Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-05-10

Can't Mineral Point have archery
clubs. They would doyetail in well
with lawn parties.
A young painter from Belmont has
been at work the last few days deco
rating saloon windows with fancy
signs.
Rev. DR.. DeKoven of Racine Go llege
has received call to become as
sistant Rector of Trinity Parish, New
York City.
George Henry returned last week
after an extended trip through Daco-
tal Territory, whittier we understand
he intends to remove shortly.
Judge Cothren will address the tenn
pcrance people of Platteville on Sun
day afternoon next, the 10th inst, by
invitation of committe which has
such matters in charge.
Five persons were taking ride in
a boat near Mount Vernon, a few days
ago, when the boat capsized and three
Of the party were drowned.
The Gospel Meetings ut the Presby-
terrain Church have continued during
the week, with encouraging success
to those engaged in the work.
DIR. Egan Of Highland has taken a
partner, Us will be seen under the
head Of "Married." The Democrat ex-
tends congratulations TO the Doctor
and his fair bride.
The German Society Of Mineral
Point will give a Grand Picnic on
Monday next, accompanied by the
world-renowned Hessian Military
Band. Be sure to attend or you will
miss q big thing.
TT. Rev. T.. II. Wellcs, Bishop of
Wisconsin, preached in Trinity
Church Of this city, on Friday even
ing Of last week and confirmed class
of three persons. The Bishops ser
mon was II mastery one and was
listened to by the entire congregation
with marked attention.
In order to notice the excellent
lecture lately given by Judge Cothren
upon the liquor question, the Tribune
waited for the commentator Of the
Milwaukee Sentinel and then only
apparently to copy a fling at Dem
ocracy; more out out Of taste, in the
Sentinel, however, than i'll the case of
tho Tribune.
The corner stone Of the Episcopal
Church Of Belmont WAS laid on Satur-
day afternoon Of last week by ut. Rev.
+. r. Welles, Bishop Of Wisconsin.
The services were very interesting.
and large number were present to
take part in them, and TO witness the
laying Of the corner stone. Rev. Mr.
Seabrease held service in Belmont on
Sunday afternoon, at which time the
Bishop administered the apostolic rite
of confirmation To Il class of six no"
sons.
The Dubuque Herald thus speaks
Of i recent concert given by the lies
sian Military Band, which is to visit
our city tomorrow Saturday eve
ming: "'rhe striking effect and bril-
liancy Of the music which was pro-
duced by the band was treat that
Dubuque audiences seldom have an
opportunity to listen to- Each mem
Dea of the land seemed to be- master
of his Instrument. for in the finest
parts ot their performance their
chords were so perfect and their in
strumcnts in such accord that you
could almost imagine the melodious
chords of some great organ. The
calenccs were beautiful, the rresen-
dos grand, and the minor passages
were simply startling IN the extreme
The rendition Of these beautiful parts
could only be accomplished by long
and hard practice, and u critical appre-
ciation and conception Of the hidden
beauties Of the old masters can only
be brought out when put in compe-
tent hands.
Married.
AT the residence Of the brides father
~ the town Of Belmont. by Rev. Z.