, 1876-10-22

day life in rural districts becomes somewhat
monotonous, and, unless society folks take the
matter in hand and rouse the seemingly sleepy
ones from their lethargy by lively dance or an
entertainment OF some sort, life becomes
burden and its necessary ills more than tho
average man can well support. With pleasure
is the fact chronicled that the Episco-
paliaps played the part Of the Good
Samaritan this week to suffering community,
and, in elegant style, put the play Of stThe
Little Treasure" on the boards for the ediflca-
ton Of an amusemcnt-loving public. For weeks
this popular drama had been in preparation, and
no little excitement caused when 1t became
known who were to have the lending roles in the
play. Such names Frank Balm. Harie Bacot,
Emily Bond Prof Campbell, and Capt Baseoi
were sufficient in themselves to insure success and
draw pig honse 10 M One person however, had been
overlooked in the hurry and hustle OF preparation,
and with characteristic impudence he determined
to rctaliate !naamuch as .he held the high posi-
ton ton Of clerk 9f the weather he WAS in altua-
he did It.. At his command the clouds discharged
their moisture in showers OF rain, and Thursdny
night ght p5oyed M tue most disagreeable OF oil the
OF early autumn. Despite the unpropitious state
OF the weather. the interest felt in the presentation
more than two-thirds full, the audience being
play Of
:" CINDERELLA "
was given by the little folks OF st. Matthew's
Church as sort Of prelude to the more prctentous
drama that followed; and the little misses in their
Ff aaasd ut the
clafr) was there, and the poor, forlorn, much
abused Cinderella tRia Lance) also. The veritable
5e ana tb ana e
all to be seen, and seemed as real as though they
were matters of fact. instead of fiction. Owing to
bcr Of townspeope Interested In the success Of this
undertaking. 1t was decided to repeat the entertain
ment Monday night.
SCARLET PEvER.
Among the novelties introduced in this city this
fall Is the scarlet fever. During the last three
weeks it has ragged in our midst and many house
hold counts vacant chair" " in consequence Of
its rayagee. How or by whom it was first brought
here matters not now, while the fact still remains
thnt 1t is spreading, and in more virulent form
than has been known here for many years Chill
drcn have been sent to school In whose homes one
or more members of the family were down with
the disease and In this way the disease has spread
rapidly. During the week the subject has been
agtated whether it not better to close the pub
lie schools for compile OF weeks until the disease
abatcs somewhat The matter IL not yet fully de-
cded, but it ie probable such an extreme measure
will not be necessary.
GLEANINGs.
Revival service will be held at the Congregational
Church on Sunday (to-morrowl afternoon at
o'clock. In the evening the Rev Harry Morehouse,
the English Bible agent md revvalist, will otici-
The juvenile orchestra, OF New 1ofk Clty, Will
give three entertainments here next week.
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday nights,-at
Simmons Hail. They have fine representation,
which will doubtless secure them a large patron
age.
The quarterly services of the II. 3. Church will
be held to- morrow. L0ve-fcast at s q. H., fol-
lowed by sermon by the Rev. Dr. Miller, of Mil
waukee; after which the Holy Communion will
be administered.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Mr.. n. G. BackuB, of Monton, Mich, Is spend
Sy,FYu f1g~ 9HN1 in fjtt4r 81
James and Harry Kelly left the city last Friday
for visit to st. Louis.
Mrs. Mcneil, Of Chicago, is visiting Mrs. George
Marr.
Mr.. Snyder and Miss Ada Slauson, Of Racine,
brayed the storm OF Thursday night for sight Of
tsThe Little Treasure. ,"
Mr.. A. ". Bryant, of Chicago, is In town.
Will Duncomb OF Racine, chilled on some OF
his fair lady friends in this place on Wednesday
evening last.
Mr. Fauntlcroy, Of Chicago spent few days in
the city this week.
nial.