The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-31
CHRISTMAS GOSSIP.
Healdsburg Honors the Day Be.
cOmingly-SOcial Matters.

Editor Morning Call: Christmas day
dawned clear and bright and pleasant, and
was generally observed throughout Heads
burg. Family reunions, turkey dinners, the
exchange of presents and merry good wishes
were the order of the day. In addition to
the trees of different Sunday schools there
were number of trees in private resi-
dences, which were highly enjoyed by the
little ones aud no less so by the children of
a larger growth.
What a satisfactory thing a tree is
for Christmas presents in a family where
there are young chldrenI 1t gives happi-
ness to them that is never forgotten; ard
however inexpensive a gift may be, it
seems TO have assumed an air OF supe-
riority, perched on a green bough sur
rounded by glittering ornaments of tinsel
and c0lored glass, and lighted by tiny
lights, that would seem not out OF place IN
fairy's ballroom.
Among the pleasant family gatherings
was that of Mr.. and Mrs David Thornton
on Christmas eve, when they celebrated the
fortieth anniversary of their wedding day.
Forty years ago to-day, we were married
and crossed the Ohio River on ice" re-
marked Mr.. Thornton, and many were the
"reminiscences recalled.
There was beautiful tree to the delight
of the grandchildren. well laden with ele
CANT presents for each one, from baby Elliot
Bledsoe to Grandma and Grandpa Thorn
ton.
Mr.. Thornton and his most estimable wife
are among cur most popular and prosperous
citizens, and their friends all unite in wish
ing them every happiness and blessing on
their journey down the hill toward the sun
set of life.
The principal topic of conversation
among the young people was the masquerade
ball that was to be given on Christmas
night by the lodge of the Knights Of
Pythias This society, while q fraternal
sociable one, as the many who have been
entertained within its hospitable doors can
bear witness Therefore, when it was an
nOuncei that the Christmas party would be
under the auspices Of this popular order all
OF our party-goers were at once Interested,
and many and deep were the meditatiOns
on the all-impoItant subject, What to
wear"
1t was a grand success in every way.
| There was the usual amusing medley of
| grOtesque combinations and picturesque
| co5tumes-the raggedy man seen dancing
| with the naughty Lady Clara We're de
We're, the saint and the sinner, and the
| many ill-sorted couples that afford so much
| fun to the merry participants.
As every precaution was taken there was
| nothing TO mar the pleasure of the occasion,
| and it was without doubt one of the most
| successful and enjoyable parties ever given
| in Healdsburg.
The fortunate winner of the lady's prize
for best-sustained character was Miss Clara
Gaines; gentleman. Hershael Meyer. For
| most original ladys character, Miss Maud
Hall; gentleman. 81 Higerloh.
1t was announced to The children on the
| last day OF school, Christmas eve. that there
would be vacation for two weeks, instead
| of one, as was first intended.
Miss Anne OC0nnOr and Miss Kate
Davis, two OF our popular teachers, have
| returned to their homes to spend the holi-
! days, the former TO San Francisco and the
| latter to MERGED, to which place she was &C.
cOmpanied by her friend, Miss Anna Ames-
bury, of this city.
Miss Lee Clack is welcomed home by her
many friends from long visit to relatives
in Colusa County.
Grandma Lewis as she is Familiarity called
| BY her many loving friends, has been quite
| Ill at the residence Of her daughter. Mrs.
| John Clack.
Miss Cora Hall is enjoying short visit
with friends in San Francisco.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Seawell, Mr. George
| Seawel and Mr.. Will Dudley were called to
! Santa Rosa last week by the serious illuess
OF the venerable Judge Seawel vino was
| thought 10 be at the point Of death. While
son.eN hat better at last accounts, he is still
very feeble and not yet out Of danger, owing
| TO his advanced age.
a notable wedding which occurred in our
sister city, Santa Rosa, last Wednesday,
|
townsman, Mr.. John Ward, and the accom-
| plished and aIniable Miss c. A. Mulgrew,
| formerly of this city. This worthy couple
have the best wishes of legion of old
| friends who will gladly welcome the return
of the bride to Healdsburg. After a snort
wedding journey they will return and reside
on the tine fruit and stock ranch of Mr.,
| Ward, which is beautifully situated q few
miles due west of Healdsburg.
| Mr.. George b. Davis Of Detroit, Mich,
| ho ic In tpf frfn am
| Is SO well pleased with cur little city that he
has signifed his intention to remain here
| and make his home in Healdsburg-a wise
conclusion. He will find great difference
| in the winters of Healdsburg and those of
Michigan, judging from the Eastern dis
patches.
Oliver and Orrin Brown of Tucson, Ariz.,
are enjoying pleasant visit with their
aunt, Mrs. j. 2. Emerson. The many old
| friends of their deceased mother, Mrs
| Elizabeth Brown-Longstreet, are pleased 20
meet these young men, who were but little
lads when they lived in HealdSburg, many
| years ago
Both Of our local banks were closed from
Thursday afternoon, Christmas eve, until
Monday morning. Many of our young men
wish they were bank clerks instead OF
"hewers of wood and drawers of water"
| so to speak. Never mind, when the mil
lennium comes. the day succeeding every
holiday will be declared legal holiday
|
| Native Sons parties and Knights of Pythias'
balls will not be obliged to get up and 60 to
| work whcnt" tine dawn locks gray Ger the
misty way, and the early air blows coldly.'
Notwithstanding the inclemency of the
weather a large and highly appreciative
audience gathered OH Monday evening to
| enjoy the delightful entertainment given by
the children of the Healdsburg Kndergar-
ten. 1t was the first exhibition OF this little
school and was most gratifying to parents,
teachers and pupils. The Kindergarten,
| Miss Ella Niccum, is a graduate of the San
| Francisco kindergarten schools and is a
| mist amiable and painstaking instructor.
| The children were all quite small and ac-
| quilted themselves so creditably that the
| enthusiasm of the audience was aroused,
| Our public schools are so full particularly
| In tue primary grades that such an inStitU-
| ton as kindergarten should be considered
a great institution. Every parent of young
children owes debt of gratitude to Froebe,
and should show that appreciation by en-
couraging his disciples. Healdsburg needs
a kndergarteu no longer. We have one
now. Let us patronze it and keep 1t for
tie little ones so dear to lis all.
| Hedids6uTg, Dec 81, 1891 PAN.
| Accounts Must Be Itemized.
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