The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1879-12-31

AtAsous duu dffcii W bntee mouths IN The
County Jail.
The State 4 Lewis Nowrey The defend
ant was indicted for keeping a disorderly
house, the offence consisting of gambling,
and noise and disturbance generally. No de-
fence was attempted, and verdict Of guilty
was rendered Sentence. two years in State
Prison.
The State v. Stanford Butler.--The defond
AM was indicted for assault and battery upon
one Wanamaker, who claimed that the de-
PENDANT choked and struck him. The,defend
ant insisted that he did neither and il the
prosecutor was hurt at all it was drought his
pushing the stable door against him, in an al
tercation between them as to the possession
of stall, without any intention to injure =
Verdict, not guilty.
Joseph Lair who pleaded guilty to an in
dictment for breaking and entering, was SEN
fenced to one year in State Prison.
The trial of Jury Appeals will commence
on the sixth of January next.-Xunterdon
Democrat.
CHRISTMAS DoINes. Christmas Eve
the Primary Department of the M, E. Sun
day School, in this city, had very nice time
in their class room at the church. On enter
were two Christmas trees on which hung
bags containing presents for the children. Un-
der the trees were plates containing cakes,
apples, sc. An address appropriate to the
occasion was delivered by Rev. III. G.. Will
liams, pastor of the church. after which the
children joyfully received their presents. Fol
lowing this, Rev. Mr.. Williams presented to
Miss Maggie Thornton, the teacher of the
Primary department, very beautiful hand
kerchief box, copy of Whittier's and copy
of Bryants Poems. Every scholar in the
primary department was represented in this
steple ed forward and presented to Miss Clara
Rooms, on behalf of several of her friends, a
beautiful copy of Tennyson's Poems and
copy OF Smiths Bible Dictionary, as a token
Of faithful service as organist aud leader of
the choir. A presentation was then made by
Mrs. Dr.. Reed in an exceedingly neat speech,
of copy of the " Teachers Bible'' to Miss
Susie Hoff, from her Bible Glass. Miss Mani
Lair quite yauthfu speaker, very neatly
presented to Mrs. Julia Powell, on behalf of
her class. a photograph Of the scholars of her
class in group. Mr.. JOS. Wilmot about tb is
time thought the ladies were getting the best
of it, and on behalf OF Mr.. George K. Mellick
presented TO Dr. r. Reed Chinese doll.
of "a very noisy pattern. The Doctor could
not help expressing his gratitude in practi.
cal way, and SO felt in his pockets fer twin
doll baby which he gave to Mr.. George X.
Mellick. These impromptu presentations
created considerable amusement. After the
passing around of cakes aud apples to the Wis.
itors, the exercises closed.
The Baptist Sunday School held an enter
tainment on Christmas Eve. The exercises
consisted ofaY Voluntary on tire organ by Miss
Annie E. Horton !; singing by the school, ac-
compan'ed by the organ aud cornet j; respons
i've reading of the saith Psalm prayer !;
reading of poem by the Superintendent,
Charles Roberts, Esq, interspersed with re-
sponses from the Lords Prayer, by the school,
followed by an excellent, entertaining and
appropriate address by Warren A. Greene,
Esq. Miss Helen Gallagher then read " The
Teachers Dream" in her usual excellent
manner. The poem was made quite effective
by responses sung by an invisible choir at
distance. At this point Old Santa Claus ar
rived. wrapped in buffalo robes and laden
with baskets and large packages. He made
the circuit of the room and passed into side
room, where the children soon found their
way and were each presented with bag of
cakes, candies and nuts. After singing, and
the benediction, the exercises closed.
At St. Andrews p. E. Church, the Sunday
School was entertained on Christians night
with an appropriate service and Christmas
tree. The programme consisted of choice1y
selected Christmas carols Opening Sentences
and Gloria Patrs the Christmas Story from
Luke IL IA the Apostles Greed and Col
lects am interesting address by the pastor !;
the Lighting of the Christmas Tree and Dis
tributon of gifts. The music, which was ex-
cellent was under the direction Of Mrs. Rob
ert O'Neal, and Miss Alice Goodfellow pre-
sided at the organ. The singing was also ac
companied by the cornet and violin. The
Christmas tree--a very large one---stood In
the arch of the chapcel and was finely orna-
mented. On it were ITO presents for the chill
dren, and when the tree was Hum mated, it
presented a beautiful appearance. After the
presentation the pastor, Rev. E. K Smith. on
behalf Of the school, presented Mrs. O'Nel
with handsome card case, in acknowledge
ment of her services on the occasion, after
which the pastor also presented Mr.. Henry
Kroesen, Superintendent of the school, with
copy of the Life and Writings of st. Paul.
The church was crowded, and large numbers
were unable to gain admittance.
The Lambertyille Manufacturing Company,
through their popular business manager, w.
A. Greene, Esq, presented to each of their
hands on Christmas a useful present. The
married men, 81 in number, received each u
turkey !; the siugle men, 40 in number, re-
ceived each a book For years this company
has made presents to the hands on Christmas
On Christmas, Tnscarora Tribe, No. IL, of
Red Men, gave dinner in their hall, over
THE REroRD office which WAC attanded nv