The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-01-08
OUR ABERDEEN LETTER.


The Sunday School of Bush NJ. E. Church, of
which Mr.. John q. Baker is Superintendent, held
its Christmas entertainment on the evening of
Dec. oath A large and beautiful tree stood just
inside the chancel. The church was otherwise
tastefully trimmed. After the opening hymn the
school repeated the Lords Prayer in concert.
Rev. Samuel Shannon, of the NJ. E. Church, of
liavre de Grace, then delivered an appropriate
address. The programme consisted of responsive
reading and music. Miss Maggie Beeman read a
selection entitled, 1.-The Night Before Christmas"
Bags filled with candies and nuts were dstribu-
at the organ.
On Thursday evening of last week the NJ. E..
Church OF this place contained a crowd of per-
sons. who had come TO pass a pleasant evening at
the children's Christmas festival. Christmas
tree, beautifully trimmed, stood on each side of
the pulpit and large evergreen bell hung Just
over the pulpit. Rev z. c. Cronin, pastor Of the
church, opened the entertainment with prayer
Addresses were delivered by Rev. w. W. Camp
consisted of reading recitation and singing. Miss
Nergie ID. Cronn performed upon the organ.
On Wednesday evening, Dec, Both, the Aber-
deem Southern Methodist Sunday School held its
annual Christmas celebration. The church was
filled to its utmost capacity, and many turned
away who could not get standing room in the
church. 4 very beautiful Christmas tree stood
in the southwest corner of the church. The
decorations were simple but pleasing. The cur
tain rose at half past seven and Rev. o. +. Bur-
CESS, the pastor, after few remarks, led in
prayer. The programme was entirely new, con-
sisting of Christmas Cantata, entitled st. Mich
olas' Visit to the School. The entire cantata was
well rendered. The music was of a bright and
sparkling character and full of variety Every
division, from the superintendent to the primary
department, was represented An admission fee
of p cents was charged and the proceeds amount
ed to $44.25. Miss Emma Cronin presided at the
organ. Atterth the distribution of books to the
scholars, Mr.. George Harris stepped forward and
presented to Rev. U. f. Burgess, on behalf of the
Sunday School, copy of "Favorite Poems," and
beautiful silk handkerchief.
Rev. Mr.. Burgess was greatly surprised, but
made an appropriate address, and on behalf of
the Sunday School presented to Mr.. II. o. Pen.
nington, the Superintendent. a handsomely
bound cory of "Gustave Dore's Bible Gallery ;
to Miss Matte s. Richardson, on behalf of hel
class. a very handsome Oxford Bible, and, Mr.
Editor, your correspondent was the happy re.
cipient of a very handsome book entitled Mira
cleS of Jesus 1t was greatly appreciated, ant
this valuable present shall ever be memento. &C
where may, of the happy moments spent in the
service of God at the Aberdeen Southern Meth
odst Church. Allow me to thank our many
friends for the many congratulations received
upon the success of our entertainment.
Mr. q. w. Baker has purchased of Mr.. Davit
McMenamin, of Philadelphia, the large ware
house situated on the p, w. 81 b. Railroad, a
this place.
Mr. James V. McCommons of this place, il
quit SICK with pneumonia. STRANGER.