, 1876-01-30
PARK RIDGE.
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have been prolific With surprises. Last Sat.
ur1ay evening WAS time to be long and pleas
antly remembered By Elder Boring and his flock.
The ladies Of the church have fDr sseome time
had the matter in anticipation, and many have
been the mysterious whispcrings and private
consultations relating to it. According to ap-
pointment, about sixty, young aud old mat at
the church that evening, fully armod and
equipped with the munitions of war suitable for
the proposed assault After definitely arranging
tho manner OF attack. tho line OF march was
taken up for the neighboring parsonage, upon
reaching which it vns stormed in the most ap-
proved military style, the crowd rushed in and
took full possession OF the citadel. The family
scarcely had time to look their surprise, prop
arations were at once made for q genuine Old
fashioned frolic. The Elder, old soldier as he
Is, covered with the victorious seats of msuy =
battle with foe more terrible than the ono he
thus encountered, at onco saw the hopeless
ness OF tho situation and gracefully capit-
ulated. few OF the older and moro sedate
OF tho victorious band captured the kitchen and
sDeediiY mprOyiBed feast which would have
done credit to formal dinner party. supper
over, the rest OF tho evening was paused in
social converse aud pleasant amuHemeuts.
Tho Elder and Mrs. Boring and their daughter
Laura, after the first surprise WAS over, proved
thnmselyoa quito equal to tho emergency, and
did tho honora OF tue evening {so far as they
we're permitted toy charminsly, admitting that
to be made prisoners by such an enemy mas one
OF tue happiost events In their lives
Wednesday evening surprise reception was
given Mr.. and Mrs. William +. aloas. who were
married in the city 1t Gu carly hour. and arrived
here On tue 10:40 p. m. train. A few Of their
friends had during the day obtained possession
Of the pleasant cottage, which ia to be the future
home Of the bride and groom, tastefully trimmed
it with eycrereens and an appropriate
motto, and, preparing d wedding supper,
awaited their arrival. It Was . most
welcome surprise to the newly welded pair, aud
must have given them very good oplnion n of
the pleasant sociotY Of which they will hereafter
form part.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The regular fortn1ghtly meeting Of the dime
entertainments connected with the Cougrega-
tionnl Church WAS held Friday evening Ut the
tainment seemed to afford full eatiefactions to
those present. Charades, music, and recita-
tions wsre on the programme. 1.-The Song
OF Home" by Win Carleton, WAS pleas
ingly rendered by Mrs. G.: 4. Hawiey,
aud elected hearty applause. Tho actors are
each entitled to much credit for the excellent
manner in which tile different pieces were per-
formed.
The Cornet Band rendered themselves An
oyster supper Thursday evening at their rooms,
After the supper they favored the villagers with
soue hue music, which caused quite . commotlon
among the more sleepy ones
There will be no services at the Congregational
Church to-day.
Elder Boring will preach morning aud evening
at the NJ. E. Church.
The Social and Literary Club will meet at the
residence OF Mr. Dickenson Friday evening.
The following we're elected officers Of the IL.
e. Sabbath.school last Wednesday evening for
the ensuing year: Superintendent. Mr. William
r. Moss Assistant, Mr. a. Berry Librarian,
T, T. Robb, Jr.