Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-12-27
christmas at Trinity Church

exercises of the evening. No attempt at or
namentatlon OF the church was made. the
spacious and beautiful vestries scarcely
needing any addition to their usual attrac
tons The walls on every side bear appro-
pirate notices, neatly framed, which impart
brightness, cheer, and home-like look. re-
ireshng to the eye and restful to the soul.
The parlors have been recently furnished,
and their attractive appearance does great
credit to the ladies whose peculiar province
these constitute. With these pleasant sur
roundings it is no wonder the first Christmas
service in Trinity was success. P. H.
Hinkley, Esq, Superintendent, presided
during the evening, and directed the exercises
with tact and good taste We present in
full the programme of the evening, as fol-
4 lows:
T. Greeting Song. lschooI.
,. Devotional service.
3. g Christ our song" School,
/ g. Recitation. a." The night before Christmas"
D Concert Exercise: The Christ of CHRISTMAS"
. Recitation. seven Fishers 10y the sea-
o. DISCUSSION: " Innovations
>. scripture REGULATIONS " Peace on earth good
Will TO men"
/ =. Defamation: " The star Of Bethlehem"
( TO- Closing Sentences.
d. Ouartette Kris KringIc"
T. Distribution o. Presents.
The various parts in these successive excr-
ciscs were admirably 81 stained by the mem
bers of the school, and the great event com
memorated by the dsy-the incarnation of
jesus Christ, the Saviour of the world-was
kept in view throughout, and impressed on
every mind. Several of the spea kers deserve
particular mention, but, lest we appear in
ra4.t ~
withhold our pen from the commentator so
richly due. We cannot forbcar reference TO
the Infant Glass, which acquitted itself ad-
mirably, and added not a little to the pleasure
Of the hour. Miss Emma \. Cobb presided
at the organ during the evening, and rendered
efficient service. In addition TO the singing
by the school, two quartettes were sung with
fine effect by young ladies and gentlemen
from the Seminary.
All this was Introductory TO what many Of
the children regarded the center Of attraction
for the eyening-the unloading Of the bur
dered trees with which the platform was
adorned, and the distribution Of these treas
urc7 to the members Of the school This
was speedily done. and bright eyes and glad
hearts were abundant, as the lavish gifts Of
the children patron saint were dispersed
by the waiting fairies who 10 his will None
appeared TO have been overlooked or forgot
ten by bin, and not few received such
proof sol his iayo- as viii cause them ever 20
cherish most pleasant memories Of go0d Saint
Nicholas, and enroll among the red-letter Iay
.f.-..s- t1..r. T,~ tI.. =
BEru,>r SUNDAY scuooL INDUCED in
pleasant Christmas gathering at Village Hall
last Monday evening. The Hall was taste
fully lcstooned with green and ornamental
with appropriate notices The school was
out in force and brought their cid rs with
them to enjoy the evening together. There
was Httle restraint upon the children. AMI
tile exubcrant spirit Of youth dubbed up and
ran over in careless abandon There were
no set exercises, but all were free To con
tribute to the general amusement. The
games and exhibition delighted the little
folks. The music by Messrs Brig., and
Konsalik was fine, and the singing by Miss
Wash5urn was swcetly beautiful. The
Rotations and pantomimes were excellent.
The feast Of good things prepared by the
ladies and distributed by the young misses
was delicious, and in such abundance that
all were fed, and made to feel that Christmas
had come home to their own hearts door
The crowd dispersed fully conscious that
Christmas was capable of being made too
delightfully."- enjoyable TO permit its festivities
to be exclusively appropriated by any one
denomination of Christians or class Of sen
tient human beings.
ChrRcH or INK ME-,IAH.-A large cJngrc-
CATION of his former Pensioners and other
friends greeted Rev. Mr. Allen last Sunday,
and listened attcntively to a carefully pre-
pared discourse upon Heavenly Aspiration.
y Christmas Eve service for the Sunday
School occupied the evening. An Order Of
Service printed ior the occasion was used,
hymns and anthems were sung By the choir
and members Of the school selections Of
Scripture were read rcsPonsivclT and in con-
cert, and the young folks were addressed by
Mr.. Allen. Mrs Foster, and Mr. Wright
On Monday evening the scholars Of this
Sunday School with large number Of their
adult friends crowded the 7estry in which
they are accustomed to meet for religious in
=truction, to enjoy the entertainment of
music. recitatIons, tableaux, dc, provided for
them Old and young had many a hearty
and innocent laugh, and the last moments Of
the occasion were swcetencd by sugar plums
given to the little folks by Santa Claus, with
bountilul hand
On Tuesday evening Mr.. Allen gave in the
vestry of the church of the Messiah in
formal chat upon sights and experiences
abroad. which was very interesting and in
structive to his audience.
CHRISTMAS AT W WATERBURY, CENTER.. -
The Methodist church and Sunday School
at Waterbury Center have the good habit Of
being alive Tncy seem to live the whole
year round and at Christmas they are cory
much alive They flied their pleasant place
oCworship on Mond ay evening TO celebrate
the Sayiour's birth and TO enjoy three well
laden Christmas Tree. The old, very faith
ers Of the church were there, their counte-
nances bcaming with benedictiOns and doxol-
ogies. Young men" fall Of strength were
T there and a throns Of children One hour
was given to happy song and excellent reci-
tation. The Band shared in giving rich
entertainment.
i Then an hour was spent IL unloading the
trees and distributing the fruit. 1t il no ex-
aggeration to say these gifts were g too
/ r,,,c-ous IN mention = Nobody seemed to