The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1889-01-04
The Egis & Intelligencer
Bel Air, Md, January 4, 1889.
CHRISTMAS TREE ENTERTAINMENTS
SUNDAY school, BEL AIR.

dist Protestant Church. Rev. S. A. Hoblitzcll.
pastor. The large room was crowded to over
flowing with happy childre ana their parents
and friends The exercises opened with singing
ahymn by the school.
The stage had been fitted up TO represent an
old-fashoned sitting room, in which large tire
place formed conspicuous feature. Seated
near this we're an old and venerable looking cou-
pie, whom Mr.. J. 6. Rouse, Superintendent of the
School, introduced as Mr.. and Mrs. McIlfresh,
friends Of the school, who had been invited to en-
Joy the festivities. The old folks Mr. WIN, Frank
lin and Miss Eida Swartz.) performed their parts
well. After conversation they called upon the
children for rscitations, which were given by
Mary Warren, Bertha rier, Lulie Hoopmsn and
Albert Hoblitzell. Mayiield Wright. a tiny lit
tie girl aged four years, daughter of Prot. Chas.
n. Wright, recited very effectively, THE Crick-
CT, and little Maud and Chester Melvin sang
a duet very pretty. Rev. Nr. lIoblitzell also
made an address, after which the Old folks hung
up around the fireplace about 60 stockings, pre-
p1ratory to an expected visit from Santa Claus.
Tnis done the old lady remarked that 1t was
growing very late-neary nine O'Clock, and they
had better retire Before doing so they said they
would like to hear the Night before Christmas"
recited. which Master Raymond Ho5tzeu vol
unteered to do, and did 1t well.
In the midst OF the recital n nOis" was heard in
the chimney and Santa Claus tHr. VIM NJ.
nes.l made his appearance. His personality
was unmistakabe. He was p0rtly old fellow,
covered, apparently. with snow. and carried an
immense pack and dozens of toys, wagons, &c.
on his back. He cmptied the contents Of his
sack on The stage and oranges. bags OF candy,
&c, rolled about in every direction. to the de-
light Of the little ones, whose faith in the good
old man was thereupon made reality. He pro-
a.I.N ~.
old folks. who seemed to have forgotten the
lateness Of the hour. when this pleasing task
was ended Mr.. Rouse came forward and gave old
Santa Claus hearty welcome, remarkinR that
he had not seen him since he was boy. and ask
ed him to remain and distribute the presents 10
the good little boys and girls. Old Santa pleaded
pressing engagements but was prevailed upon to
remain One by one the children were called up
each one receiving stocking and toy or book
besides.
The superintendent then thanked the audience
for their attendance, compIimented the children
upon their good Lchayior and said the exercises
would close by snEinga hymn. When he re-
tirel Mr.. Hoblitzell appercd and said the exer-
cises were not quite over AID ma &c all address,
winding up by presenting TO Mr.. Rouse, on behalf
OF the school. a handsome family Bible. The
gentleman was taken completely by surprise
this event not being on the programme, but ex-
pressed his thanks in suitable terms. hymn
was then sung and the entertainment closed.
The school numbers SO pupils. The officers
and teachers are as follows:
superintendent, j. G. Rouse assistant, Frank
NCLano; Secretary and Treasurer, Clarence H.
Slater; Librarian. II. s. Grer assistant, c. II.
Slater; Teachers, Miss Fda Swartz Miss Annie
l.. Munnikhuysen, Miss Ella Hobliizcll. Miss
Laura Oldhed Mrs. s. A. Hoblzall. Messrs
Harry Norris Frank McLaue and others
ME-. SUNDAY SCHOOL, bel AIR.
