The Ypsilanti Rambler

And now doth the satisfied merehant begin to figure up the annual invoiceat the same time casting bird's-eye glances at the long list of delinquent customers and wondering to which one he dare send the frequent and unwelcome "Statement of account - forcomparison." And sandwiched in with all of this are thoughts and plans as to the surest way of getting the best of the inevitable assessor and a wonder as to how he can manage a visit to the World's Fair without having his wife and mother-in-law tag along- Well, Ypsi has stood in favor with the gods and if she r'.on't go to cutting up and kicking her dish over like some of those old heathen ancients used to, she'll be able to enjoy 1893 with the best of 'em.- The general absence of sickness bas made it possible for numerous festive pedro parties, sleigh rides, hops etc. to be enjoyed. Ypsi is nothing if not social, so her amusements are varied and differ in degree from the frisky hop at Hammond'u barn to the pleasing recital at the Normal Conservatory. - Last Friday evening Mr. Nancrede, of Ann Arbor, entertained a party of big-pill brethern at the Hawkins House, and we noticed about 20 covers laid at the festal board. - Ajolly party of 'Medies and Lits' called on fellow students and studentesses here last Saturday evening - .Sunday evening the Y. P. S. C. E. societies of the Presbyterian and Congregational churches held a unión meeting in commemoration of the 12th anniversaryof the society. - Last evening a "Stug" progressive pedro party wasjbeld at the Keely Institute parlors and greatly enjoyed. - Mr. and Mrs. Archer Dean, of Detroit, spent Sunday at Waker Pack's. - Monday and ïuesday evenings were devoted to the Edwin Ferry entertainments at the Opera House for the benfit of the Kniglits ofPythias. - Last evening there was a pleasant and unique Cup and Píate social held at the Y. W. C. A. rooms. Each guest brought a cup and plate and after enjoying the use of tliem during the refreshment time left them to be used at the future entertainments at the rooms. - The frienda of Mrs. Ida Lambkiri wiil rejoice to know that she has resrained possesfeion of her youngest Lambkin, Master Glenn, who was decoyed to Detroit by his father. The little chap had been allowed his own sweet will so thoroughly during his enforced visit with bis paternal ancestor, that of course he howled like a little Arab when the court deliverad him apiin to his tearful mother; but she is (he right one to handle the reins over him for the present and we trust that her ex-husband will content himself with stealing some one'a elseyounguns.