The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1879-11-13


Hardeman County, Tenn, Nov. 10, 1879.
Mr.. EDrroR:-Please announce in your
valuable paper that the Fair at 8Iiddleburg
was a grand success. Every thing seemed
to favor the occasion. The mellow haze Of
the Indian Summer still tinted the familiar
landscape; and the air had bracing tonic,
and the moon a crystal splendor. The
whole season was favorable 10 generous
mirth and pure social enjoyment. Thee
met us at our tables the aged parent with
the gallant son, fair ladies and brave men,
all in good spirits. Children all aglow
with happy anticipations Of dolls, toys and
bon bons. Every thing seemed conducive
to the occasion, and to lend charm to the
hour. The tables we're tastefully spread
with delicious viands which would tempt
the appetite Of the most fastidious Epicure,
and handsomely ornamented with fruits and
flowers. The church was beautifully deco
rated with evergreens and flowers, and the
whole scene was one Of Arcadian LONELINESS.
We tender to all who helped us our sincere
and heartfelt thanks especially to the la
dies of Bolivar and else where. Their MEM
orics will be fondly cherished in our hearts
as public benefactors. The world viii be
better by their having lived. Their sympa-
! thies are with Common humanity. Their
aims are to elevate mankind and to inspire
all with noble purposes.
"Our deeds still travel with us from affair."
And what We have been makes us what we
are"
Life is made up of Titles.
'The charities that soothe and heal and bless
Are scattered at the feet OF man like flowers"
We should all act and live for the pres
ent Now is the time, let us not wait for
tomorrow, for 'it is a mysterious possibility
not yet born" Little deeds Of kindness
daily make ones life truly great. If we
should wait to do some great good perhaps
an opportunity may never present itself.
Then let us ever be willing to extend
helping hand to all those enterprises that
promote the public good.
Scatter flowers in the morning,
When the eastern sky's aglow,
| Scatter in the early noontide,
Scatter ever as you 60"
We cannot forbear our expressions Of
gratitude to the Band and those lovely la
dies who performed SO delightfully."-. The
interest manifested by the audience was I'M
bounded, and the entire performance unex-
ceptional But Oh! that sweet song! Sweet
"By and By, was soul stirring; treble, tenor,
counter and bass, seemed to go off on indie
pendent excursions but generally con-
/ ing in together at the end. This as we con
ceive was the grandcst performance Oh the
night. Sweet song, sad memories mingle
with those that are joyous. But let US thank
| God for the sweet memories of the past
which we can not lose, and for the bless
ings which still enrich the present. Many
thanks to the ladies who waited 80
graciously on the guests. Aud to the
self sacrificing young ladies and gentleman
who were cooped in the p. o. Aiiording
pleasure to others by their brilliant wit and
merriment Doubtless many sad hearts were
cheered by missives sent out, perhaps "some
love bird without "a mate" Perhaps some
youthful swain found "Love's image upon
earth without its wing" Thanks to the
young lady who sold articles for the fair
Also to our own little flower girl, who took
such an active interest in selling boquets
Many thanks TO that disinterested young
man who auctioned off the things at the
closing Of the fair. Many, many thanks
to all for their liberal patronage. The oc-
casion will ever be a green spot in our mem
DRY.
might Of song, night Of splendor
Filled with joys too sweet to last
JOYS that like your starlight, tender,
While they shine no shadow cast
Though all other happy hours,
From fading memory fly
OF shat starlight, of those bowers,
Not beam, leaf shall die"