Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-09
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time last week, some notes and no
tices of interest came in too late for
publication ; among them very in
teresting account oft Xmas festival
of the Lutheran Sabbath school, given
below, and for which return thanks
to the obliging writer.
Rev. r. @. Holland, pastor of the
Lutheran congregation was favored
with some very tangible substantial
and handsome expressions of regard
from his congregation, ubout Xmas
tide; and as a matter of course he feels
unusually happy.
CHRISTMAS EXERCISES IN THE
LUTHERAN CHURCH SUNDAYS. -
Christmas evening 6 p. M, promptly,
the school keeping step to the music
of professional march from the Sun
day-school room into the auditorium,
and passed up the aisles in perfect
order to seats assigned. At tap ofthe
bell the entire school was seated, talk
ing up about two-thirds of the sittings
of the church.
The Superintendent, Mr.. George
Knapp, opened the exercises with a
scripture reading. This was followed
by song by school, and prayer by the
pastor. The services were responsive
by classes successfully, interspersed by
frequent and brief Christmas songs.
The prompt and systematic manner in
which the order of exercise was rem
dered evinced careful training and
good discipline, and made the occa-
sion one of life and spirit. The excel
lent order and decorum of this large
school is worthy of highest praise.
The Infant Department, numbering
overa hundred is under the charge of
Mrs. William Wilen. The, brief but
exercise " Jesus Our STAR"
by these little ones was almost fault
less. They sang in perfect time and
with a zest truly inspiring. They re-
ceived each a little basket of candies,
a surprise provided by their teacher.
A fine library of275 vol. was pre-
sented to the school as a Christmas
gift. Some presents passed between
teachers and classes, notably one pre-
sented by the bible class to Rev. r.
). Holland, their teacher, handsome
of ink-stand, clock, pen
'ack, &C., finished in silver, accom-
panied by pen-holder of gold. The
exercises lasted but little over an
hour, and were well sustained through
)ut being free from tedious pauses.
The music was in first class order, led
~ well trained choir. Miss Lizzie
Muth presided at the organ with ease,
kill, and grace.
THE above was intended for last
weeks issue, but having been sent to
he printer too late for insertion, we
rive it in this issue.
The Cantata given in the Court
house by the M. E. Sabbath School,
south, was largely attended, and was
n every sense of the word an enjoy
bile entertainment. The programme
vas so well rendered as to evidence
he study and thorough training of
very part, by those who participated,
10Th children and adults. Some of !
he scenes were remarkably realistic,
md the tableaux suggestive and beau
iful. The soprano solo and quartette,
~ Misses Berry aud Herring, and
Messrs. Farnsworth and Nadenbousch,
vas sang as only such musical and
veil trained voices can sing. The
Three Graces" were marvelously
handsome and interesting; and the
wee folks in their realistic naturalness
out the applause every time.
some irreverent spectators who evil
lently thought l would not give
and wholesale resume of
he entertainment sent me notes label
ID "extra views" This is how they
cad: "The Martinsburg Judean
shepherds wore some very handsome
ings, much too fashionable and costly
or men of their pastoral profession"
THE Shepherds are to be congratu-
ated upon their courage in popular
zing an antique garb." "The thin cur
aims made some highly entertaining
hadowgraphs, that were not down on
he regular programme" Miss Wilen
presided at the piano with faultless
and the orchestra, composed
# some of our best musicians; was a
notably and pleasant feature of the
THE HEAALD staff return thanks to
of the committee, for courte-
les extended.
The Baptist Festival was quite a
uccess-notably so considering the
hort length of time it was in progress
from Tuesday until Friday New
Years night. The net proceeds
to S445. The gentleman's
gold watch was awarded to Jno. T.
Martin, who had S217 worth of votes.
Mr.. J. n. Thatcher, the other candi-
late. had s136. In appreciation ofhis
kindly efforts for the church, the COM
nittee presented Mr.. Thatcher with
handsome silver pitcher. In the con-
test for the lady's gold watch, Miss
Agnes Boyer had $50, and Miss Lille
Neer S3l. Miss Neer was presented
with a handsome ring. The contes-
tants for the lamp were Miss Menden-
hall and Miss Marstella. Miss Men