Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-01-02
Tbe HOLIDAYS.

The holidays have passed off verv
/ presently 10, we think, nearly all our
young people. This merrv-making
season Is of ancient date. sxtendinS
back over history nearly nineteen cnne
turtles, which thing of its self make
1t douhly dear to the hearts of ali rro.
pies OF The christian faith. If we were
a nation OF stoics, bad, indeed, would
he cur chances for anything like en-
Jpyment in this world therefore
I'm lazy apathy let s,oics boast
Their virtue fEel It's fixed as in a FROST -
Let us encourage a spirit Of mlrih.
OF Joyousness and happiness in our
young men and maidens, i'm old men
and uGtrOns, so that The burdens nr
this life, with their cares and onvia.
ties, may be lightened. And whom
our Creator asks for our love. LET us
have JOYOUS love to give Hin,-aud
not only to Him, but to all things Inc
has made. A joyous. happy heart nov
CIR nudes behind u long, solemn face.
and vice versa
We shall only speak of a few of the
many parties, &c, that occurred du-
ring the past week.
THE sOIREE.
~" Nlli IStulhS evening SOiree was
gwen at the Va. House, at which some
I"fCy couples were present. They as
selnOled at nine O'Clock and at exactly
haltpast two broke up. We never saw
a more orderly aszemblage. A sump-
tunus supper was served at eleven
which would do credit to any estaL-
lishment i'm the land. The table was
beautifully decorated, clearly demon.
strating that Mrs. Wood is equal To
almost any emergency, aud winning
Tor her golden opinions. The whole |
affair passed off il the most pleasant
ana snciabIe manner. Mr.. and Mrs. |
W ood viii accept our thanls, as well |
a all present. for the very kind treat. |
mehI received. The reception given by |
MRS. DIR VANCE
on the evening of the 2Gth was a very
Techerchc entertainment. Mrs. and |
the Misses Vance were very assiduous
~ attentions 10 their guests. A la,ge
party had gathered, and the fOrepart
OF the evening was passed in social
inter-persed with lively
games, and music by some of the Ia
dies present. Sparkling wit and bril-
liant repartee were heard on every
band, At eleven supper was announc-
ed, and when the guests entered the
4 ning-roOm were greeted by y bUunti-
ful aud luxurious repast. The table
was handsomely and tastefully dress
ell and the effect charming. All the
luXuries of the season were in abuu-
dance and served q la mode, After
doing ample justice to this feast, ali
returned 10 the drawing. room where
the programme of the forepart of the
2. eniDg was repeated until the wee
s.na' hours" drew nigh then ali be-
gan regretfuily to make their parting
ldieus. This was pleasant party and
we like TO see this social spirit Guilt
Sated by our people. The reception at
sULLINs COLLEGE
IN Wednesday evening last was at
tended 10y a large number Of the
friends of the Institution. The youth
md beauty of our thriving little city
was represented. We all know what
these receptions are. DR.. Sullns is
noted for his generous and social dis
position, and if all present did not en-
oy themselves 1t Was no fault of his. |
Thursday evening there was q nice
little
SURPRISE PARTY
1t Mr.. j. G.. Anderson's. Some four
cen or sixteen couple were present.
lie and his excellent lady were equal
o the occasion, however, and treated
hem to first-class supper. The re-
ult was that this proved the most en-
oyahle party of the season to those
Friday afternoon the
aides of the lst Presbyterian
SUNDAY SCHOOL
ave an entertainment to the younger
members of the school. Nutwithstand-
ny the severe snow storm which pre-
'ailed Throughout the day, it was well
attended, and good deal of erioy-
nent was had and many little hearts |
made glad. On Friday night the I
TEMPERANCE FOLKS
ave splendid supper at their hall. !
\ hich was largely attend and much
ujoyed Oysters were plentiful 1t
vas pronounced by all Lerfect sue {
css, and it was mainly due to Mrs {
y eaver, Miss BRgby, and Messrs. j. J
,. Lewis and w NJ. Burrow, who
we're untiring in their efforts to accom-
llish this desired end. We are glad {
o see so much interest manifested in {
ne Temperance Reform. A brighter
lay is in store for us. And now we
wish a happy and prosperous new
ear to all, may the cup of happiness
~ filled to overlooking, and all sorrow