Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1885-01-01
NORTHERN TRIBUNE.
THURSDAY. JANUARY 1. 1885.
CHRISTMAS CHIMES.

5mdll, VIII tYelyuOuy 10 maui hdPPioi ~
dts observance. This year times were
hard, the srOw was deep, and many fears
were entertained by anxious hearts that
Santa Claus might be SO deeply engaged
In studying economy as to forget his
many little friends who had so eagerly
and lOngingly looked forward to Christ
mas day for his annual visit. True to
tradition. hard times nor mountains OF
snow could not keep the jolly old gentle
man from contributing to the happiness
of the human family at this annual fes-
tive occasion. Not the least notable
features of the Christmas times were the
exercises of the various Sunday schools.
AT DUNCAN CITY
Christmas Eve the Union Sunday school
held their annual Christmas festival in
the school house, which had been taste
fully decorated and prepared for the hap
py occasion by the willing hands Of the
ladies of Duncan. Mr.. VIM. P. James,
superintendent Of the Sunday school,
presided, and on the platform were Rev.
j. M. Curtis, of st. James Episcopal
church. and Rev. Willis G. Clark, of the
Baptist church. both gentlemen being
interested and laboring in that field.
The following programme was given by
the teachers and scholars of the school:
Christmas Bells u, The ,, Choir Choir
prayer Dy ................ rev. w. u Clark.
Greeting
Concert recitation by Miss Denison's class
Kind Christmas. :. -. Recitation by Miss Peck.
Snow Flake
Concert Recitation by Misses Mcclellan,
Tqll, Bell, .Clute, Philip and Sheldon.
Winter Acrostic. by ii little girls and il boys.
GLORY to God in the Highest ......... choir.
Reading-"Uncle Skinflints Christmas Gift
w. X. Philip.
After the programme, which was rem
dsred in very creditable manner to all
participating, and which was greatly en-
jeysd by the large audience present,
Santa Claus put in his appearance, with
smiling face and jlngling bells, and at
once proceeded to distribute a present
from the handsome arch and beautiful
the Sunday school, not forgetting Revs.
Curtis and Clark, nor the efficient and
worthy organist. Miss Sarah Elliott.
Miss Smith was the recipient from the
children of the school of a beautiful
Christmas banner, presented as a small
token of the esteem for the many kind
nesses she had bestowed upon them and
her deep interest in the school.
Thu MI nd oi m xua N thu
leadership of Misses Elliott and Durham
and was all that could have been desired.
The occasion was very happy one
throughout. and one that will bring
sweet memories to many present in years
80 come.
THE CHRISTMAS CANTATA.
The cantata of Santa Claus" was pro-
dueed by the M. E. Sunday school on
Christmas Eve, and Notwithstanding the
fact that it is busy evening with its
preparations for the following day, the
attendance was quite large. The excel
leRt rendition fully brought out the
beautiful story Of Santa Claus love and
care for the little ones as embodied in
the eantata. Where so many took part
and all acquitted themselves so credit
ably it would be invidious to particular
ize. The play had been thoroughly re-
hsarsed, and there was not balk or a
break Except when the cot broke DOWN
from the ringing up of the curtain until
its close. The costumes of many Of the
participants were elegant, and all ap.
propriate, and the entertainment will |
20 far toward keeping up tho reputation |
the school already has for doing thor
oughly whatever 1t undertakes. At the
close of the cantata each of the scholars
was presented with Liberal supply of
sweetmeats.
ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL.
The Sunday school Of st. James Epis.
eopal church had thcir Christmas festi-
val at the Town Hall Monday evening.
Preceding the exercises at the hall the
children were treated to jolly sleigh
ride around town. At the hall they had
music and singing, and very interest
ing address from Rev. j. M. Curtis, rec
tor, giving the history of Christmas.
The proverbial Christmas tree was there
in all its beauty, well laden with gifts
for the children. After the distribution
of the presents all enjoyed supper pro.
yided for the occasion. A grand, good
time was enjoyed, and old and young
seemed to be in the happiest mood, and
evidently felt that 1t vas good to be
there.