Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-31
NEW YEARS oBsRRvANOE.

A quiet Dag-The Inaugural Ceremon- ieS at City Hall-Mayor Peck's Recep- tion = Many Attractions of Home,
 Theater, Church, Social Receptions
 and Other Passers or Time.
 New Years day in this city will be cele- brated with the usual quiet manifestations and obserVances. The day is one that people generally prefer to enjoy in the home circle and its observance will strictly conform to habitual usage. The custom of New Years calls has gradually dropped away and will not be observed to any extent Among some however, few minutes of social converse l ton will undoubtedly be one of the features to while away the day.
 The principal event in public circles will 1 of course be the inauguration ceremonies of the newly elected City Hall officials. INAUGURATION CEREMONIES. To-morrOw noon the present administra- 1 ton of the city government will turn it's power over to the hands of the newly elected l officers. The exercises will be in the usual manner. The inauguration ceremonies will 1 take place promptly at 12 o'clock in the | chamber of the board of aldermen. The new | Court of Common Council will assemble here l and extra chairs will be placed before the
 
 York will preside and introduce Msyor-eleet l Peck, who will deliver 5riet inaugural and | greeting to the common council. MT. Peck will be sworn in by Judge A. H. Robertson l of the Probate court. The officials of City Hall usually attend the exercises, but want | of room precludes large number of specta- I tors. lunch is served to officials after the ceremonies.
 The newly sworn mayor will give recep- tion to his friends at his residence, No. 1,305 West Chapel street, from to Il p. m. He 1 has invited all friends who wish to call on him to do so at that time.
 The city clerk and sheriff are sworn in by the mayor. The new members of the board of aldermen are sworn in by the mayor at l the first meeting on the evening of the first Monday of January, and the new councilmen on the second Monday evening.
 THE DAYS aAETIns. The New Years holiday is always marked by many public and social gatherings and amusements. The theaters present fine list of attractions to those who desire to spend the afternoon or evening in this sort of amusement. There are also many balls, dances and pleasant parties that are very popular. In fact, one can pass the day pleasantly in whatever way he prefers, and the initial day of the new year can be made as pleasant and happy as possible.
 BALL OF CANTON AURORA.
 Canton Aurora No. 12, F. M., l. O. o. F., will give their annual ball at Germania Hall Tuesday evening, January 1. Music will be furnished by the Second Regiment band orr chestra, Prof. Nelson, prompter.
 WOODEN WEDDING.
 On New Years night MT. and Mrs. D. Barry will celebrate their wooden wedding at their residence No. 16 William street. Quite large number of invitations have been is- sued and a large party is expected.
 GRAND CANTON sAssACUs RECEPTION.
 The Grand Canton Sassacus, No. 1, will hold their seventh annual New Years recep- tion al the Sassaeus reception Tuesday even- ing, January 1. Music will be furnished by Robinson's full orchestra, and dancing will be indulged in from 6 to 12 D. m. This re- reception will far eclipse the former ones.
 YOUNG LADIES' RECEPTION
 The young ladies of the Y. P. M. associa- tion of the Church of the Messiah will tender 8 reception to their gentlemen friends to- morrow evening in the vestry of the church.
 GARBALDI SOCIETY.
 The Garibaldi society will give its annual | ball this New Years at Germania hall. It l will undoubtedly be 8 successful affair.
 REPUBLICAN LEAGUE RECEIVE.
 The annual New Years reception of the l Republican league will be held as usual upon New Years day. The doors of the league will be open to invited guests from to 10 | p. m. and all members are requested to invite l their friends.