Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-12-27
CHRISTMAS Tide.
Light on thy hills. Jerusalem
The Savior now Is borni

The happy Christmas time of 1883
years ago has been rehesrsed and
celebrated in every church and home
in Lancaster. Christian hearts and
means have gone out to make glad
many homes and desolate hearth stones
and thereby finding that sit is more
blessed to give than to receive.
EMMANUEL CHURCH.
The service in Emmanuel church
Christmas eve, commenced at half past
/ six o'clock. The church was tastefnlly
decorated with exergreens and holly
berries, and large star was placed on
the wall back of the chancel. The SER
vices commenced with prayer, the
whole school repeating the Lord $
PRAYER in concert. Rev. Pulford read
a Psalm and the song Solemn Night
was sung by the choir After a short
address by Rev. Pulford and Christ
mas carol was sung, the shapely fir
tree was lighted, and the presents given
to the happy children by Superinten-
dent John Clifford. The school then
repaired to the Rectory where an hour
of pleasant social enjoyment was
passed.
THE BAPTIST.
The Baptist Sabbath School had been
getting ready for several weeks to have
good time in their church Christmas
eve. The happy expectant faces be-
tokened that something nice was COM
ing and no one was disappointed The
walls between the windows had heavy
festooning of evergreens and pine.
Across the east wall of the church were
the mottos in red letters BLESSED are
the pure in heart ard BLESSED are
the peacemakers, :" aud Christ is our
life" A large gilt star was suspended
from the ceiling. The two beautifully
shaped pine trees were laden with gifts
for each member of the school. The
service commenced with song
antioch" by schoo! and congregation,
followed BY shors prayer by Rev
McIntosh. The song, "Christmast Tide
was sung by the school after which
there was responsiyereading by George
Croft and the school.
Song 'Glory in the Highest was
sung by the school. Ford Brittenham
gave a recitation entitled christmas
Greeting" Song 'Weleome to Christ
mas by the school. Little Ruby
Black recited "A Telephone Message"
in the most taking manner. Letter
from Santa Claus by BERTHE Miles was
also very nice. Dora Croft recited
''The Children's Friend in a clear
voice. The solo Il Wonder by Ruby
Black was cheered. Edith S1umaker
recited Little Tots Advice. " Grand
mas mistake" was given by Jesse Miles.
A duet and chorus "Christmas Watch
was given by the school. The recita-
lions 1.-The Happiest Christmas Day
and Merry Christmas were given by
Carry Richards and Hattie Blshell.
''Santa's on the Way" was sung by the
Primary scholars during which the trees
were lighted and Mr.. and Mrs. Santa
Claus came in and distributed the
presents to the delight of the little folks.
Mrs. Santa Claus made the good night
speech.
THE METHODIST.
Cantata was given in the Methodist
church Christmas eve, entitled "The
New Santa Claus or The Good Old
Candy MAN. Rev. Marcellus com
menced the service with prayer followed
by an instrumental introductive. "The
Children's Vote" was sung as chorus.
"Do All The Good You Cam was sung
with a refrain. The Candy Man"
appears and sings "Ho! Good Folks
All'' which concludes the first scene.
The second scene opened with tableau
of the Magi Harry Altizer took the
part of Priest Earl and Alex Ivey and
Robbie Morse and Charlie Wright
formed the Magi. The latter sang 81
shall see Him, but not near" followed
by instrumental music. 1.-The March
o. the Magi'' was sung by the Magi and
oilers. After singing Il dream I'm
il Bethlehem" and ''Bethlehom's
S ar, Mr.. Frank Wagner reeited Tho
L hree Kings" 1.-The Little Children's
L oil Song" came next, followed by a
solo entitled Beautiful Thoughts for
Christmas "Santa Claus and the
Mouse" was then spoken by Erwin
Hartline and followed by song "In the
cross of Christ | glory The third
scene represented "The good Old Candy
Man" distributing the candy to each
member of the school, filling in between
times with speaking and singing. At
the close Mrs. Barlow was presented
with silver and glass preserve dish by
members of the school. A silver vase
in the shape of thimble and lined with |
gold, supported upon pair Of silver
scissors and four knitting needles was
given to Mrs. A. j. Mitchell. Misses
May Ivey and Bertha Morse each re-
ceiyed silver vase and Thomas Dun
calf the History of England from
his class.
CONGREGATIONAL.
The entertainment of the Sabbath |
school in the Congregational church
Christmas night was short but interest
ing First Coronation was sung by
the whole congregation after which the
pastor. Rev. Grinncll offered a short
prayer. The song GOOD news on
Christmas morning was sung by the
school and then recita;ions were given
BY Sena Barber and Helen Reed. Eight
little ones recited in concert a piece
entitled 1.-The Glad New Year" Al
Christmas carol was sung and Bessie
Hyde recited piece after which came
little Charlie Watkins with his stocking
filled and recited piece EMIT led
Christmas morning" Hang up the