Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-02-06

tRepoEtsd for the Stauutoh vfxprctfoRl
Religious Intelligence. Tho series Of pto-
tracted meetings that were mentioned
BY your correspondent, to b. held ct the
"Plnes Mission Chapel" under the auspi-
ces OF the 7. N. q. A., of this place, were
closed few weeks ago with the glorious
result OF the CONVEX siop of eight souls to
God. There was q marked seriousness
during the entire meeting. The services
were conducted by the Revs. Messrs.
Smith. Murray and Hamilton, alternately.
The Association will hold. on next Sum
day afternoon. their regular monthly meet
ing ldsvotional) Vt which the ladies are
invited 70 attend.
The StGY Debating Socisty.;-At the reg
ular meeting OF ths' star Debating Socis-
IT," lust Saturday week, Mr.. B, NJ. Apple
wss elected President; Il. H. Palmer, Vice
Prssidsat; J. w. Campbell. Secretary and
Treasurer. Tho society is gaining in
members rapidly aad 10 Of course growing
In interest. At the next meeting the
question, 'sShouM women be educated
equally With men," viii be discussed by
BY Messr6 g. Kregloe, =. A. D. Mckee and
others Ia tho Affirmative, aud Msssrs. J.
". Campbell. I. A. Brownise and others
Ia the negative.
Acdident.--We are glad to learn that lit.
tie Eddie Fitch, who got his xfm broken
sometime ago. BY one of his companions
stepping on 1t whilst playing vt school, 10
doing we'll.
Masonic Sxpper.-The oyster supper Civ
On Ut the -Greenville Hotel. ~ Augusta
Lodge, No. III, 4. F. A. NJ Of the 2fst,
ult., was . most enjoyable affair. After
supper the young people repaired to the
Academy. whesc they spe0t couple OF
hours Ia tripping the slight fantastic, toe
to appropriate music from the violin rem
dered By Mr.. Thomas Gillim. whence they
adiodtnsd 10 their homes much delighted
with the oystar supper, the net procesds OF
which will b appropriated by tbs Lodge
70 the purchasing OF > set Of Jewels.
Psysonais-Mr. c., Minor Palmer. the
polits end esntismanly clerk OF Mr H. T..
Palmer. IL temporarily abasnt from the
village. - = clerk for his uncle, Mr.. Z. 7.
Palmsg, ct Arbor Hill, whose son r. A..
Palmer, Esq. his former clerk. has gone
into business In Baltimore. leaving him
without m as1istant.s
Ismpe1ance.-The Rev. Nj. Crowder.
Stats Lecturer for the. friends Of Temper
anca. sailsd TO- visit ~ last night. 10 Vas
advertised, 10 suppose from tho inclemen-
cy OF tho weather. aud our town 10 to con.
tiaue without teetotal society through
the coming ice gathering season.
Church Enterprise.-The young people
Of Bethel and Greenville Churches are pre-
pairing to sivsa Grand Musical and ORA
naat,c Entertainment hero in . few weeks.
for the bsneat OF parsonages at Bethel and
It this place. From the number Of per-
Ssrmers md the talent connacted with
II. ws anticipate most enjoyable affair.
l.vprovemene.-Mr. Frank G. shultz, OF
onr twin. 10 erecting house on his farm
near b, W. 70 which he contemplates re-
moving >eaFiy in the Spring. .
D;sappos esad 1nief.-Some thieyish, fell
low killed o, V of Mr.. Henry Shultzss hogs
= few nights ,vc, but did not succeed in
getting it aw.v. Mr.. s. expected to
butcher It the ne 1t day.
Thanks.-Allov -. Aessn Editors, to
here acknowledge .sur indebtedness and
to return our thanks 70 the Hon. John L.
Harris, for copies Of the following re-
800. 81. p.rort f.om IA ,ssioner OF Agri.
culture, 1878; Commissioners OF Educs:
tion, and State Of Labor ir Europe.
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