Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-06-16

BIBLE SOCIETY," MEET1Na.-The regular
annual meeting of the Jefferson County Bible
Society was held in the ". E Church South,
in this place, on Sabbath afternoon last, and
was we'll attended. After the opening of the
meeting the following officers were elected for
the ensuing year:
Presidcnf-N. S. White.
Tice Preside"t-Reason Shugart.
Secrehury-Wm. l.. Wilson.
Treasurer-David Howell.
Erec~'iee Comminec-Rev T. r. shep,
herd, Cleon Moore, Jno. A. McCreight, l..
n. Renner and Rev. Jas. GFammer.
The meeting was then addressed by DAM
b Lucas and Wm- II. TEnvers, Esqs.. of this
county, and Rev. John E. Massie, of Albe>
marie county, Va, member Of tie Legislature
of that State. The addresses we're all able
and eloquent, and elected the most profound
interest of the audience present. and we trust
will do much toward advancing the good work
being carried on hy the Society.
PERsoNAL.-The Rev. w. 6. Baird, edi
tor of the Bunimore Episcopal .Mthodist;
and late Presiding Elder of Winchester Dis
triet, NJ. Z. Church South. was in town last
week. This eminent divine. VIC regret to
learn, is at present suffering with ill health,
but We trust that he will speedily recover
therefrou and be enabled to maintain his use,
faIness in the branch of the Christian Church.
to which he is attached, and to which his
labors have been SO INCREASINGLY given.
We are pleased to learn that the Rev. DR.
Register. Presiding Elder of the Winchester
District, NJ. Z. Church South, with his family
have taken board at the Carter House. WEI
indulge the hope that he may be induced to|
make Charlessown his permanent residence
State Treasurer BuTdett was in town last.
Seek-
ANOTHER MUSICAL ORGAN1zAr1oN.-An
t'Orchestra Band" consisting of six pieces,
three Violins, Orchestra Cornet, Tenor and
Bass, has been organized in our town, under
ahe leadership of SIR. J.. Henry Nolaud. a:
competent teacher has been employed, and
from the musical taste and skill of the mem
bers of the organization we may soon expect
a valuable adjunct to the. exhibitions at our
new Hall. A slight contribution on the part
of our citizens would materially assist in the
purchase of two or more Instruments needed.
TIE STRAWBERRY FEAsr.-The Straw
berry Feast given at the Market House, by
the ladies of the Presbyterian Church, last
week, was well patronized, and we learn nettedI
about $3.50 or S240-which amount will bel
appropriated towards putting new roofing upon
the Church building here. The result makes
p 'Greditable showing, and does honor to those
having the matter in charge.
THE DRUM CoRPs.-The members of the
CharlestoWn Drum Corps are soliciting con-
tFibutions to enable them to purchase new in.
struments with which to replace some of their!
old ones. They have hitherto asked nothing
of the public, and as the amount now asked
is small, We bespeak for them the liberal en-
c~ouragement of the community.
SroRER CoLIEGE.-The Commencement
exercises Of this Institution, at Harper's Ferry
In this county, took place ON Tuesday aud
"Wednesday last, and were attended by a large
number of colored folks, of all ages and Sexes
REIIGIoUs.-The Rev. John E. Massie,|
ofthe Baptist Church, from Albemarle county,
Va, preached at the NJ. E. Church South, in|
This place, on Sabbath evening last. The
sermon was pronounced a most excellent one.
BAPT1z1NG.-Our colored folks; of The
Free Will Baptist Church had u Baptizipg at
he Town Mill on Sunday afternoon, when ons|
candidate was immersed.