The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-12-28
Christmas.

ally observed by the churches with |
appropriate services, and by outside
barbarisns" by the usual social gath
erings, feasts, and convivial parties.
On the whole the day passed off in a
very quiet and peacable manner, and
there will be long and anxious wait
ing for the return of the festive occa-
sion.
In the Disciple Church the services
were held on Sunday, and were of a
very pleasant character. A large con-
gregation was in attendance who man.
ifested great interest in the services.
The program as published in the PRESS
last week was rendered in a most adj
mirable manner.
The Methodists held their services
Monday evening, which were we'll at
tended and of an appropriate and in
teresting character. A grand Christ
mas tree loaded with elegant gifts for
the scholars of the Sunday School was
one of the pleasant features of the oc
casion, which was highly enjoyed by
old and young.
There was a large congregation at
the l'niversalist Church, Christmas
J Eve, and the exercises by the Sunday
School, conducted by Mr.. Ford. Su-
perintendent, were very appropriate
and happily presented. The recita-
| tions and music were excellent, well
; calculated to help all to enjoy a
, Merry Christmas"
Christmas day was observed at Grace
Church by the long custom of that de-
nomination, with religious worship at
10: 80 a. m., conducted by the Rector,
, Rev. J. M. Gilman. In the evening
the Christmas celebration by the Sun
day School was held, and was one OF
the most pleasing and gratifying en-
tertainments the School and Parish
ever enjoyed. The house was very
: prettily and tastefully trimmed and
decorated with evergreens and glitter
> ing banners, which presented a most
Il fascinating and attractive appearance
Upon the rOstrum, in front of the
chancel, was, instead of the old time
:. Christmas tree, beautiful boat, with
sails spread, trimmed and laden will
: gifts, and little boys in blue, represent
ing sailors, placed at each side to un
: load and distribute its valuable con
Il tents. At & 80 O'Clock the house wa.
filled to its utmost. and many Were
t obliged to leave for want of sitting O
even standing capacity to enjoy th'
pleasures of the evening. The exer
= cises were opened at o'clock will
r singing by the School, under the di
IS r,ction of Mr.. Arthur Mosely, cornetist
g assisted by Miss Adella Mason as or
ganist. Mr.. J. H. Jones, the Superin
tendent, then announced the order o
eqercises. which consisted of readin,
the Christmas service from the Sunda,
School Service Book and Hymnal'
~ and prayer by Rev, J. w. Gilman
y Following this was various exercises
such as recitations, dialogues. &C., in
- terspersed with numerous selections c
=, music and singing by the school an
choir. A brief time was then occupie
- by remarks from Mr.. Gilman, explain
ing in an interesting manner the Bill
w. lical history and significance of th
~ various emblems upon the banner
- concluding his remarks by happil
~ congratulating the school upon IL
= success of the occasion, wishing all
~ Merry Christmas, and hoping that tt
m great ship of Life, upon which we a
:. all sailing, may ever be laden viii
y, Gods richest and choicest gifts. Aft
49, song by the school the distribute
20 of presents took place, each and s
-. being kindly remembered by sem
~ thing useful, beautiful or comic:
causing mirth and good feeling
reign supreme. The exercises tn
zee closed by singing and prayer, and t
ell great congregation dispersed, beari
a with them pleasant and happy remel
lot brances of the hours spent at Grs
N. Church on Christmas night of 1872.