Daily Republican., 1882-12-29
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS.
Interesting Exercises Ht the Re.
formed Episcopal, Calvary, Tr1h'
fty and st. Johns CAuTcheL

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The Reformed Episcopal Church O
the Redeemer, cor. of Eighth and Mon
roe streets, was well filled last night by
the Sunday school scholars and friend
of the church, on the occasion Of thei
second annual Christmas celebration
Frank p. Mason, superintendent OF thu
school, conducted the exercises. JohI
/ W. Todd had charge Of the singing, ant
Miss Fannie klliott presided at the
organ. The following programme was
rendered in fine style: Hymn, "Ring
Ont the Bells" by school; prayer anC
Scripture reading by the superintend
ent; hymn, "Carol, Carol Merrily," by
school; address by the Rev. j. L.
Estlin, rector; hymn, "The Children't
Say" by infant school; Duet, "The
Christmas Dawning," by Mrs, Annie
Morley; hymn, "rhe Story OF the
Bells" by school; address by Rev.
Chas. P. Ma!lery, of Olivet Presby terian
Church; hymn, "This il the Happy
Christmas Tlne," by school.
By request, Mr.. John W. Todd sang;
Where's my wandering Boy TC- night.
At the conclusion of the exercises tn
beneOictiOn was pronounced by the Sd
perintendent. During the evening
each scholar was presented with box
of candy and an orange. A numbe Of
presents we're exchanged between pu-
pupils ana teachers, among which
were the following: A basket of fancy
grasses to Miss Emma Hallam; a gold
pencil to Mrs. EstliH an album to Mrs.
Morley; all presented by their respect.
i've classes. Miss Fannie Elliott re-
ceived a pencil from the teachers of the
school. John W. Todd, sscI 9tary and
musical director, was presented with a
handsome plaque.
Trinity Chapel was beautifully deco.
rated last evening on the occasion Of the
Children's Christmas festival. Two
pillars on each side Of the altar had
arme attached to them, and were
capped with doves. Each OF the arms
held one hundred boxes of candy for
distribution to the children. The TO
lowing Interesting programme was
rendered:
Order of services by the boy choir:
professional, Adeste Fideles; inVoca-
tiOD, Lords prayer ana versiCles; Mag
nitica,, chant; lesson, read by the Rev.
L. X. Lewis carol, "Hail, Thou New
born King" creed and COlleCtF; carol ,
"SiIent Stars were Watching" address
by the Rev. II. B. Martin, rector;
carol, "P card We the Grand Old Song"
Cffertory; solo, by W. j. Fisher, and
chorus by the choir; distribution OF
gifts; aarol, "Odr Christ'-as Tree"
neneJic'ion; reCessional, "Hark, What
Music Fills the Sky"
Rev. H. b Martin, the rector, re
ceived handsome b0quet.
The Sunday school Of Calvary p. L
Church 4lso gave their Christmas eu-
terlainmeut last night, and the hearts
of the little ones were made happy
when they bsheld two large Christmas
trees beautifully trimmed and laden
with good things for them.
The trees were situated at Que end Ol
the room with Crayon drawing, execu'
ted by Charles Cook and representing
a castle between them. At the base
was large door through which Santa
C!aus entered, in the person OF Charles
II 'tfieris, with his Team of goats, when
the distribution of candies and oranges
began. Several choice selections were
sang by the school, and the Rev. G. W.
Du 6ois, rector, made short address
and offered prayer after which the chill
dreu were dismissed wi th the benedic.
tiOn.
At St. Johns P. e. Church, in Bran
dywine village, the children were
treated to bountiful supply of fruit
and confectionery, which had been
placed on large tree brilliantly illum-
mated. The school sang number OF
carols and hymrs, and the rector, Rev.
T. S Ltttel, delivered An address. The
infant departmentre remembered the rec.
tor, by presenting him with beautiful
card and bOqu4t.