The annual Christmas entertainment of the
Bel Air VI. L. Sunday School took place IN the
Church, last Friday evening. The chancel was
tastefully ornamented with evergreens aud
colOred grasses. On each side OF the pul pit were
Jacobs ladders similarly decorated. Between
these a beautiful white star was suspended be-
ntath which hung the banner of the Sunday
School Mission Band. Between the ladders were
piled the prizes for attendance together with
bountifu supply Of candies, nuts and oranges.
the exercises consisting t"Eeautiful Little
Hands, sung by mum er of small girls, ad =
dresses by the pastor, Rev. Mr.. Wood, and the
superintendent, DR.. Benjamin Smith, with re
citations by the pupils, we re nlerspersed with
fine music by the church choir composed OF Miss
Mamie Dean, organist, Mrs. Thomas Wood
Misses Annie Underwood, S. +. Jones. Alice JEFF
fiery, Annie Keith, Messrs j. william Bauer
Isaac Warren and Dr. Benjamin Smith. Those
taking part in the performances were ClarksCn
Keith, Allen Kirk, Howard Kennedy, Mary Lin
gan, Annie Wilde. Lee Colder, Walter Young,
Greta Warren, Bertha Stewart. Eva Smith and
Madison Lee. The yonng people acquitted Thorn
selves well. The exercises were followed by the
ne ahdrtH and his VIE were remsmberps
LUTHERAN SUNDAY SCHOOL, PERRYMnE
The first anniversary Of The Evangelical Luth-
eTan Sunday School at Perrymuu, was celebrated
on the evening OF Christmas Day. The music
and addresses were excellent, and the occasion
altogether an enjoyable one.
AT the close OF the exercises the c, lyreg6tion
oil 81. PauIs Church presented Their pastor, Rev.
X. L. NJ. EnRers, with handsome 20 d watch. as
testimony of their appreciation Of his labors
among them.
TRINITY CHURCH, MAGNOLIA.
The Christmas celebration Of The Sunday
School Of Trinity Church. near Magnolia. took
place on the 2ith instant and was largely attend
ed. The church was beautifully decorated with
evergrcens In the centre OF the building was
representation of the birth Of our Saviour, with
the inscription; ne is our light, our life and
our salvation"
Several addresses appropriate to the occasion
were delivered
CHURCHViLLE, PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
The annual Christmas entertainment at
Churchyie Presbyterian Church. occurred on
Christmas ovo. A crowded house denoted the
general interest in the enjoyment of the little
folks. The exercise, emitted "The Royal Son."
was used. II consisted of music, responsive
Scripture rondng and prayer. The pastor, Rev.
c. ID. Wilson. and Rev. d. d. Fitzgerald, of Hsr-
mony Church, delivered short addresses to the
children. Mr.. G. Junkin FInney read a short ar
ticle, and four little girls gave a recitation
santa Claus was then introduced, with his long
white beard, snow flakes on his back. his carpet
Dag and bundle OF sticks in his hands. He
shook hands warmly with both pastor and SUI
perintendent and went straight to his work OF
distributing baskets of candy, nuts and fruit to
the children. Wishing them all Merry Christ.
mas he retired The Superintendent. Mr.. ].
Thomas Webster stated that there are lO3 names
on the roll. Ono boy had been present 40 sun
days and two or three others 40 These faithful
children were especially remembered by pres
cnts. The church was wresthed In cedar and
laurel and Jacobs ladder stood in front Of the
pulpit
BUSH NIL CHURCH.
Tho weather cleared, last Saturday evening in
time for the friends to attend the annual Christ
mas entertainment at Bush NJ. f. Church A
pleasant programme of music, prayer and reci-
tations by the scholars was enjoyed by a fun
use. Wreaths Of crowfoot and holly and an
Fch with the words, Christ was born iu Beth
|1ehem," gave the room a festive appearance. A
large school responded TO their names when
called to receive candy and oranges. Good at
tendance was rewarded by presents.
MT. CARMEL NJ. p. SUNDAY SCHOOL.
The annual Christmas entertainment of Mt
Carmel NJ. p. Sunday School, at Emmorton
came of on New Years night. The church was
crowded and the usual programme of rccita-
toos, dialogues and readings was carried out in
excellent style, under the management of Mr.. e.
J. Rogers, superintendent of the school. Mas
ter Lerew Porter delivered the opening address,
Those who rectod pieces we're Rhoda Archer,
Edna Grafton, Alice McNamee, Cover Rogers,
Maud Archer. Lewis Hooker, Mamie Swartz,
Harry Magness, Wilson Warn and Miss Alice
Norris. The following young ladies delivered
reading and acquitted themselves splendidly
Misses kincad, Annie Mittcudorf. Berthe Lee