Wichita eagle., 1886-12-25

} the round SUI, Of 1922
|, Presents were then distributed to the
! children by their teachers. Miss Bessie Over
! safes, Miss Addie Spurrier's cups and sau
GERS, Mrs Harper's infant class tin whistles
and picture books, Mrs. fuckers card pic
} ture frames, Mrs. Kline's fruit dishes, Miss
Kate McNab's Pansy's stories. Frank Smith:
fruit dishes, U. NJ. Lawrences glass pitchers
j. II. Shields napkin rings, G. s. Freeland' I
story books, r. B. Siossers cups and sauceri
and books. Besides presents Of the nature
above mentions. fifty pounds of candy were
distributed in little packages to the children
also many more valuable presents to grown
people.
Rev and Mrs. Harper were the recipients
of several elegant presents, one of them, q
very large and elegant hanging lamp. pre-
sented by his Bible class through Mr.. J. F.
Sherman Mr.. Sherman's words in his pre-
sentation speech were most happily chosen
and most elegantly arranged.
Mr. Harper responded in a few well chosen
words, and the exercises for q Merry Christ
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closed
ST. JOHNS EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
This church had been most elegantly and
artistically decorated by the ladies and gen.
tlemen Of the congregation, and but for the
unfortunate accident of a lighted candle
falling, thus setting fire to the light draping
surrounding the altar and chancel, making
oil al ~
would have presented as elegant an appear
ance as any church in the city. The acct
dent occurred about o'clock in the evening
while the church was about filed with wor-
| shippers, causing for a minute..a great deal of
excitement especially among the children,
and it was only by the great presence of
the beloved rector, the Rev. Chas. j. Adams,
who worked nobly in putting out the fiaInes
assisted by the gentlemen present, who at
once sprung to his assistance, while some one
caused the fire alarm to be sounded which
was promptly responded to by the depart
rent, although fortunately their services
were not required.
Willing hands at once started to re-deco-
rate the altar, and those who attend services
this morning will see but little effect of what
might have bsen a disastrous fire.
As you enter the church on either side are
seen the Gothic windows artistically Dor
dered with green pine and holly, while in
panels on the walls On one side appear the
words "Peace on EARTH and on the other
"Good will toward man. in letters of white
resting upon red ground, while On the walls
in the main body Of the church appears the
words: "Hallelujah" and Xmas"
The baptisInal font, the chancel railing,
the desk and altar had all been beautifully
decorated, and will be redecorated as hand
somely as the brief time allows to repair the
damage inflicted by the fire.
Under the circumstances and in view of
midnight service was not held at this church
as was announced.
This church had been most elegantly and
artistically decorated by the decoration COM
mittee of Miss Rudolf, Mrs Brander, Mrs
Marshall, the Misses Dexter, Mr. heller, Mrs
Fuller, Mrs. Innes, Mrs. Whey and Mrs.
Samules and Messrs. Adams, NARROW, Drake,
Bona, Williams, Dexter and Mrs. Dixon,
who designed the whole of this artistic and
beautiful work. An unfortunate accident
of lighted candle falling set fire to the
plush on the altar and in five minutes the
handsome dorset was in ruins The commit
tee, however, responded promptly to Mr..
Dixons call for help, and by 3 o'clock this
morning the decoration wa, all renewed.
DODGE AVENUE PRESBYTERIAN.
This church was crowded to its utmost ca
pacity by Z O'Clock, and many failed to even
gain an entrance to the church. The Christ
mas eve services were opened with prayer by
the pastor, Rev E. J. Brown. followed by
the hymn ''Hark, the Herald Angels Sing"
by the Sunday school,
Singing by the infant class.
Remarks by Hon. r. e. Lawrence
Singing by the Sunday school
This closed the program and the most i'm
portant part to the little ones was announced
that of the distribution of the Christmas
gift which was done by classes, Mrs. Browns
class receiving handsome dolls.
Mrs. II. W. Lswreace's class-Paint boxes,
peLCllS duu DTusueS'
Mrs. Robert Lawrence and Miss Over
streets class of boys, q number Of 3b!adad
pocket knives.
Professor Boyd's class-Autographs al
buns.
Mrs. Taylor's class-Scrap albums.
Hon Robert Lawrence's class-Fine selec-
tion of books.
Rev. z J. Browns class-Scarf pins.
After the distribution of gifts to the pupils
the Rev Mr.. Brown was presented with an
elegant book of devotional services.
Mr. a. " elsh was then the recipient of a
maguifcently bound work entitled "Wayside
Flowers and Ferns"
There were also many other gifts pre-
sented to the teachers, no one being forgotten
or overlooked This close the pleasant even
ing. and all returned to their homes de-
lighted with thsi r evening spent with Santa
Claus.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
This church was tastefully decorated IN
honor of Santa Claus, while in front OF the
alter was large revolving umbrella artist
caIly decorated while beneath its ample
folds were found large invoice OF hand
some tokens Of remembrances - loved ones
The program consisted OF prayer, singing
of Christmas hymns. and tbs presentation Oh
the gifts, after which msch 70 the surprise
Of The we'll beloved pastor, DR. Hendry1, he
was taken in charge CT by q special commit
tee and presented with an elegant leather
hack rocking chair, q gift from several OF
,ha ,nan,hers of his church As a token OF their