, 1877-01-28

at the Village Hnll Friday evening. Present,
Messrs. Bennett, Calhoun, Russell, d.. Flood,
and Judge Hibbard. They transformed them
selves into medical board, and at once entered
into discussion, which lasted for an hour and
half, on the important subject Of scarlet fever
in all its forms. Dr.. Flood gave some very good
advice, ard each member vas thankful for the
remedies suggested By the others, which tnclud-
ed earbolic acid, hot corn-cobs, blue glass. sui
phu-carboIates, nnd camphor. It was
thought by DR.. Flood that the school
had better be disbanded for ono month,
but the majority oyerruicd it, and l., tie
Superintendent was asked to call a
meeting Of the Board at once in case Of scarlet
fever, SO that they could suspend the school.
Que Of the Board received huge bundle con-
tanning ten book, which at once caused dlscus-
sion on school-books, during which time It was
found that three other members had received
like bundles The Olney arithmetic did not
please some Of the teachers, and, in the opinion
Of one member, did not contain enough percent
age for him, and he did not like 1t. 1t was
therefore resolved that, II any arrangements
could be made with the publishers OF Robinson's $
arithmetic regarding price, It would be put INTO
the schools, to give uniformity to the BOOKS.
After some other business, the Board ad-
journed. -......
MISCELLANEOUS.
Lyman Bowen, aged years. son OF steven
The child was unusually smart Tor one OF MS
age, and will be greatly missed by his parents
and companions. Only one other death from
this disease has occurred in Hyde Park Village.
The Lyccum Committee attempted to meet
Thursday night; but, as only two were present,
the meeting was a failure
Mrs: Emily Huntington Miller lectured at
Grand Crossing Tuesday evening, for the bene-
fit Of the church. The lecture was the third on
the course, and was well attended: The sue
j%r ~ oh 14n
and received the plaudits of the audience.
Grand Crossing Is getting to be quite literary
section, and the ambition of the children, next
to sliding on the ice, is to address debating So
ciety.
Quite m interest has been taken on the sub
ject Of religion in the Presbyterian Church dur
ing the past week, where union meetings
OF the PRESBYTERIAN aud Baptist Churches have
been held. Judge Williams addressed the meet
ings Monday and Wednesday and the Rev. alr.
johnson Friday evenings Several persons have
showed strong interest, and as the lay mem-
bers Of the churches are going to work the
long expected revival may soon come.
Union meetings Will be held at tho Pres6y-
terian Church all the week, commencing 3a,i sa this
Sunday, the Rev. Mr., Goodman: Monday, w..
F. Jacobs; Tuesday evening, the Rev. Alr. Rob
inson; Wednesday evening, 3. +. Jacobs. The
other leaders have not yet been decided upon
Nal Cole is expected soon to lead tho meet
Tue Rev. ". F. Morrison will preach to-day in
St. Paul's Episcopal Church. It is expected
that Bishop McLareu will preach two weeks from
to-day.
DR.. Tiffany breaches In Floods Hall this
afternoon at 8 O'Clock.
a parlor CONCERT will he held at the residence
Of Judge Williams Oh Woodlawn avenue Friday
night, under the direction Of Elias Bogue, LOT
the benefit Of the Presbyterian Church, under
the auspices Of the Ladies' Aid Society. These
who wifi take part are Miss Lizzie forscalan,
coutralto; Miss Rocmhcld, soprano; Mr.. James
Gill, baritone; Mr.. Elias Boguc, tenor; Mons.
Buisseret, yiolinst- The selections will en1-
brace trio from the s'Bohemiau Girl" fancy
on 'Faust'' by Mons. Buisseret, duet,
HThrough Valley, Through Forest" BY Miss
Forseman and Mr. Bogue; also some Scotch
| songs
| on trip through the village next week to tes'
! the weights and measures
The Echo Club met at the residence OF alr
| Fry, IS Oakwoods boulevard, and from there
| lett for a sleigh-ride to the residence Of Miss
| Clara Niegelsen, corner Of Peoria and jackson
| streets, Friday evening.
4 surprise party was given to Mrs: ). Al
Woods, No q Ellis PARK, Friday eTcning By
some thirty Of her friends.
The boys OF Hose Company No. I are to Civ
their annual ball at Ellis-Avenue Music HAL
Feb. II.
The Homelikc Club meet at their han Tues.
day afternoon.
1 socable of the Fourth Unitarian Church
4 lady has tried blue glass for her plants, and
reports favorably. Quite number are placing
blue glass in their windows.
A Sunday-school Of the Reformed Episcopal
Church Is to be formed this afternoon In the
0aklnnd Congregational Church.