The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-28

actors and the pretty little fairies had been
carefully instructed by Miss Ina Turner
and Miss Durell, and the rendition Of the
piece reflected credit on ali who partici-
pated in it.
The cast was as follows:-
Santa Claus..... .........W. 2. Turner
JACK Frost. .........-...---.A. A. K Turner
Mildred. ....................Ali Alice Durell
.-....Anna kehy
Miss Ina Turner was the accompanist.
At the conclusion Pastor Sherwood
surprised Mr.. w. p. Roberts, an earnest
worker in the church and Sunday School,
by presenting him in behalf of the Young
Peoples Society with handsome writing
desk. Miss Sturteyant received large,
framed painting from her class, and other
presentations followed. Then came q
general distribution of boxes of confec-
tionery, books and other tokens, and the
pleasant celebration was ended.
TRINITY BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL.
Owing to the limited accommodations
of the little chapel on Lincoln street the
Christmas exercises by the Trinity Bap-
tist Sunday school had to be given in
two parts. The first was given Thursday
evening by the larger pupils and that of
the infant class occurred last evening
The exercises by both were directed by
superintendent Lehman and consisted of
carols sung by the scholars, recitations
q
tribution of presents.
THE SCOTCH PRESBYTERIAN.
A tall Christmas tree, with every branch
bent under the weight of ornaments and
cookies and innumerable tiny candles
burning brightly, was the pretty sight
that made glad the scholars Of the Scotch
Presbyterian Sunday School as they en-
tered the church last night. They had
assembled to enjoy the exercises held in
honor of the Great Commander of the
Grand Army of Christians.
An interesting programme had been
arranged by Mr.. Evans. The cantata
Santa Claus Prize and Who Got It,"
was rendered in a charming manner.
The scholars furnished the talent and
were assisted by Miss Earle, proficient
violinist. and Miss Ogg, a skilful pianist
The leading parts were well cast. They
were admirably sustained by Misses May
Scott, Ida Whitaker, Isabella Cowen,
Ethel Taylor, Jessie Underhill, Oracle
Ogg, Laura Connolly and Eff1e 0gg and
Mr.. John Dunlap, and Masters John Cul-
bert, Archie Scott, Thomas Whitaker
and Hutton.
During the pleasing cantata Misses
Earle and Connolly and Misses Culbert
and Mitchell sang sweetly several duets,
and Mr.. Alexander McRae, who is gifted
wi@h a clear strong and musical voice
gave solo. AT the close of the cantata
recirations were nicely given by Misses
Ethel and Mollie Taylor, tiny but tai
ented elocutionists.
Superintendent Fulton OF the Sunday
School then presented thirty-four schol-
ars with handsome books awarded as
prizes for excellence and attendance. The
scholars and teachers then filed into the
school room where each received baskets
of fruits and candies.
GRACE P. E., GREENvILLE.
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Sunday School, Greenville, was held at
the pretty little church, corner Ocean and
Pearsall avenue, last evening. The
church was resplendent in its decorations
and the large tree standing in the chancel
presented gorgeous appearance.
The opening carol, christmas Hymn y
was heartily sung by the whole school.
Pastor Chapman then led in prayer and
all nnited in singing ring out the bells
for Christmas"
An address by the pastor was followed
by the secretary's and treasarer,s inter
esting reports. = Christmas Bells - was
rendered by .the children, the Scripture
lesson was read and "The Christmas
Tree" was sung. During the singing of
the latter Carol the tree was lighted, and
the distribution of candy, oranges and
Angels Singing" was rendered and then
the happy hour concluded with the sing
ing of I'm Excelsis GLORIA.
SALEM EVANGELICAL.
When est. Nick" reached the cosy little
Salem Evangelical Church, on Bergen
avenue, the building was well crowded
with the Sunday school children and
provided a pleasant evenings entertain
ment. A large beautifully decorated
tree stood in the centre of the platform,
and the place was very prettily decorated.
The exercises were opened by prayer
of the Rev. Mr.. Boil, the geniel pastor.
Carols were then sung by the school, and
largely augmented choir rendered
several beautiful selections. Recitations
were given by the little ones which were
heartily applauded by their parents and
friends.
The distribution of gifts was the chief
feature, and every child was made happy
by being made the recipient of hand
some gift. A quartette, by Misses Kate
and Annie Moessuer, Mr.. f. Eggert and
Mr.. J, Ennis, entitled Good Night" was
beautifully rendered and the happy occa-
sion came to an end.
ST. MATTHEW'S EPISCOPAL.
The children's Christmas festival was
held last evening in the basement of st.
Matthew's Protestant Epispocal Church
and was an exceedingly pleasant affair
A short service, consisting of the Lord IS
prayer, CnAnUS anu appropriate hymns
and an address by the Rev. Mr.. Nook pre-
ceded the festivities. Gifts were dis
tributed among the teachers and scholars,
and the little ones especially showed in
tense enjoyment in their smiling faces
and dancing eyes.
There are twepty-three classes. with
over two hundred scholars. The school
is in honrishing condition and any little
stranger will always receive warm well
come and the best of care from its kind
and efficient teacher.
ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN.
The Christmas festivals at st. Johns
Lutheran Church, corner of Summit
Avenue and North street, ended last even
ing, with interesting exercises by the
English speaking branch of the Sunday
School, directed by the Superintendent,
Rev. G. +. Moldenke. The exercises were
of the usual order, accompanied. by inter-
change of presents, and liberal distribu-
tion of gifts among the scholars.
Mondays Mortgage Cremation.
Pastor John l.. Scudder, of the Taber-
nacle Congregational Church, has issued