Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-12-28
NEW CARLISLE,

NEW wCARIIsIF, Dec. 2s.-Christmas fes-
tivities were of unusual interest among our
Sabbath schools. Each church had made
elaborate arrangements for the coming OF
Santa Claus, and he came in right good
style. At the NJ. f. church the decorations
were in good taste, consisting of two trees,
and banners that were significant OF the oc-
casion. Their most excellent choir was pre-
pared with some very fine music, which was
quite feature of the evenings entertain
ment. Algy Stafford is the superintend-
ent of the school. and of course was master
of ceremonies Under his supervision the
school is prospering and is growing in num-
berS and interest. Harry Cory acted rs San
ia Claus in neat and handsome manner.
At the Presbyterian church the decorations
were superb, consisting of a stage prepared
In regular opera style, with beautiful
Christmas tree loaded with presents for the
children. Iowa Smith represented ST.
Nicholas at this church in his usual
happy manner At the little brick church
around the corner. the school Is under
the supervision of T. J. Meranda, and Is
increasing in numbers as well as interest,"
Here the decorations were modest tnu
timely David Beard acted as the puryeyoi
of the gifts of the occasion to the children
and by his wit he afforded cOnsidersp,'e
amusement to the little folks. M. l.
Scarf has returned to our village after al,
absence of four years. He was surprised
at the growth of our town during DIS say
away, and says the Gem is hard to bes' Lor
beauty and the general intelligence OF her
citizens. .Tammany Hall, or the Lime
Kiln club of this place, is holding hiShtly
meetings, and is presided over by the poss
with dignity and wisdom. At uis place
questions of state, of law, of theology, OF
morals, and. In fact, every queshoi that
concerns mortal man, directly or hiuIeCHy'
is discussed-and cussed-with freedom
that is surprising to the uninitated' II IS
kind of semi-pOltical, reflgious' Tree
thought organization, and ike the MasonS'
every member Is met on me level, or
is soon placed there, If there Is diSposi-
tion shown to be smart BY anyone. Ana
what is peculiar about hls place Is Inc
furniture. consisting of nail Kegs, old
boxes. chairs that were nsde In the year
one. with no convenience or comfort; yet
old men. Young men. doctors, lawyers,
merchants. school teachers. farmers, Will
sit for hours on such furniture, gassing on
subjects of no concern to themselves or
anybody else. Were they at home they
conld not nv any possible means occupy
such chair three minutes without CON-
nlaining of the backsche or some other in
convenience. Yet such is life, and such are
some of the peculisrities of some Of our citi-
zeps, Our bank Is looking out for perma-
nent mIarters. as II is one of the institu-
tions that has come to stay. The health
nf the community never was better. Our
doctors say II b provokingly healthy.
Bethel township will present man
for position on the county
ticket at the next convention
Who is republican in principle. pure in char
act.r and we'll qualified for the place he
seeks. and one every laboring man can
safely support. because he is one of them.
His name aill be announced in due season.
.Ex-Conmissioner d. G. Cory is MEM
Der of oar school board, and is laboring
hard to hing our schools up to that degree
of usefulness that is so much desired by
every mend of education. 1t is a hard
matter for our old citizens to get out of the
narroE channels they were sailing in before
the advent of the railroad: the Seclud' d
life they lived led them TO habits
of life, and they formed ideas of
business, that are not in keeping with this
age of steam and electricity. Because
things are not now done as they were in
days of the old mail coach. they show
strong disposition TO take exceptions and
are eternally grumbling. We have num-
ber of live. energetic citizens who are up
with the times. who came here and invested
their capital, and intend to make this place
their home. but the old residenters are very
jealous of them, and it is considered bold
neSs for one of them to interest himself
in the least with our schools or the manage
ment of our municipal affairs. But the old
fossils will get to the rear, bye and bye.
Things are working.