Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1874-12-31
CuRIsrMAs. The joyous season has

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ones have been made happy.
The festivities of Christmas eve,
commenced, as far as we were con
cerned with a wedding. Mr.. Abner
L. johnson and Miss Malinda Ken
nett were married at the residence OF
Mr.. l.. l.. Kennett on Thursday at
? o'clock Attendants, Mr.. Corydon
Enslow and Miss Matte Z. johnson.
The ceremony was performed by Rev
j. ID. McClintock, after which the
company was invited by Mr. and
Mrs Kennett, the uncle and aunt of
the bride, to most sumptuOus re-
past, in which the table literally
grOaned under the weight of good
cheer. which was partaken Of and en-
jOyed by large company. The
bride and groom left on the St. James
for trip to her former home in
Delaware.
When evening came we repaired to
the CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, where
a Christmas Festival had been pre-
pared for The little ones. We found
there about 100 children, all as hap
py as they could he. They were en-
joying themselves and having a good
time generally, while the ladies were
preparing for them in the lecture
room. After awhile Mr. Sperry the
Superintendent OF the Sunday school
called them to order, when there were
some interesting exercises, singing,
speaking &c, during which Miss
Lizzie briggs read that beautiful
piece OF Poetry. annie and Willie's
PRAYER" published in the ADVERT
SER last week.
Then the little ones were invited
into the Lecture room, where feast
had been prepared for them. For
ouce at least, the children had 10 ac-
knowledge that they were beaten.
They got more than they wanted, and
every one had some to carry home.
The ladies having charge of the mat
ter showed great taste, liberality and
industry in getting up the supper
There we're several courses, first of
substantials, then Cake, Candy, Pop
corn, Cornucopias filed with candy
and nuts, apples &c. &c.
After the little ones were served
they passed out into the body of the
church, aud then the old folks came
in for their share. They had splen-
did coffee, all hot, and a beautiful
supply OF cake &c. We noticed one
of the Deacons with a large sized tin
pail tor a coffee cup, a pot Of coffee
before him, a jug of milk on one
hand and a sugar bowl on the other
He seemed to be inclined to monopo-
lie, but he thought better oft, and
shared his coffee with his friends.
After the feast, there were other
interesting exercises in tie body of
the church, including an exhibition
ofthe Magic Lantern, by Mr.. Deakyn.
Every one seemed happy, and the
little ones went home, feeling as if
Christmas had made a good begin
ming.
We visited also the Musical As
ISOLATION, where a pleasant meet
ing was held under the leadership
of the assistant director Mr.. A. vii
son. The Association Is increasing
in interest and in numbers, land it is
hoped every one who feels an inter
est in music, viii attend. The meet
ings are held every Thursday even
ing at 7:30 o'clock, in the Hall of
the Christian Association over Chase
il Burdick's Shoe store.
Christmas eve was one OF the most
beautiful nights We have ever seen.
There was not cloud in the sky and
the full moon shOne with more than
common brilliancy. The Toy Stores
in town were crowded with purcha-
sers; jenkins, Creider, MOntrose,
Harrison, all were hard at work
selling the pretty things till eleven
o'clock at night. Then "Old SANITY
went OF his visits, and we hope that
every little one in town was made
happier on Christmas morning when
they saw what SANITY had brought
them.
CHRISTMAS DAY
was the pet day of the winter; mild,
bright, suashiny.
There were services at the Con
gregational and Catholic churches in
the morning which were well attend
ed.
! Business in the Stores was mostly
suspended, except the Toy Stores,
and they kept open all day, and did
a good business too.