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THE. L C. I. MESSENGER. S. M. Kelley, Local Editrers. March, 1876. * uniacs*, March winds? The bell calls the Faithful to service 3fft seven o'clock.— rather cool these Ifciornings. has enjoyed a quiet Sunday afternoon, no parade of the “Battalion” — &>U‘! clogging their onward" march. ' Found Parties are latest sensatSsn* We had the pleasure ot attending one at the residence of Mr. Fleming. The hours flew Kwifily by—music and dancing filing up the cup of pleasure. Not dancers om selves we left early, but learn the gay throng di i not disperse until the “wee small hours.” We wish for them many tnore such parties. Juniors in study hall, while the Se hiors enjoy society. Possess your souls In patience your time is coming. We have been Juniors and know all about It. We are glad to see Prof. White out again. He has been confined to his room for some time. His efforts to instruct End amu-e have been most serious to him. He had the sympathies of the community. We return our thanks to Mrs. P.M. tOompton of Milledgeville, for the choice collection of plants which sire fro kindly Cent to'&dofn the Institute grounds. Hamilton was buried from the Baptist Church Sunday the 12th, Dr Tucker preaching the funeral sermon. She wa<* an old resident of Athens, and 'One whose life had been through long years, rich in Usefulness. Her less to the 'church and community is irreparable We tender our sympathies to the bereaved family. The Toadies of the Presbyterian church ! propose a Concert, or something “nice’ ; *0) raise fundi to pay off the indebtedness sthe Isdies take it in hand it will be * success. %jf*Th6 Kd. W’s, gave a Domino part\, ,'frst before Lent, wuich was the final® to 4 i ;ir entertainments, until, afier the som season of fasting is ever. To say it aUen. L>, 1 <*y t*ie- J£ an* y ot Athens? 1 and chaperoned by Mrs Win King is to soy it w-asva success. Sine" lfooth’ds visit south, Dramatic plubs- are- springing up all over the jcountrjy. No Booth’s Have been developed; The young ladies of the Baptist CHunch ever on the alert for> good, have organized a Nickel Club, for the benefit ofthe Nunday School. Their first meet ing was held at Prof. Rutherford’s. The meeting was well attended, and promises both pleasure and profit Our long talked of and eagerly looked for Musicale has at last taken place, and we think Prof Amende can well be con gratulated ort the success of his effort. He has been with us scarcely two months and yet in that time, he has given regular lessons, and prepared for the Musicale. The young ladies all did well, it would be almost impossible to particularize,when all did so well but we cannot refrain from a mention of Miss Amende, who won all hearts in her fairy song. Her voice is really remarkable; and her childish aban don was irresistible, she gives promise of rare musical talent. Prof. Amende has moved his family from Aiken; and quietlv settled down to spend his days among the Athenians. Mrs. Amende is a most charming woman, and will add much to our society. They have moved into the house formerly occu pied by Col. Huggins. The Mirror greeted us at breakfast on Sunday, so spicy that condiments were not needed. We wish it all success. We return our thanks to the serena des for tHear many attentions. The soft strains steal through the stillu >ess of the night, numbing our senses in its melody. O what a catastrophe! That a yeung Lawyer should fall, In the deep dark Oconee, Was there no help within call? He must hot go so near the brink, For he may again fall in. We shudder to think, How sad might have been”’. The anniversary of the “Cyclone” last week, the elements did notcelehrate. Our hanks are due to Science, for telling us that sach qpisodes could not take place at light, occur between the hours >f twelve and six in the afternoon. The winds may rage at night hereafter ind we will have no fears of another cyclone. The Spring goods are rapidly coming in —and shopping is the important busi ness now Those loves of ties at Cohens make our hearts flutter with delight. The Centennial is coming sqis our next Musicale. Prof. White delivered a l most interest ing lecture, —subject, “Chemistry of the Atmosphere,” on last Monday, to a large and attentive audience. The lectures at the University have been most instuc tive and a deep interest has been mani fested in them. We hear the Sophs intend getting up some charades' The rehearsals are going on .It is a secret—but ye local speaks in time for invitation. Rev C. D. Campbell preached at the Baptist Church last Sunday. We areglad to hear he has accepted the call to this Church. Those who heardjhim pronounce him an orator of rare ability. One of our classmates has lost her “cousin —she mourneth and refuseth to be comforted.- Seniors begin Literature, and Book keeping, this week. Charlotte Cushman left $600,000, made e very cent of it herself, an illustration of what women can do when they try. A farhion writer says calico willbe much worn the coining season, we are afraid that statement wont wash. We return our thanks to Gen. Gordon for his speech, not dealing in politics, we cannot reprint. Just as we go to press we learn that -one of Athens’ fair daughters Miss Susie Taylor was yesterday married at the Meth odist Church to Mr Fred Lucas of this place. Though It has long among the reported events to be,all of her friends were taken by surprise. May much joy and happiness attend the young coulpe. FLO WEB GARDENNG. As we sit in our cozy roam baside the glowing fire and hear the <col4 March wind whistling around the house, roses and lilies seem a part of the far distant future, and we shudder at the very though of working in the cold -damp earth. But even now the hyacinths and other Spring flowers are making the bor ders gay with their beauty, while the or chards are “all white and rosy in their blocm”. Occasionally there comes a balmy day in which the soft breezes seem laden with promises of good things to come, whispering to us in the sweat words oi‘ Solomon “Lo the winter is psst, the ~v u is over and gone; the flowers appear on the earth; the time ofthe singing of Vrds is.corae and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land”. Now is the time to begin our work among the fl owers, if we wish our gardens to do us any credit in the summer time.. It is in the month of March that the earth calls for all the activity of the ga dener. The soil, which during the Win ter months has been spaded and properly should be w orked again thor oughly, preparatory to receiving the seeds The roses, if this has potheen done before should be pruned immediately, before the sap begins to flow, no one, who has not tried it, has any idea how much cutting a rose bush will bear and be benefited there by. If there are shrubs or evergreens to be transplanted it should be done at once,in order that their roots may take firm hold of the new soil, before the burning suns of summer come to parch and wither them. Seedlings of last Fall should be placed they are to bloom, careshould be tq protect them from the severe frosts which will occur throughout March The seeds of all annuals should be plan ted would be well to remark herethivt there is a philosophy in sowing seed as wd in everything else, they are generally scats tered too thickly, and .thus none can fully develop. With most seed it is best to put them first in boxes, and afteawards trans plant, but with some hardy opes this is not necessary, in every case the soil should be carefully pulverized and often even sifted* One great fault lies in covering too deeply small seed, such as portulaccas, &c, should be mixed with fine earth and merly strewn over the surface, balsams, sweet peas, &c should he sown deeper, All tuberous and bulbous roots intended for summer blooming, dahlias, lilies, &c should be planted out the last of this month. House plants should be looked over transplanted, and cut down, if this was not done last Fall cuttings should be taken and rooted in sand, if rightly ®tf ended to they will flourish and bloom profusely throughout the coming summer. Do not be afraid of the frost or wind, nor Jet the thought of hard work deter you. The garden is a part of jwoman’s sphere and it repays her doubly yea even'trebly for her labors, for besides the permanent joy derived from the flowers springing up beneath her touch, and the benefit aris ing from close communion with Nature in her mystic beauty, there will come the added blessings of health and energy blessings, which will sweeten every pleas ure in life, and give strength for the per • formance of every duty. BosC£44,