Morris tribune., 1881-01-06

eral fine residences and business blocks
will be erected next season, aud should thu
brick yard, to be put in operation mex
spring, prove success, the buildings viii
all be of brick.
Owing to the glass not having arrived
the opening service intended to have beer
held in the new Episcopal church this
evening, is postponed to future date
The new. editicc is about completed, SO fal
rs the carpenter work is concerned, al
though the seats are not yet in place
Painters will be set at work at once and
the building made ready as soon as posi-
BILE. when due notice will be given of open
ing and dedicating services.
I've sworn off" was common expires
sion the first of the week, and in few iso
lated cases some of the many who made
good resolutions for the New Year, arc,
even although five days have elapsed,
making praiseworthy efforts to keep their
pledges. The usual amount of pie crust
promises were made, but we cannot, we
regret to say, add that an unusual number
of these good resolves are likely to prove
binding. The trade in tobacco, cigars and
other liquors is brisk as usual.
TRADE.-For the past week our mer'
chants have been busy taking an inventory
of goods, balancing up their books and
figuring the results of the seasons busi
ness, which has been, all things consiI.
cred, very satisfactory. During the last
of September and up to the October storm
the amount Of business transacted was un-
precedented, and while there has been a
steady and brisk trade since, business has
not, for the same length of time assumed
such proportions, doubtless owing to the
fact that large amount of the wheat is
vet in the stack.
Leap year has gone, not to return until
we are four years older, and knowing tina,
the ladies enjoyed matrimonial privileges
during the twelve months last past, clerk
of the court, Baldwin, was interviewed as
to how many licenses, or marriage permits
had been issued from his establishment
The total number was fifty three but no
where on his books could be found any
data from which reliable information could
be obtained, as to what portion of the
above number of fair Indies embraced the
bissextile opportunity of taking the initia
tive in hymenial affairs.
B. OF IA very interesting meeting OF
the board was held last Monday evening
the principal business transacted being the
hearing of the relief committees report as
to the distribution of supplies forwarded
from here. The committee seem to think
that these people will get along through
the rest of the winter, as they are fairly
we'll clad, have supply of bedding, and
those in charge appear to be now making
an effort to provide fuel and food-wood
and tiour.-The chairman of the relief
committee received liberal donation from
Hon. S. Listoe, of Fergus Falls, for the
Connemara fund, SAID donation being &C
companied by very complimentary and
interesting communication which was read
and ordered to be spread on the records.
After the Connemara matter had been dis
posed Of. short conversation ensued on
the subject of brick making, the particu
lars of which are elsewhere given, after
which the board adjourned to meet on
Monday next.
WEEK OF PRAYER.-This week is being
generally observed throughout the chris,
tian world as week of prayer. Appro.
pirate services and subjects of prayer have
been selected for each day of the week by
tile American branch Of the evangelical
alliance. The following is the programme
of subjects for the remaining evenings of
this week:
THURSDAY, G-Christian education
Prayer for the family, Sunday-schools and
all educational institutions, for Young
Mems Christian Association, and for the
Press.
FRIDAY Prayer for the prevalence of
justice, humanity and peace among all
nations for the suppression of intemper-
ance and Sabbath desecration.
SATURDAY, = Prayer for christian mis-
sions and the conversion of the world to
Christ.
SUNDAY, 9.-Theme: On the ministra-
ton of the holy Spirit.
HYMENEAL.-Thato our young men are
gradually coming to their senses will be
evident from the fact that within a few
days no less than five of them have taken
life partners to help them through life'S
journey and brighten their paths.
The first intimation that we had that
our former fellow townsman, Charley
Smith, had entered the Benedictine army
was the arrival of himself and wife last
Friday evening. Although our congratu.
lations arc late still we extend them no
less heartily. and are sure all of Mr.
Smiths many friends join US in our well
wishes.
We do not wonder if the announcement
of the marriage of Will. Comrie and Miss
Alice Braman will be a general surprise to
many, for but few knew of the event and
those were inclined to he mysterious about
it. However we forgive them both and
join in the we'll wishes for the future pros
perity and happiness of the young couple
trusting no cloud may ever darken theil
CONSOLIDATION oN-Elsewhere will be
found notice Of copartnership, announc
ing the consolidation of the widely known
and popular firms of j. D. Good and A. s
Brisbine s. Co. 1t is the intention, beside.
conducting the large and extensive busi
ness under one head, TO throw both prem
ises into one by removing portion of th'
walls between the adjacent buildings, ant
connecting both establishments by an arch
The merging into one, of these two firms
is an important accession to the business
interests of our village, as the consolidation
of capital will enable the new firm to in
crease their trade, carry larger and mor'
extensive stocks and coudrct their husines