The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1859-01-26
chT36tnas FESTIVAL Of the Christian
sabbash school. of Woodsfeld, Ohio,

1080. 8 - tsesSts 81 Az
The tsschers, scholars and friends Of
this school bad pleasant Festival in the
Christian Charch, which had been prepa-
red with evergreens for the occasion -
"A beautiful white pine tree was placed
! standing, on either side Of the pulpit. on
which was suspended bibles and tssta-
ment4 to be presented to the scholars
-fruits more precious than apples Of
gold.
The friends had provided two large
tables abuhdsntly supplied with cakes
fruits. nuts and sweetmeats in great
variety.
At Q o'clock the assemblage was called
sAyto orders The exercises opened with
Siprayer BY Joseph A. Walters; when the
. taadience srose and sung psalm: "Hail
81 the blest morn" accompanied on the mel
q odeon. BY Miss Ophelia NJ. Mason.
faiq Then recitation by Geo. w. Okey. from
I'd ch. of Math., lst to llth verse inclu-
sive. The school sang-"Away to Sun
day School. . s.
DAVID NJ. Kirkbride, recited from 2d
ch. Luke, 9Th to 18th verse, inclusive. =
Song:"O come, come away accompanied
10y Miss OpheIis M. Mason. aoe
Miss Mary Archbold, recited from Cd
eS sh. Luke, 40th to SD verse inclusive
Miss o. M. Mason, recited from 7th Ach
- Of Luke. 18th to 18th verse inclusive
Song: .'Joy oyfally, .loyfslly." accompanied
ne on the melodeon, by Miss Mary Archbold
Melville G. Smith, recited from lst to
Ssh verse Of XIX Psalm. Miss Catherine
- Sinclair, recited the balance of the XIX
Psalm. Song: "Holy Bible. 8
Recitation, XIII Psalm Song:
"The Lord is our Shepherd" accom-
panied on the melodeon, by Miss Elizabeth
Archbold
aa3 Miss Sada NJ. briggs, recited from 9th
5sseh. Msth., 18th to 18th verse inclusive.
Song: Il want to be an Angel" sung
by twelve sweet little girls. =
Miss Margaret ]. Henthorn, recited
from lst Acts. 9th to I lth verse inclu-
sive.
After the exercises. Elder VIM. Michem,
addressed the scholars and teachers for
thirty minutes, in8 some appropriate and
happy remarks. When he closed, the
schollatss Gang the "(aolden Rule."
And thereupon, Lewis Shipley, the
* Snperintendent Of the school, made bis re-
part for the past year. No. of scholars
sssssin ayerage attendance, 3d.. No. of teach
Of -ess, &c., Is. No. ofscripture verses com
~ :" mitted and recited within the year, l3, ,585,
-. sse and chiefly within last six months. That
5s seven scholars were entitled to bibles for
al learning 500 verses or more, and that
ssistxelve were entitled to Testaments for
learning $50 verses or more; and that 81
were sptltsd to Testaments for good con-
duct. sf 4
Then Joseph 4. Walters in . few per-
III unens remarks, presented the Bibles and
Testaments, TO the scholars. (teachers re-
ceiSing for those absent) who came for
G9uard ID the following order: lsyl9 |
zx.s BIsLEs;- Miss Cathariue M. Sinclair,
Miss Q, n. Mason, Miss M. J. Henthorn,
Aiiss - Johnston, Miss R.. j Brock.
- N. a, Mason, David NJ. Kirkbride-7.
ias 80 ,.sTEsrAMENTs:-Miss B. E. Jones, Miss
si Nancy Rend, Miss Mary Archborl, Miss
Elizabeth Read, Miss Isabella Walters,
% Miss II. A. Kirkbride. Miss s. M briggs.
J.K. Mitchell. F. Eberlin, Geo. Thomas,
9rss II G. Smith, f. /. Gray. aa s,69
-aaessz 1Testawsnts for good condact:-- Miss M
]. Okey. Miss s. A. Windland, Miss Al
- 4 Thomas. Miss r A.. Kirkb.ide, Miss O.
r. @ briggs Miss L. A. Oliver, Miss Lids
''sos 'OsCoLnef, Miss e. a. Guthrie, Miss Lucy
trad RI Wsshburn. Miss Florence WAshburn
:, Miss Sarah A. Adams, Geo. w. Okey
ss.as Exart H Norris E. F. Morris, JOSEPH
Cunsinghsm, Thos. J. Henthorn, Johr
Henthofu, Thos Brock, David L. Hen
thorn, Thos. Patton, Jno. F. Baker, 81
G. Sinclair, John Read. Jos Truskett
tsT John II. Guthrie, Thos. Truskett Loral
III IOsC Conner, Albert Truskett, ID. Adams
I-,W. H. Adams, Geo Baker x.
The school then sung "The. Shining
-, : shore. When, the refreshments wer
beautifully served up to the whole au
disncs. Every thing was done in com
" a nspdsble order. All seemed pleased an
|, ! u 46jdyed the festival 81. - gi
Then was sung and played-"Lor
yTsSs dismiss us with thy blessing. !" Afte
sassE bsnediction, by Elder Miehem, the an
ldience dispersed. eou 1s.
go The 6rst Lords day in Jan. 1859, th
school elected the following officers for tn
present year. sga.ti
Lewis ShipIey, Superintendent.
,n.3fil.J. J.gBaHen.horn. ist ass,t. do.
Wm.L Davis, 2nd asst. do. 2
.John NJ Kirkbride, Sec'y and Treas.
e W@. Henthorn. Librarian.
-; i e. Hon. SHERRARD CLEMENS arrive
M IoinaW Wsshington City on the 18th. accom-
n 7paniedG b bic brother, DR.. Clemens, AM
Mayor Mayo. Of Hiehmond. He is un