Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-30
FLUSHING.

The Santa Claus reception given by
the Disciple Sunday school, Christmas
night, was d delightful aft;Iir and large
ly attended. The time being limited the
| Church was Sparingly decorated, but
across the room, i'll front of the stage
were the memorable words of the Di-
vine hymn, first heard upon the hills of
Bethlehem, and borne on through the
succeeding generations to us, peace on
earth and good will to men," while just
above them was the autumn-leaf word,
"Welcome." In the absence of the Rec
tor, Rev. Gantz, Rev. D. C. Knowles de-
livered the address of welcome in his
usual pleasant style. The exercises were
iuterSperSed with music by the band, w.
w. Wallace, leader, also by the choir,
Miss Allie Mcconnell, presiding at the
organ. Miss Julia LindGay's recitation,
subject. THE Three Kings" reflected
much credit upon the young lady, being
4 most excellent selection and well rem
dered Miss Duella Harris read Il we'll
written essay, christmas" which was
very appropriate for the occasion. OW-
ing to the crowded condition of the
room, many failing to get seats, the
| committee decided not to detain the au-
dience longer than possible, and omitted
several performances.
Our attention was next called to the
Christmas tree, handsome as could be,
and loaded with between three and four
hundred presents. Among the most
valuable ones was a large. handsome Y
bound family Bible, for Mrs. Jacob Har-
ris; set of .furs for Miss Allie McCon-
neil; chair for Mrs. Sarah Krim; gold
chain, Miss Duella Harris; Office chair
J. A. Kirkpatrick. The other presents
consis ed of Vases, handkerchiefs, al
buns, scarfs, books, a number of large
ecll..rUmOs, &C., presenting variety as well
as beauty. After the other presents
were distributed, the Elders of the
Church were requested to come forward,
and were surprised by the presentation
of couple of chairs, by Howard Kirk,
in behalf of six of the sisters of the
Church. Rev. Levi Fisher was called
upon to deliver the farewell address, and
responded, promptly, making a very ap-
propriate speech, and one highly appre-
ciated by his hearers. About the time
Mr. Fisher was bringing his remarks to
a close, horn was heard in the dis
tance, which gradually grew nearer,
when a commOtIOn was caused at the
door, by the cry of ''clear the way" and
Mr.. Fisher explained that = man was
coming to fill his place, and just as we
expected it was Santa" He came,
sounding his horn, bearing along with
him his budget of goodies, awaking the
little urchinS from their silent repOse,
and distributing among them the con-
tents of his well-filled wallet. As soon
as Santa" had completed his work, the
band favored us with another of their
good selections, followed by good night
song fIom the choir. Rev. Knowles de-
livered the valedictOry and the audience
soon dispersed.
To the officers and teachers of the
school, who labOred so earnestly, we eX-
tend our congratulations for the COM
plete success of their plans, and their de-
parture from the long-trodden path of
former years, which is certainly a great
Improvement.
The NJ. E. Sunday school will give an
entertainment New Years eve.
Most of our schools are having vaca-
ton during the holidays, and the chill
dren are enjoying the snow i'll the ex-
treme.
Mrs. Lena HOagland is visiting friends
in Flushing and vicinity.-Lewis Dick
erson and sister Emma, started on Mon
day to Coshocton county, to visit their
father.
J. NJ. Wilson is about to erect black
smith shop here. Mr.Wilson had been ab-
sent from Flushing almost a year, but
was called home by the sudden death of
his father, and like dutiful son, has
decided to remain near his mother, that
he may be her staff in her declining
years. Welcome back, Jim.
THINGS FUNNY TO SEE.
Allie Mcconnell blowing her horn.
Mauda Krim and SADIE Gilbert eating
mush and milk.
L. c. Ransom acting as Santa Claus.
J. A. Clemens moustache sprouting.
Sam Dunlap getting his hat trimmed.