White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-28
CHRISTMAS EVE At
THE BOAR'S NEST

friencs. In fact, happiness was the
watchword, and the people young and
Old who gathered within the hospita-
bic confines of the Nest will long
look back on the evening as a
bright and joyous memory.
The "Boar's Nest is the home of
William NJ. Neal, Familiarity and af-
iectionately known as John d." 1t
Is safe TO say that everyone in Nc
Gill knows John D. who is one of
the pioneers of the smelter town.
John d" is employed at the
power house. where he has charge OF
the oil observation-disclosures the pseu-
donym-but it is not of that the
story deals. The story is that of
Christmas Eve at the "Boar's Nest"
1t is rather a long story thai leads
up to the actual scene of good will
and merry-making. John d, has
lived a busy life and has e the
lights and shadows. The passing
years have told their story and left
their imprint. but the experiences
with their blending of sweet and the
bitter have kept warm the heart of
John H." and the milk of human
kindness has not curdled in his make
up.
claim n" o,ao - H.. i;rad
in San Francisco. and had a home
that was everything to him. in the
course of events came the earthquake
and the fire that devastated the
Golden Gate city, and John D's''
home vas among those destroyed.
Long before that his wife had passed
to her reward, and with the catas-
Itrophe of the earthquake, the life OF
a daughter went out. "John d" was
injured. but his life was spared. But
the tragedy perhaps left him heart
sick and his loneliness prompted him
10 seek new surroundings. So, in the
early days of the camp, he came to
McGill. and here he has remained.
Other experiences and d%isappoint-
ments have been his lot here, but
John D. gives not in to such, and
enjoys the eompanionship OF his fell
lowmen and has their confidence.
Likewise John d" loves children.
and herein Is the text of the little
story OF the Christmas Eve celebra-
ton at the Bears Nest"
The Beers Nest" is a bachelor
establishment, but 1t is neat to the
lpoint of being immaculate. and the
home atmosphere Is unmistakable.
There is a feminine touch, and this
is forthcoming from the ministra-
lions of three little misses. daughters
of John Drsr neighbors. These three
little maids are Mildren Smith, Be-
ltha Blair and Guyola Ohlan. They
look after the up-keep of the "Boar's
Nest with woman's intuitive thor
oughness, and keep the little cabin
polished and scrubbed and busted.
, And John d." appreciative, con-
ceived a Christmas Eve observance
, with the three little maids as the
guests of honor. and with others in
vited in TO share the happiness of the
~evcat. John d" took some of his
friends into his oonfidecce, and the
scheme met with favor, and then such
planning as there was. For a fort
night the decorations were being ar.
ranged and purchases made TO glad
den the hearts of the guests. Every.
thing passed off as planned, and the
event was one OF music and merry
making. Alex. Milne was master o.
ceremonies, and the program was
varied with songs, dances and ample
5 refreshments. Those taking par
we're Mr.. Milne, who told the story
of Christmas; George Melrose ant
Tom Stayert in Scotch songs ane
dances. and a highland schottiseh,
by Messrs. Stavert and Melrose ant
the Misses Blair and Smith. Th'
three little guests of honor aiss
danced and sang. while the instru
mental numbers were provided o.
John D's'' matchless ~phonograph
One of the records was by the host
daughter, Kitty Neal, in Minneapo
lis. and another a song by John ID,
"Everything's at Home Except tn
Wife" The presents filled a caes
of wide proportions. Each of til
three guests of honor received a Sc
of furs, presented by the host, Will
Mrs. Smith was similarly remem
} bered. There was also a wonderful
doll. from Oakland, to Mildre
Smith. from Mrs. J. c. Cannon.
daughter of the host, in California.
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