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Show ARTICLE 8 (index substitutes "the" for "our" (FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.) A NARROW ESCAPE. The other day a party of young men were engaged shooting ducks in Hyrum Canyon, when Hyrum Wray's new Winchester rifle burst in his hands. The shock was so great that for the time being Mr. Wray was perfectly stunned, and he stood with his hands over his ears. On his companion's calling to him, he answered and to his as well as their joy it was found that Mr. Wray was all safe and sound. ANOTHER NARROW ESCAPE. Another gun accident happened in Hyrum canyon last week. Ethington Smith was carrying his rifle over his shoulder. The weather being very cold, Mr. Smith either had a hand in his pocket or inside his vest for the purpose of keeping it warm. The hand steadying the gun becoming cold, he attempted to change the position of his gun when by some means he missed his hold. The gun fell behind him, and when it struck the ground it wend off. The muzzle was close to his legs, but fortunately in a slanting position. The ball tore his pants, boot leg and sock, and inflicted a very slight flesh wound. In the language of Mr. J. W. Mann, who was in company with young Smith, it was a close call for had Smith leaned a little forward, the ball would have gone through his head; or if the gun had slanted but one inch in a straighter line, death would have been instantaneous. POWDER AT A PARTY. A party was held in Allen Bro's Hall on Tuesday evening and was largely attended. The only thing that marred the evening's pleasure was a volume of smoke with some sparks that came through the drum and joints of the stove pipe with a loud thud. It is thought that some one must have thrown powder into the stove below. The annoyance was but momentary. Otherwise a very pleasant time was enjoyed. A WARNING TO LOVERS. On Sunday evening, the 17th inst., a couple of young gentlemen from Paradise were sleigh riding with the girls. After driving to and around Hyrum they started for home. On going up the hill above the residence of James Unsworth, Esq., by some means only known to ?? one of the lines fell from the sleigh. The team no sooner felt that they were partially free than they commenced to run. They made several circles and finally spilled both the young gentlemen and the girls into the soft but beautiful snow. In falling over the other line was lost, and the team ran away. At length they came in contact with a single tree, ?? the neck yoke and double trees, thus freeing the horses from each other and the sleigh. One of the animals came back to the sleigh. The other was found by Mr. W. O. Rose near his residence in the northern part of the city. Another sleigh was borrowed and the two young ladies were taken home. The following day the young men came to gather up the fragments. A SAVAGE BRUTE. On Wednesday, the 18th inst., about half past four in the afternoon, some boys sent a little fellow by the name of Willie Peterson to Mr. Allen's yard to call for one of Mr. Allen's boys. As the child approached the yard a large Mastiff dog flew at him, knocking him down and biting the child very severely and tearing his clothes. The dog was so quiet in his movements that the injury was inflicted before some young men, who were standing by, could render any assistance. Mr. Allen carried the boy home to his parents when it was found that there was a large wound on the forehead. The cheek, arms and back were also bitten. The dog is a cross between the Mastiff and Newfoundland, was brought from Arizona last fall, and is a very fine, intelligent animal. But in consequence of the boy's throwing stones at him, and otherwise tormenting him, he has become unsafe to be at large. If any one threw a stone at him, no matter how far he was away, he would come back and ?? the insult on the nearest person to him, thus showing a trait of the Indians among whom his forefathers were raised. JOINT SESSION. The Y. M. and the Y. L. M. I. A. held a joint session on Saturday evening last. Addresses were delivered by Elder Levi Smith and John James of Paradise. A number of recitations, essays and songs made a pleasant and profitable evening's entertainments. ANNUAL MEETING. The tenth annual meeting of the Y. L. M. I. A. was held in the Hyrum public Hall, on Monday, January 23d, 1882, at 10 a. m., Miss Harriet Osborn presiding. There were present Bishop O. N. Liljenquist and Counselor James Unsworth, Mrs. C. Liljenquist, Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Stephens, of the presidency of the Relief Society, and a large attendence of the young ladies. The report made a favorable showing. They have a credit of $90.45 on Logan Temple and after many acts of charity there is a balance in the treasury of $??. Addresses were delivered by the Bishop, J. Unsworth, Mrs. Liljenquist, Misses Osborn, Wilson, Halversen, and Unsworth. The young ladies made a request that the Bishop appoint a married lady for their president. He thought that was a matter the young ladies might easily arrange among themselves. As there was a very large number of young men who would no doubt be happy not only to make the president but all the officers of the society married ladies. The following appointments were then made: Mrs. Georgene Ralph, President; Misses Annie Halvorsen and Bolette Wilson, Counselors; Mrs. E. Wight, Sec., Miss Elizabeth Unsworth, Assistant Sec.; Mrs. C. Johnson, Treasurer. A ball in the public hall on Monday evening closed the proceedings. A large company assembled and had a pleasant time. Misses Annie Halvorsen and Augusta Anderson were the floor managers. The young ladies deserve great credit for their many acts of charity to the aged and poor. They visit among the poor, and if they find a person in need of clothes they call the working committee together,. Some visit the families of those who are better off and gather pieces suitable for their work. They make the quilt and then quietly visit those in need, lay it upon their bed and modestly retire. During the past ten years, the Hyrum girls have received many a hearty "God bless you" from those whom God delights to hear-the humble poor. C. C. Shaw. |