The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-01-22
[ Written for The Spirit of Democrac,
IsEALLSvIlLE ITEMS.

The oyster supper at the Presbyterian
church last week was attended by o
goodly number Of persons, considering
the inclemency of the weather and all
present enjoyed themselves splendidly,
besides realizing nice little sum OF
money from their labors.
Miss Mamie Mcdonald and Miss
Clara Hutchison were home spending
the Holidays with their friends, but have
returned to the Seminary at Steubenvlle
where they expect to remain until some
time during the Summer. na' z,
The Presbyterian Sabbath School Of
this place gave it's annual entertainment
on New Years day, and as usual, it was
a grand success The church was beau
tifully decorated, and suspended in front
of the pulpit were the notices, "a Hap
py New Year," ''In God we Trust" and
"Welcome to ALL" which seemed to be
the first thing to attract the attention OF
the congregation which has been es'i-
mated at seven or eight hundred per-
sons from all parts of the surrounding
country, all, or neatly so, being so
thoughtful aud kind az to bring their
baskets laden with refreshments, thus
assisting the school in the treat prom
ised the children. The school was form
ed in their respective classes in the yes
tibule of the church. The Superntend-
ent, Rev. Mcdonald, entered the door
and led the way down the aisle followed
by the school marching in regular or
der taking their position upon the plat
form erected in front of the pulpit
After singing "Open the door for the
children" we were led in PRAYER by Rev
Henthorn. A scriptural recitation CIV
en- in concert by the entire school, was
followed by declamations by number
of small scholars upon the following
subjects. "For God and for the right,
"The book of the New Year" "This
Year." Little Moments" "The days,
weeks and years. and New-year wishes.
The youthful orators all acquitted them
selves nobly. The singing by the 'little
folks under the management of Mrs
Mcdonald was an interesting feature Of
the occasion The parents OF these
children all join in expressions OF graf
itude toward her for her labors of love.
May the children reward her by living
lives of devotion to that Saviour in
whose name aud for whose sake she ex-
peuds so much time and labor, and by
faithful adherence TO all her teachings
A cross bearing crown OF thorns
was wreathed with flowers by seven
girls, each one bearing wreaths of diff
ferent hue, and speaking in behalf of the
color OF her flowers, then hanging them
upon the cross. First girl removing
the thorns and adorning it with white
roses. Then followed several very small
children strewing flowers at the foot of
the cross, repeating their s,anza in con-
cert, closed by singing "Must Jesus
Bear The Cross Alone" DC. Next per-
Torrance, s'The Pilgrims" by several
young ladies and gentlemen, introduced
and closed by singing "My rest is in
Heaven &c. These exercises were in.
terspersed with splendid music by the
school with the Misses Mamie McDon-
aid and Clara Hutchison presiding at
organ. The performers all acquitted
themselves with the greatest honors and
received the commendation Of all pres
ent The report of the school was
good Last year being one of the most
prosperous in its history After the
distribution of refreshments in the way
of cakes, pies, confectioneries &c, OF
which there was an abundant supply,
the congregation Joined in singing,
"Praise God From Whom All Blessings
Flow" and was dismissed 1t was s
day long to be remembered by all the
participants and the united expression
of all present is that it was far superior
to anything of the kind ever given il
the place. A SPECTATOR.