Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-01-11


tks Episcopal Sabbath School had sermon
delivered to them by the Rector of the
Chuch, the Rev. w. II. Meade, after which,
preceded by the Mechanics Silver Cornet
Baud. they proceeded from the Church to
Washington Hall, where handsome enter
tainment had been prepared for them. A
Beautiful Christmas Tree, pendant with at
Sraetive presents for the children, was erected
ON the stage, and after it being Illuminated
the articles were distributed to the children,
who we're delighted with the affair throughout.
The Baptist Sabbath School had it's enter
tainnent the next evening. The Christmas
Tree for the occasion was tastefully decorated
many of the presents being valuable ones. and
ats attractiveness was increased by the figure
of an angel which adorned the upper bran
ohes. In addition to the presents for the
scholars, the Rev. 7. L. Shepherd, the pastor
Of the Church, was the recipient of beauti>
full Writing Desk and Afghan, and Mrs,
Shepherd received Toilet Sett from her class.
The class of Capt. W. II Kable presented
him with handsome parlor lamp, and the
Superintendent of the School, VIM. l.. Will
son, Esq, was also presented with lamp
The occasion was pleasant one, and was en-
joyed by large congregation of spectators
On the same evening the Coored Sabbath
School attached to the Episcopal Church was
entertained at Washington Hall, with Stere-
optican Views by DR.. A. F. Smith, and
Christmas Tree and presents provided for the
children.
MATTERS IN BRtEF.-The Wildman
troupe, it will be seen by advertisement, will
appear in Charlestowu on the evenings of the
2lst aud ed of January, with newest Ameri
can and European novelties.
The Amateur Dramatic Troupe, of Charles
town, with the Mechanics Silver Cornet
Band aud hollands Orchestra, visited Myers
town, inthis county, ou the evening of the
Both ult,. AMI SnickersviIle. Loudoun county.
Va, on the succeeding evening. entertaining
aPprcciative audiences at each port, as we
searn, in the most acceptable manner On
the return trip through BerryvilIe, tho hos
FATALITIES of the Union Hotel were extended
by Mr. Glover, who served the company with
an eleglnt Oyster Supper, after which some
time was spent in discoursing music in diff
fsreut portiou5 Of the town, for the beuef, OF
It's citizens
The new stone wall in front Of the NJ T.
Church South has been suruounted with a
neat aud substantial iron railing, with gates
to match the workmanship of that excellent
mechanic, Nr John f Hilbert
A large fire on the Blue Ridge z.ountains.
South of Charlestewn, was visible Sunday
night.
The Staantou 'sfarITonfor sends US neatly
eEse.Sst Calendar torlS76-
Ike MONUMENT FUND -Iu compliance
with the re9aese of Col S. Bassett French,
Secretary of the Board of Managers of the
lee Monument Association, his Houn1, Nsyor
Davis, has designated the following persons
to solicit subscriptions in the different wards
Of the town on the 10Th day of January, the
anniversary of the birth of Geoeral Les. viz
First FarG-H. Fl. Cooke and ". S.
Merckxat
Second Rlrd-Joseph Trspnell and David
Howell.
Third Hard-A. W. Hawks and Richard
D. Rutherford.
TIE object of this collection is to contribute
to fund for erection, at the city of Rich>
lnond, of monument in memory of General
Robert E. Lee. 1t is proposed, 81 tine day
named, to canvass every house in every town
in the Southern States, and it is hoped that
81 least ccaiitable amount will be raised in
our own town to assist in erecting memorial
shaft in honor of the great Southern chief,
tain.
SCHEDULE misunderstanding to the
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