, 1885-12-31
H-w.. Was Observe.

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tuls.tuar eve. There we5a ,..-a.rjair
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tire ausIieo. .r the sunday s.. .ra'-. auI
although tie weather was grayorahie
Il" Aggregate attendance w. very large.
81 TIE NJ. T.. CHURCH
There were Two large tree, AID SO
heavily were they loaded ON tla front
side that TIN. tell "y,, about an hour
before time f.- ilr oxerc 's-s; t..sT were
Iightes. however, without loss except
the breaking Of handsome dol for one
Of Dr. Minbler's children. - the ap-
pointed Lou tne church was -talieI to
overfowing, every seat being fully oc-
eupied DR.. Dillon announced the fol
lowing programme:
l. Music, Joy to the world ''........ Choir
> Praycr,......,.........Ey Dr jas u. MtnkIer.
J Address ui wrlcuGir....:..... Mani, johnson.
l. Muse, Glory 10 God in the highest
Choir.
:. Dinoguc nile class.
: Mrsjc. ..Whai a shout was heard. - school.
= Christmas dialogue, ....- ----- IVA W cir anu
H. Peterson
.. EccItaLon, Little Alice gift, '------ Annie
10. Nn,ir. On i,t VS. born today '. =. Gsr;ie
NiiisOa and Emclie RothscHilG-
II. Dialogue. The birth OF Jesus, .------.-- by
u. RECREATION. ..Uallclufah 10 The son Of Gcd"
by four girls.
The church was tastefu!ly decorated.
On one side were the words Peace on
Earth" and on the other, Good Will to
Men," in large letters. The trees were
illuminated with Chinese !snterns, and
all passed Off very pleasantly.
ST. PAUn's EPISCOPAL CHURCH,
The Christmas decorations in st.
Paui's Church, though not SO elaborate
as on some former years, possessed one
pleasing feature not before noticed and
that was rare specimens OF cvergreens
kindly furnished by John Bennett, Esq.
the celebratee florist and herticulturaiist
of WhatcOm. Among these aud most
conspicuous were Enplish Holly, with its
bright sc Irlet berries, English Laurel,
True Irish JOY, Law sonian Cyprus, Ma
tive Ycw, Nootka Eiound Cyprus, New
Zealand Flax, EEouymus Japonica,
Cotton Easter plant and the last rose
OF summer" These fine specimens inter
mingled with ferns, Oregon grape, Rho
dedendrOm, and the delicate vines of the
| Liunea BoTealiS were most tastefully
arranged in the Cbancel, on the wall of
which is displayed beautiful banner of
crimson satin on which are skillfully
embroidered 4 cross with flowers and a
white dove present from q lady of the
congregation. The full Christmas ser
vice was given. and the singing by the
choir, with Mr.. James Wood at the
organ, was most excellent as was also
the eloquent discourse by the Rec
tor, Rev. Mr.. Alexander. The Epis-
copal Christmas tree in the court house
was covered with the usual quantity of
p. esents and the excellent singing of
the children showed that great care had
been taken in training them. The
little ones were made happy with plenty
OF presents, plenty of candy and plenty
OF cake. The weather beidg very stormy
prevented the usual attendance, but
there was pretty big show and every
one seemed pleased aud happy. The
Rector desires to express his thanks to
the County Commissioners for kindly
permitting the use OF the hall.
THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Was handsomely and tastefully de-
corated, Chinese lanterns aud notices
were festooned i'll evorgreens, making a
very pleasing effect. We have not i copy
OF the programme rendered, bat learn
that it was quite satisfactory. The room
WIS well filled, and presents rare and
pleasing were in abundance.
| CHRISTMAS DAY
Was quite Sabbath-like. BY noon all
business houses were closed, and the
number of elegant private entertainments
was larger than usual. Sumptuous din
ners were the order Cl the day