Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-01-28
EN- BREEVILLE JOTTINGS.

The recent cold wave reached this
point with unparalleled frigidity, and the
terrific wind storm that preceded it
ragged with undated fury for about "a
hours. For a time it seemed that the
very mountains would be swept away, or
entirely stripped of their vegetation. The
peaceful current Of the beautiful Nola
Chucky was disturbed as it had never
been known to be before, and her calm
gentle bosom was frozen into a frigid sea
of beauty, adorned with most fantastic
shapes of icy loneliness; and little white
waterfalls, and huge caverns with orna-
ments fantastic, dropping in profusion
from the arched roofs, glittering like
diamonds and pearls upon her icy bosom.
The school at this place was suspended
more than a week on account of the In
endurable cold and Mrs. Johnson's i'll
ness, but resumed on the Goth inst.
Though the holiday festivities are past
and almost forgotten by many persons.
allow us to present a few ideas in regard
to "A pleasant little Christmas entertain.
ment at this place by the school and Sab
bath school, which was. pronounced by
an attentive large audience to be worthy
of comment also pleasant and entertain
ing. The salutatory was read by Mrs.
Annie w. johnson, extending a most
cordial welcome to all, expressing many
ardent desires for their happiness and
prosperity and a most prosperous VOYAGE
across the tranquil sea of 1886, then point.
ing to the beautiful "Star of Bethlehem"
Chat was beautifully represented on the
stage she babe each one a glad New
Year hoping that the light of this
gentle Star of Peace would forever shine
upon them. Then followed exercises by
the school, consisting of recitations,
declamations, dialogues and o%rations, in
which the pupils acquitted themselves
very creditably. "Genevra' was vel
rendered by Miss Mollie White, (Which
Shall it Be- very well by Miss Cora
Henley, a Temperance Echo by Miss
Ida Henley was well recit.d, "Curfew"
was rendered by Miss Flo White in such
an appropriate, forcible manner that we
do not think any audience could have
failed to be pleased to hear. The ora
ton by Mr.. viii Henley was interesting
and delivered in a most laudable manner;
subject-"Star Of my Country" One
dialogue, "He Loved Another was
acted to perfection by Mr.. Bob Blair and
Miss Flo White. Mr.. Blair was very de-
voted, but his greatest trouble arose from
having formerly loved Lydia A. Pink.
ham. Another dialogue was well render
ed by Miss Nora White and Master Henry
Johnson; subject-'It Was Only a
Brakeman Killed" Miss Esther Deak-
ms recited the Lost Ship" in an i'm
pressive, pathetic and most graceful
manner. Peck's Bad Boy was rendered
by Mr.. Floyed Deakins. Master Willie
Blair's New Years Greeting was re-
cited very prettily and Master Jimmie
Johnson's recitation of Star of Bethle-
hem was appropriately connected with
the song that followed Beautiful Star"
This closed the exercises by the school.
Then followed Rotations and songs by
the Embreevillc choir in which the well
trained voices Of Miss Ella Blair, Mrs.
Jennie Meek, Miss Sue Carson, Miss
Kettle Treadaway and others mingled in
sweet harmony; then a beautiful ever
green Christmas tree, bountifully laden
with Santa Claus's most liberal presents,
which all present seemed to enjoy. Mrs.
Johnson was presented with beautifully
trimmed delicious looking cake that very
much rcsembled s~now-flakes, by Miss
Ella Blair and Mrs. Jennie Meek, which
she accepted in a most appreciative man
ner. ] had almost forgotten to mention a
recitation rendered by Miss Mollic Smith
deacon Browns Courtship." Miss
Mollie is a neicc of Miss Fannie Smith
the elocutionist, and showed very plainly
that she possesses the same talent fol-
%elocution. Prof. r. L. Patton, Co. Sup't,
delivered a very interesting and withal
a very beautiful Christmas address with
which all were delighted. Washington
county may well congratulate herself in
having a Superintendent of Public In.
struction so well worthy of the position.
He is endevoring to stamp Improve,
ment' upon the minds of the teachers.
The Sabbath school returns many
thanks to Mr., Will Munsey of Jonesboro
for his liberality and generosity in re,
Numbering them on Their Christmas tree
The young ladies and gentlemen have
enjoyed the season of ice and snow rap
~turcusly.
A very interesting revival had been
in progress here previous to the cold
wave, conducted by the Rev. Mr.. Perry,
which continued to increase in interest
until the intense cold prevented its con-
tinuance. Quite a number professed
faith, and there were some accessions to
the church. Mr.. Perry's discourses are
well gotten up, and emenate from deep
and lofty contemplation. Every sensa-
ton, every beautiful expression of
thought, every striking illustration is
rendered in u most forciblc way with easy
gestures and pleasant and engaging man
ner. Being only 10 years of age, we
predict q useful and cventful career for
him.
Mr.. Samuel Blair came home a short