Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-28

was fittingly observed. Achoice programme
of music was given as published in our Sun
day issue, by the excellent choir, and
touching sermon, appropriate to the day
was preached by Rev. DR.. H. H. Morrell,
the rector.
Last night was Christmas for the Sunday
school, and large congregation assembled
in the church. After opening exercises of
music and prayer, an address was made by
the rector, Dr. Morrell, after which the con-
gregation adjourned to the chapel where
all, both young and old, enjoy
ed short season of social
enjoyment, and refreshments were
served up in appreciative style. The worthy
superintendent, Prof. A Ruth, was master
of ceremonies, and it was an enjoyable oc-
casion.
SECOND NJ. E. CHURH CHRISTMAS TREE.
Saturday night the Sunday school of the
Second NJ. E. Church enjoyed q Christmas
tree occasion. The church was appropri-
ately decorated, with the words, 'wel-
come" and God is Love" appearing
conspicuously, and An immense congrega-
ton was in attendance. The jealous and
devoted superintendent. Capt Taylor vii.
iiams, made an appropriate address of well
come, and brief and suitable talk was
made by the pastor, Rev. c. D. Munsey.
The smost interesting feature came next,
in the distribution of the presents
from two beautiful and well
filed trees. One was designed spec
tally for the scholars, and contained 1876
nice presents. This is about the average
attendance, though they have about 10
enrolled. On the other tree was placed
many fine and costly presents, which were
| distributed to various ones. Everything
worked out quite harmoniously The part
/ of Santa Clans was taken in an admirable
manner by MIR. N. A Williams, and it was
| a real surprise to all
1t was one of the pleasantest Christmas
occasions ever enjoyed III that church
| Much credit is due to those who had the
matter in charge, especially Superintendent
/ Williams, who is one of the best Sunday
school workers in the country, and capital
! good fellow.
''Ye local. takes this occasion to return
sincere thanks to the members and teachers
of the school, through Superintendent Will
Gams, for kind remembrance in the shape
of valuable present from the tree, which
present is highly appreciated, as well for Its
intrinsic worth AS for the source from whence
it came.
THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Was the scene of an immense assemblage
last night to enjoy the Christmas festivities
The exercises were opened with singing anG
prayer by the pastor, Rev. DR.. c. H
Strickland, and there was an exercise o
reading in concert by the members Of tht
Sunday school Attention was then turned
to an attractive tree, from which an abun
dance of presents and confections was dis
tributed, making all happy. A number O
special prizes were also presented to schol
ars and teachers of the school.
SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
The Sunday-school of the Secont
Presbyterian Church enjoyed thei
Christmas last night. at tn
chapel, where there was a large gath
ering, the admittance being by tickets
which had been distributed. Some goo'
music was rendered, and Capt, W. o. Whit
entertained the little folks with an amusini
speech, which was followed by other appro
pirate talks Each Sunday school scholar wa
then served with package of confections
and all went home with light hearts, havin
had good time.