, 1883-12-27
Christmas.
HOW IT WAS OBSERVED IN PJET TuwS-
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HOW IT WAS OBSERVED IN PJEr TOWN.
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The different churches III our town
observed Christmas Eve with appEopri-
ate services and exercises. and 10 their
credit he it said that the showing made
was good one in every respect. At the
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
there were two trees and beautiful ever
green arch, in the center of which hung
a large gilt star a %oodly attendance
poured in and the exercises commenced
at o'clock, Rev. \. Doaue, D. D., pastor,
leading in the devotional part aud deiiv-
ering an appropriate five minute address.
1t is but Just to the choir and children
who sang to say that the vocal exbibi-
ton was OF IL high order OF excellence.
both as to selections and their render
ing. Among the recitatioils was one
specially commendable, 10y the youngest
daughter of Mr.. II. Bash. 1t was quite
appropriate, and in style OF delivery was
pronounced unexcelIed. After the mu-
sical and literary exercises were over the
handsomely decorated trees were relieved
of their load of presents. Mrs. Doane,
wife of the pastor, received cash pre-
sent amounting to twelve dollars. A
large number of presents contributed to
the enjoyment of the recipients
ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
celebrated at Fowler's Hall, and the
affair turned ont perfect success. The
hail was crowded with old and young,
and the spreading branches of the great
tree were Ioa led down with gifts. The
exercises of the evening we're opened by
the Rev J. b. Alexander, A. NJ, rector
of st. Paurs Church, in few appropri-
ate remarks. His Exeellency, Governor
Newell, was then introduced, who made
Il most interesting speech, especially
adapted to the occasion. The remarks
of the Governor were peculiarly ielicit-
Gus, and were listened to by an attentive
and appreciative audience. Then fol
lowed singing by the children of the
sunday school, Miss Louise Tibbals pre-
siding at the piano; a pretty piece was
spoken by little Miss Smith; recitation
Dy Miss Hannah James was delivered
with excellent elocution, and a fine, eiear
voice. A song by little Charlie Barth-
rOp, then more singing by the children
and then old Santa Claus himself APP
peared, personated by ex-Justice john
Ty,I
ris did himself great credit, and gave
much qualification to his amused hearers.
After Santa Claus came the presents.
The hall was crowded; in fact it was the
best attended Christmas tree we have
seen in Port Townsend, and all retired
much pleased with Christmas Eve, 1888.
THE PRESBYTERIAN TREE
W as at the church, and was brilliant
success, of course, as everything of that
kind generally is when undertaken by
our Presbyterian friends. Rev.Juo.Reid
the pastor. opened the exercises with
prayer and an appropriate address. The
choral singing was highly praised. The
tree was about thirty feet high, was
handsomely decorated, and was loaded
with beautiful and some expensive pres
ents. A large audience was in attend
ance. The singing was led by Mr.. Pey-
ser with his cOrnet, and Mrs. Keid on the
organ. In Mr. Reds address he referred
to the succe sful years work just closing;
The Sabbath School numbered over 20
with SIX teachers all in good standing"
Amongst The presents we noticed a
pretty gold ring, with ruby and pearl
settings for Miss Belle Stockand, as .
small token Of appreciation Tor her ser
vice as organist iii the Sabbath School;
also handsome electro plated butter
dish for Mrs. Reid. as Il suitable ac-
acknowledgements from teachers, school and
friends