>From the News Back Then column. 150 yrs. ago. 11, January 1862. Saturday. 1] Masonic notice ~ Special Notices of the Trinity Lodge No. 27, F&A.A. hold their regular communications at Masonic Hall, Wwvvle, the last Monday of each month. Hour of the meeting 6 o'clock. signed: PM. H.J. SEAMAN, SECRETARY. 2] Masonic notice ~ The Trinity chapter No. 19, Royal Arch Mason, meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday in each month at the Masonic Hall in Wwvvle. Signed: M. WILLLIAMS, Secretary. 3]. I.O.O.F, Worth Star Lodge, No 61, meets every Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock at Odd Fellows Hall, Main St., Wwvvle. ALL visiting Brothers are cordially invited to attend. F .W. YOUNG, Recording Secretary. 4] Stella Encampment No.12, I.O.O.F., meets on the evenings of the 1s and 3rd Monday of each month, at Odd Fellows Hall, the "CLIFFORD's Building", Main St. Patriarchs from abroad are cordially invited to attend. 125 yrs. ago. 12, February 1887. Saturday. 1] Weather ~ Rain for the past week 1.78 inches, making the total for the season 22.30 inches. 2] Snowfall ~ The heaviest snowfall for several years occurred during the past week, and Wvvlle, with her snow-clad roofs, walks, and trees, presents quita wintery appearence. The boys have had great fun in snow-balling, and no dignity, or social or offical position has been any protection against the white "winged" missiles. Because of this snow, the Wvvlle Grammar School was cosed during the past week. 3] School closed ~ The Intermediate School has been closed the last 3 days, on account of the sickness of the teacher. 4] Erickson trial ~ Town is looking like itself again and the large number of persons in attendance of the trials in the Erikson murder case have dispersed to their respective homes. We feel sorry for those witness whose road lies over the South Fork Mtn. 5] Valentine's warning ~ St. Valentine's Day is next Monday, DON"T forget, Boys. 100 yrs. ago. 12, February 1912. Saturday. 1]. Weather ~ rain for the week 1.24 inches; rain to date 15.62 inches; same time last year 19.48 inches. 2]. The La Grange school, opened last Monday for the Spring term, with Miss KATIE T. WEINHEIMER as teacher. 3]. Leap Yr. Ball ~ A list of rules for the Leap Yr. Ba;; on 16, February, sponsored by Eltapome Parlor, N.D.G.W. (Native Daughters), appears on page 3. Some include: "Ladies should not forget that the men should be the first to be cared for, to have the best seat, and to have always recieve the most courteous attention. Ladies shuld see that the gentleman is provided with partners and that he thoroughly enjoys himself"...."ALL gentlemen shall behave in a lady-like manner. Gentlemen sall retain their seats, while the ladies stand. Gentlemen shall not propose marriage." The penalty for the non-observance of these rules, shall be the forfit of .10 ¢..Come and dance the "BUNNY HUG' and the "TEXAS TOMMY" at the Leap Yr Ball on Feb. 16th. end. ~hum.Linda~