Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-01-03
UNIONTOWN.

The fox chase on Christmas day did
not fulfill the expectations of those who
got 1t up, owing to the fact that many
who were expected with their dogs
failed to attend. and also from the fact
that the fox only ran about a quarter of
a mile before Uelng caught. The meet"
was in Uniontown, and the start" was
made just west of the town. There
were nine dogs. The fox was furnished
by Mr.. Aaron Daten and was in good
condition. After he was picked up two
other foxes we're started from "cover''
and the dogs raa the rest of the day and
into the night.
Mr.. Robert Humphrey was surprised
by about 80 of his friends one evening
not long since, who remembered that it
was his birthday ard wished to cele
brate the occasion. They were hospita-
bly, entertained, and as a further sur
prise purchased for him a nice easy
chair and had it donated from the
Christmas tree.
Mr.. Everett I. Hays left on Monday
last to attend College at Ada, Ohio. Mr..
Hays is one of our most popular young
men in society, and is esteemed highly
by all his friends. He will adopt a
practical course of study, and all wish
for him success in college, and a pleas
ant, happy association with his new
made friends and classmates.
Mr. Thos. Henderson, of Caldw well, o.,
is visiting his relatives here.
A surprise party was gotten up to
ha Of Mr A hal
on Christmas day. A pleasant time is
reported.
The Christmas Tree entertainment at
the church on Christmas evening proved
to be most enjoyable and pleasant af-
fair. Two trees were donated by John
A. Taylor, Esq. and were arranged to
the right aud left of the pulpit and
nicely decorated. The Loydsvile band
furnished the music which was good
and highly appreciated. They also took
occasion to present their leader Mr..
Grant Shepherd with a fine gold chain
as token of their regard. A singing
class was also organized under the lead
ership of Prof Wilson and Mr.. Wallace
Newlin. and the excellent vocal music
added greatly to the pleasure of the ec
casioD. AS the tree represented the Sab
bath school report of the same was
read by Mr.. Calvin Pollock. The school
is in a prosperous condition with Hon
T. NJ. Nichol. Sup't., and Mr.. Nathaniel
Taylor aud Mr. Calvin Pollock, assist
ants. There was brief addresses by
Rsvs. Hackett, Weaver, Scouller, aud
w. r. Thompson, Esq. A candy treat was
distributed to the children, following
which Rev. J. G. Scouller was presented
with nice study chair on behalf of the
ladies of the congregation fine saddle
and bride on behalf of the gentlemen
and very handsome copy of Koebles
Evening Hymn on behalf of the young
ladies comprising Mrs. Pollock's class.
The gifts, some 450, were then taken
from the tree and names read by W. r.
Thompson, Esq, much to the enjoyment
and amusement of the very large audi
ence which was in attendance. Mr. VIM.
NicliOl presided and announced the order
of exercises connected with the enter
tainment. TIE audience was composed
of persons of the highest gentiIity as
was manifested by the perfect order, and
the most courteous and kindly feeling
which prevailed both during and after
the performances of the evening. Many
and some gifts of great value,
we're on the tree, but we know our
friends will pardon us for not speaking