Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-01-01
rur TEMPERANCE MEETING last Sabbath

ESD, and Rev. H. \. Spencer opened the
exercises with prayer. Timely and en-
couraoinr words were spoken by Messrs.
II \. Spencer L. w. Jones, Col. Hopkins,
Can't J. w. Clark, A. c. Brown, j. Ed
ward Wright. John F. Stone and others.
NTSIC AT DEMONSTRATING Church
viii be open this "wednesday evening at
: o-clock-free to .all who would en- JOY |
-acred music. This will be a - sacred ex-
change" we suppose, in which those who
delight in heavenly music will give their
attendance and rapt attention in free =" eX-
change therefor.
Ery YEARS NIGHT is to be observed by
Trinity Church with watch night service
avery appropriate way of closing the old
wear and beginning new one.
CHRISTMAS AT TRINITY CHURCH.-The
Nethodists of Montpelier remembered this
annual occasion of festivity and rejoicing
This wear in a pleasant manner. y large
audience was i'll attendance. The eXer-
,i,es were conducted by Prof. Coke, the
Superintendent. assisted by the Pastor II.
\. Spencer.
Not only the fact that it was the ami
vrrSarv of the birth of Christ, but the re-
cent closing by the school of six months
study of the life of Christ, made the life of
Jesus It very appropriate subject for the
evening y large canvas was hung up
before the audience, and as each class was
called upon to repeat some words about
our Saviour, a large letter was placed upon
the canvas. until there appeared the
words -" Jesus our Saviour and King.
An abundance Of good music was fur
ui,hcd bv the choir under the leadership of
Prof. Smith. Later in the evening Santa
Claus came (from the regions of the North,
we suppose) dressed in his filrs, bringing
with him in his sledge, a goodly number
of pretty presents for the little ones, and
some for the older people.
CHRISTMAS ON SEMINARY 1IILL.-On
Christmas evening Thursday the Semi
nary had a very pleasant family gathering
in the dining hall of the boarding house.
1t was altogether IN impromptu affair moth
inc having been done about 1t till Tuesday
previous. The committee having the mat
fer in charge deserve much credit for the
complete success Of the whole entertain
mcnt, Tableaux, music and remarks con-
stituted the intellectual part of the feast
the distribution of presents from two
thoroughly loaded trees the material part.
Every member of the school received some
token of remembrance; while many,
especially the teachers, received numerous
tokens Of the regard in which they are held
by the school. 1t was an exceedingly
pleasant time breaking up, for an hour,
the somewhat dull monotony ofschool life
\ few invited guests were present, anon .
whom we noticed the presiding elder of the
district and the pastor Of Trinity Church.
CHRISTMAS DAY at Christ Church, were
held services, beginning at four o'clock p.
NJ. in which the little ones seemed to take
much interest. DR.. Hull gave short &C
count of Jacobs ladder. Fred +. Smith
the Superintendent of the Sunday School
Conducted Il brief exercise, in which the
children Joined answering questions anC
singing Christmas songs. The Ladder
which was decorated with an abundance
of presents was then Illuminated by mum
berless candles upon it and Mr. Smith ask
inc the assistance four young lads diStribu
ted the many good will offerings among the
happy children. - Here | am criel on'
of the little fellows Just big enough to 90 t
8. Christmas," when his name was callet
and he only spoke out loud what the eye
o. each of the children said as the owner:
name was called.
The Church wa, tastefully decorated
and all the services most appropriate t.
the most joyful day of all the year.
CHURCH OF THE MEsSIAH.-Friday
evening of last week there We're very
pleasant exercises in the vestry of Thu
church which. the children not only o
small, but of larger growth, greatly en-
loved. The exercises consisted of a va
rietv of games that interested all, and o
speaking. charades. and the like. \ med
ley sung by young voices was deservin:
the good reception it received. During
portion of the entertainment Harry Dew
inc presided, and Master Harry Cutie
addressed the assembly. Johnny Win:
represented the e" Rising Man" and it wa
impossible to keep him in subsidized con
dition for any length of time Ware Eos
ter enabled the audience to - see the elC
phant, and dealt with Boss Tweed an
the Salary grab The exercises close
with pleasant exhibition of toy fire
works.
TIE Coon TINE COMING.-Thursda
evening of this week the ladies of Chri
Church are to have a social gathering
Village Hall There will be refreshment
ice cream included if the weather will az
NIT of freezing it. George NJ. Clark wi
tell his experience in the West the bar
will be in attendance, songs, Duets, qua
tets, and music generally will aboun
and everybody is asked to come and beg
for to enjoy Il Happy New Year" \
energetic committee of the live enterpri
ing ladies of the Society have put the
hearts and hands into this work of makil
the evening an enjoyable one-and the
ladies know no such word rs fail. III
press of the State have spoken of \
Clark's lecture in most complimenta
terms, and he can scarcely fail to amuse
he does not sagely instruct the audienC
The admission fee will be % cents, and
children 10 cents. Refreshments will
extra, but at reasonable prices The pr