, 1899-01-11
VALLEY NEWS.


Wlde-AWake Correspondent.
Jan. 7.-CSpecial Correspondence.)-
A Merry Christmas and a Happy New
Year to All. Although rather late in
expressing our wish, we would rather
be late than never"
Since last heard from, we have eX-
]perienced some bitter cold weather, the
mercury having fallen % degrees below
zero. The wind and snow of late have
made it necessary for the ranchmen to
feed their stock cattle nearly every day.
The grippe has reached Centennial.
sick with it airs p. Hicks. H. Hicks, C.
M. Gregory, Louis Gregory, Philena
and Myrtle Baily, James and Chas. Nc
Cune and Mrs. NJ. WolbCl.
A small but most enjoyable party
took place at the residence of Mrs. J.
D. Baily Saturday evening, December
18th, 1898. Dancing was the principal
feature of the evening aside from other
amusements, and at midnight delicious
refreshments were served. All declar-
ed they had a jolly good time.
"A few friends were highly entertain
ed by Mr.. and Mrs. Christensen at din
ner Christmas day and, judging from
their looks soon afterward, we may
safely say that they had partaken of
a splendid meal.
A number OF young folks were asked
10 spend Christmas evening at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Bird. While the
weather was anything but pleasant, the
young people were not sorry, after ar
irving there, that they had ventured
out, for a highly enjoyable evening was
spent.
The large and comfortable home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Hicks was, upon the
evening of December Goth, the scene of
merriment. A large crowd was as
sembled there to trip the light fantas,
tic to their hearts content. Between
fifty and sixty persons were present
and a better time was never had. Mr..
Frank Gregory and Mrs. Jas. larry
Furnished the music, while Mr.. H..
Hicks acted as floor manager. During
the evening an elegant supper was
served and even after sun rise next day
some of the dancers were seen toiling
homeward.
A small and jolly crowd partook of
the hospality extended to them by Mr..
and Mrs. Christensen and daughter,
Thursday evening, Dec. 29th. Once
more did the merry couples keep time
to the strains OF the violin, and once
more did they have a real good time.
At ~ o'clock refreshments were served.
New Years eve could not go by I'M
celebrated. Accordingly the =" spring
chickens or might hawks" were seen
that evening at Mr.. Thos. Bord's ranch,
awaiting themselves of the opportunity
of dancing, which continued until mid
night. when all begun shaking hands
and shouting Happy New Year." after
which they retired to the dining con
to enjoy a delicate lunch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hecht entertained a
few friends at dinner New Years day.
A small gathering of friends at the
home of Miss Laura Wolbol, Sunday
evening, Jan. /, ended the holiday gay-
tiles.
Mr.. Frank Gregory of Laramie spent
the holidays visiting with HIS parents
and friends in Centennial, and is with
us yet.
Miss Annie Christensen. who is at
tending the Laramie public school,
spent her short vacation at her valley
home, returning to the Gem City last
Monday.
We now no longer have doubts as to
the erection of our ley hall, for lum-
ber has been purchased and brought out
and all that now remains is the build
ing-which Is the smallest part. 1t is
understood that a meeting will be held
Saturday, Jan. 18th, for the purpose of
electing officers and for making fur
ther necessary arrangements.
Miss Rosie Hall, one of Centennial's
most estimable young ladies. left us
"for better or for worse" some time
ago. While we deeply regret her alb
sence among us, we heartily wish her a
life OF success.
AS the ice has been unusually fine
here this winter, skating parties have
been Of frequent occurrence, and we
are at present only weiting for the
moon light nights.