The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1880-01-10
A VoIcc from PnrrrrIIlc.


Concluding that your regular correrpond.
ent has become "too mll"for utterance during
these festive times as one reason for the non
appearance of items from this place, VIC viii
endeavor to furnish you with one or two incl
dents that have transbired lately.
Christmas day was duly observed in our
stirring little town. Our principal feature OF
the observance, was the entertainment given
in the NJ. l.. church during tho evening. Tho
members of this church who always know how
to please in matters ofthis kind, out did them
selves in the arrangements Of the eve referred
TO. On entering the church door it was noticed
that the pulpit had boon removed and an i'm
mense Christmas tree occupied its place
covered with an almost endless variety of fancy
articles contributed by Kind friends. The
dolls swinging from the branches of the tree
as well as those seated around the table, seem.
ing to enjoy themselves as well as the spright-
ly little folks seated in the pews anxiously
waiting the opportunity Of Investigating sun
dry boxes placed conspicuously before them
on the altar rail. Prominent among the pres
onts was a handsome chandelier, suspended
from the ceiling a gift to the church from
Master Harry and Miss Beulah Peters, chill
dren of the worthy Sunday school superln-
tendent. This was n noble gift upon the part
of these young people and for which they are
entitled to the hearty thanks of all who wor-
ship there. After several addresses by the
pastor and some excellent singing by the
school. The large and attentive audience, was
dismissed feeling that tue friends of the school
had not failed in giving them treat that will
not be soon forgotten.
Another notable event that transpred on
New Years right was the surprise visit paid
Rev. G. L. Schaher, pastor bfthe NJ. E. church.
This minister of the gospel has served the
people here during the three years ofinanclal
distress through which they have passed,
cheerfully dscharging his duties and sharing
with them in their depriyations, and now that
prosperity is about dawning upon the town,
the people manifested their good will to-
wards him by completely flliifg the parsonage
with their presence and the pantry with their
substantial gifts. The occasion was a COM
plete surprise to the good man of the house
and his family who were quietly enjoying
themselves in the parlOr. At the proper time
Mr. Jacob Peters ard his wife made their ap-
pearance at the parlor door fianked by Mr..
Harry Cooper and his amiable spouse, follow
| ed by long procession, composed of members
and friends of both churches. The sled load
| of provisions duly deposited in the dining
room and Hon d. Bowman in a neat speech
not only explained the object of the visit, but
presented the dominic with purse of money.
To this Mr.. SchafIer replied but 1t was eyi-
dent that his heart had suddenly gotten intt
his mouth, while he thanked the donors for
their kind regards. After the company had
spent several hours together in joyous man.
ner; one after the other departed to theil
homes feeling that It was more blessed to give
than to receive. BY ONE VINO WAS THERE.