The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-09
Parker's Store.

| christmas has come and gone, and
with it came the cold, dreary blasts
of winter, making it unpleasant
for outdoor work Notwithstand-
ing all this, old Kris came with his
face beaming with smiles and his
sleigh laden with presents rare for
the young people, skimming along
the house-tops, down the chimney
add filing the suspended youthful
stockings with candy and toys, and
itben onward sped in his delightful
mission, while the happy expect
ants were peacefully sInmberiDg in
dreamlaDd Who can tell OF the
smiling faces and happy hearts OF
those who live in blissful ignorance
OF the real givers of such welcome
presents. While the votaries of
pleasure are bowling at her shrine
we must note that this is not gala
day for all in our community.
| Short crops prevented a few from
paying their dues and have a COM
potency left upon which to run
another year, and tue consequence
is that some sre hard pressed on
both sides. While some are rejoic
ing IN prosperity, others are in the
"slough of despond" but they are
struggling still, and with the smiles
of Providence we hope to see the
condition of all such improve, and
that by another Christmas we all
may be able to hail its coming with
delight. The young people of this
community gave an entertainment
at Hebron in the shape of Christ
mas tree, and they can pride them
selves on a perfect success. Some
refused to take stock in it for fear
of failure, but they are converts
now, and no, longer doubt the abili
ty or enterprise of the people of this
neigh borhOod. The columns of
the church and the chandelier were
tastefully decorated by the ladies
while the tree fairly grOaned be
meath its load of presents rich and
rare. Silver cups and vases gilt
tered among it's tapers ofevery hue,
while cakes, candies, oranges, APP
pies, wine and other delicacies more
tempting to the palate were scat
tered afound in rich profusion- AR
ticles of value were also in abun
dance. Mr.. j. d. III. pei sonated
Santa Claus to the delight of all.
Altogether it was IL grand affair and
was enjoyed ty ali. The most
prominent feature in the program
of the day was the dining gwen by
the Misses Sarah and Amanda
Vaughan, to which a large number
of guests did honor; but as our ser
vices were required at the Christ
mas tree we were treated to our
portion there, and it was highly ap
preciated
Mrs. j. NJ. Parker has been very
low for some time with spell OF
sickness, but we are glad to note
her convalescent. With that excep-
ton our neighborhood is quite
healthy. Captain Holt OF Bunker
Hill was smiling in our town a few
days ago. We like to shake hands
with a man who has such a genial
countenance. Mr.. Ben Parker for
merly of this county but now OF
Alabama is visiting relatives in
tits section We wish him pleas
ant stay Mr.. j. NJ. Taught late of
Arkansas has returned and taken
up permanent residence at the
old homestead. Mr.. JAS. Tidwell
of Weakley's Creek has removed to
the Carter farm, whose presence
and that of his family will bean ad-
dition to the society or Wales.
Your correspondent in company
with Mr.. jerome Chapman, conclu
ded to extend our observations
little and accordingly we got on the
outside of our mules aud rode in a
westerly direction, arrived at Mr..
WIS cd Brier Ridge, threw our bri
dies over stake, went in, saluted
the young ladies and sat down.
Supper announced, we went in and
partoook heartily of nice supper.
BY the way we had learned that
there had been a quilting there
that day and some fun was antici
pated. We were not kept long in
suspense for the crowd commenced
to pour in from all quarters until
the house was crowded to its ut
most capacity. The band struck up
a lively tune and they tipped the
s'light fantastic" until dawn. Prom
inent among those present were
Messrs. Johnnie johnson of Wales
Station, Jack Buchanan of Weak
ley's Greek and Albert Whitson of
Frog Leap. Johnnie seemed to be
charmed by a superhuity of beau
catchers, and il is no wonder that
he occasionally has business in that
direction. Success to him. Sever
al of the boys had enough of the
exhilerating extract of corn to
make their tongues run stiff and
their feet more susceptible to
the impressions of music. The
kind host and hostess were un
firing in their efforts to render
their guests pleasant and agreeable.
Wonder what has become of Jes-
samine? Maybe he has gone to the |
garden of Eden to show us the true
solution OF his name; or perhaps he
is bathing and basking in the sunny |
presence of some old maid, or per-
haps he is seeking a protection |
against these cold wintry blasts. |
Maybe he can find it slowed away |
in Eden's blooming bowers. Give
us some more of your sympathetic |
illusions. Jan. g. 70. KULLY.