The morning call., 1890-12-29
FRANCISCO MONDAY DECEMBER 49, seo-EIGHT PAGES

and school mate, read an original poem
written for the occasion by another, whose
niodesty forbids that we reveal her name.
Mr.. ii. Crowell then stepped forward and
in his Characteristic way pronounced very
comical marriage ceremony between the
couple, which tended to enliven the COM
pany and turn to hearty laughter the tears
that came dangerously near the surface dur
ing the reading of the poem. Then, in a
pleasant and appropriate speech, MIR. q. A.
Babb. in the name Of a large number Of
friends, presented to Mr.. and Mrs. Xix an
offering commemorative of the day, consist
ing Of silver teapot and cake-basket, and
an entire set of spoons. forks, knives, etc..
OF solid silver In an elegant case. Mr.. and
Mrs. Xix were too nearly overcome to be
able to say much, but the lady, in her usual
sweet and gracious way, made simple ac-
encouragement that went straight to the
hearts OF all present. Congratulations and
greetings were then in order, during which
lunch was announced, and the guests all re-
paired to the dining-room. where was spread
one OF those feaSts the Iryineton ladies are
such adopts in preparing. 1t was impossi-
BILE to do justice to all the good things there,
but each guest stroye in his or her humble
way to do the best possible under the cir
cumstances, and, judging from appearances,
the results were tOlerably satisfactory to all.
After lunch the party again sought the
library and the entire afternoon and even
ing were devoted to social enjoyment, into
which all entered heartily. 1t was late in
the evening when all departed, wishing our
friends many more happy years together,
and expressing the hope, 70 meet again, on
their golden wedding day.
The present Christmas season has been
one OF quiet enjoyment among our people.
The Christian Church Sunday-school gave
its children Christmas tree and festival on
Christmas evening, which delighted all the
little ones, each OF whom received gift and
a bag of candy.
Our public school closed on the 10Th, with
appropriate exercises. We have an unu-
sually good school in 1rvington, of which
we are justly proud. Miss Esther Frank,
for the last three terms principal, is wise
and enthusiastic educator. and her efforts
for the school are ably seconded by her as
sis,ants, Miss Julia RiX and Miss Annie
Lyon. The TrusteeS-Messrs. &. j. Bond,
j. T. Walker and Mark Lyon--take great
interest In the school. and exercise close
supervision Of its welfare.
For the first time since its Inauguration
Washington College graduates two classes
from its commercial department this year.
The present faculty is strong one, and is
making the institution deservedly popular.
The vintage season is over, but Mr.. p.
Werner, the wiDe-master at the Gallegos
cellar, is Still kept busy experimenting
racking off, shipping. etc. In all 100000
gallons were manufactured in this cellar
this year, large proportion of it being
sweet wine. They are shipping large or
ders East where their labels are rapidly
winning recognition.
A steam pillow is at work on the Mowry
place, back of town, and besides being a
great attraction to those who have never
seen one, is doing very g0od work. 1t has
capacity for about twenty-five acres q
day. c. C.
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