The Republican journal., 1914-01-08

been posted ana al the stUoenss - 49, -
will be obliged to read the books. a table naa
been placed in the main room for . rsad.ns
table. The school has had few Instructive
! magazines donated, and few more magazines
would be Of great benefit to the students.
SUNDAY SCHOOL PARTY. On New Years Day
| the members Of the Cong'l. kindergarten De-
partment who had faithfully attended SUNDAY
school during December were entertained IN
the parish social room. The day was TIE cold
est Of the winter. but the big room, waflneo.Dy
cracking wood fire and filed with Laughing
youngsters, was very cheerful place in when
to be. The small guests arrived at three anu
after few games were ready for their story'
This time it was cinderella and the Aittie
Glass Slipper" The moment it was nnisneo
laces, faded ribbons, flowers and trailing gowns
transformed the little people into quaint pic
ture book characters. Then there was an nour
of make believe" enjoyed as much oy teacnef
as scholars. Valma Weber was Clndereiia'
Evelyn Thompson the Cruel Stepmother, Editn
Parse and Isabel Closson the Proud otep-siS-
tiers. The first scene showed the little heroine
hard at work while her sisters planned their
ball dresses. Next came the Godmother Win
her wand, the ball at the palace, and hnaily tne
triumphant fitting of the slipper The other
members of the cast were: Fairy Godmother'
Kathryn Mckinney. Prince, Charles Whlttlef'
King, George Littlefeld, Queen. Orilla wh't-
comb, Herald, Reginald Mckinney, Cour'
Lady, Martha Harrison. To Ernest and Byron
~ 10 nf
Prancing Steeds. Following the play the chill
dren were seated at a table gay with poinset-
tias. To Isabel Closson, who celebrates her
birthday upon January first, was given the
seat of honor. Before her was placed a Dig
round cake, all glittering with tiny tapers.
Very carefully the surprised little girl cut and
servedKit Upon each slice the candle remain
ed burning until all had wished some good
thing for Isabels new year. Then putfwent
the lights and away flew the cake. During the
remaining half hour Charles Whittier enter
tanned his little friends with toy picture
machine 4. The children were given, as New
Years greetings, pictures of the class taken at
assisted by Miss Lillian Smith. The members
of the class attending Sunday School during
January will be invited to meet "Goldilocks
and the Three Bears" at the February party.
AGoLpEN WEDDING. Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. I.
C. Kunnells observed New Years day as the
anniversary of their golden wedding In the
evening twenty four of their friends called
and extended congratulations and very pleas
ant evening was enjoyed by all. Hymns were
sung large bunch of white narcissus tleo
with yellow ribbon was presented to Mrs. Rum
nells by Mrs. Lorimer in the name OF the
Ladies' Aid, of which Mrs. Runnells was for
merly president. A large birthday cake deco
rated in yellow and having the initials, W. L.
C. R. and C. F. H. R. and the dates. 1s64-1914,
was presented to Mrs. Runnells. Each guest
was given piece. Cake and coffee were
served. Mrs. Runnells is an invalid having
patiently suffered with broken hip for two
wears, but she much enjoyed the evening. The
folio wing poem was composed for the occasion
and read by Mrs. o. G. Barnard:
A TRIBUTE.
When treasures come from Ger the sea,
Designed for use or beauty,
We may, perchance, obtain them free,
Yet owe for them duty
So on this happy New Years day,
With gratitude and pleasure,
Our dutifu' respects we pay
To one imported treasure.
Long has she owelt smong US here,
And loving service rendered;
IT'S time that unto one SO dear
Some tribute should be rendered,
Including him who long ago
Showed wisdom in great measure,
BY taking aim with cupid's bow,
And capturing the treasure
| Yes, all the days were golden then,
In fair or cloudy weather.
The years slipped by. till five times ten
| Means fifty years together.
| The SOD and daughter reared with prayer
And loving council ever,
| Have taken up the life of care
| TO aid the worlds endeavor.
! And even clouds of pain have brought
| No sorrowful repining,
| Fer she with bounoless faith hath sought
| The fathers silver lining.
| Then on your golden wedding day
We bring you fragrant flowers,
With hopes that all your future may
Be filled with golden hours.
ELSIE COBB BARNARD