Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-02-24

Celebration If Washington's Birth Dag-Er
hibitien by Pupils Of Mc Manasguaa Schooi,
~ndcr direction of Mr.. e. A. HIDE Princi-
pal &c, DC.
"HEAD QuAsrERs, BRASIN's SToRE'
Squan Village, Feb, "a, 1859.
{ Mr. EDITOR: In all ages it has been custo-
mary for certain portion of the inhabitants
of country towns and villages to assemble after
the labors Of the day, in some rendezvous.
generally the village Hotel-and there, in a
familiar and good natured way, discuss the af-
fairs Of the neigtborhood and of the nation.
Squan Village is not behind in the observ-
anee of this time honored custom. In our vii
lage, these meetings are generally held at
Branin's Store where nightly assembled freRs.
twenty to forty of our good-natured, socable
and argumentive repulace. 1t is rather en-
PERTAINING to be present at these meetings, and
have awaited myself of every possible oppor-
tunity to Go so, hugely enjoying as [ do, the
variety of subjects discussed and the variety
of opinions expressed. have not time to par
ticularize in regard to the subjects discussed
suffice it to say, the Monmouth Weekly Her
aid" and its Squan correspondent, come in for
a fall share of criticism. generally very credit
able to both, and terminating with the miver-
sal wonder as to who this correspondent is
Neither can indiv;dualize MS to- the personal
appearance, and various attitudes in which
stand, sit, and liesthis undetermined groupe,
while engaged in settling the affairs of the ma
tlon''-but ! canaot resist saying that among
the m st prominent in the assembly, probably
seated upon nail keg, putting his pipe and
occasionally giving vent to bis ideas, is the in
vcntor and manufacturer of that justly cee-
brated and commodious article, known as the
Jersey Blue Coffee Mill" holding about a
half bashel of grains "a specimen of which
may be found in nearly every house for miles
around this neghborhood. Here they are to-
night, discussing the merits of the Exhibition
given by the Pupils of the Manasquan School
lat evening. Everybody is pleased With this
affair. But fear | may be taking mp too
much room in your paper, with this lengthy
preface, and will proceed to do what in the
start ihtended--that is, give you an account
OF our celebration of the 22nd inst.
Hhe pupils Of the Manasquan School, Mr..
E. A Hyde PRINCIPAL gave an exhibition last
evening, in the Free Church in tAis village, in
honor OF the anniversary of Washington's birth
day. Six o'clock was the hour announced for
the commencement of exercises, but OF 5
o'clock, the building was comfortably filled
and before o'clock, so great was the crowd
that officers had to be placed at the doors ard
windows to preserve order The Church was
neatly and appropriately decorated
At the appointed hour, DR.. r. Laird, our
School Superintendent, made few introduc-
tory remarks. in the course of which he refer
red to the occasion they were celebrating, and
particularly to the various emblems which de-
corated the room, among which were, " Wash
ington-Born Feb. 22nd 1892 The Con-
stitution;" p" The Union;' and Excelsior"
His remarks were very appropriate
The Programme consisted of sixty pieces,
all of WHICH were well performed, frequently
.eliciting enthusiastic applause from an audi
ence of over 600 persons. The exhibition was
highly entertaining to all preseE t. The thor
ough preparation and drilling Of the pupils, re-
Elected much credit upon Mr. Hyde, giving
unmistakabe evidence of his being we'll quail
fed for the position lie holds
The closing remarks by Rev Mr. Morrell,
and DIR. Laird, teFninated one of the pleas
ATTEST exercises f4he kind ever held in this
section of the county. ct Will long be remem-
.bered by the youths of Squan.
Those having charge of the matter are en-
titled to the thanks of the community, for ten
dering the use of the Free Church for this
exhibition Surely there is TO harm in occa-
sonally, or even frequently opening our church
es for purposes having tendency to advance
educational interests Such acts are Christian
like-knowing as we all do, that education is
the bulwarh of Christianity, and both combin-
ed, the" mainstay'' Of our beloved country.
Having: already occupied more space than
intended, must close this communication,
remaining, as ever,
Your Correspondent,
SQUAN.