Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1889-12-27
CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENTS.
AT THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH.


time with the children of the Sum
day school and their teachers. A
beautiful tree was placed in front
of the Alter and was loaded with
beautiful gifts for the children.
A service appropriate for the oc-
casion, was taken from the Church
Porch, and was followed by the
singing CT a hymn and an address
on the Lords birth into our hearts,
by the Rector of the Mission.
AT THE NJ. E. CHURCH SOUTH.
The South Methodist had their
Christmas entertainment in one of
Mr.. Spencer's now rooms on the
corner south of the public square.
The little people enjoyed them
selves with amusing games until
Santa Claus, blowing his trumpet,
rushed in Unexpectedly to any of
them. There was then general
commotion, some yelling, others
laughing and few of the smaller
ones not a little frightened. He
tLen treated all to oranges, CAN
dies, peanuts, cakes and popcorn.
After enjoying a general feast all
dispersed, the little ones with
smiling faces, and all pronouncing
it success.
AT THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
The entertainment consisted of
Missionary exercises representing
how the Christians of the United
States were endeavoring to send
the gospel into all heathen lands,
and children of the United States
receiving thanks from heather
children in costumes of the diff
ferent nations. Even Africa was
we'll represented by three little
boys, who could not be dis
tinguished from the genuine
Kirksville darkies. A fine ever
green tree prettily Illuminated
was conspicuous and delighted the
children. A collection of willow
tSig apples was served to the en-
tire audience and a generous bag
of candy to each child in the
house, making them feel that ii
was good to be there.
AT THE BAPTIST CHURCH.
The entertainment at the Bap-
tist church was a success. The
house was filled to overfowing.
The happy children sang again
and again. iuterspersing their
songs with little speeches. Some
of the little girls have splendid
voices, among them Florence
Chambliss and Stella White.
The entertainment was closed
with tableau representing ia
cob's Ladder, in which number
of beautiful children took part
being dressed in white with gauzy
wings. They were arranged on
stairway reaching from the floor
almost to the ceiling and when
the lights were thrown on the eff
feet was most striking aud lovely.
Packages containing candy. nuts
and oranges were given to each
of the children.
AT THE NJ. E. CHURCH.
All the young folks, and the
old ones too, of the above church
met on Christmas eve, to enjoy a
good time, and were most success
full.
The church had been nicely
decorated, and the many presents
for old and young were suspended
from two ladders leaning against
each other.
The large audience room was
packed to overfowing with an
expectant audience.
The choir opened with an
anthem; followed by scripture
lesson by Mr.. Love, and then a
song, "Joy to the World" by the
entire school. The pastor, Rev.
j. NJ. Green led in prayer, which
was followed by another song;
then recitation by Miss Ollie
Cater, which was very pleasing to
all. Little Efie Bigsby, three
years old, stood on a char and
made pleasing little speech
which brought forth loud ap-
plause. Miss Alma Smith then
ia poem from Whittier,
delivered in her pleasing and
perfect style. Next came a song
by the school, then the general
class collection, amounting to
quite sum, for the benefit of the
poor of the city. Rev. MI. Stevens,
the English revivalist, then de-
livered an address, describing his
trip across the Atlantic, which was
original and interesting. This
was followed by the distribution
Of presents, with the usual merri-
ment, and then a general treat.
After social and enjoyable time,
all dispersed to their homes, long
10 remember the pleasant evening.
THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
Christmas evening by half past
SIX clock, the Christian church
vas packed full of anxious people
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