People's Pilot, Volume 2, Number 29, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 January 1893 — GILLAM. [ARTICLE]

GILLAM.

The holidays were spent in feasting and merry-making. A large number of young people enjoyed a very pleasant time at Mr. John Faris’ last Friday evening. Oysters were served. Victor Faris, of Kansas, is visiting among his many relatives and friends in Gillam. McKendrie Faris, Mattie Faris and Emma Robinson have turned to their respective schools in other states. Protracted meeting has closed at Medaryville and will begin at Gillam school house soon. The “hard time social” held at Gillam school house Wednesday evening, Dec. 28, under the direction of the teacher, Mias Gertrude Robinson, was a success both socially and financially. About 200 persons partook of the hard time supper which was served in hard time style. Prizes were awarded to the two persons that best represented) hard times, Five judges were*' appointed and by their unanimous decision, the cake was awarded to Nora Watson and the pie to McKendrie Faris. Another interesting feature or the evening was the bidding upon a fine cake. The names of two popular young ladies, Cora Faris and Lizzie Gwin were proposed for the cake. R. L. P. Massey made himself famous as an auctioneer in crying the sale. Miss Lizzie Gwin having received the highest amount, was given the cake. The net proceeds of the evening amounted to 124.71. A portion of th. money will be used toward purchasing Reading Circle Books, while the remainder will be used in buying a cabinet in which to keep the library books of the school. Ruggins.