, 1882-12-29
CIlllISTM As.
HOW IT WAS cnLrpRArEo uEEEApovrs.

Inc tree gwen by the members OF
ST PAULs CHURCH
to the Sunday school scholars and their
friends was Il very great success. The
treat was held in Fowlor's Hall, kindly
lent for the OCCASION 10y the county COM
missioncrs \ bcvy Of ladies', assisted
Ivy Charlie from the L. S. revenue cut
ter, worked encrgetically throughout the
day, and the result was that the tree
presented a very pretty appearance; nu-
mcrous and various were the gifts that
were placed upon and underneath it.
The proceedings commenced at a few
minutes after seven o'clock, by the chill
dreu singing a few appropriate Christ
mas hymns and carols, during which
time the candles on the tree were light
ed; the presentation of gifts then began,
which took three kind gentlemen, assist
ed by numerous b oys, the best part OF
an hour to distribute. A lunch was then
given to the children which seemed to be
very much enjoyed, not only by them but
by the older people, who were made well
come. The hall was crowded, and it
gave tho promoters of the treat the great
est pleasure to see so many people at
tend. Too much praise cannot be given
to those who helped to make the affair
success, but to mention names would be
invidious. Everybody was made well
come and seemed to enjoy themselves
thoroughly, many going home loaded
with presents, and quite ready for a
good nights rest. The Christmas tree
of the
PRESBYTERIAN SABBATH SCHOOL
Passed off with eclat. The church was
tastefully decorated and lighted by wax
candles The tree, which was about 70
feet high, was carefully selected and cut
by Mr.. James Smith, and when illumin-
ated, presented most pleasing specta-
Gle, with its popcorn hangings, gay corn
ucopias, handsomely dressed dolls, pretty
picture books, and other articles for
young folks, while for the elder ones
was provided articles of value, jewelry,
etc. 1t is reported that the children nev-
er sang better from beneath the shadow
of the Xmas tree. The programme was
as follows:
/. Opening glee by Sunday School children
Beautiful Christmas"
,. Invocation; by the Pastor
3. Angelic Songs"--by the children.
4. Short address-by the Pastor.
8. Christmas Carol--by the children.
0. "HarE the Herald Angels Sing!'-Choir.
Z. Jesus is calling yod, chldren"-by the chill
dren.
8. Climbing up zion's Tlil-by the children.
.. What viii Santa Claus bring meE"
The address by the pastor, Rev. j.
Ried, contained the following main
thought: "That Jesus is the children's
King" and more especially at Christmas
time do they gather around his standard
and sing His praises. That there is to a
child's mind something more wonderful
in the King of glory being born a babe
and oradled in manger then In ALA
din's wonderful lamp, and other books
OF fancy. That this celebration of the
birth of Christ is so rooted that it grows
stronger and spreads more widely year by
year millions of children singing Hos
sanah to Him that cometh in the name
of the Lord" "--"Peace on earth and good
will toward men" Nor can the Christ
mas tree ever be uprcoted from our
world. And the grand reason of all the
Joy and gladness, opening of hearts,
good will among men was in remem-
brance and commemoration of Gods
great gift Of love to our fallen humanity.
AT the conclusion of the exercises, the
ringing of the church bells, the twang
Of horn and the jingling OF sleigh-bells
announced the time-honored Santa
Claus" whose head was "hoar with age"
while hanging around his snow tiecked
garments was many present fair to
see.' Having annouced that he had
come long, long way from the moon by
way Of the North pole, where he slipped
down a pine tree and having wished all
Merry Xmas" he made off amid the
cheers and hurrahs OF the boys, and
"tomboys," too-not however until he
had given leave to distribute the presents
from the tree. Many thanks are due to
Mrs. Jackman, Lawyer Smith and Mr..
Phillips for this last piece ofmerriment
Among the presents on the tree was a
handsome cruet stand for Mrs. Alice
Ried, the kindly gift ot--well, "Santa
Claus" and him she thanks with heart
sincere.
THE N. e. SUNDAY SCHOOL
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