Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-13

the only thing that marred the OCCASION
William Mash presided at the organ and
Isaac Curtley manipulated the iewsharp
AT the sound OF the first note there was
silence-then wonder--then astonishment.
and lastly a mad rush for the "solowst. !"
II is needless TO say that he escaped alive.
The "obligatoists" were given severe
reprimand and they promised never 10
make such an attempt again AT the
table Alex Wilbur and George Burnaugh
| had severe attack OF sinpocuouS desue-
tnde'' and had to be assisted from their
seats. The other guests were out On their
good behavior and ate all within reach
and modestly asked for more except w
| II. Gordon who made speech ofseveral
minutes. The repast was prepared by
Mr.. Logan and his son. George. AID it
would DO well for some OF the ladies to
take lessons of them in the art of cooking
George would make a splendid husband
| orthe new girl. The guests departed
| wishing Mr.. Logan and son many happy
| days
The Pathiinders held large and inter-
esting meeting Monday evening The
following are the officers elected; John
Rogers. president; William Frazier vice
president; |. E Williamson, secretary;
Louis Washington. treasurer; John
King, sergeant-at-arms The week prior
this organization adopted a constitution
and by laws. The rules laid down will
be enforced and VIII improve the social
and intellectual ability Of its members
The most tastidioGs can find DO fault with
the intent and purpose of this club of
young men. This is the first time a club
has been started by them with such high
aim. II contemplates renting a large
hall in which they will give literary and
musical programs. The hall will be
nicely decorated and may be snb-let to
other persons for entertainments and
dsncing parties. This elab should be en-
couraged by those who believe iii i'm
It viii be a protection TO the
many happy firesides. The next meeting
will be held Monday evening.
A piece Of excellent advice from an ex-
change During the school days parents
should be Very careful how they speak Of
The teacher before the children. II there
IS any fault to be found with the teacher
by parencs it should be talked in private
and not in the hearing Of the children.
They are wonderful imitators and If they
hear anything ofthe kind they very nat
lrally will do the same, many times both |
njuring teacher and pupil, but the pupil
most Teachers as a rule are competent
u they would not be employed. They
nave great responsibility on their
and parents should do. all in
heir power to help them instead of
hinder. 1t would be well TO weigh this
ubject carefully. aud to cooperate with I
he teacher and pupils in their work.
Ihe result will be better work and
progress.
Rev. + Lomack's eye seems to be i'm
'roying, although he has not been able to ,
reach for two Sundays The First Afri-
an church, of which he is pastor, corner
chool and streets, is doing grand
york. On Thursday they gave a grand
ovelty and musical entertainment, which
sas well attended, and the proceeds Of the
venlng was quite a handsome sum. On
thursday exc ing, December u. there
altered at the church large audience,
mong which was some Of the very best I
eople Of our city, and grand and EN-
'yabie time was had by all present and
very one seemed to be delighted with the
ozy little church. The officersand mem
ers seem to be much encouraged over the
york. At the close of the entertainment
ne committee presented to Rev Lomack
nd wife sl0.2o, as the entertainment was
Or their benefit. All ale cordially invited c
: Ni--'''"oO '1tiAsist9 StLNICes AZ IL a. M.
nd 80 P. m Sabbath school at 3 p m.
The II B. s.R. O. was pleasantly IN
by Mrs. Bassfeld Thursday. De-
smber y, at the residence Of Mrs. Blag-
urn. There was large membership
resent and royal good time was had by
Il. The following officers were elected
resident, Mrs. II. H. Lewis; viee-presi- r
snt, Mrs Denny; secretary, Mrs. VIII
lr; assistant secretary, Mrs. Bassield:
easurer, Mrs. Holt Mrs. Bassfeld
rived an elegant lunch, assisted by Mrs.
lagburn. The circle adjourned to me, t Z
it'll Mrs. N. n. Bel, LEO z Fremont 9
rect. Thursday, December 10, when the =
stallation of the new officers will take
ace
apoitant Change on The Maple Leaf!
Sunday. December Is
e Chicago Great Western will inaugu,
tea complete new train service, short T,
ing tine of all trains. The .J.imi,edn F,
nth will leave at $50 p. IN instead of &
M; soutfl at a. m. instead Of Z % a.
SHAW l. y,,,.aS-i- south .;lJ