Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-12-28

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Mamie Sharp; christmas Carol" by
Miss Francie Guipe: when Jesus
Came to earth of Old by Miss Bessie
Duffield, closing with remarks and ben
diction by the Pastor. after which re-
were distributed.
The church was handsomely decora-
ted and the presents were displayed on
two evergreen trees, connected by an
arch. A prominent feature of the dec
orations was handsome panel picture,
painted by J. W. Tinsman, represent
ing the Nativity.
Miss Nellie Baggs' class surprised
her by the presentation Of beautiful
individual Castor.
Another pleasing incident was the
presentation of handsome gold head
ed Cane, to the Superintendent OF the
School, Mr.. w. T. Baird, an account of
which appears in another column.
At THE ". y. CHURCH.
Two handsome trees greeted the eyes
o! the little one, and quite an elabor.
ate programme, consisting Of songs,
Scripture lessons, speeches, duets, quar-
tettcs, etc, had been prepared, but 1t
was broken into by the premature ari-
val Of "Old Santa Claus with his ira.
ditional pack, and the distribution of
presents.
Each teacher was appointed to see
that each member OF their RESPECTIVE
classes received a present, and the par
ents and friends of the school, who de-
sired to do so. gave individual presents.
One Of the most pleasant incidents Of
the evening, was the presentation Of a
sack Of flour to The Sexton, Mr.. $. Ed
monds, who walked down The aisle,
took il upon his shoulder, and carried
il to the rear of the church. amidst the
cheers of the audience.
More than three hundred names were
called, during the distribution of pres
ents, and the occasion was one Of the
most pleasant ever enjoyed in the
church.
Christmas evening, Rev. T.,J. Wheat
took his Bible class of fifty young la.
dies and gentlemen, to the City Hotel,
kept by Mr.. S. S. Dean, and treated
them to an Oyster Supper. We think
Of joining that class ourselves.
AT THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH,
the decorations were Of the usual tasty
and appropriate style, characteristic Of
the ladies OF this congregation. An
Arch spanned the platform bearing ap-
propriate inscriptions, and an ever
green tree bore the peculiar fruit so
satisfactory to the little ones. The pro-
gramme consisted of declamations,
songs and recltations, closing by a DIS
tribution of presents to the pupils, and
refreshments to the visitors present.
AT THE NJ. +. CHURCH (soUTu.)
A very pleasant occasion was enjoy
ed. The Greeting was delivered by
Miss Berthe Garrett, and recitatlons de-
liyered BY Lottle Bernard and others.
whose names we have been unable to
learn. A handsome tree bore the
presents for the children.
BAPTIST CHURCH.
The formal celebration at the Bap-
tist church was dispensed with on &C
count of the death of Mrs. Halliday,
wife of the superintendent, and the
church was draped. The little ones
quietly, received the refresh
ments that had been provided, and qui.
stly dispersed at an early hour.
THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Had no tree, but the school assembled
and presents were distributed.
THE coLoRED FOLKS
Had two trees, one at b. ylor's Hall
md one at the Colored NJ. Il. Church.
We had no reporter present, but from
he well-known capacity of the colored
oiks tor extracting enjoyment from
my occasion of the kind. we feel safe in
aging that they had "a good time"
PRIVATE TREE.
In the southwest part of town Mr..
leo. Wall Smith, and some of the |
leighbors IN the vicinity, erected tree
or the little folks, in one of the large
ooms of the Dodson residence. Sorry
We could not attend At this season of
he year the gift OF ubiq ulty would be
loubly useful to newspaper man.
INCIDENTS.
On Tuesday evening, after supper.
rhile sitting in his office, Mr. j. e.
'arothers was approached by Mr.. Port
'atten, and handed beautiful Ivory
nounted Cane. accompanied by note,
TEich We give below, and whi.h ex-
lains itself.
"MR. J. c CARorHERs,
(Our ProprietorJ
Please accept this, as a token of
and high esteem with which