The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-01-05
VALLEY CENTER.

TO the Editor Of the Eagle:
In addition to the well written and other |
wise complete account of the Christmas tree,
as kindly furnished byJ. d. c., and pub !
lished in the last EAGLE, 1 would say that |
one of the most, ii not altogether the most |
creditable incident Of the whole, resulted |
from the fact that certain generous (btt to |
your correspondent unknown donors had, |
from the fullness of their large hearts and |
pocket books, kindly remembered Rev. Ro- |
mine and family in the distribution of the |
gifts, by making them the recipients of many |
appropriate presents of value. But since
there is nothing more needed to be said Of
the Christmas tree, we turn with unfegned
pleasure to speak of the festival.
There are many pleasant "reminiscences
connected with that grand and happy occa-
sion. hence it is delightful topic to dwell
upon.
First, by way Of explanation, the festival
was given to apply on an outstanding in
debtedness against the N. E. parsonage vt
Valley Center. The enterprising, energetic
| ladies engaged therein are to be congratu-
lated--irst, because they succeeded in rails
ing much larger amount than they ex-
pected, and second, because of the many
grand successes previously experienced in
| their entertainments given to relieve the
financial embarrassment Of their society,
this last was decidedly the most enjoyable
| and remunerative of the whole.
The novelty caps introduced by way Of ex-
pertinent, in lieu OF the neckties used on
Co. Of 81, Ii;
| decidedly the greatest mirth making of the
| two. Yet, perhaps: If the privilege Of Sc
| Letting their partners had been given the
ladies, many OF them no doubt would have
| chosen other than the lucky holder of the
cap to match theirs. At any rate, that most
beautiful and possibly most displeased lady
of all, captured by your corresp, ndent, gave
me the gratifying assurance that if such had
| been the case, would have been badly left.
The supper table, aside from the oyster
table, was about thirty-fve feet in length,
and during the evening was many times filed
to its utmost capacity with every thing in the
line of substantial eatables and dainty nick
nacks that the appetite could crave or the
mind conceive of; and with all tastefully ar
admiration and comment OF all.
Too much praise cannot be given those
jealous Christian ladies in charge of the
whole, for their patient, cheerful and untir-
ing efforts to make their undertaking 4
proud success in every particular. To the
many not identified with the Nj. E. organi- !
cation. but who manifested such commenda-
BILE kindness and generosity in their liberal
donations of nicely prepared eatables,,1
would say. in behalf of the appreciative
members of the society, that with one &C.
cord they desire to publicly express their
heartfelt gratitude for your highly valued
donations, as well as for your invaluable as.
sistance otherwise rendered, to make the &C.
casion pleasant one for oil, as well as
profitable one for the church.
"Ten Nights in a Bar Room will be played
at Valley Center on Friday and Saturday
nights, January 10 and IA. The proceeds
from the play will be used to pay OIL the bal |
ance yet due on the NJ. Z. parsonage, and in
view Of the fact that those taking part in the
play have devoted great amount of time,
care and labor that it might be such as would |
do credit to themselves and give complete |
satisfaction to their audiences and the still |
further fact that they are not receiving or
asking any pecuniary reward for their SER
vices, it would thus seem that our magnani- |
nous people should, and l verify believe |
will, give them full house both nights.
LONG JOIN.