, 1888-01-12

Women's Relief Corps aud the Sons
of Veterans took place, and Was
pleasing to see the the ladies enlist
ihemselves in the great cause. and to
perceive the trenghening in our city
Of the Sons OF Veterans whose order
il destined 20 keep alive the heroic
deeds Of their fOrefathers and in whore
paths they are most willing to follow.
After this most interesting exercise,
Mr.. Connor, in . very eloquent ad-
dress, cOmplimented IN behalf Of the
rost, the gallant soldier Mr.. X. X.
Chiids on his accession to the Office OF
commander. reviewing in most
touching manner, the days OF the war
when the boys, for the country they
loved. marched to the crimson-stained
battle-felis TO do and 10 die for the
eternal right. The gentleman con.
cluded his address by presenting, as n
gift from the port, " gold headed cane
to the commander whose surprise Was
great indeed but surprise showed no
palmer on his face than the pleasant
countenances Of his surrounding
brethren showed admiration for him.
The gentleman, however, soon rallied
and in few well.chOsen words made
most fitting speech, which was re-
ceived by his comrades with roun
applause.
Mrs. |. s Kaufman was the next
and last one who was honored, and
her gift was silver pickle dish
aud IL handsome silver cup, which WAS
presented to her as a token Of tho
high esteem IN which sho is held by
the .Women's Relief Corps. Mrs
Kaufman las been hard working
officer, and last evening proved how
much her efforts were appreciated
The order is continually gaining
strength in the city. and in II few
years will be u very powerful Organiza'
ton. After the installation exercises
were over il WIS announced that there
would be ball, and in response there
to as many couple as the floor could
accommodate we're soon arranged in
dancing order and the veterans and
the brnzen uniforms OF company q
which WIS in attendance, added II
brilliant glitter to the festivities of the
evening. The entertainment lasted
till after midnight, when the dancers
departed with pleasure depicted in
everv eye and with warm words OF
praise for the order as entertainers.
The following is list of the officers in
stalled:
GJLLEsPIE-CONNAR.
Last Sunday evening, at the resi-
dence OF w. q. Gray, Mr.. w. ID. Gill
lespie was united in marriage TO Miss
Jennie Como The affair was a
quiet one, but few Of the gentleman's s
friends knowing it. The bride has
been in the city but a short time, but
during that time she has made many
warm friends who wish her long and
happy life. The groom, who is known
throughout the county, is, and has
been for several years past, the most
prominent OF the city's officers and
his hosts Of friends have kept the gen
ial gentleman quite busy shaking
hands in response to the many friend
ly congratulations which have been
extended 20 him. On Monday evening
n number OF friends assembled in The
cottage near Concordia, and as token
OF their esteem, presented the happy
couple with q handsome and costly
butter dish. The gentleman may
have made many New Years reeolu-
tions, but that this one which he has
80 faithfully, though quietly carried
out, may be the happiest one Of his
life, 10 the wish Of his many friends.
NOTES.
The party given by the Masons last
Wednesday evening in their hall wac
the most pleasant of their series thus
far given. In addition to the ball q
few musical selections were rendered
which were OF a very high order. The
audience was favored with very inter
esting addresses by Messrs. Robert
Crane and j. NJ. White. The gather
ing was the largest that has yet beer
in attendance.
The ladies OF the w. c. Il. u. viii
give social and entertainment at tn,
court house Tuesday evening, which
promises to be very interesting,
The Unitarian society are arranging
for social which will be given mex
Friday evening