Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1883-12-29

Al, Duncan, city.

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was ablaze with light, and the tree and
evergreen decoration Enthusiastically
pointed to the generosity and taste of the
ladies of that refined quarter. Over the
door in a wreath was the legend ENTER
In" The other end of the room showed
another legend "Humbly at Thy Feet
Bow" There were two crosses in NINA
ture one st. Andrews. the other Roman
with ImmOrtelles. The diamond field divi-
ding MERRY" and Christmas" The
upper sash Of the windows were edged
3 with forest sprays and the tree behind the
+ dais was buried under the various gifts
dedicated to good old st. Nicholas. The
room was crowded with those to whom
Christmas is a joy. Mrs. Ephraim and
Mrs. Egbert Smith with all their little
ones were among the number. Mr..
Egbert Smith. with magic lantern, only
awaited the Introduction of the music to
display the scenes that soon were to stir
all to their depths in admiration and ap
, plausa.
MERRY CHRISTMAS.
Miss Durham accompanying on the Or
gan, was sung by Miss Sarah Elliot,
Ere. Dillin, H. Marquette,an Jno. Philip.
The hymn was finely rendered. The
strains of joyous greeting uniting with
that charm of tenderness the soul of
music was brought out to the fullest.
NEXT.
The ''Man of Sorrows" from the lantern
was received with an applause from little
aud big. The Madonna, by Murillo, as
announced Ivy Mr.. MeD0nOugh, cOnclud-
ed the memorial service. Then those
grotesque pictures of mOnkies and hui
manity in its ludicrOus sides, the merry
laugh had it all its own way, from young
Threats that know when. laughing is
feast. The "Good Night" by the choir OF
opening service reinforced by the young,
concluded the ceremonies of Santa Claus
IN Duncan. The gifts were now in order |
and each oneas called showed that |
Christmas had woven itself into the
happiness of the old to give, and the
young to receive.
Al the M. Il. Church.
There was in nothing deficient at this
place to give the young of its fold
and friends all the charms Of the legend.
Behind the altar a graceful arch of
green boughs spanned high up in the
wall, several evergreen trees dotting the
immediate space and spangled with the
gifts for the little ones. The choir sing
ing Merry Christmas The strains foated
down into the young hearts frightening
their mystic love for their good patron.
Other appropriate hymns well given
made a feast Of social delight to all
present. Next the gifts and all that
strange wonderment as each received
what through Santa Claus is esteemed
as divine token.
AZ the Independent Church.
Among the ladies of the Independent
church, as is their custom in all things,
had special and marked usages. To
music for which they are noted devotees,
was added a supper, and then the pres
ents distributed among the young, they
all as arranged, took sleigh
ride. The merry and kindly hearts that
have done so much to the advanced
social life of our village in everything
refined, swept through our streets, the
jingling bells telling how we'll the
horses played their part. In all, the
Christmas rejoicings were notable
feature of this village, and to the young
it is a memory that will long outlive the
explosion Of the myth. There can DO
more healthful to the little ones
than the suggestive offerings to their
happiness. Books, toys, cards, candies, t
jewelry, is a part of young life t-easura-
BILE for sweet memories throughout life. !
81, Mary's Church.
At fret mass was flied with deyout
Long before day the
streetsecho to the moving feet Of the
throng to the holy shrine. The main E
altar was in full light, and was decOra-
ted profusely with flowers in hedges of D
green. The vases were rich in the varies {
ty of ,colors. and the scene a brilliant :
one to commemorate the great festival
Of the Catholic church. The services Il
we're as usual on such occasions, impress
i've. The choir was more than fair, and a
he hymn Veenite Adorcmus given bril- d
iantly. The pastor, the Rev. Father \,