The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1879-06-26
WhiteviIIe, Tenn,
June 14th, 1879,

June 14th, 1879,
1Er. Editorf-Our late festival at this
place, was, indeed, quite a Success. We had
a goodly crowd-a select crowd-the very
crowd we needed and wished to see. 1t is
true that the territory Represented could
have furnished two or three crowds as good,
as select, as much needed, and which would
have been as welcome, but, Notwithstanding
there we're ample provisions in the way of
eatables, ice cream and lemonades for twice
the number present, still the capacity of the
halls of Jefferson Institute would not
have accommodated many more. Boil
var, Aiddleburg, New Castle, Somerville,
Dancyville, Fayette Corner, Centerville and
all the surrounding country were handsome
ly represented. On the second thought, the
word handsomely" does not do full justice
to the fair portion of this representation, for
Certainly beauty was a factor to this
great power, in the makeup of the
entertainment. Add to this, the abound
ing sparkle and glow of wit and
intelligence, and some idea can be
formed of the joyousness of the occasion. l
forbear to mention names-the deserving
ones lengthen out a list too long for this
article. The ladies of Whiteviile and vi
nifty long since won a well deserved rel
utatiOn for the tasty and orderly manner
in which they have devised and conducted
public feasts. Their tables are always
loaded with good things, which they dis
pense with such good cheer and grace as to
add much sweetness to the repast. On this
occasion they have won new laurels and
have added to their former prestige in this
respeGt. They feel proud and happy in the
thought, that all seemed glad they had
come out. And now, in behalf of these es-
Unable ladies of Whiteville and vicinity, l
wish, through the Bulletin, to return their
thanks to all who participated in the festi-
val, for the honor they did US, and for the
substantial aid they brought US.
The receipts of the evening amounted to
about Sis. This fund will be applied to
the renovation of the NJ. E. Church edifce
in this place. 1t will be sufficient, 1 sup
pose, to make all necessary repairs.
As every one is supposed to get the worth
Of his money on these occasions, we deem
them to be mutually beneficial to all en-
gagged. We are therefore thinking of of
fering another chance sometime this sum
mer for all to come out and enjoy them
selves.
We have SOME musical talent and varied
and excellent voices in our choir, and only
need an organ to make this part of the wor-
ship very interesting. Such an aid would
be a great inducement for the community
to come cut to church. There is scarcely
any one, (be he high or low born) but has
some love for music in his soul. We are in
favor of cultivating this love, believing it
to be one of the means offered to lead us in
to better life. Another festival will secure
the means to purchase this organ. We
must have it. There is no telling the
amount of good which this organ will ac-
complish. 1t will certainly be means of
leading many into the habit of attending
church, and this way lead them to be bet
ter men in every relation of life, better sons,
better brothers, better husbands, better
fathers, better neighbors and better citizens.
PLEASANTS.