Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-12-28
CHRISTMAS IN THE MoRAvrAN CHURCH.

exercises of the Moravian Sunday school
came of last Sunday evening and was
highly entertaining to both old and young.
Long before the time for opening tho ex-
ercises the church was literally damned
with people whilst on the outside were
nearly as many mole eagerly anxious to
gain admittance, but were compelled to 90
away disappointed because they came too
late. The church was beautifully festooned
with evelgreens, flowers and notices, and
In front Of the pulpit stood handsome
tree filled with presents. Rev. Gilds, of
this place. opened with short address al.
ter which Elder Creager made some re-
marks to the scholars in his usual inter-
esting way, when each of the scholars was
presented with rail- wax candle-onc of
the customs of the Moravian dcnomina.
ton and box Of candy, and then came
the distribution OF the articles on the tree.
This part of the ceremony elected much
applause from the audience and no little
embarrassment on the part of the receiv-
ers, as there were some very ridiculous ar.
ticles given. The packages were hung on
the tree by friends of the receivers and
were Of various characters. Some were
exceedingly handsome and appropriate
whilst others were just the reverse and
were put there by way of joke. One
young man got large box and in it was a
small black china baby and two or three OF
our young lady friends also received boxes
Of equal dimensions, but we'll not say what
was in them rs we don't know, but from
the deep hue on their faces would Judge
that it was something similar only of q
lighter color All was taken as it was in
tended however, and the recipients
off with their trophies like Tro-
jams. Rev. Gilds received some very hand.
some presents, likewise Miss Flora, his
daughter. Conrad Willhide also received
a very substantial present. The music
was grand in the extreme and was under
the management Of Miss Gilds nd Mr..
Willhide, who deserve more credit than
we can bestow upon them with this blunt
lead pencil. The pastor. Rev. Clewcll,
was unavoidahly detained from taking
part by some unknown reasons.
BULL. dosing" is popular slang now.
HOME again-aftcr two weeks trip
Last Thursday was the shortest day in
the year. Oh, for the longest.
HOWARD Schneur and lady left for their
home in Seilnsgrove, Pa, yesterday.
QUITE lively snow storm visited this
place towards evening on Christmas.
A noted spirltuulst predicts that the
country will soon be ruled by King.
ED Martins pocket book last Saturday
night looked like Third National Bank
JOHN A. Flcagel will sell at public sale
January /, a House and Lot on
Water street.
Sage seasoning in sausage..suits sybari
tes rs we'll rs sailors, slloemakcrs and seam.
stresses.
A TELEG RAPH Office has been established
in the rcading,room Of the City Hotel
Frederick.
CHIcKEN.POx afflcts our sister town
Graceham. A great many children are
down with it.
RABBITS are about skinned ont around
here and the Pattcrsons have gone into
winter quarters
But few short days of Leap Year left
ladies in maiden meditation fancy free, viii
please make a note
FROM the quantity of ice gathered du
ring the cold spell, mint julips should be
cheap this summer.
Mr.. Lakin, School Examiner, will soon
start on his tour of inspection to all the
schools in the county.
THE Young Mems Christian Association
will hold general conference in Frederick
commencing on the 18th of January.
Good Samaritans: those who sprinkle
ashes upon their pavements when sleet
and sleek. ice doth much abound.
PARTRIDGE shooting is nearly at an end
the birds will soon Lave rest. Remcm.
Der, no more shooting after the first of Jan.
uary.
LUCAS shop was the scene of a slight
las; Saturday. He was equal
to the emergency, however, and queled
The riot.
Messrs. Stewart s. Price, of Frederick
viii take possession of their new quarters
Corner of Market and Patrick streets on
the first Of January.
THAT subscriber who has received pale
printed papers for two weeks past, will be
treated better in the future. Our devil
has received his instructions.
HARRIS Bush is said to have b en- a good
soldier during the war, but that loaded
musket on Saturday night was too much
for him and he sloped instantcr.
PRESIDING Elder Morgan, of the NJ. F.
H., -.
this place. on Saturday night and Sunday