New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1878-01-23
SLEEPY EYE, MINI, JAN, TO-"


Editor Review:
AS you solicit trrespondence, we wish to graft
fy your desire in this direction and hereby transmit
the following for the lenett OF the public
Not long ago our fr end----every one will easily
recognize the picturc-was appointeda delegate
by the Sleepy Eye Grange to the State Grange. He
checrfully accepted the appointment and regarded
it a distinguished honor When he received his Gre
denals, his youthship took on new Inspiration.
Not one ina gined he had other business in vie v
outside Of the office to which he was appointed
Strange it may be, lie did have other official du-
ties to perform, and cannot but believe that his
Grange, at it's next meeting, will approve and COM
mend what he did by an official endorsement of his
acts.
He went and got married 1t was a profound
surprise. Being quiet man, supposed he
even INDUCED an idea that leanel toward ma
lrimony. His conversations. his daily walks, had
i'll them nothing from which to extract even Il gem
matrimonial. Hekept his counsel we'll.
Soon after his return surprise began to be talked
of. It was varousy discussed and the ball was set
i'll notion On Tuesday evening, Jan. II, about 60
persons assembled at Il place fixed on, and started
for the house OF our friend 1t jova and mer-
curial procession as we ever witnessed in from
tier county. Indeed it was a jolly, happy rollck-
ing social group, full OF the poetry OF motion, and
intent on business They took his citadel by storm
Our friend thought that the tracherous sea had over
leapcd its bounds and determined to swallow him
up, or that Il band of Sioux Indians had come down
| upon him with hostile intent. Like u ship over
taken by sudden squall and thrown OH its sides,
momentarily yielding to the blast and then right
ing itself again, with its prov pointing to the boil
ing wrathy sea, ready for whatever may bctidc it,,
expresses the dire situation Of friend when the
all conquering host came down upon him.
A song OF greeting was sung, in right down good
earnest, tull of congratulation to him who had
launched his bark on the matrimonial sea, and
wishing him Il hower-strewn voyage, full OF light
and cheer, and of all that makes life ENJOYABLE ann
sweet
When the song was finished, address was made
to our worthy friend, depicting the woes OF single
state, aad commencing his prudence and wisdom,
in doing as he did, and winding up by urging all
single men TO join the Grange and go and do like.
wisc.-Our friend was overjoycd at this reccp-
tlon that 1t was impossible for him to articulate a
word IN reply. He was too full for utteraDce His
confusion Was more sublime than the most splendid
possession could have Leen, 1t was a picture
in itself, rounded and complete with every variety
/ OF shade and color.
The house being too small to entertain his numer-
GUS guests we adjourned to a more capacious one
and surrendered ourselves to the hilaritics and
pleasures, OF the passing hours. A table was set
ana oysters, cakes, nuts, candies, We're discussed
With vim and relish that would have done Justice
TO IN eplcure.-And above all, the beuefits Of the
Grange as a preparatory school for entering into
the paradise of matrimOny, received III, share NJ
attention II our Grange does not hereafter grow
and bear the blossoms OF matrimonial splendors, it
will be matter oSsuTprise to all.
The table being cleared, variety of amusen,ents
were introduced to till up the evening. of which
charades took the lead. Indeed, it was clarade on
the brain. Old and young were i'll it and at it, We
followed no time -honoreG CUSTOMS for we were too
much absorbed in the exhlarat;os OF the mcrrytimc
to bump our heads against proprietcs and con-
ventonal rules. Tar into the wee small hours the
festive greeting prolonged itself without rules let
up or relaxation. Nobody was tired, but all en-
Joyed it and felt it was good to be here
The marriage sermon at the Congregational
Church, on Sunday evening, has inspired our young
people with an uncomfortable desirs for matrimony
It is astonishing how the contagion has infected
our community. And coming right on the heels Of
our friends alliance, the sermon smacks Of romance
ard visions and flowers, and sweetness Surprises
and wedding orations ne hope may never grow
less. Who next
We wishto inquire Of our Grange friend if he
wishes to subscribe for new Pioneer Press ma I
We think he has studied the old one so well that
hs would want new one G,