Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-17


'',o0, we must have the money to buy it else
where
CHRISTMAS GIFTs.-"Chrstmas is COM
ing, and the practice of making presents on
that day is said to have originated in the ex-
ample OF wise men of the East, who brought
their offerings to the Manager at Bethlehem,
and laid them at the feet of the infant Saviour.
Since then, Christmas gifts have been uni.
versal throughout Christendom, and many
persons feel that they have not properly dis
charged their duty unless they bestow some>
thing atnong friends and favoritcs. Those
who can afford it usually do, and this holiday
never passes around without an interchange
of tokens of good feelings and kindness in
almost every neighborhood. Be the gift ever
so small, and intripsically ever SO valueless,
1t is esteemed as special favor. The anxiety
with which our children look forward to the
approach of this popular holiday, is an ind-
cation of the great interest they feel in the
receipt of those gifts, and their little hearts
are made light and filled with gladncas when
ever they are made the objects of some special
NoAos1ohs hO pldCGICc VI ucCUTaGluS our
churches with evergreen on Christmas, origi-
mated with the ancient Druids, who wore gar
lands of ivy ana misetoe on that day and
since their time It has been religiously kept
up by several denominations of Christians.
TURKEY.--We are under many obligations
to Mrs. Carney, of GAINESVILLE, Berkeley
County, the good wife of our particular friend
Jacob V. Carney, for fine large Turkey,
presented us few days ago. We expect to
feast upon that turkey upon Christmas day,
and while doing SO Mrs. G. will be hpper-
most in our mind. May she never be out of
turkeys is our fervent wish.
We extend cordial invitation to our
brother editors of Charlestown, Messrs. Dali
garn aud Gallaher, to dine with us on Christ
mas day, as we perfectly aware they will
have ''no turkey for dinner. "-.Shep. Reg.
Not much turkey, Brother little, from
present appearances-our poultry yard at
present being about as barren as our purse
but we will ''live in hope if We die in dispair,"
for we have abiding faith that some of our
generous hearted country friends have re-
served "sobbier'' with which to give us a
pleasant Christmas surprise. We await The
development of events
CHIRIsKIs CoMEINAT1oN-Lcc Hall was
crowded on Thursday and Friday nights of
last week, by an audience drawn hither to
witness the wonderful performances of NJ
Chiriski, whose feats of vcntriloquism mes
merism and jugglery, are among the best ever
exhibited here, and his wire. walking and feats
on the wire superior to anything yet witnessed
by our people. a most notable feature of
this exhibition is its distribution of gifts
every purchaser of ticket being sure to draw
prize of some value, there being no blanks
Ten Dolloars in greenbacks, shawls, skirts,
flour and other valuable articles were given
away, during the exhibitions here.
NJ. Chriski, at the close of the entertain>
ment on Friday night, announced his inten-
tion to visit Charlestown again in the course
of several weeks.
RUNAwAY.-The horses attached To- n
wagon of Mr.. Joseph Anderson, standing
Hear the coach factory of Messrs STUMP Il
Hawks, became frightened on Wednesday
Hast, and dashed down Liberty street until they
reached the intersection of Liberty and West,
when they whirled around the corner and ran
down the latter street until they brought up
near the old Presbyterian graveyard No
damage was done beyond the breaking of some
of the harness. Not being prepared to pay
toll, we suppose they thought proper to stop
on this side of the tol>gate. Sensible horses
suggests friend at our elbow
LARGE HoGs-Among the large hogs
butchefed Id this place Ehs season, are the
following which have been killed within the
past few days: Two belonging to Mr.. II. o.
Talbot; weighing AS and $40 lbs two be-
longing to MI R. Shugart, weighing 312 and
$50 lbs. one belonging to Mr. Geo. ".
Mock, weighing $40 Tbs, and one belonging
to Mr.. David e. Rohr, weighing 3i7 lbs.
HOLIDAY ADVERTISEMENTS Business
men, who wish to have holiday advertisements
inserted in the Spirit, should bear in mind
that there will be but one more issue before
the holidays. All those who wish ADVERTISE
ments inserted should hand them in during
the present week, as we will put ouf next issue
to press early on Monday.
PUBLIC SALE.-Bear iii mind the sale of
R. B. Helm, near Kearneysville, on Friday
next. We expect to be there, and hope to
meet with many of our friends from all Sec
tons of the county, who will be prepared to
pay subscriptions, etc, due this Office. Don't
disappoint us.