The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1858-12-29

THE CHaIsTMAs EVE FEsE1yALlOneo
THE most-ee viii amend; and say de most
brilliant and agreeable Festival that We eve
attended, was that of the Ladies' of the Presby
terrain CB6rehlon Christmas 1Eve-i We regre
our want of time-having deferred our notice
until issready fo
the presto do the subject anything like
justice.
The tables and their rich and abundant sup
plieseaforded evidence of the exquisite taste
and matchiess skill of the Ladies' to whom had
been confded the charge of the /" commissariat
department" Indeed, the whole arrangements
were fa%ultless, and beyond the criticism of the
most unhappy anchorite.
The asscmblage being called to order by the
President, @. G. WICK, Esq, an appropriate
acknowledgment to GoD for his great mercy
and goodness was made by Rev. j. Robson,
when upwards of three hundred guests partook
.abundantly of the good things of the table.
The repast having been concluded, the follow
ing toasts were read ss7aes
The Ladies: Without them, life would be
a desert waste. To those of Ashland, we ac-
knowledge our obligations for the social en-
joyments of this evening. s.5
Responded to by DR.. B. B. CLARK.
The CLERGY of Ashland: May they dwell
together in unity-they- and their congrega-
tions-and ever nourish those sentiments of
fraternity and charity which elevate and adorn
the Christian character.
Response by Mr.. RoB1soN.
M = DILL nz.-L. .zn.-
tasteful. Their reward is in the hearts of a
grateful Congregation.
Response by Mr.. BUSHNELL.
The Ashland Bar: They have displayed
their generosity in our Church Extension
May they always be as prompt, professionally,
in Responding to the demands of justice and
humanity.
The Press: May it express the truth, sup
press error, and iua-press the masses with a
hatred of wrong and oppression. May The
ever be safe, and The Festire Wreath never
wear a frown.
1.-THE speeches of OSBORN, KNAPP and the
editors of the Wreath were not heard by the
Reporter.
TIE Medical Profession of Ashland: May
they always respond to the calls Ct suffer
ing. humanity.
TResponse by DR.. CRANE.l
The Democratic md Republican Parties !:
May they cultivate patriotism and integrity
The Ashland Union School: The nursery
of Scholars, Gentlemen and Statesmen.
The Band: May the union of the German
and English Bands be as harmonious as to
themselves as their sweet strains have been to
their audience tonight. haEr
GResponse by Mr.. RISER.
The President Of the evening May the
light of his countenance shine in our assem-
blies until the "Wick" is consumed in the eff
fulgence of its own glory.
[Response by Mr.. WIcK:l
Several volunteer toasts were offered, one of
which was responded to very happily by Mr..
BEER, of Shelby.
The Festiue Wreath, a spicy little sheet,
filed with original matter, and conducted ex-
c~lusively by the Ladies, was one of the happi-
est features of the Festival. They are "down"
on Che Union some for larceny upon their edi-
drawer, &c. Never mind-wen abuse
g We, Us & Co." at our leisure. Look out!
At a very seasonable hour-93 or 10 o'clock
the festivities closed; and all retired to their
homes, having more than realized the enjoy
ments they had anticipated.
Saturday was the gala day for the little
folks, some four hundred of whom assembled
in the Hail. and after having Jared sumptuous-
y, left !" undisposed OF" a sufficient quantity
for another feast. 1t was a "merry Christ
to them and to the parents who accom-
panied them for the purpose of keeping the
g invincibles" in order.