The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-01-01
HOLIDAY HAPPINESS.

Inc hletnoulsl Sunuay-scnoOl gave
a charming entertainment last night
to crowded house. The exercises
embraced singing. a welcome address
by Master Ernest Dickson, prayer
and the distribution of presents. The
church was elegantly decorated with
evergreens and artificial flowers. On
the left of the pulpit, in dead ever
green were the figures 1879" typify-
ing the dead year, with the words
Goodbye" under it. On the right,
in bright evergreen, were welcome
1880 The centre piece, Oh and over
the pulpit, wasa Stairway leading up to
cross and anchor, on which was in
scribed in letters of gold "Faith, Hope
and Charity" This piece was beau
tifully decorated with wax candles,
stare, glass balls, hanging lanterns,
ETC., and the steps of the ladder were
weighted down with magnificent pres
ents, consisting of rich silverware. ele>
giant toilet sets and vases, sweet per-
fumes, beautifully bound books, rich
silks, magnificent jewelry, toys innu-
.mera Bile, and IL miscellaneous collec-
ton too numerous to mention.
Among the well-deserved presents
were purse of twenty dollars and a
number of valuable articles to Miss
Cora Moore, the accomplished organ,
LIST, and one which she richly deserved.
Mrs FIaniken also received an ele-
giant clock, which created considera>
BILE amusement by sounding the alarm
about the tine she got it into her
hands, it having been set for a certain
hour and given to her at the right
time. Many handsome pictures and
other valuable articles were given out,
but, owing to the great crowd, our re-
porter was unable to catch the names.
Prof. Hooker received bundle of
switches, with pleading note, entreat-
ing him to use them with moderation
and discretion. Some kind friend,
who must have thought tina. the wash
woman of our senior WAS on strike
for her last months pay, kindly pre-,
scented him with a shirr- protector, in
the shape of an ample and charitable
necktie. scarf or cravat, which will
ren'ler him independent of wash>wo-
men until spring. Now if some one
will relieve his anxiety as to his next
summers wardrobe he will be happy.
The large audience deserves the spe-
cial thanks of the school and all good |
citizens for the quiet and orderly man.
ner with which they bore the trial of
their uncomfortable position, maEy
being compelled to stand up through |
the entire evening. Too much cannot |
he said in praise of Mr.. 5 f Rankin,
of the school, and his |
wife, who devoted so much ,
time and talent to the management of |
the entertainment. TIE their excellent |
taste the public are indebted largely |
for its success. " |
A masquerade sociable was given
at the residence Of DIR Jordan on Tues.
day night, and fun reigned supreme
till the wee sma' hours. Many hsnd-
some and striking costumes were worn,
md much curiosity manifested as to
who the different parties we're. Y |
Mr. George Haynes and wife made
the little folks happy on Tuesday
night with delightful entertainment.
Our devil is becoming almost unman-
ageable in consequence.
A little folks party was given at
Mrs Coleman's residence on Monday
night, when the happy children en-
Dyed themselves to their hearts con-
teat
A delightful hop was given at the
residence of A. Jordan, Esq, last Fri
lay night, when the young people en-
Dyed themselves to late hour.
A pleasant sociable was given to a
select party at Parson Hollis on Tues
lay night, which was most enjoyable
% those present.