The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-01-10
christmas and New Years Festival
at OakWOod.

For some time previous the repairing !
or renovating the interior of the Chap
ell had been contemplated and discuss
ed, and finding that the School was
willing and anxious to contribute to
defray the expense, and also being
proffered material and services from
friends interested in the prosperity of
the School, it was determined to reno
vate, decorate and otherwise beautify
the little Chapel, and have u quasi
dedication of the improved structure,
by way of combination of a Christ.
mas aud New Years festival Accord
ingly the work was performed, and on
the evening of the entertainment the
room seemed completely transformed,
30 great was the contrast and so tasty
the decorations. The walls and ceiling
had received a coating of alabastine,
the former embellished by a handsome
dado, and the latter finished i'll panel
work and decorations in the center.
In addition there were paper chains
artistically suspended and festooned
from the ceiling and walls. To COM
plete the picture, a Jacobs Ladder,
we'll loaded with presents, and lighted
with tapers, was conspicuous in the
front
The following program was render
ed in manner that reflected great
credit upon all participating in its
rendition:
Opening service-Song by the School;
Prayer by James Woodruff.
Music.
Greeting-By Miss Cora Thompson.
Music.
Gentleness-Johnnie Harry.
Gods Ways Best-Ida Poulson.
Softly He Cometh-Lena Helwick,
Male Trio-"We Hail Thee, Mirth !"
E. Y. Lacey, Fred. Carnahan, J. B.
Jewell.
Sowing and Reaping-Geo Ernst.
How to Live-CaI!y Harry.
Anthem" Hosauua to the Son of
| David Miss Nellie Johnson, Miss
| Lydia Green, Messrs. Fl. L. Searl and
Z. M. Mcbride
Recitation-Little Rockets Christ
mas-Miss Anna CARTS.
Eessie's Christmas-Bertha Ault.
| Wondrous Star-Bertha Roreye
Cod Loves Me-ChristY Hamm.
| Duet The Larboard Watch n-E
Y. Lacey, Miss Jennie Lacey.
THE Widows. Mite - Miss Lizzie
Spade.
st. Johns Vision-Gracie Aurand
! When l Am a Man-Lewis Ernst
| Music.
That Glorious Song of Old-Julis
Aurand.
AT the close of the program, Mr. J
&. Woodruff, the founder and first Su
perintendent of OakwOod, made some
feeling remarks, ,alluding to the growth
of the school and its prosperous con
dition, its old and new members, ant
the abundant blessing of God on the
lahors of those who had interested
themselves in its behalf. He c0nclu
ded by saying that although his futur
abode in the South would probabl,
deprive him of the privilege of agail
meeting with them, he should carr,
with him the remem brance of pleasan
labors and associations in connection
with the founding and early days o
the school, which, under Gods bless
ing, had resulted in the School bein,
now strong in numbers and promising
yet greater growth and usefulness il
the Masters service.
Rev. r. NJ. Freshwater was calle,
upon for remarks, and responde,
briefly and humorously.
Then came the distribution of th
presents, making glad the hearts O
the little folks, and equally pleasip,
to the older ones
The School feel under especial obi
tions TO Supt. Butts aud Geo. Hustled
who gave so freely their lsbors in tn
renovation of the chapel aud carryin,
forward and perfecting tie arrange
ments incident to the success of tn
festival
The School was made the recipien
of very appropriate and withal yer,
) necessary article-a contribution bas
ket-the gift of Mrs. Lena Felt, fo
which she has its sincere thanks.
To those who SO generously contrib
uted their time, labor and material
in repairing and renOvating Oakwoot
editice, the society is under perpetua
} obligations, and feel while grateful,
appreciating their generosity, the in
adequacy of mere words to express it
gratitude to them for thus beautifyin,
its house, and rendering it so attract
i've and inviting. Such liberal dona
tions We're not expected, and in thu
) realising the fruition of an earnest de
sire for room neat and tasty pleasing
to the eye and congenial to the taste
of refinement, in which to welcom,
its friends, the School will ever holt
the following names in grateful re
membrance : Mr.. w. w. Carnahan
who donated all the decorations in ad
dition to the labor of putting them on
Mr.. Frank Carnahan, w no contributes
his labor in the good work Messrs
Wright & Russell and Torpey & Jew
ell, for generous donations OF labor.
These gentlemen, by their praise
worthy benevolence, have aided in tn,
accomplishment of a good work. ant
the satisfaction of having helped t.
carry forward and extend the infiue n 2
for good of the School, will surely car
ry with itself an ample compensation
for their Christian spirit manifesto,
and efforts put forth.
The M. E. s. $. of this place, ha
placed the School under renewed obi
cations and gratitude, by Christina
donation of So, ,55.
The Society has recently been incor
porated, retaining its old name O