Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1875-01-07

Z. Recitation, Evergreen, !" by Mary
Pooler Gan original poem prepared by
Rev. e. Conover for the. occasion, to
correspond with the Christmas decora-
ton of the church,. - ..-.s..... Z. r
r.-~.. e.. EvERGRERN. i =, 1882
This world would be a drea1y place, Iii es
And scarce q joyswould intervene. r. ~
While rayless days would fly apace,. s.e
But for the smile of evergreen. ~ 5 r.
These boughs of hefniock, pine and spruce
Are known to .us, as evergreen .. ..s-.a'.
And though they have substantialuse,
Yet tits their lesson that mean. ss-7 81
The kindly deeds of human life, s..--.
In old on young though seen, s.r r. .-.'
Because they soonest end all strife, -.
These are a beauteous evergreen ~ e.. -
The sympathies which cheer the gloom
That's in the path OF sorrow seen. :. ~.
And turn the paid cheek to bloom, st-<-
Are fragrant too with evergreen. r.eLr
Nor come such kindly words and deeds
At first, from hearts like ours Ween,
For one above who sees all needs, .'.&s-l
Would cloth the world with evergreen,
His lovely spirit He viii give ~ ..--ze
To young and old who truly mean ..--
Byh0ly fitness here to live e..- -.
And reach at last 'sthe evergreen.
In duties then, and trusting too, ..s..
Let each be earnest. heart and mieN,
The heavenly land still keep in view,
Bound tor its shore OF evergreen.
The above was followed by singing
''The Evergreen Shore as a duet with
chorus. t-.: .-.9..t.<r es.E. E~-
g. s'The Star of Bethlehem, also pre-
pared for the OCCASION and included
seven speakers. This piece was intro
duced by a recitation by Willie Copoyer
of the words, ''While Shepherds Watch
. ed their Flocks by Night, and closed
with the recitation of the words, in a
Manger Laid 50 Lowry by Nathan
Rounds This piece was accompanied
by an arch holding a star, whereon were
the words, ''We have seen his star in
the East. ~
g. Crock of Ages, piece including
ten speakers with u cross on which
letter corresponding to each speakers
recitation was hung, the whole forming
the words Crock of Ages This was
followed by two young ladies reciting
alternately lines founded upon the hymn,
with variations from it. The whole
piece closed with singing the familiar
hymn to correspond Rock of Ages. " 4
II. Concluding recitation, Good
Night, by George hel6yj .Whlch was
done in a very pleasing and satisfactory
manner ....... ~. -......-.-
CONCLUDING RECITATION. ..---
And now, kind friends, we've done our
..... part; ....... ~. ....r.. --...
we nope 1t has not been in vain; n. /
And though we've used some little art,
We hope twill bring you here again
In this our evenings exercise. ...-.rs
We've kept within the Sabbath rule, !
And now IL you are truly wise 49,. 49,.
Wen see you in the sabbath school.
YOU'RE not too young-you're not too Old ;
We're classes suited to you all,
And sure / am you can't be told
Too oft the blessed SaviOur's cali.
The year Is closing, soon twill END
This question do not leave till last
Eternity where shallI spend, -. -. |
Whom all my days on earth are past I
In parting now our thanks are due !
To each and every face 40 bright. !
Glad Christmas is our wish to you, /
While now we say goodnight, good |
night. ...-.-.-
The concert. at the Congregational /
church was we'll attended. ...-