Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-15

described by LongfeuoW:
 60 gift of God perfect day;
 Nhereon shall no man work but play;
 Whereon it is enough for me-
 And that in November toe, generally counted the saddest and dulIest month of the year. Our first snow fell during the night of octo- Der 31st to the depth of several inch es It cleared early next morning, and when the sun arose and cast his bright beams on mountain, plain and city, it was a glorious sight. Everything glittering and pure with it's covering of ''beautifu1 snow" Soon, unable to with stand his fierce rays all the airy castles melt ed By night but remnant of snow remained and it's beauty was gone. The streets are vastly better than last year. The sidewalks are very good in the business portion of the city, especially. Still in some places after storm the walking is almost wading, and the crossings really impossible. However, when we recollect how new city this IS, 1t IS marvel that it is so nearly perfect as it is. We have had snow several times, but none deeper than the first, and it soon disappeared. Probably no rain will fall now till spring; all the storms will be snow. The other morning the thermometer was but 8 above zero, but did not think it very cold. It is so still and dry that one does not suffer as damp and penetrating. If the thermometer registered the same what 8 fuss you folks would make over the cold. These first days of December have been delightfully."- mild, bright and balmy as spring. Heavy clothing has been burden. To-day would be perfect also except that the wind blows pretty hard.
 The season has been lively in social circles very gay with club parties, also several ele- pant private parties have been given. The charity ball, which occurred November 21st, was grand success It numbered among it's patrons the cream of Denver society. The toilets were as magnificent as could possibly be devised for the occasion. And you should know that the ladies of this Queen City of the Plains" dress fully as well as their sisters living nearer the center of fashion. Indeed, they are as fashionably attired as though they lived but few hours ride from the me- tropolis. The tickets were $10, admitting gentleman with two ladies, and including carriages to and from the opera house. The boxes were sold at very high prices, Cover nor Tabor giving $100 for his own box for the evening. The receipts were not far. from $3, 900. The programmes were very hand some and the badges of the various commit tees were hand painted. No expense or labor was spared that all might do credit to this brilliant event for stsweet charity's sake,n but anyone of thoughtful turn could not but moralize little. The money spent on dress, etc., the excitement and pleasure were necessary to loose the purse strings,
 
 without s'the glory of man." would give like sum to those in need? How compara- lively little good we do that is never known The preceding week the Hebrew fair was held. The ladies having it in charge were among the wealthiest in the city, and they were splendidIy rewarded for all their labor, for they cleared over $3,000 for their good cause, which was raising money toward g handsome church they hope to build soon. Last week the Baptist society also had @ fair, and SO successful were they that they were richer by about $1,000 at the end of the week. Tomorrow evening the Episcopal fair opens and will undoubtedly be crowded. And judging from the preparation, which has been most elaborate and elegant, the ladies cannot help adding largely to the treasury. Besides having booths for the sale of every imaginable article, they will furnish fine noon lunches to all who wish, and will do the same in the evening also. This city seems to revel in fairs and bazaars, for after these comes a