Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-01-02

ton OF gifts with which II was decora-
ted. 1t was a Chriftluas anniversary,
and right joyously did all enter into
the work.
The school examination embraced
the lessons of the past year, and when
the examination, which was conducted
by Superintendent DR.. T. A. Elder,
was concluded, the candy gifts, which
we're piled up at the front of the pull
pit platform, or hung in bags that were
made of mosquito bar material! through
which the good things could be seen,
we're taken down and distributed to the
classes as they marched by the front of
the pulpit. The general gifts having
been distributed, the Superintendent,
on behalf of Master Andrew Todd,
presented his Sabbath School teacher,
Miss Sallie Irwin, package, the cen
tents of which was not announced.
Miss Rebecca North was the recipient
of present BY her class, through the
medium of the Superintendent, and on
behalf of the school DR.. Elder pre-
sented gift to the Janitor and Jani-
tress.
After all the gifts, and tokens of
regard had been distributed, Z. ID.
Parker was asked to deliver a speech,
which was most appropriately done.
Mr.. Parker stood on the floor IN front
Of the pulpit, and in substance be said
There is no need 10 speak of the
pleasant and instructive review, or of
the decoration, of the tree, and the
gifts that have been distributed by the
Superintendent and assistants, they
speak for themselves. Not long since
was present at the party OF little
girl. 1t was q birth day party, and
there was great JOY among the children.
The parents, too, seemed to partake
again of the spirit OF childhood. Among
christian people the birthdays are al
ways highly respected. Tue birthdays
of kings, and born rulers are always
celebrated with great demonstration.
The bugles sound, the drums beat, and
cannon roar, and great and snowy pa
rades are INDUCED in, in honor of the
kings birthday. Some years ago l vas
in New York, and went down to the
wharf to see a big ship, ship as long
as the bri ge across the river Before
got near the great ship | heard the
boom of cannon. was near enough to
see the rigging of the vessel, and no.
ticed that the British flag foated from
many places on the ship, and | asked,
What does all this meant - | was
told, "Tbis is the birthday of Victoria,
the Queen of England" All, yes, that
was it, The ship was an English ship,
aud though across The sea, away from
hume, her commander and crew did
not forget their Queens birthday. If
any of you were to the great Centen
Eial Exhibition at Philadelphia you will
remember how on certain days this or
that nation displayed more flags, and
made more noise than on other days.
Whenever they did that, 1t was birth
day of some kind As with people so
with nations the Centennial itself was
in honor of the birth, not of king or
queen, but of a nation. 1t was the
first Centennial! birthday of this nation,
and We all can never forge: how the
American people celebrated it.
Now what is all this assembly here
this evening fors Not to rejoice over
the birth of king; not to rejoice over
the birth of DatIcn, oh, no. but to
rejoice, and do honor to the birth of the
ReGeemer of all mankind from the
curse Of sin, to honor the birth Of hrist
who came as a peace token between
heaven and earth, aud 1t is the Spirit
of Him whom We delight to serve
that has moved US TO come here -
This interesting meeting tonight is
but representation of similar scenes
that are taking place, and have taken
place within the past twenty-four
hours, throughout all Christian lands.
All, yes! it is the spirit of that most
wonderful proclamation that was deliv-
cred from the clouds over Bethlehem
1878 years ago, "Peace upon earth and
Good Will to men," That was the
birth song that the angels sang from
the clouds. That spirit has gone
abroad in the world among men, and
it Is that that moves US to so do on
this anniversary of the birth of the
Savior.
With these brief remarks, | beg to
express the hope that you all have had
= happy, a merry Christmas.
Upon the conclusion of Mr.. Psrker's
speech the school and attendant assem-
bly, we're dismissed.
10n the evening of December l9, 1877,
Mr.. Samuel Wharton, residing in Spruce
Hill township, was from home. His son
was also away from home. About o'clock
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