The Van Buren press., 1878-09-24

g"toe u ihi Sc' HiSniy apprccl'tLfe, anu Ut
tentive audience assembled, last Wednesday
| NIGHT at Tim M,,--sis- srseii
dress of Judge Burrow, and the other exerc-
ses of the occasion. The address of that gem
tleman was listened to with marked atten.
ton. lie spoke of the necessity of varying
the order of exercises in order that monoto-
ny might be avoided, and the interest in the
meetings remain undated. lie paid a de-
served tribute of praise to the orchestral and
choral departments of the music, which had
been so long and freely at the service of the
society. But the interesting part of the ad-
dress was when the Judge lavished his sugar
coated compliments on the ladies', His cheeks
| flushed, his brow crimsoned; the words trem-
bled on his lips; articulation became indis-
| tinct. as he stammcred out the flattering pc
| RODS. In moment. however, he had recov-
cred himself and from his fattery -untutorcd
lips there poured forth a flood Of praise, that
not alone called crimson.hue of delight to
every feminine face before him, but also pro-
we'd, that, though unpractised in the art, he
knew how to accomplish the task. The adj
dress was enthusiastically received. The
reading of Shamus O'Brien. by Master Geo.
Austin, was one of the best that we have
ever listened to. Our young friend is nat
ural elocutionist; understands the value of
tone, and the philosophy of meditation, and,
did himself much credit in his rendition Of
the poem. Prof. Bryan read a selection. The
exercises were interspersed with music by
the orchestra and choir. Now that the wea
Their Is cooling, we expect to see large audi
ences in attendance on the meetings of the
Society. Gran. Wilcox delivers the address
Wednesday night.
The genial, cnterprising, lively and ire
pressible Hayman has been confined to his
bed for some time with fever, but, we are
glad to know that he is slowly recovering,
and will soon put in an appearance on our
streets with fresh supply Of yarns" which
he will "spin" for the amusement and in
structon of his friends.
81 WARD & OGDEN keep tho best
brands of KEY WEST CIGARS.
Bro. Payne, Station Agent, had a custo-
mer by the name of "Neufed," who had
box, weighing something less than half.a
ton. which he wished to smuggle through as
baggage from Fort Smith. The ever accom-
modating Thomas told "Nufell" If he would
open out and satisfy him it was his clothes,
he could pass. He did not like to convict him
self and expose his cromos, and came down
with the freight-money.
The white portion Of our people have
every reason to be proud Of the genrosty of
our colored population. They have gone
down into the remote depths of their sparse
ly money filled pockets, and drawn forth
their mites, for the aid of the suffering sick
of the South. Notwithstanding all that may
be said to the contrary, the negro loves the
home of his birth, and from his poverty
ten pocket book is drawing the last lingering
nickel, and sending it to the distressed of his
dear Southern home. This should be a hot re-
buke to the white people who have refused
to aid i'm the matter. The Colorcd Temper
ance Union met at M. f.. Church, colored, ON
the Goth inst. when collection was taken
mn for the benefit of the yellow fever suffer-
crs. The sum of $40 was realized from such
collection, which was paid over to Mr.. Tom.
Payne, the Station Agent, to be forwarded to
the Howard Association in Memphis. Much
oredit. in the matter, is due to the efforts of
the pastor. Mr.. A. J. Phillips,Presiding Elder
W. II. Crawford. and Juba Russell, the Com
ujttee on Collection,
Look in ut Nicodemus, and see his new
stoves, and get ready for cold weather