Daily Republican., 1885-12-26
An Epj pjoyaDle Z nsertafnment.


Scott NJ. E. Church was crowded on
Christmas evening fn every part, and
many were unable to get in at all to
witness the cAntsta entitled St.
Nicholas Visit 10 the School," given
BY the young people and part Of the
Sabbath School scholars, under the
direction OF Mr.. J. d. Aldred. The
pulpit had been removed and q large
platform erected ,on which were seated
those who took pat in the chourses
and several Invited guests. A grand
piano occupied place on the left,
while large Christmas tree, tastefully
trimmed, stood on the right. The
rear was handsomely decorated with
flags and evergreen, while over the
alcove the word "Christmas" stood
cut in bold relief.
The first five rows Of seats across the
body Of the church were occupied BY
scholars who were not taking part
in the entertainment, and 1t was q
pleasant sight to look at their bright,
happy faces, which told palmer than
words that they had not been forgotten
by Santa Claus.
The entertainment was opened with
an Introductory by Miss Hattie
|Caulkins, who presided at the plano,
and handled the instrument in q mas
terly manner. The leading characters
In the cantata were rs follows: St.
Nicholas, George Barney Queen Wint.
|er, Maggie Caldwell Long Ago, Homer
Csulkins Storm King. Mr.. VAIN
Jack Frost, George Zimmerman In
addition to these there was number
/ of other charach q. consisting OF
Autumn, East Wind, South Wind,
North Wind, West Wind, Aurora
Borsalis, Snow. Hav, Ice, the Shep
herds, etc. All the characters were
rendered in the very best manner, and
reflected the greatest credit on al
taking part.
1t was noticeable that throughout thu
eutire performance there was not q sin
gle hitch,. and that everyone even, Il
the smallest children, were perfect In
their parts. Miss Mary Zimmerman
rendered the solo s'Think of me Kind.
lily" In an admirable manner, while tn,
duet "Ha, Ha, your Work is Done,
given by the same lady with Georg
Zimmerman (Jack FROSTY was one o.
the gems Of the evening. The sopran,
and alto duett by Miss Ella NOVEL; q
Hail, and Miss Maud Todd as Ice, wa
very fine indeed, and had it beel
given in any place excepta church, ;
Repetition would have been demanded
Mr.. VAIN (Storm King) gave . gran,
baritone solo that was highly apprecis
ted. In the second part little Am,
Roberts sang the solo "Merry Bells ar
Ringing" in . very creditable manner
land all the choruses were well renderel
lbysthe school.
| Maggie Caldwell made an excellen
IQueen Winter, and all the others show
led that they ha6 carefully studieI
their parts under the very able diree
tion of j. d. Aldred, but much of th
lsuccess of the entertainment was du
to the very excellent manner In whic
,slS accomrsinments vera played b
Miss Hattie Caulkins.
I Everybody was pleased, and 1t seem
to be the unanimous opinion that it wa
one Of the best Sunday school entertain
ments ever given In this city. In COZ
sequence of 30 many being unable to g
In last night, and inscompliance:with
general desire, 1t has been decided I
!, repeat IL next Thursday night, whe
all who wish to spend pleasant ever
ing and also see what can be done b
Ih0.ne talent will be sure to attend. Th
admission will be 10 cents, but thos
who wish to get In will have to q
early
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those rare remed % which shoul
al wava ha keDt in fna nt1uaa