas
ant, the social life Of the place seems to have gone
en- as usual
Just now the ladies' are vexing the woods in
search OF wild flowers, which, at this season. are
usually out in profus On, but this year are tardy
in making their appearance. A month ago the
trailing arbutus began TO show its sweet and del.
icate white plumes, but the chills which has come
down from northern snow storms has kept 1t back
and 1t is not even yet in the fullness of its bloom
But the search for 1t is very persistent and its de-
licious fragrance is coveted in every house.
A few weeks ago the temperance division had a
public" which was held in the village hall, and
was an exceedingly pleasant social gathering.
The music was good, the supper ample and the
room not so crowded as to beget complaints
Last week, on Wednesday evening, the Chris
tian Association held its annual meeting, which
interest. Rev Mr.. Harvey was present and made
the leading address, but there were also addresses
by b. =. Davis, esq, and other members Of the as
sOciation. The chief business was, however, the
election Of officers, which resulted as follows:
President, $. q. Arnold; vice president, W. q.
J. II. Smith; managers, Messrs. G T St1rteyani, SGteS
Brown.
-Four years ago the board was organized, with
E. 5. Peck, esq, as president, who served in that
capacity for two years. l.. S. Emery, esq.,, sue
ceeded him, who also held the, place for two
ligions elements of the place and has charge of
the SabbathschOol work, the religious services
&c. Preaching has been maintained at the hall
nearly every other Sabbath evening during the
winter, and there have also been meetings for
prayer and conference. Rev. Mr.. Harvey, late of
Middletown, N; y, preached on Sunday evening,
and Will probably preach on alternate Sunday
evenings until June. On Friday evening the Joe
Jefferson Club gave an entertainment at the hall
for the benefit Of the neighborhoOd poor. 1t was
inspired by the action OF L. S. Emery, esq, who
is president Of the trustees for the poor of the
county, and has been very efficient in looking
after their interests. At his invitation the club
volunteered their services. Mr.. MetZerott sent
out one Of his best pianos, the Hall Association
gave the hall and Mr.. johnson contributed the
lumber for the platform; so that the entire re-
ted 10 the object In hand The entertainment
called out a full house, and the readings. recta-
S1 and and
and Miss Lottie Swallow seemed, however, to be
the special favorites. The receipts netted about
40, which will do much 10 alleviate the pressing
wants caused by the unfortunate orders for stop
ping all work on city improvements.
Every house in Mount Pleasant with one excep-
process Of erection. OF these, two are lust having
the cellars exeayated on the Sherman purchase,
near The sehool-house. They are put up under
the orders Of Senator Sherman. 1t Is understood
that several other buildings are In contemplation
Rev. Nathaniel s. Folsom, Of Boston, author Of
a Translation Of the -Four Gospels, Is now at
son, p. H. Folsom, ESQ.,, Of the Fourth Auditors
ofice.
A few evenings ago small robbery was COM
tered through a window and tried TO remove the
clock, hut for some reason relinquished his pur-
pose, pos and satisfied himself WITH taking . copy Of
royal road 10 learning that he was ater, but he
took the-other road. ...
Gardens at Mount Pleasant are backward, but
the fruit trees are full of promise. The soil and
climate appear TO be particularly favorable to
pears, which are loaded down with fruit buds.