Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-30
Christmas in Mineral Point.

Never was Christmas time more
generally Observed by our citizens than
the one just passe' The weather on
Christmas Eve seemed to bear as
close resemblance as was possible in
this northern latitude to that great
gift night when shepherds watched
their fiockS by night, all seated on the
ground On Saturday many ladies and
children who usually keep closely
housed at this season of the wear
seemed 10 appreciate the mildness of
the weather, and thronged the stores
and streets for the purpose of buying
presents for relatives and friends at
home and abroad. The farmers OF the
surrounding country! swere out en-
masSe for gift purchasing tour, and
our city, presented a busy. bustling
scene, despite the poor condition of the
roads.
AT TRINITY (EPISCoPAL) CHURCH
Christmas Eve was observed by a we'll
rendered and beautiful service. in the
perfecting Of which especial pains
were taken By the pastor. members Of
the choir. and teachers and children of
the Sunday School. An address and
the distribution of gifts to the children
ended the very JOYOUS occasion.
AT THE NJ. E. CHURCH
a very handsome tree loaded with
numerous and valuable gifts, served
its purpose well i'll being the means by
which teachers. pupils and friends
manifested their affection and esteem
for each other. At the close of the eX-
ercises and after the distribution of
the gifts, goodly supply of apples and
and candies were distributed to every
one present, and the heart of many a
little visitor was warmed by the kind
and loving act.
TIE T. NJ. SUNDAY SCHOOL
never does anything by halves, but they
certainly out did all their previous
efforts in the way of Christmas tree
on Saturday evening. The entire
church, from the handsome cent ra'
chandelier to the lofty ceiling was
handsomely decorated with flower:
and eYergreenS Numerous banners
bearing appropriate inscriptions, were
hung upon the walls. Two of the latter
hung on either side of the display o
presents We're designed by the pastor
and attracted much attention by rea
son of their special appropriateness and
, beauty. 4 choir composed of nearly
one hundred children under excellent
leadership, sang in way that would
move the heart of a stole. The pres
ents were very numerous, useful an(
valuable. The large church was crowd.
ed to its utmost capacity, and hundreds
, gladly awaited themselves of the stand
ing room throughout the necessarily
long exercises in order to watch the
pleasure and enthusiasm which pre-
vailed
, AT TIE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
dH INTERESTING llhl0 WIS Hdu, InucI
time having been spent in preparing
The result was beautiful tree and al
appropriate exercise and a joyous oc
casion for the young folks of the sun
day school.
AT ST. PAUL'S IRISH CATHOLIC CHURCH
services appropriate to the day were
held on Sunday, with an address suited
to the occasion by Rev. Jas. O'Keefe
pastor.
AT TIE GERMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
the festival was observed. The usua
elaborate and beautiful services were
held The first commencing at ]:
clock Christmas Eve.
We are glad to notice that this great
festival of the Christian Church (the
birthday of Christi is being more gen
orally observed year by year through
out the nation.