The Fremont County record., 1882-01-07
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Sunday School Festival.

DaptlSt Cnurcn, naQ glorious time
on New Years Eve, in Blake's Hall.
Every seat was full and a large num-
ber of friends had to leave, being un-
able to gain admission. Notwith-
standing the large number present
there was no confusion or disorder,
the arrangements were so perfect
and everything passed off satisfac-
torily.
The exercises were opened with
singing by the Sunday-school scholars,
under the leadership of Mr.. Baldwin,
with Mrs. Prentiss presiding at the
piano. DR.. Sawyer offered a short
and appropriate prayer. After a
hymn by the Sunday-school children,
Master Freddie Wilson delivered q
real nice little sermon "Make it plain,
make it plain" This was followed
by recitation, Popping Corn" by
Miss Della Burdett. This was q very
laughable piece and well rendered.
After more singing by the Sunday
school class, "Tbe Blacksn S
Story" a pathetic piece, was effect
lively recited by Miss Lottie Baldwin.
Master Eddie Prentiss followed with
"The best COW in peril" somewhat
long piece, which Master Eddie re-
CITED very well. "Saving Mother"
was then recited by Miss Blanche
McRay, and heartily applaudcd. AT
ter this the gem of the evening was
given "The Widder Green's last
Words" by Miss Minnie Mack. She
was appropriately dressed in charac-
Yer and her rendition of the piece
broaSht down the house. (which
shall it be-" was given by Miss Addie
Baldwin very effectively and received
hearty applause. After singing by
the Sunday-school, solo "The last
hymn was sweetly sung by Miss
the first part were closed by a few
remarks from DR.. Sawyer. He cor
daily thanked all present for their
appreciation and encouragement of
the Sunday school children. He also
desired to avail himself of the oppor-
tunity of addressing the large audi
ence present,to correct a typographi-
cal error of the paper which stated
that the Military College would open
on the 23d of January instead of on
Tuesday, the Sd.
PART SECOND
was commenced by the raising of the
curtain, presenting a grand tableau
of a large New YEARS. tree spreading
over the entire stage, illuminated
with wax tapers and literally 10 AIDED
down with fruits, candies, toys and
presents for the Sunday school chill
dren, while on tables and piled up on
the stage were many gifts for the
teachers and friends of the scholars.
The first article presented from the
tree was splendid silver cake basket
to DR.. Sawyer. In accepting it he
made few feiicitous remarks. No
ticing that the basket was empty he
said there was no lady who could fill
it with sweeter or better cake than
Mrs. Sawyer.
Every one of the Sunday-school
children received present of candies
and fruits. besides other suitable ar
ticles. Among the miscellaneous
presents received were: Mr.. Samuel
Stone, niger doll; Mr.. Chas. w.
Sharp. bag popcorn; Mrs. j. F.
Campbell. bag candy; Mayor Camp
bell, tecthing rattle; Mr.. Clay Web
ster, doll baby; Miss Maud Can
field, a parcel with instructions to
the usher to handle with care: Mr..
II. N. Beechcr, a parcel supposed to
contain hairpins Miss Blanche Nc
Kay, prize for most perfect lessons in
her class during last quarter, pair
vases; Mayor Campbell, mustache
brush; Mr.. G. Sewers, a guinea pig );
Deacon Phelps, jews-harp; Mr.. Frank,
Prentiss, shirt collar aad can of cold
slau Miss Maggie Davis, nice bronze
vase; Miss Minnie Mack, handsome
vase; Miss Carrie Baldwin, savings
bank Miss Minnie Wacker, nice doll /;
Mrs. ). s. Knight, silk handkerchief |;
Mr. Sam. Stone, Octoroon baby doll ;
Mrs. L. e. Franck. large parcel; Mrs.
y. W. Bigclow lady's reticule; Miss
Mertie Mcclure. three parcels Mrs.
Mcfarland, bottle of altar of roses /;
MIL Mulock, pair of game roos-
ters; Miss Lottie Baldwin, small
package. supposed to be jewelry ;
MIR. J.W. Bigelow. parcel Miss An
nie Wacker, handsome doll Deacon
Bradbury, package candy; Miss Car
ris Baldwin, gold ring; Miss Minnie
Lshm, parcel. contents unknown !;
Deacon Phelps, toy monkey; Mise
Emma Rudolph, box gloves; Master
Eddie Starbird. three nice books !:
DR.. g. II. Sawyer, tin horn: Deacon
Bradbury, Jumping Jack Mrs. Or.