Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-02

Mr. Matthew BltnGr, OF Chambers
burg Company. Mr.. Bitner has beer
member of the Fire Dept. for II
years he referred to the pleasant as
sociations that have existed between
the two companies for some years
and altogether gave such generous ex
pres sion of the existing friendship, az
to make everybody feel happy. The
responsive speech was wellmade. The
Company is very proud of theil
handsome present; pitcher ana COB
let are gold-lined, and the frame
swinging pitcher and goblet are beau.
tifully chased. This is one of the very
handsomest presents our Firemer
have yet received, and we can assure
the donors that their gift does not lack
appreciation, and when opportunity
offers they will learn this truth in a
more substantial manner than mere
speech.
The Chambersburg band treated
the audience to some excellent music,
and the MechanicsBan assisted large
iy in making a pleasant evening for
the people.
Thanks to Mr.. j. A. Kline of Cham
bersburg, and to their committee for
courtesies extended. Owing to some
misunderstanding, the dinner announ-
ced to be given to the children of the
town on New Years day, was not
given. 1t is a great pity that so SIM
pie matter of charity as this should
fail.
There was good music at the Rink
Saturday evening, by the City Band,
and some excellent gymnastic skating
exercises by Messrs. Hobbs and Lam
bert.
Mr.. John w. Walker has one ofthe
most attractively arranged windows
in town; the small fry find load
stone Whereabouts.
Mr.. H. A. Riddle, wife and children,
of Chambersburg, Penn, spent Xmas
with friends in this city. Mr.. Riddle
sang in the Presbyterian Church on
Sunday, to'the delight of the congre-
cation and the friends who have so
much missed his voice.
Mr.. Trego Landerkin of Frederick,
is visiting friends in town.
d. S. Eichelberger of the Charles
town West Virginia Democrat spent
Xmas at home in this city.
Miss Ida Herring of Frederick, is a
guest at the home of Mr.. N. Thatcher.
Mr.. c. Swartz of Baltic, spent Xmas
with his friends in town.
Professor Carroll of Harrisburg, was
lntown during the holidays.
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TO the friends who sent to LEONE so
many nice souvenirs, both to the do
nors whom know, and those who are
not known to me, | return many, many
thanks, and assure you that I appreci-
ate such expressions of regard, all the
morein that they were most unexpect-
ed.
If those whose remembrance came
to me "Incognito" will make them
selves known to me they will confer a
great favor upon LEONE.
Miss Minnie Frazer and Mr.. E.
SWope, gave a very pleasant little So
cial party Tuesday evening at the resi-
dence of Mr.. III. A. Frazer, to large
company oftheir young friends.
Hon. w. II. III. Flick returned home
on Wednesday.
The Infant Glass of the M. E. Sab
bath School met Santa Claus on Tues
day night at 6 O'Clock, in their Sab
bath-School room. After some beau
tiful exercises of singing and recita-
tions, by the little ones, rejecting
credit on the scholars as well as their
teachers. Mrs. Westall and Miss EN-
ma Berry, Old Santa appeared fol-
lowed by his wife and children, who
came along to "give Pa lift" on ac-
count of his decrepid old ago, and dis
tributed some two or three hundred
gifts Of toys, tops, dolls, work-boxes,
trumpets, horns, watches, &C., &C..
and everybody went away happy.
The Teachers announced that if any
scholars were missed in the distribu-
ton, and would bring in their names
next Sunday, they would receive
gifts.
Communicated.
AT the Baptist Church the Xmas SER
vices were of an unusually interesting
character. An arch of evergreens sus-
pended before and over the pulpit glow
ed with the Message, Peace on Earth
good will to men and either side of this
were Xmas trees beautifully adorned,
with pyramids of CONNECTIONS resting in
their shade. Interesting addresses were
made by Revs. F. M. Wood s and R. FL.
Pitt. Accompanying the vocal music in
the Xmas Anthems. was an Orchestra of
eight pieces; in part of the anthems the
voices of the Infant Class accompanied
the Orchestra. The music was well
chosen, well rendered and highly appre-
ciated by all. We have some fine mu-
sicians among us. Not the least notable
feature was the gift of handsome silk
hat to the pastor, Rev. R. HI. Pitt, by the
young men of his class. Miss Mamie
Boyer, the organist, was presented with
beautiful alligator leather portfolio
in recognition of her faithful services
and efficiency as organlst. JOHN" the
sexton, was remembered with very
nice Derby. The school was treated
very bountifully to sweet gifts, and every
body went home happy except those who
could not obtain admittance.
ARGUS.
Mr.. John Beckman, father-in-law of
the editor of THE HERALD, and Mr.. J.
Oster, an old friend and neighbor of
Mr.. r. in Pennsylvania, are spending
a few days here looking around the
town. LEONE.
B. F. Lowman, Esq, Indiana. Pa, says
he used Powell S Prepared Chemicals last
season side by side with high priced
fertilizer, and he has no hesitation in
saying he received as good results from
the Chemicals as from the high priced
article He will use the Chemicals ex-
clusively this season. Write for descrip-
tive pamphlets to Brown Chemical Co.,
Baltimore, Md.
Mr.. C. ]. Griffith has returned from a