The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-01-08
Christmas Week.

day. There was unclouded bright
ness within doors, however, in a large
majority of our homes and Santa Claus,
so far as we know, passed none Of
them by. The little ones awoke early,
too early for the older ones, and yet no
one lost temper because the morning
nap was ruthlessly broken in upon.
Santa must have exhausted his wits
in making selections this time for new
er before in the history Of the town
was such variety IN evidence. Land
and sea, earth and sky, home market
and foreign market were made to pay
tribute, and when the gifts were put
on exhibition admiration became I'M
bounded and joy unconiined
Toys had their accustomed promi
nence and goodies too, but articles Of
utility were never more conspicuous.
We like the prudence Of one Of our
friends who announces weeks in adj
vance Of Xmas just what be most
needs and his friends haye gotten to
"chip in" to get just that thing. This
season he is proud in a new suit, new
shoes, new hat and new tie.
Turkey meat has ruled high and yet
Farmville has had its usual supply
with luscious oysters as trimmings.
Fruit cake was as rich as Of yore and
mince pies were hotter and better.
Among the notable dinners Of the
day was that gwen by Mrs. Morrison
to the Normal girls who remained over
for Xmas. The members Of the facul-
ty with few friends were honored
with invitations and were present to
share with the girls the feast Of good
things.
The dinner had been selected with
great care, prepared by the hand Of a
master and served with exquisite good
taste. Though more than one hundred
covers had been laid there was refresh
ing absence Of delay and confusion.
True the time spent at the table ran
into the hours, and this would not do
for work days, but they were delight
ful hours, and altogether suited to the
glad occasion. Some Of those stay
over-girls may have had during the
day longings for the old home and the
home circle, but no home could have
contributed more lavishly or thought
fully to their comfort.
The second day Of Xmas was cloud
less. the air was crisp and inyigorating,
and the joys Of the first day came
bounding over into the lap Of its sue
cessors. There were some "scrap"
dinners later, but such "scraps ~ In
the evening Mr.. and Mrs. Jarman en-
tertained some Of their friends in their
usual charming manner at an inior'
NAL dinner.
Sunday came to US flooded with sun
shine and our people turned out ID
goodly numbers to their respective
churches. Rev. Asa Watkins occu-
pied the Presbyterian pulpit morning
and evening, and preached two most
acceptable sermons. The other pas
tors were in their pulpits and preached
to the delight and helpfulness OF large
congregations. Monday was another
faultess day and our banks and other
places Of business opened for work
again. In the evening the shut-ins at
the Normal were given a delightful
entertainment and sumptuous feast
Professors Jones aud NATION were the
Upright particular stars" Of the occa-
sion. Commander in Chief Cox de
termined that the school-staying girls
should have the best Of Christmas
times, and they had it.
Tuesday brought US sunshine an'
stimulating air again, the Norma
teachers and scholars began to return
for duty, and in the evening thu
"Fortnightly Club" met at Col. {. NJ
, Walkers. "Rag Time" music wa
the conspicuous feature Of the pro
gramme, and they do say that its rem
dition was artistic and real.
: AT the same hour the children O
; the Methodist Sunday School will
: their host Of friends, gathered aroun'
T an elaborate Xmas tree, which hat
been erected in the lecture room OF tn
church, and upon whose outstretche'
limbs presents for young and old
3 scholars and teachers hung in ricl
/ profusion. The distribution Of thes
, love-tokens was preceded by a charm
ing tabeau exhibition appropriate Z
; the occasion and the season. 1t
D simply wonderful at the great con
} course of people who can crowd
! prayer meeting room when Nina
tree is the attracting power.
In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. W
w. Jackson entertained the faculty
e the Normal school at dinner In thel
:, country home.
a Wednesdays sunshine was just
y bright aud its air just as stimulating
# had comedo US with any Of its imm'
d: date predecessors. And on the morI
+ ing trains Of the day other Normall''
/. reported for duty and before the su
went down all were in their place
r, ready for earnest work after a season
e rest and recreation.
e Col. Cunningham, Of North Car
J. lima. the leading farmer of his Sta
J. and said to be the largest tobac'
is grower in the country, addressed Il
farmers Of this section in his own pra
10 teal and powerful way.
y The last day Of the old year dawn'