The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-04
Cnri.tmas at OakwOod.

OF the many Christmas celebrations al Oak
wood Chapel that of 1899 beld last Tuesday
ming realized perhaps m1re than any the eX
pectatIons of the school and its friends the
visitor felt himself guest of Santa Claus and
his gay court from the moment of entering the
little edifice, from which the worrying affairs
of mortal life were utterly banished. The il
lusion IT the centuries ceased to be an Illusion
for three as enjoyable hours as ever licked their
way into the lives of the enra ptured spectators
The secret of the evening entertainment lay in
program gotten up exclusively for the scnol
ars, the central thought being happy Christ
mas for the children. There is no sight as
pleasing as that of radiant childhood and the
entertainment that brings out the little beings
in the enthusiasm of their enjoyment is the one
nest liked by the grown up attendants. The
absence OF that criticism that comes so to speak
as a penalty to adult performances and the
legitimate exactions of those listening to them.
elevate such scenes as that OF Tuesday night into
absolute enjoyment. To make children happy
is privilege Everybody loves them and is
happiest when they are happy
1t was beautiful sight to watch the little
performers on that night as their sweet voices
sounded in song and recitation. Certainly no
nearer upproach to Heavens purity can be i'm
agined in this sin laden world than such a sight.
word for every child. His program alias was
Milt Nichola, but what child wauld believe that
such perfect chimney saint was other than
their beloved St. Nick himself? To make the
old fellow feel more at home each of the teach
ers wore a grotesque paper headgear. very
funny to the audience but eminently satisfacto-
ry to Santa Claus. A large Christmas tree
bowed its branches to the weight of Infinite
treasures unknown, glittering and cleaning in
its wealth of ornamental hangings, Each schol-
ar received from it some substantial token in
addition to half pound of candy. All of the
gift funds were expended exclusively for pres
ents for the children-a sensible departure from
the usual practice at such times Oakwood did
a good work Tuetday evening. affording to
many child Christmas remembrance that
otherwise might have been denied him.
In addition to the purchasing of presents and
providing for the expenses of the celebration
library of so books was placed in the school,
The Chapel decorations were pretty and ap
propriate and nothing was wanting 20 make it
one of the best Christmas cele brations ever held
in Pavenna. The following is the program:
Singing by the School.
Prayer
Song-Quartet. Minnie SteOrkel, Edith Grohe.
Charles and Henry Grohe.
| Glass Exercise by Thirteen-Christ the King
He. Jesus. said. = forbid them not''
Recitation-W hat do you think my Grandma
says,-Nestie Steorkel,
Recitation-Old Santa Claus-Dean Farm baugh
Reeitation-Little Bo Peep-Lorean Harrie
Song-Stockings in the Kitchen-Lydia Walter
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Hymns Miss BerGha
Grohe.
Rect tation-Birds at Breakfast-Miss Jennie
| Carothers.
Recitation-WIlie's Letter-Ira Seaman.
Glass Song-Six Scholars
| Reeitation-Bud BIS ChristmasStocking- hos
| Keemle
Recitation-Old Mother Hubbard-Marie Hes
| sert.
Instrumental Duet-N. G. Lawrence. Edward
Love.
Selo-Miss Minnie Steorkel,
Recitation-Christmas-E Carothers.
| Recitation-Bells-Ada Seaman.
Recitation-Cho als-Danie h arrie.
Song-Quarte:-Minnie Steorkel Edith, Chas
and Henry Grohe.
Recitation-LawIence Siddall.
Recitation-Old, Old, Christmas Song -Rmil
Il Ernst.
Recitation-TheLittle Stockings-EmilyH H arri
Song by School-Crown Him.
Santa Claus with Presents-M, j. Nichola.
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