The diamond drill., 1888-12-29

affair, and largely attended despite the
inclemency OF the weather. The great
Christmas tree was loaded down with
presents-nice ones too--hnd nearly every
one in the hall received present and
some were fortunate enough To secure
several. The distributing OF presents
was over with and dancing commenced
at eleven o'clock and continued through
out the night. The Germania folks have
maintained the reputation established
by them year ago, and when an an
nouncement il made that the Germania
society win give an entertainment we can
all depend on having good time.
The entertainment in the Methodist
church by the ladies for the little folks
was glorious success. A splendid sup
per was spread and partaken OF by old
and young, after which a literary pro-
gram was given, consisting OF music,
recitations, declamations and responsive
reading. This done visit was made TO
Santa Claus land, to see why he had neg
lected the Sunday school Santa was
found Mt home, but not in very good
humor, but when he learned the object
OF the intrudcrs he frightened up and
after a search about his house found
many good things for his little friends.
The entertainment was thoroughly en-
joyed by the little ones.
The installation OF officers OF Crystal
Falls lodge Il. 4 A. NJ, No. 3S5, took
place in their hall on Thursday night, the
Mason's families being present. II. G..
Kimbal acted as installing officer and
S. ID. Hollister, Sr., as marshal. The
following officers were duly installed; !;
ID. G. Lockwood, w. NJ. j. III. Parks, S.
W.; j. l.. Kimball, j. W.; A. Lustfeld,
secretary: W. III. Morrison, treasurer
s. ID. Holister, Jr., S. d.; CT. Crandal.
j. d.. Max Berlowitz, Il. After the cere-
mony sumptuous repastwas served by
the ladies. The evening was enioyably
spent by all.
Rev. w. +. Brown viii preach i'm the
Methodist church tomorrow morning
and evening from the following subjects:
Morning-'"The Compassion of Jesus :"
Mark and 2. Evening-Address ON "a
Christian Work." Matthew 8 and 27.
The evening service will be in behalf OF
the Frcedman's Aid Society and will be
conducted according TO their prescribed
form.
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mas in this city; every body was rernem-
bered. The merchants who handled
Christmas goods were entirely cleaned
out, though having put in larger stocks
than formerly. They could have dis
posed OF more goods.
Rev. Stanley, OF Iron Mountain, will
hold Episcopal services regularly every
two weeks. in the town hall beginning on
Monday evening next, at seven o'clock.
All interested in the welfare OF an Episco-
pal organization are cordially invited To
attend.
Sheriff Mclean will ever be remembered
by the scholars Of the Methodist church.
He presented them with several hundred
pennies. The scholars i'm turn gave the
great load OF coppers to the Sabbath
school treasurer.
Pm. Minckler, OF Iron River, who can
manage more business than any three
men in the county, was here late last
week and hnnored this office with an
agreeable call.
A Christmas tree at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. G. G.. Campbell, afforded a
vast amount Of amusement Co the folks
little and big-oIthe house. Old Santa
was there.
Miss Daisy Uren was presented ON
Christmas morning with gold watch
and chain 10y her RATHER. Frank, these
also sports a gold ticker from the same
source.
Miss Daisy Uren went TO Iron Noun
tain ON Wednesday, where she will re-
main until after New Years with her
brother and sister, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
Urcn.
Hardly enough snow TO. indulge in "A
sleigh ride. A slight furry OF the bcauti-
ful the night before is all that snvcd us
from experiencing n green Christmas"
FL. Klcycnsteuber, the sturdy home
steador supervisor 81 Bates township.
stepped iufo this office 90 say "howdy,"
last Saturday.
c. w. Sparling, the little man, has been