Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-12-30
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Our Christmas anniversary passed of
in very pleasant manner and people
are settling down to the commonplace
experiences of life again.
The United Brethren Sunday School
held their entertainment last Friday even
ing. The exercises consisting of singing
and Rotations, after which profusion
of gifts were distributed from large,
beautiful Christmas tree.
The Methodist Sunday School held
forth on Saturday evening. Instead of
the usual tree tripod of ladders was
erected, trimmed with eyergreens and
hung with presents. The exercises were
of the usual character, songs, recitations
and distribution of presents. Santa
Claus put in an appearance and helped
to enliven the occasion.
A notable event of the present week
was the public installation of officers
and banquet by the Masonic Lodge OF
this place. The installation ceremonies
were held in COVERS Hall, which was
handsomely decorated for the occasion.
The exercises were interpreted with
music by the Glee Club. After INSTALL
ing the officers elect Col. Clark, of Ian
caster, delivered an interesting and in
structive address, showing the antiquity,
principles and purpose of the Order, and
was followed by Rev. Mr.. Sims and Prof.
Showalter in short addresses in the same
line. A very entertaining item of the
exercises of the evening was humor-
GUS recitation by Geo. Parker, which
opened the way for the banquet at the
Fennimore House, to which place the
assembly then adjourned. Here an ele-
giant repast had been prepared by Mine
Host Rogers, and was enjoyed till late
hour by members of the lodge, their
| families and friends.
Postmaster Earl moved on Saturday
from his old quarters into Wright s build
ing, next door north of the old postoffice
building, and can now accommodate
larger audiences at his mail distributions.
The old building will be moved from the
front to the rear of the lot.
Quite number of familiar faces from
out-of-town places are seen ON our
streets during the holiday season. Mr.
Eugene McDermott, of Lancaster, is
visiting his brother; Dr. and Mrs. II. C.
Fennel are visiting with her parents, MIR.
and Mrs. L. A. Powers; Clyde Showalter
is in attendance on the Masonic install
lation entertainment and is spending a
few days with his many friends here.
Mike Seaman abandons his legal duties
at GAINESVILLE long enough to run over
and spend few days with relatives and
friends at home.
Roland Wright has sold his new resi-
dence to Mrs. Margaret Anderson. who
will make it her home. Roland will
start with his family to Florida in a
week or two, aiming to get settled in a
less vigorous climate.
The following is a report of our
schools for the term ending December
%: High school enrolment, Al; aver
age daily attendance, "a; average per-
centage for last month, 81. The new
subjects that are to be taken up at the
beginning of next term are English
Literature, Natural Philosophy, and
General History. intermediate depart
ment enrolment, so; average attend
ance, SO. Primary enrolment, Y; aver
age attendance, SOY
Married, at the German Luth eran
Church, in Fennimore, December 26,
1886, by Rev. Mr.. Mutchman, Mr Charles
Hupenbaker and Miss Minnie Masow.
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