The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-02-27

the nttle ones all deserve TO be cOmpIl-
mented upon their excellent rendition
of the afternoons programme. Miss
Mary Stanton, one of the younger
pupils IN Prof. Welch's room, presided
at the organ and accompanied the child
rem in very graceful and accomplished
manner. All the recitations and songs
were finely rendered One drill by four
teen boys and girls was most delight
fully pleasing, little Miss Stanton play
ing softly and beautifully the "Star of
the Sea" while the young people went
thoroughly the rather intricate steps of
the drill without the slightest difficulty,
keeping time to the music with
rhythmic tread which won them much
applause. Prof. Welch and his pupils
did not participate in the program, but
mere interested observers. Two of the
trustees, J. ]. Bender and H. C. Bong,
were present and called upon to make
addresses, but Mr.. Bonig became sud-
denly affected with severe heart trouble
while Mr.. Bender was overcome by the
presence of so many ladies'. Both, how
ever, took the floor long enough to ex-
press their appreciation of the enter
tainment which was complete success
and credit to the school.
what a pleasing sight it is when
brethren do agree" especially when
they all agree so harmoniously upon one
subject as the members of the Lutheran
congregation do upon the building plan.
Nearly three weeks ago the first car
load Of brick arrived at the Grantsville
station, later another, then another
until on last Wednesday the seventh
and last load was taken from the sta
ton to the church lot. During all this
time the men and boys, many of them
members of others denominations, have
left their work, brought teams and
worked cheerfully and willingly, regard
less of weather, needless of aching
limbs and blistered hands, and now
eightyslx thousand brick await the
hands of the workmen at the church.
The amount of work done in loading,
hauling and unloading has been consid-
cradle and is all gratuitious on the part
of the men. although credit is duly given
on the church books. This week the
old building will be torn away to make
room for the new.
The Illustrated lecture on Palestine
given at Grantsville on Friday night
was greatly enjoyed and appreciated by
our people, the house being crowded to
its utmost seating capacity and many
standing. The views shown were from
photographs taken by Rev. L. P. Young
and his companions on their voyage and
during their trip through the Holy
Land. Rev. Young accompanied the
pictures with explanatory remarks
about the people of Palestine and their
customs. 1t was an unusual privilege
to be permitted to see the many scenes
from Christ's childhood. The manger
where He was born, the Garden of
Gethsemane where He prayed upon
that awful, memorable night. and the
tomb in which He lay, and many others
of deep interest to the spectator. Rev.
Young also displayed the views at Jen-
nings, Bittinger and New Germany
during the week.
Grantsville is no longer in darkness
because the city council has decreed that
there shall be light. Consequently six
new lamp posts have been erected
through the town and lamps placed
thereon and several of the residents
have kindly volunteered to look after
and regulate the lights, the town to
supply the oil. The first at the west
end Of town is near the Lutheran church
and Albert Swauger is taking charge of
it; the second is near j. ]. Bender's
store. SMr. Bender performing a like
office; VIM. Winterberg has charge of
one near his house; Mr. Zeller, the
barber, of the one outside his shop; an
other near the Casselman hotel is regu-
lated by its inmate, while the sixth and
last is attended by Nicholas Murphy,
the lamp being near his home.
An auction was held at H. c. Bong &
CO.. store on Saturday afternoon and
night. l.. j. burst, urbane and cheer
full as usual, presiding as crier, ably as
sisted by Russell Engle, of Elk Lick.
Harvey S. Yoder and C. B. Getty acted
in the capacity of clerks. A large
crowd was in attendance and consider
able amount realized from the sales.
Victor Miller, a student of Selin's
Grove Seminary, has been home for
week with an aggravated case of
tonsilitis.
Miss Vida Getty is out again after
week s illness.
J. Leo BeachY. of Mt. Nebo, was do
ing some Photographic work in town on
Saturday.
Mrs. Margaret Ludwig, of North
Dakota, who has spent several weeks
with DR.. and Mrs. G. C. Keller, went to
Meyersdale Monday to visit relatives.
MIR. and Mrs. Adam Fogle. of Elk