, 1876-12-17
"THosE MERIT BELLS s"-EyES1SG5 At TIA
CHuRCHEs-Goss1PEGs IN GENERAL.

"THosE MERRY BELLs"-EvES1SG5 At TIA
cHuRCHEs-Goss1PEGs IN GENERAL
Special Correspondence n 1Ae tribune.
MILWAUKEE, Dec 16.-The polar wave, which
krcached high-tide in Milwaukee, at o'clock or
sthereabouts Saturday morning last, promised q
snow-storm. thereby holding the old adagcgood,
even III the face OF wind blowing forty miles
an hour, and seeming to bring nothing but dis
aster to anybody. Houscholders with exploded
range water-backs, and unexpected plumbers
bills, may have been doleful, but livery men and
lovers were delighted The Standardization Of
the steigh-be1ls made the frosty air musical, aud
the thoroughfares wore holiday look
SPRING, OR GRAND, Oh WHAT
avenue was the scene OF s1cighing activities az
usual. The interesting and amusing discussion
with regard to the remaining OF old Spring street
seems likely to continue to enliyel the columns
OF the Sentinel for an indefinite period. "O1d
Resident" has the best Of the argument 50 far,
it appears to me. Although marching in the
ranks Of progression, on general principles, I
cannot sec that our fine avenue will gain any,
thing BY the new name proposed. Il to retain
the old name smacks Of conservatism, give the
street new one BY all means, but in the name
Of all h!gh-toned aspirations let it not DO
Grand" This word is worn threadbare In The
service q: owners OF big hotels aud the cushing
orators Of q century OF th-ofJu1y celebra-
tfons.
CHURCH. FARLoRs
have been the scene Of various festivities
throughout the week. These fnire and festival.
have, In iac., had monopoly Of society inter
est, and the consequence has been that nothing
else of nute had 4 chance for occurrence. These
receptions. suppers. ana festivals Of all sorts
are remarkable evidence Of the rap1dity with
which religious ascetiedsm Is disappearing from
our sectarian churches. One may not be old
enough to be termed venerable to remember
when the addition Of a Observation-Disclosures
parlor or welEappointed kitchen to church.
ediice would have been thought little short OF
sacrilegc- The use OF these for social parties,
theatrical representations, and secular con-
certs would have been pronounced a pro-
the beginning Of the end, whe. all severe self.
abneeation shall be dropped out, together with
crude mud cruel supcrstitious, and be superseded
by religious worship brou1ened by human
sympathics anl pcrmected by I'LL cheerful
Influences.
EfMAECEL CHURCH
was the first in order to become festive hall
The young ladies of this church gave musical
festival and also supper Tuesday evening.
P5ofs, Dodgs and Fayllle, AE.; 4. ". Hail. ard
fcssiona1 talent to assist the Society and charm
the ears OF those who were in attendance i
table Of fancy articles choice confectionery, and
fresh flowers was waited upon by number Of
LHE QEAuLIluA anu accomplished juuEk5 1aLlt3
who ornament that Society:
On "Wednesday evening there was reception
and tea-partY given in the Sunday school room
OF St. Paul's Church. This was also under the
charge Of the young ladies OF that Society. Nu-
sic, Rotations, and Refreshments were the
principal features Of the entertainment, which
vas successful in all respects.
The ladies OF St. james, Church Guild also
gave an entertainment Wednesday evening In
the chapel. The music was furnished BY an
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cacies Was not the least OF the attractions.
PLYMOUTH CHURCH
The parloEs Of this church were en1iyened by
q representation OF Swiss market scenes Thurs
day and Friday afternoons and evenings. The
novelty OF this festival excited a curious crowd.
aud the mimic mart vas busy place during alt
the hours it was kept open. The young indies
OF the Helping Hand Society are credited WITH
this happy conception, which they certaiuly car
ricd out with much credit 10 themselves. The
fully arranged, and contained all sorts OF
pretty and sa1able goods. 4 straw-tbatched
stall for the sale Of vegetables was
j curious feature at church fair,
but was well patEonized- The costumes Of all
the ladies who were in attcndanee uncn.the
booths and tables were Of Swiss character, end
twenty or more little children In pca&antd1essee
wound May pole with bright ribbons at stated
hours during tue progresa Of the lair.
4 mission band held their annual fatr on
gational Church, where fancy articles and re-
freshments, including Vienna coffee, were Of
fcred for sale
The society OF summerflcld Church repeated,
BY request, Thursday evening, concert given
early in the winter, consisting Of local talent and
held under the auspices Of the choi7 Ut the
church. The programme furnished high or1cr
Of instrumental and vocal muaic, and the hne
voices Of Ars. HAYDEN, the Misses Owens and
Evans, Prof. Faytlle, and Mr. o. A Seasaacc
rendered the vocal parts With artistic power anil
sweetness, while Prot. Dodge with accomplished
organ performances, and Prof. Hutciains with
bis unrfyaled cornct solos, male concert that
was thoroughly enjoyable
IN GENERAL
The third Of series Ut parlor entertainments
vas given at the residence OF Mrs. ". H.
Wright, Mondny evening. The courteous
hostess omitted nothing that could contribute
TO the enjoyment OF her guests This series Is
becoming popular. and the reunions pruv. of
the most delightful character. They offer al
entree into our most charming and cultivated
social circles, and the cordiality OF the ladies'
xho have this charitable work Ii hand will pla4e
The vcriest stranger at ease The admission iee
Is Is cents, and the proceeds 60 to welikuoxn
ity charities
/ class in art history hsa been organized, with