Local Affairs

-At the Uuitarian Church this evening ; a Clmstmas tree. -The postoffice at Salem, this couuty, has been discontinued. -The Methodist Christnias doings came off ast evening and were uo doubt interesting. -The assets of the Saviiigs Bank " panned out" well during the pleasant days of this week. - The time to pay your taxes at a saviug of 1 1-2 per cent. collection fee will expire at 4 o'clock p. M. of Frid ay next. - The School Inspectora of 'the township of Lima have had a catalogue of their library printed. It numbers 248 volumes. - The Post Office will be open on Christmas Day, for the accomniodatiou of the public, froin 10:15 to 11 o'clock A. M. and from 6:30 to 7:30 P. M. - The Young Lailiea' Society of the Congregational Church will hold a social next "Wednesday evening, at the residence of Wm. "Wagner, on Washington street. John Bun, 43 South Mam Street, has juït received a ñue assortment of boots and shoes, which he is offeriug at bottom prices. He has also secured a competent workman to do repairmg. - St. Andrew's church has been magnificently trimmed for the Christmas season, and this evening the Sabbath School will be given such a benefit as will make glad the hearts oí the scholars. - Subjects of discourse of Rev. C. H. Brigham on Sunday next, at the Unitarian church : Morniug, " Stephen, the Protomartyr ; evening, " Characteristics of the Jewish Bace." Students' class at 930 A. M. - The Unitariau Christmas festival will be held this evening in the lower room of the church. There will be a Christmas tree, a supper, singing by the Sunday School children, and a good time generally. -At the recent meeting of the State Grange, at Lansing, the Washteuaw Grangers were repre8ented by Mr. and Mrs. D. G-. Roso, of Sharou ; Samson Parker, of Lima; and Mr, and Mrs. A. Campbell, of Pittsfield. - Eev. G. P. Tindall has resigued the pastorship of the Presbyterian Church at Ypsilanti and transfers himself to Flint. Mr. Tindall has been very popular with his old congregatiou, and no doubt wili win favor with the new one. -E. F. Uhl, Esq., of Ypsilanti, has formed a partnership with Hon. L. D. Norris, of Grand Kapids, to the bar of which city we commend him as an industrious and talented lawyer. Ypsilauti will be the loser iu the arrangement. -Ou Monday last J. W. Nanry, of Superior, sold a pair of fine steers to Heiiry Matthews, of this city, weighing 3,710 Ibs., the weight leiug meat and fat instead of large, uncovered fcones. They will be in the market tor Christmas. Price paid $225. - The communicatiou of Couuty Treasurer Fairohild, see auother column, will inform the public who have " ackuowledged the corn " and paid the tax charged up against liquor or beer manufacturers or dealers. If others are rilling tumbler or mug or jug they beloug to the tribe of " crooked " dealers. - A large number of tha business men at Ypsilanti have sigued and published a card, in which they " agree to close our places ot business ou Saturday, Dec. 25th, 1875, and Saturlay, Jan. lst, 1876, at 10 o'clock A. M., and rernain closed until the next business day after ach day named." Holidays are what they are after. - In view of the frauk and open marnier in which the author of "Ann Arbor in Slioes " has taken the life of Dr. C - - , Dr. B , and an uuknown merchant (see late Couriers), a ïiumber of citizens, public and private, are ou the tip-toe of joyoue expootancy, or trembling in the depths of their boots, vvailu waiting their turn to " turn up." - Prof. DePont having resigned the position of teacher in Frenen in the High School, for want of time and strength to do doublé duty, Miss Pease, of Alston, Mass., has been appoinïed to the vacant place, and will commence her labors immediately after the holiday vacation. Miss Pease will teach tull time. - Miss Willard had a large audience at the M. E. Church on Friday eveuiug last, and her talk upon temperance was well received. Miss W. also talked temperance, interestingly and we hope effectively, to a uuion Sunday school meeting at 3 o'clock P. M. of Sunday, in tlie Presbyterian Church. We are indebted to the compiler, C. K. Jiackus, of the Tribune, for a copy of the Michigan Almanac for 1876. lts pages are well fllled with political, official, and business statistical tables and information, in additio n, of course, to the usual calendars and astronomical calculations. It ia a viluable yearbook for business men and politicians. - John Clair's old " cock pit," back of '■ rat row,' was burued at the untimely hourof 2 1-2 o'clock yesterday morning, with an adjoining tence and some other rubbish. A barn or shed near by was scorched. The wind was high, but fortunately in a directiou to make it possible for the firemen to save the brick block n Ann Street. Fired by "rooks" - probably. - The New England Society celebrated the anuiversary of the landing of ehe Pilgrims on Wednesday evemng, by an address, supper, toastï music, etc. The address was delivered by Dr. Dunster, and pronounced a capital one, - out of the usual rut ; the supper was served in the Sunday School roDm of the M. E. Church, by the ladies of the church, ann was complimeiited both in the eating and by nbundant words of praise. The after supper speeches were timely, brief, humorous, and 41 called down the house." Our space forbids longer notue. - The Courier expresses surprise that the Aeous reporter has no ear for music, and couldn't appreciate the entertainment recently given here by the Barnabee concert troupe, and refers its readers to a complimentary noties of the entertainment in the Chicago Herald. Had the Courier told its readers that the musical critic referred to in the Chicago journal is the author of " A Narrative," we doubt whether the criticism would have much weight. The Courier has undertaken to make its " gruel " palatable by serving it up as a eide dish. - The old established dry goods house of J. H. Maynard is prepared for the admirers of Santa. Claus. Eecently from the Eastern markets, he is enabled to present to his customers the newest and most fashionable goods. The ladies will find there an attractive stock of dress goods and trimmings, while especial attention is directed to the large assortment of ladies and childrens' underwear, plaiu and fancy hosiery, gloves, table lineu, lace curtains, quilts, etc, which they are oftering at bargains. Maynard never carried a more complete stock, aud while out shopping to-day you wilt find lots of pretty and useful things there for holiday presents. - Withiu the last year or two thëconimon council has inaugurated a practice of making liberal ïf uot large allowances to certain memIers for services as chairmen of committees. An attcmpt to "repeat" was defeated at a council meeting on Monday evening last. There is no authority in the charter for paymg the chairmen of one committee more than another, nor for paying chairmen more than their associates on the committees. If an alderman is called upon to do work for the city not in the line of his duty as an alderman, he is entitled to charge an receive the same pay as awarded to other individuals. But for his services as alderman, only as aldermen, and only because he is alderman - and such is all committee work-tie is entitled to no pay. Honor is the legal reward for aldermauic services. - J. C. Watts is not behind the times in preparing for a bigholiday trade, judging from the immense stock of goods on exhibition. In fact to look through hia store and seo the namclessjiretty things to be seen, one would think that Santa Claus in making his annual distribution of giits had left more than a due share at this house. The counter cases, wall 1 cases, and show cases are all filled with new and haudsome goods, the variety of which is too great to particularizo here. There is, how. ever a notable exhibition of ladies and geutletnen's fine gold watches, cha'ns, diamouds, bracelets, pins, rings, etc. Their assortment of solid silver and silver plated ware is especially fine. These goods have been bought with special referenca to the holiday season, and are offered at prices that is sure to sell Watts' is a good placa to trade, and those who fail to tsee his stock before making their selections may lose a big bonanza.