The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1880-02-23

Celebrating Birihdny by n Bible Glass.
The Citizens Bible class Of Wheeling,
conducted. by Judge G. L. Cranmer, meets
every Sabbath afternoon at q o'clock, in
the lecture room of!the First Presbyterian
Church. For week or two past, pleas
ant conspiracy has been going, on among
the members, directed against their faith
ful teacher and manager. This conspiracy
came to point at meeting held Mon
day, February IS, at which R. ]. Hopkins,
Esq, acted as chairman, and Prof. Weber
as secretary. Then and there 1t was re-
solved to celebrate the Judges hfty-fourth
birthdayby appearing, in ptenO, at his res.
idence on Friday evening, the 10th Of
February. Committees were appointed,
and acted with promptitude upon their
instructions. On the day mentioned, the
class assembled at the house OF Miss Nc
Clure, on Virginia street, and from there
proceeded to Judge Cranmer's residence,
who was greatly surprised, but "very glad
TO see them all. He seemed to be in bliss
ful ignorance Of the conspiracy. The fol-
lowing programme was carried out to the
eminent satisfaction OF all: r. ]. Hop
kins called the class to order, and the
Judges favorite Gospel hymn, "Tell me
the old, old story" was sung, after which
the following acrostic was read by e. "A.
Weber: ...- s...',f-.s'
Crumbliug Into dust Is worldly greatness,
Sinking 10 oblivion selash deed,
Bat forever living, swelling, prospertng
TO the Word Of God from Vital seed.
BaVIng eer against the boon from Heaven
To the world in actions aud in thought, !,
Yet, Its hercest efforts ne'er succeeded
And Is battles all 10 vain were fought,
And for ages, never ending ages
VIII II stand, aS standing In the past
Sending forth those wondrous blooming branches
ThAtior long eiernlties Will last.
Near aud dear 10 thee, oh friend and teacher
To the Word Of Coda light Of life
Shining ndiautly upon thy pathway,
Waving banner-llke mid earthly strife.
Many we're the friends who round thee gathered
On the Iostiul Sabbath afternoon,
Listening 70 the EaoTed words Of Scripture,
Heavens fArest, dearnR!I noblest boon.
Ever grateful, they tonight have gathered &.
y Mindiul OF the day that gave thee birth,
And their HEARTFELT wArniest wishes mlngle
Wiihglad thoughts 10 hopes and Joyous mirth.
Res,iul happy DO henceionh thy striving,
Rich In peace and rich in Suuslltd days,
X May yet many such as this returning
Shed upon Thy life their gorions ways, r.
W. H. Rinehart, the orator Of the even:
ing, next stepped out, and in q neat speech
hinted at certain charges preferred against
the Judge, viz: first, that he had just COM
pleted the fiity-fourth year OF his life;
SECOND, that he had "stolen the affections
Of large number OF persons now const-
tuting the Bible class, and appearing against
him as cloud Of witnessess.' The
only way TO counteraot aaid charges was
to accent OF an easy chair, as slight testi-
monialiot their affections for him, which
chair being unveiled by the speaker, now
hurst in all It's gloiy upon the vision oil
the Judge. The choir Of the Bible class
sang, "Home Sweet Home" alter which
the Judge begged leave 10 say q lew words
In self defense.
! l@Auld Lang syne" concluded the for;
malities OF the occasion. The informal
portion OF 1t having been opened by q
bountifql repast, prepared by the hospita:
bic hatfis Of the hostess, soon resolved
itself into the happiest gathering that was
ever witnessed. Scotch songs, Pinatore
| in rapid succession and the ball was kept
| in spirited motion by the genial assistance
OF Col. White and the Messrs. Bown, Rine..
hart, Cecil, II. Holiday, Ed. Hobbs and
many others, while the ladies never tired
OF making things pleasant. Alter spend
ing about Ave hours in this happy man
ner, the class was dismissed by Chairman
Hopkins To meet again for the regular
international lesson Sunday next Of =!
o'clock r. NJ. 7f "JEAN'