Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-12-31
For the Delaware Republican
O CHRISTMAS,
pELAwAnn Chr, Dec. 2G, ls57.

Delaware CITT, Dec. %, 1857.
M. Editor The day we celebrate as the
advent of our blessed Savior is past, and 1t is
gratifying to state that our little village wit
messed none of the usual scenes of dissipation
and debauchery that are attendant upon that
holy day in large towns and cities. We did
not see a single person intoxicated, nor any
exhibition Of rudeness of boys or men, but the
day passed quietly and pleasantly.
In the morning we had services at nearly all
the churches, and at night an exhibition by
the Sabbath School scholars attached to the |
Methodist Episcopal Church. To say that the |
audience at this exhibition was pleased, would |
be but faint expression Of the delight and |
pleasure that animated the large assembly |
which was present. 1t was charming delight |
ful-interesting The programme was varied,
consisting Of addresses, dialogues, and sing
ing, and some OF the performances would have
done credit to much older persons. To speak
Of all individually, would occupy too much
time, yet, where all did SO well 1t is almost
invidious to designate, but 1 shall be compel
ed to select these that attracted most ap-
plause.
The opening address was made by Isaac
| Walker, u lad of about IL or IA, and elected
much applause, on the exhibition OF which the
| pastor requested the audience not to applaud.
An address by Christopher Carter was well
spoken. The Happy Band" sung by the
thi"ht OlhsS, WAS DeauIIul, anu eA-
ecuted. The address OF "My Silver Cup" by
Annie Carter, a very small child, was we'll
done, and attracted much attention. " Little
Samuel" by John Price, aged or years,
elected much praise. The Dream" sang
by Virginia Nice, drew forth an expression
Of much satisfaction. Dialogue" Different
Modes of Teaching In the Sabbath School, by
Ruth Bigger and Ellie Wood, was much praised
and greatly admired. "I'll nev,r Chew To-
baeco," by Brooks Foster, child or years
old, drew forth ageneral applause IN spite of
the introduction, as did also an address, Let
Children Love one another" by his little sister
Mary. These were really two OF the best things
OF the evening, A dialogue by Richard and
Charles Alexapder, was hishly compnented
and well merit I'd it. The sc Infant Dream" by
Annie Hunter, was chaste and beautiful, and
ex remedy weulexecuted-one OF the gems Of
Thu. evening: Singing by Charles Warren, a
= little boy about years old, and his two little
sisters, ELECTED high commentator, which
was richly deserved. The Z" Bible" sang By
May ]. Colyen, received universal praise.
The Bible,' an address, by Lewis Warren,
a boy about years Of age, was most credit
able performance, and was admitted to be one
OF tho best efforts of the exhibition. The
"Rainbow," by a young lady and six little
girls, was really beautiful, and received the
highest praise. These are few of the per-
iormances of the evening, but the Infant Glass
I
school deserves the highest praise, and re-
ceived the just applause of the whole audience.
The performance from beginning to end was
highly ereditable to all concerned, but partic-
) ularly to Mr.. Shepard, who had the whole
: training under his charge, and his indeiatiga-
bic exertions produced result highly credit
! able TO him, besides an immense amount OF
pleasure and qualification to the audience.
At the close the following resolutions were
presented by j. j. Henry, Esq, with few
appropriate remarks, which on motion were
unanimously adopted
, Resolved, That the thanks of this auditory
are prominently due, and are hereby most
heartily rendered to these Sunday School
scholars for the very agreeable entertainment
given by them tonight.
:, Resolved, That we most cordially felcitate
!, the teachers Of these youthful classes because
y OF their great success in this exhibition, and
In their future labors we wish them God speed
y in their good work.
! Resolved, That as the teachers and scholar,
have certainly spent merry Christmas, We
: extend to them the continued compliments o.
a the season and hope they may have happy
d new year.
: The benediction was now given, and the
u large. assembly dispersed, highly gratifed with
u the evenings exercises, and commendaton.
J. were lavished upon the little ones withou
u measure, for the mastery manner with which
they conducted themselves, and for the mas
= terly manner the whole affair was arranged anG
n executed.
Il The object of the exhibition was TO procur,
II funds to buy books tor the library. fee O
= ~ cents was charged for the entrance, which
L realized about $500.
u 1t is to be repeated on new years night, a
d the urgent solicitation of many who wer
u spectators. W.