Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1877-02-17
MACKINAC.
More Balls and Parties-The Happy
Seven.
Correspondence of the NoxrHERs TRIBuxn.

Seven.
Correspondence of the NosTHERs Tribune.
MACKINAC, Mich. Feb. IA, 1877.
The aristocracy Of the island returned
the compliments of the officers of the
garrison by giving grand ball ut the
Isllnd House on the o III inst. 1t was no
doubt Il grand and well arranged party.
yet think the officers done better. Only
nine dubbed together to arrange this
party. although several others OF the So
called '.bon-ton" were asked to partici-
pate in the operation, and they failed 10
respond to the friendly call, yet free
invitations re sent them, and it did
not prevent certain parties from attend
ing the ball, thinking no doubt that
more pleasure could be secured from
nothing than to pay little, but | will
leave the rest Tor The consideration of
those whom it may conc rn. The ball
WAS splendidly arranged, and Il sumptIl-
ons supper was laid out.
Another grand bail was arranged by
evening OF the 18th. The '.boys i'm bluer
received complimentary invitation. all
others could attend at s. apiece. The
Clieboygai cornet band was engaged
tor the purpose Of furnishing the music
The dancing commenced at 80 o'clock
and continued till broad daylight. Great
credit is due to the managers. especially
70 Mr. D.. in getting up the party. The
boys i'm blue" turned out in full force.
rs also did the citizens. ami for my part
enjoyed the party very much. 1t was
The last party before Lent and you can
imagine that everyone present danced to
Sheir hearts content.
Mr.. F..nton also gave Il party on the
same evening 20 Il Very select few, but not
being one OF t'e favored ones | clnnot
rive any particulars. but was told that
it gave great satisfaction.
The Cheboygal cornet band arrived in
tcwn about o clock on Monday after
Doon, and took up quarters at the Palmer
House. They serenatlcd through the
streets, paid the garrison Il visit. and
played on the porcl of the Island
House before he ball. IL sperks well
lor Cheboygan having a band like this.
:ii1 taking into consideration The short
time that they have been organized they
10 extremely well. Why can't the people
OF Mac'inac get mp Il sim lar band.
The Happy Seven. Il lively set Of fell
lows. gave u performance in the old
Mission church last Tuesday night. and
rave good satisfaction for an amateur
troupe. 1t does not speak well for the
people on the island i'm not turning out
largely To- this show, but the almighty
'lollar, think, kept them back | an
;icipatcd larger house than they re-
eeived The performance itself was good
Messrs. Perrin, Lyons and Drury called
forth immense applause and were
repeatedly eacored. The performances
wOnld have been more enjoyable
1ad the hail been properly
warmed. think that everyone
was glad when it was over, as the
hall was chilly and uncomfortable.
The inhabitants of this town ought to
be thankful TO the cornet band for adding
50 much to their a,nusements. The band
left this morning, after serenading Capt.
Gaskill.'
Lent has come and it is supposed that
with it all amusementS will cease.
Some of the one-sided politicians have
lropped their jaws little. Things have
not turned ont as they thought they
would. They will look blank when Ii.
md w. get inaugurated, us they surely
will and ought to be-.
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