The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-08-20
CENTRE FLASHES,

The grand fest val at IIidlay Union church
was grand success. Although cloudy and
rainy in the afternoon, the sky cleared in the
evening and before o'clock large number of
the farmers and their families had gathered in
the grove which was well lighted by beacon
lights erected about the woods. The tables,
loaded with provision, were arranged in a
square, Around these tables were gathered
groups of ne iGhbors, treating their honest faces
to the roast beef and other substanials or COM
pacently closing their smiling lips oyer the de-
llclons cake or cooling ice cream. Later in the
evening" the yonng people turned in from diff
lefent places till the grove was filled and suc-
cess seemed certainty. Espy and Alton cor
net bands furnished music for the occasion
Both bands play very well and the manner in
winch they conduct themselves on such occa
SIons, is an honor to the boys. The ladies who
waited ON The tables deserve praise for their
KIND attention. The peanut Johnnies and pop
corn Saiies did their parts admirably, while
visit to the candy stand, and call on "Lemo"
and "Watermilion John" would repay you for
The money yon would sreni. But that Post
Mistress who shut herself up in closed Office,
and handed you your letters through a "small
hole in the blind" should have prize, 1t was
SAID that she kept three clerks and door keep
er but all you could see when you rece ived your
Letter was a pair Of eye7, and the words that
greeted you were "five cents for postage" And
lAere was the ticket agent who sat in his pen
cod Ia l,, .fa., 1 4 IL
smile which, if understood, undoubtedly meant,
Thank you, take another, only 25 cents.' To
make long stCry short, the whole affair was a
complete success, an honor to the managers.
Proceeds Sl45; expenses about S45; net pro-
ceeds Sl00. To be applied for the church and
Sunday school.
The Misses Oil, of Mauch Chunk, are visiting
their aunt, Mrs Levi Aikman
The board Of school dire ctors met last Satur-
Jay for the purpose of receiving bids and let
ung the building OF a school house to be erect
ed near and instead oflhe Whitmire and Shell
hammer school houses. Quite number of bids
We're received, but Charles Krug, Of Blooms
oarg, ing the lowest bidder, was awarded the
'"N' ANU CAREFULLY COlslutIlnS tue mdl-
Ter it was decided to build two houses, also one
al the liidIey istrict. Charles Krug received
both contracts, his bid for the two houses being
one thousand dollars Size of buildings 2S 32
ieet. Mr.. Krug isa close contractor. The
board were unanimous in the adoption of the
Triumph desk for both houses They have
used 'Lewisburg" in one house for five years
ana could not be persuaded to use more of
lhem The new buildings are to be completed
by October Goth.
Mr. A. L. Gill of Trenton N. j. who was
stopping at Mr.. Creasy's WIS fortunate enough
10 secure the guess cake at the festival 1t
was line cake we know for Mr.. Gill was gen.
erons enough to divide the spoil. Thanks to
Mr., C..
Mr. j. +. Welsh OF Orangeville who is home
iiom Laylaette college during vacation, spent
snort lime in the valley--come again Perry.
One of our old farmers who was wrestling
WIN one ofthe boys last week and sprained his
ankle should remember Il am not so young as
used to be"
would it not be well for Hidlay to follow the
example of Fowlersville and purchase an organ
WIN The proceeds of their festival?
Why not raise the wages of the school teach
erS'o living rate and educate the children
a, home' Wewill now have good houses and
all We want is good teachers.