The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-12-27
CHRISTMAS DAY.

G1hIS MAS DhY.
IT'S Observance In Ivheeling-Iiia
teresting Incidents Of
the Holiday.
Another festival day has passed. KRIS
Kipgle has made all bis trips, acraped the
SCOT from thousands upon thousands Of
chimneys, and left almost countless mum.
bers Of little stockings filled 10 overflow.
Ing with the presents be knows so well
how TO select. Krlss 10 q gray and Wrink.
led old fellow, and has long beard and
hair, but bis heart must be young, for be
always knows Just what the children
want. And Tor one who 10 90 much talked
about for weeks preceding the arrival Of
Christmas, and who does go much work
and makes so many visits In one night, II
Is marvellous how be manages 10 keep
from being seen by some Of the little
bright eyes that watch 40 earnestly for
him until the fingers Of sleep close the
lids over them, and they only open 10 the
morning 10 end that Kriss has come and
gone while they were slumbering. Let
no one dispel this charming dream Of
guileless childhood. Soon enough the
leluSion will pass away, and leave Moth
ing but its memory.
JOLLY BIG BUSINESS,
Thousands Of dollars were no doubt
spent 10 purchasing, for old as we'll as
young, presents that made the childish
heart eslatiC, and suilused with warm
and generous glow the hearts OF those
older ones 10 whom the chief pleasure Of
Christmas Ia the delight II brings to the
little ones. The toy and candy stores
kept open 10 a late hour Monday night,
and were fully taxed 10 meet the demand
upon them. It Is generally conceded
that for several years the Investments in
Christmas presents have been neither 30
numerous nor 30 large as this season.
The writer yesterday conversed with a
number Of Shopkeepers, all Of whom
rubbed their hands gleetully when their
Christmas trade was mentioned. II had
been extensive and profitable, and
naturally they were in a good hnmor
over it. Holiday goods generally bring
good prices.
GENERALLY OBSERVED.
The day was very generally observed
throughout the city, Nearly all OF the
business houses were closed, while the
churches and places OF amusement we're
open. The religiously inclined could lay
aside the cares Of the busy world aud en-
Joy in quiet the devotions incident to the
day, while those inclined to make the
holiday all feasting and enjoyment, found
ample opportunities for 80 doing.
AsIfOr the weather on Christmas, 1t was
but continuation Of the splendid wealth.
er Of two weeks past. The atmosphere
was perhaps even milder and balmier
than usual-more like May than Decenl-
Der. This, Of course, led to extensive
promenading, and the streets were
thronged all day long with people in holt
day attire.
THE CONCERT AT THE DISCIPLES CHURCH
on Christmas evening attracted a large
audience. As some Of the beat known
singers in the city were announced 10
take part in the musical exercises, the
interest in the entertainment was not Of
local nature, and the audience included
people from all parts Of town. We have
not the space to publish the programme
entire, and can only speak Of some Of the
more principal performers. An address
Of welcome was delivered by supt. Geo.
+. Irvine; Mr., Oscar Seeley sang In very
acceptable manner "The Buccaneer," Mr..
A. u. Wilson acclaimed 1.-THE Vagabonds'
III his usual good style, and Mr.. S. c. vii.
son volunteered adeclamation, "The J US.
tice," which was well done. The tab.
leaux were: Red Riding Hood, "Simply
TO the Cross l Cling" abraham and
Isa "Death ofAbraham." The exer.
cises were both interesting and entertain.
ing, aud We regret that we are compelled
to give such a meagre report.
AT THOMSON CHAPEL,
on the Island, an interesting musical en-.
teriaigHent was given by the pupils Of
the Sabbath School. After the exercises
thu Childten were made happy by being
loaded down with presents, Mr.. Charley
Watkins personifying Old Santa Claus.
Some Of the older people, too, were made
recipients Of handsome presents. Mr.. q
H. Collier, the efficient and popular
Superintendent, who had labored hard
for 1 liz success OF the entertainment, az he
labors for anything undertaken by the
school, was rewarded with beautiful
picture; Miss Lizzie Jones, Principal Of
the Infant Department Of the school, also
received picture; Mr.. Mathew Kelley,
the organist, was not forgotten, and was
presented with picture; Mrs. Beall re-
ceived book. The exercises were enjoy.
ed by quite large audience, the church
being comfortably filed.
ATMts' wIECHEsrER's "KrNDERdARl IN. /"
rRhe scholars Of this estimable school
on 18th street had a surprise in store for
their parents and friends.in the way Of an
entertainment prepared by their teachers.
The scholars assembled at half.past one
o'clock and were soon followed by their
parents, who filled the space allotted to
them in The Kindergarten parlor." The
walls were beautifully lettered in ferns
and moss, and kindergarten work and
the Christmas tree was one'of real beauty.
Over one mantel in letters Of moss were
the words
''Let Us live for our children"
And over the other, in fern work,
merry ChriHmAs."
Theexercises consisted OF an exhibition
OF "Inovements," &C., &c., so peculiar 10
this admirable system OF teaching the
children, kindergarten songs and plays.
Soon the "handiwork" oil the nimble little
fingers, in the shape Of beautiful mats,
catch.allS, match boxes, &c., &C., were
taken from the tree, and the little ones
were carrying them home exclaiming :
"Here, mamma, l lade you this. "Isn't
this pretty, papa" &C., &c. Happiness
was visible in every face, old and young
alike enjoying the entertainment. The
Misses Winchester have a wonderful
adaptation for kindergarten work az
we'll IA a thorough education in il under
the celebrated Miss Cole, OF New York,
and the exercises, and Improvement and
interest OF the children under their care
maniiest all these traits. Everybody left
the entertainment speaking in the highest
praise Of the system and It's teachers.
THE cuRHTMAs AsNIvERsARY
was observed by the Zane Street N. E.
Sabbath School with a concert in the