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Eldridge Schoolhouse Singing

Lynd Schoolhouse, Orleans, Indiana

Saturday, December 19, 2020

The 14th annual Eldridge Schoolhouse Singing was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Adrian Eldridge reading I Timothy 1:7, leading 270, and offering a prayer. Selections were generally from The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition. Leaders: Adrian Eldridge 32t; James Eldridge 108t, 34b; Prisca Rice 40, 393; Katie Huffman and Ruth Huffman 47t, 49t; Clara Herr 74b, 564; John Huffman 48t, 350; Erin Fulton 203, 274t (in memory of Peter Golden); Jim Herr 138b, 35; James Eldridge 48b, 176b; Prisca Rice 489, 510; Clara Herr 503.

RECESS

Adrian Eldridge called the class back to order by leading 119. Leaders: Adrian Eldridge 273; John Huffman 528, 155; Erin Fulton 144 (in honor of Ray Rechenberg’s 76th birthday), 296; Jim Herr 186, 556; Katie Huffman 99, 147t; Clara Herr 148, 106; Prisca Rice 107, 183; James Eldridge 187, 147b; John Huffman 546, 198; Adrian Eldridge 385t, 180; Erin Fulton 370, 207; Jim Herr 157, 172. John Huffman offered a blessing and the class adjourned for their ample meal.

LUNCH

James Eldridge called the class back to order by leading 33b. Leaders: James Eldridge 512; John Huffman 569b, 543; Prisca Rice 38b, 311; Erin Fulton 108b, 92; Clara Herr 87, 348b; James Eldridge 236 (in honor of Glenda Walton and Ed Walton); Jim Herr 285t (in memory of Greg Duff of Middletown, OH), 143.

The chairman convened a business session. Adrian voiced concern regarding the current date of the singing, citing the difficulty for his family in sustaining it given the preponderance of local singers who have already left for Christmas by this weekend. The class offered suggestions for alternative dates, including the fourth Sunday in October (to follow the Rust Memorial) and Saturday before the second Sunday in December (to precede the singing at Mt. Zion Methodist Church). The officers resolved to meet at Lynd Schoolhouse in 2021, the specific date to be determined following consultation with several faithful attendees who could not be present this year and whom we dearly miss. If readers of these minutes have any preferences, please inform us, and be sure to confirm the date before attending in the future. The class consenting to resume singing until 3:00 p.m., the business session was adjourned.

Leaders: Adrian Eldridge 277; James Eldridge and Adrian Eldridge 16 (SoH) (in honor of Katherine Eldridge and Bill Hayes); Prisca Rice 163b, 391; Erin Fulton 90 (in honor of Tim Gregg); James Eldridge 178 (in honor of Marilyn Huffman). Given the uncertainty currently surrounding so many singings, announcements were deferred till next year. James Eldridge led 347 as the class took the parting hand. Gary Huffman offered the closing prayer and, having sung 64 selections, the class of eleven singers from Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, and Missouri were dismissed.

Chairman—Adrian Eldridge; Vice Chairman and Secretary—Erin Fulton