Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-01-23
Tomorrow Evenings Reception.

ana MS assistants are very popular
with the public and it is believed
this public expression Of appreci-
alton will be we'll attended. The
public is generally invited. The
following program has been Of
fered:
Chorus
Prayer, Rev. Henry Brown.
Address of welcome on behalf of |
City, James L. Babb.
Solo
Address on behalf of public !
school; Prof. Cummings
Address on behalf Of the public
press, Mr.. Afford.
Solo.
Address or behalf of churches,
Rev's. McConkey, Sibbett and
Brown.
Solo.
Response by President Knepper..
Response by Professor Mathes.
Chorus.
Reception.
There will be solos and instru-
mental music by Mrs. S. l.. Thmp-
son and Misses kester and Benton.
TheIe will also be other interesting
numbers as well as good social
reunion tn which the public will
participate.
Masonic Hall was made gay with dec
Grafton for one of the nobbiest and
most swell full dress dances of the win-
ter. Thirty couples took their pleasure
tripping to the perfect flow and accent
of the orchestra's best compositions,
under an awning of bright streamers
and in IA soft red light from incandes-
cents tastefulIy trimmed with paper
mache. This perfect incense of con-
ducive environments carried out to a
standstill the spirit of the affair.
The artistic programmes were pre-
sented by the twins, Norma and Nor
man Vollmer. as the Jewellers passed
them in the Grand March. The dances
proved to be merry ones and it has be-
come apparent that the Deux Temps
has taken decided hold upon the
fancies of the people, and that along
square dance Is becoming an,iquated
in our circles "A brimming bowl OF
punch, cool, temperate and refreshing
was gracefully served by Miss Norma
Nollmer, to the pleasure of all as they
rested from the brisk exercise. Al
m midnIght refreshments were served
and at the most respectable and
praiseworthy hour of one thirty, tn,
grand ball, first in leap year. come I.
a delightful finish.
Len Henry, IA well known pioneer
kfelates an adventure that is OUT of the
t usual order. he was travelling on i
+ narrow trail al'd~o tne. raging Grand'
Ronde river when Ne came to II lame
slide about twenty feet across, that let
no trail, or even IA niche in the smoot.
( precipitouS rock. The trail was 81
p narrow that the horse could not turi
back. He was trapped. Above uh
twenty foot break in the trail was
sharp crag of over-hanging rock. On
e his saddle bow was strong RATA sixt.
5 feet long, and Henry is an expert il
= the use of it. He steadied himself upol
head and hurled it high into the gail
1t settled firmly over the crag. II
II tried it carefully. 1t was firm. Hi
= saddle was new and strong one, wit
wound the rope. lie urged the hors
on and on to the edge of the precipice
C The faithful beast stood firm. ii
., would not step over, but the rider dre'
up the slack and pulled with ali hi
- power. Inch by inch he drew ia
e straining horse forward TILL his fee
)t slipped and he swung of over tn
n chasm. The rider held his breath 4
: he looked at the river below aud III
,fl slender rope above, but he was acro'
the gap. He sprang up to the ira
and tugged at the reins To aid ii
&c horse In gaining his feet. He pulle
" and the horse lunged up into the ira
,fEwith the chasm back behind. NJ
Henry rode away and left his roI
dangling for the Use of the next wa.
farer who chanced to come that wa
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