Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-12-31
BLOOMFIELD.

/ DA@VONuA AELDs
Good people ALL" don't forget the
anticipated visit at the parsonage, Jan.
12th 1881.
The entertainment at the NJ. +.
| Church, Dec. 2jth, came Off agreeably
to all. The house was decorated with
evergreen and cedar wreaths tastefully
arranged, commOdious stage, erected
with curtains, and background scenery
while above the back of the stage, was
a cross, trimmed with cc1ar,and stars of
the same, emblematical of the ancient
Eastern Star, that heralded the coming
of our Saviour, whose birth, was the
origin Of the many merry Christmas
days, to the present 10th century. A
large congregation of people assembled
ut an early hour, and at o'clock was
called to order, by n. b. Bowker, Supt.
of the s. s. School, and president of the
evening, who made brief, appropriate
remarks; then singing, (by the choir
the good ancient words while Shep-
herds Watched their Flocks by Night,
etc." followed by earnest prayer by
brother Spinney, (the Pastor) singing
again by the choir, elbow We the Gold
en- Trumpets Blow" then singing by
thirteen children lied by Mrs. Ii. Fuller
who played the organ,) "IIurrah for
the Merry Christmas Times" The eff
feet of this piece was enhanced by way
ing their handkerchiefs at the word
hurrah next, Biblical Medley exer-
else by the same, where the children
did admirably, and reflected due
credit on their training, Showing there
by that Mrs. +. loved children also, to
discipline them in this direction. 10
close this exercise, the young Misses
Ellie Johnson, Myrtle g. Daisy Clough,
Master Jesse Bowker & Ada Fuller,
sang the Pilgrims song or palms of
Victory and Crowns of Glory" Then
singing by the following quartette. Mr..
u Mrs. S. w. Holbrook, and Ii. Fuller
" wife the stirring anthem, ''Oh, That
| Could Forever Dwell" Next in or
der, was a very pleasing exercise by II
small children Selected and arranged
by Mrs. Spinney) carrying appropriate
banners, neatly trimmed with cedars,
spelling the words our ''Saviour's Blest
Command" Feed My Lambs" Twill
not mention all the exercises that fol-
lowed, but simply refer to the most i'm
portant, among which, was the ''Tem-
perance Song" so beautifully rendered
by Mrs. S. w. IIolbrook. Much credit
is due her as member of the choir. and
principal player of the organ. Miss
French then introduced several short
exercises, by her scholars, among the
best we're Homes of Earth" by four
small girls, also singing by the same,
Ellie Johnson, Myrtle u DLisy Clough
" Ada l uller, eve won't give up the
Bible" The song by Miss Ellie
johnson alone, The Golden Stair"
was sweetly executed, and Miss Fife
Bartlett gave an interesting recitation
on the Bible. One more dialogue.
Virtue and Graces, by MIS-. Fuller and
four young ladies, l.. Bow.ler, f. Per
kins, H. Perkins a. c. 30 lgott, closing
Win the tableLaX, Burning Incense"
tL"A the song by the choir, "G;ather
Around the Christmas Tree" Last.
but not least, was the sud. Len ap-
pearance OF Santa Claus" a.. L. Will
Iinm%) from under the stately Christ
mas tree, that WAS we'll loaded with
gifts for all. Santa WAS dressed in
quaint style, and was witty un;L oi'igi-
nal, his remarks being appropriately
interesting-maliing sport for all more
especially the little follls--while dis
tributing the presents to old and young.
Brother Spinney received II linen hand
kerchief, covered with IS ii dollars.
Mrs. Spinney, some handsome vases,
and numerous other useful articles.
Mrs. S. w. IIolbrook $40 bill, and Mr..
Holbrook Il valuable beaver overcoat.
All present were the recipient of some
favor from their friends, and unani-
mously went away well pleased with
the evenings proceedings. We close
our items this week with Wishing the
Editor and entire readers of the HER
AID Happy New Year. HOPE.