Morris tribune., 1881-10-20

Flax In this county during the past
season considerable acreage was sown to
fax, aud as the crop is now being mark
etcd, we have. instituted inquiries among
ment and find that none are enthusiastic by
any means over the success of the venture.
However all appear determined to repeat
the experiment another year, being con-
WINGED that this crop suffered, as did all
others, by the unusual rain fall during the
past season. The yield has been rather
light, and owing TO the lack Of any general
or positive information upon which to base
calculations, we are not able to give any
correct estimate of the average yield per
acre. The quality is very fair and prices
proportionately good, and while there are
few who will realize any profits from the
seasons crop, the majority will clear ex-
penses. The aggregate yield of the coun-
try tributary to Morris will be about seven
thousand bushels and for the county be.
tween ten and twelve thousand.
DRAMATIC REcITAL.--Wc have much
pleasure in announcing to the public the
appearance in Morris on Thursday of
next week, of the Misses Banning, of ST.
Paul. These ladies who are favorites here
as elsewhere, and who during their previ-
Gus visit earned such a deserved populari-
ty, will favor our citizens with one of their
pleasant and attractive dramatic recitals,
On the date above mentioned. We are as
sured from the frequent expressions of
satisfaction heard on all sides since the an
nouncement of the appearance of these
charming aud accomplished ladies, that
they will be greeted with of the largest
and most select audiences ever assembled
in this village, and we cou'd do no less
than this, for they have consented to APP
pear here at no small sacrifice 10 them
selves, and it was only possible by this
generous action on their part that arrange
ments could be made for their appearance
at the opening entertainment. All will
look forward to the date of their recital
with pleasurable expectation, as it is only
once in a great while that our people are
accorded such delightful treat
BOARD OF TRADE.-At the meeting of
the board last Monday evening, MIR. Stan
ton, chairman of the committee on enter
tainments, reported having secured the ap.
pearance of the Misses Banning, of ST.
Paul. for the opening night of the forth
coming series of literary and musical en-
tertanments given under the auspices and
management of the board. Tho question
of the sale of tickets and seating the hall,
was next preached, and it was decided to
commence the sale of season tickets to
morrow, and rs the tickets will entitle
holders to reserved seats during the series,
it would be advisable for intending pur-
chasers to Immediately secure them, SO
that there be no delay in arranging the
seating and choice of seats. The mem
bers of the committee will call upon our
citizens tomorrow with the tickets, and as
soon as they are disposed of, the seats will
be selected. 1t is intended to arrange the
back portion of the hall for reserved seats,
and a raised platform will be put in posi-
ton. This will be done to accommodate
many who will prefer seats in that part of
the building, and will afford them an I'M
obstructed view Of the stage.
In a city some miles from here mother
played practical joke on her son which
doubtless opened wide his eyes for a time
at least. The young man in question had
a lady love, trammelling encum berance
usual in this century, and like all others
when in a similar prcdcament, he would
occasionally visit the object of his adora.
ton. Now as most young men feel called
upon 10 visit their sweet hearts oftener
than once or twice t. day, this party as he
was exceedingly thrifty, arranged his
time so that he could enjoy his darling's
company during the evening and SO not
neglect his business. He, however. got to
putting in too much over time so to speak,
he would be Oh hand seven nights in the
week and then evidently was not satisfied
but could have manfully stood up under it
had there been a dozen. His mama noted
her sons goings on, and desiring, with ma
ternal solicitude, to check his impctuous
and arduous wooing, she took occasion one
night at about twelve o'clock to send to
her prospective daughter-in laws residence,
a package and IA note for her son. The
young mau got both IN due season and to
his amaZement and horror on opening the
parcel he fo und night gown to which
was pinned a note as follows: Concluded
you were going to stay all night and
thought you would need it." Some Of the
Morris mothers might take hint.
TRoT.-The trotting matinee of Monday
called out a gooily number of spectators,
the assemblage however, owing to the
large number of farmers in town, was
smaller than expected, as many who in
tended to be present were detained by
business. The trotling was quite interest
ing and the heats were well contested
throughout, although it was plain from
the start that the White Stocking had
walk over" On the first heat pretty
start was effected and for the first half
mile Kitty acted badly and lost her place.
Tom pushed White Stockings very closely
passing the stand on the first round almost
in the same position as at the start, Tom
having the pole however. The first half
mile was made ut 2:45 gait. While Oh
the third quarter Tom acted badly and
dropped 10 third place, the other two
horses doing some fine trotting, the little
mare especially who followed up on White
Stockings and came in second in good shape.
The two following heats were easily won
by White Stockings who acted handsomely
throughout, and showed himself to be
faithful and reliable, giving the impression
by his handsome action when urged, that
he could travel the mile readily at u gait
close on forty. Tom acted very badly
and seemed nervous and excited, ire