Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-12-28
Christmas.
TRINITY.

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committee of arrangements. As we en-
tered the vestry our eyes fell upon some
fond mothers hopeful, seated in a pretty
little rocking chair and evidently enjoying
to its fullest extent his fifth. possibly sixth
Christmas, and looking as satisfied as an
alderman. Somehow this sight impressed
rs favorably at the outset, and prepared
US to enjoy with those more expectant
the good things awaiting us. Nor did
his impression wear away as the hour
pissed by. and one after another was made
to rel 'ice by the receipt Of some token of
love from pirent. child, or friend The
little ones were the first to receive kin lily
notice. and many and pretty were the
gifts bestowed upon them. How their lit
tie chubby C unlehanceS be1med with de-
light AS their eyes fell upon some pretty
p'!j ct to which their name was attached
1t lid our heal Is good. The the older
pnes r)se sedately in response to the real
Ing of their names by the crier Some
tried to look unconcernel, but what tail.
res they made OF IL Fathers AMI moth
ers whose hearts had been m ,de glad upon
like occasions Tor the tiftleth time. listened
Just ~ intently for the reading of their
names rs did the little people on the front
seats. Care and trouble withdraw from
'nch scenes, and the heart, free from it,
responsible burdens, springs up just a.
1uoyantly at Loves remembr ,nce rs it did
in the years long gone. We have neither
time or space to mention the names of all
who received presents worthy of notice,
and so will speak Of but few of the many
valuable and appropriate ones which we
saw placed 10 the hands of their fortunnte
pwuers. The Sunday school presented
their worthy superintendent. Mr.. T R
iordon, with set of seven beau fully
bound volumes, upon the receipt of which
he made II few well chosen remarks. Mrs.
md R,v. D. E. Miller each received fine
tokens of esteem from their respective
| classes; rs did also most of thu
teachers of the school, The libra
rian. Mr. Chs. Fuller, WAS gratefully re-
nempered BY the school in the form of AL
| elegantly bound volume Of Hollands com
prte poetctl works. We might as well
stop right here, for we could easily occupy
mother half column in mentioning tue
trtunate recipients of gifts well worthy
# their generous givers. We forbear
Suffice it to say. every countenance bore
lnmstakable evidence of delight, AMI
'veryone mad kindly look and real
rearty merry Chris m 49," as they soug 1t
herr respective tiresides.
On Sun lay m ,rning Rev. D. + Miller
preached Il very interesting sermon TO II
urge congregation. His subject, "Tn
Divine Satisfaction" was ingeniousl,
drawn FROM the text, "He Shall see the
travail Of his ,ul, and shall be satisfied.
Tsai IN So IL.
Sunday evening the Sunday school gave
IN interesting and prof able concert exer
else. All di we'll, especially the little
people. Tins closed another Christm IS
lay at Trinity church.
BETHANY.
Christmas day at Bethany was observed
ny an appropriate morning sermon by the
pastor. and in the evening by an interest
ng Sunday school service, after which the
scholars received Christmas cards.
BAPTIST.
At the Baptist church the coincidence of
Christm rs and the Lori Is day suggested
The theme of God great gift, John 8: l6
" He gave His only hegotten Son. CHRIST
mas does not celebrate the day Of Christ $
nrth so much rs the fact, and The fact has
10 such scriptua and doctrinal Significance
Is the fact of Christ's death and resurrec
ion. Christmas is more properly celebra-
Ted in the family and the social circle thin
N the church Christ crucif ID, the glf
If tue hol est to the mean and base, thu
| lift OF love so great rs to he measured
nly by the off ring of the only begotten
The purpose in this gift of saving thos
! ureaiy lost, AMI giving them life. These
are ever the themes of the Lords da>
BY his example of the gift of God and o.
christ our duty so to give ourselves IA,
ne has gwen Himseft to US. In the eve
nlng the Sunday school celebrated tn,
orth of Christ by appropriate recitalion>
uf hymns and scriptures. by readings and
'ongs and remarks arranged by Mrs. Ii
VI tales aud Mrs. J. W Leland. Christ
mas cards were distributed to the smaller
scholars by their teachers.
CHRIST CHURCH.
| Christ church was tastefully decorated
for Christmas services. Mr.. Hills morn
ing sermon was on the text. This is !,
faithful saving, and worthy of all ccepta.
ton, thai Cnlist Jesus came into the worlc
save sinners, of whom | am chief.
The music was appropriate AMI The best
The Suud " school festival was held al
tour O'Clock, and children had happs
time both in the service. which fit ed tn,
occasion, and IN receiving the present,
which we're distributed near its close.
CHURCH OF THE MESSIAH.
The Unitarian so jiety ave Chris nus
tree to the five younger GLASSES of the 81 :
Il " schnol On the evening of D,c. 9th
We stepped IN just few N IN ants to en-
Joy the scene wi h them As we locke
upon them, how their little eyes sp,rkleI
ind their oountenances be mel out tn,
satisfaction and delight which htd takel
place within. Merry little bodies wer,
they. SINE thoughtful person had pro
pp-ed candy pull" and II real, genuin,
&, indy pull thsy had. From all app ,tr
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