The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-12-10
Washington College.

HushlhStOh OOLeSe'
The Christmas entertainment is ar
ranged and prepared for.
President Cooter who during the
fist part Of the week was somewhat
indisposed is now almost fully recov-
cred.
Dr.. ], w. G. Willeughby went over
Oh Chucky Wednesday morning to
oiliciate at the wedding OF Miss Esther
Wilson to ]. A. Crosswhite, of Kansas
City. Miss Esther the bride, was for
merry OF our institution and it is with
kindred feeling Of association that
oar well wishes and congratulations
a,e offered,
President Moore, Of Tuscu .um Col
lege, spent a part Of the day with us
Thursday.
Miss Tennie Fraker, quitting school
la t week has returned to her HON in
Greene county.
\ little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fam Anderson, Broylesville, was hap,
tiscd by Rev. Willoughby, at Old Sal
lem Saturday of last week
The North Carolina apple wagon
iii its accustomed rounds, laden with
its fragrant cargo OF toothsome noun
tain dainties, cheered our small boys
with its presence Thursday. To the
country school boy there is something
peculiarly magnetic about such at
fractions, surpassed only in his estima-
ton by the all enjoyable circus or side
show of his more highly favored city
brother. In this connection however
school having closed for the day no i'll
convience was effected by its arrival
the sensation passed without the nee
ccssity Of suspending duties as it would
naturally seem.
Chapel devotions during the sick
ness of President Cootei, been conduct
by Rev. Gilmore of Knoxville.
Immediately preceding the admins
tration of sacramental emblems at Old
Salem last Sabbath, an earnest young
christian, in the person of Miss Anna
Truan, was publicly accepted into that
venerable old sanctuary, under whose
nls the hardy pioneers Of both
church and State were once wont to
gather in sweet communion, and from
whose walls many have gone forth to
bless the world by their existence in it,
A letter, also, transferring the mem
be:ship of Mrs. Margaret Duncan, was
in like manner receiv Il. Then fol
10 we'd the breaking of the mamma of re
membrance and the pouring of sacred
wine, which rites, though performed
i'll all solemnity and awe, should con
tain the christians brightest hopes and
assurances. The sermon from the text
of Psalms 81: l, by Rev. Gilmore was
well selected and vas indeed well
worth the hearing.
On account of devotional services at
the church Friday evening, the regular
meeting of the literary societies was
indefinitely postponed.
Robt L. Car ;on, one OF our students
although still able for the performance
of his duties, has been somewhat un.
we'll during the week.
Frank E. Mcclure, who for some
time has been confined with sickness
resumed his work at the college Thurs
day.
Ms, Jessie Wilkins, Of Limestone
was among us Friday.
Rev. G A. Duncan, of Jonesboro, was
at the college attending and assisting
il the series OF meetings few days
since.
Miss Katie Cecil was registered al
Hotel Carson Friday afternoon.
President H. r Christie, of the mu
sic and business college, has just is
sued, in the interest Of his institution
neat and nicely prepared sheet Of an
rouncements pertain ng to, and sho :
ing forth the advantages and induce
ments offered by his college for The
2nd term beginning Jan 4, 1892
The series of meetings conducted al
Old Salem during the past week by
r ~ f. A. Gilmore, Of Knoxville, have
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