The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-01-03
CHRISTMAS TREE CELEBRATIONS.
NJ. Z. CHURCH, BEL AIR.

CHRISTMAS TREE CELEBRATIONS.
NJ. E. CHURCH, BEL AIR.
The annual Christmas Tree celebration of the
NJ. E. Church, Bel Air, was held in the church,
on Friday evening, Dec. 9th. The church was
beautifully decorated and the exercises were in
teresting The programme was as follows:
Organ Voluntary by Mamie Dean; Lift the
Song, by the choir; Prayer by the Pastor; Ad-
dress by the Pastor; Praise the Lord, by the
eholr; Christ mas Greeting, by Gertie Wands
Baby's First Christmas, by Macy Stewart
Christmas Eve. by Hebb Smith; We're Group
OF Devotees, by the little folks; Selfish Little
Tommy, by Clarkson Keith Hurrah for Christ
mas, by Florence Porter; Ny Little Angelina,
by Gertie Warren A Gentle Reminder, by Wal
ter Young; Christmas Problem, by Ludie Por-
ter; Solo, Angels Song, by Bessie Dean; Santa
Claus and the Mouse, by Allen Kmk; Behold
the King of Glory, by the choir; The Advent,
by seven little girls; Reading, by William An
deIson; Widow Gray, by Sadie Campbell !;
Christmas Tree, by Sue Smith; Wonderful
Saviour, by the choir; Christmas Bells, b,
Madison Porter; Come and Worship, by Grace
Co e; A Christmas Wish, by Lee Calder !;
gend, by Annie Keith The Christmas Chimes,
quarlelte; distribution of candies and premi-
ums Christmas Bells, by the choir; Dismissal.
The scholars received presents of books, cards,
DC, with the usual generous distribution of
candies, nuts, &c. There were also on the tree
presents for the pastor and his wife, Rev. and
Mrs. Thomas Wood, Miss Mamie Dean, the Oh
ganist, Mrs. Perago and Mr.. James Holland.
EMMANUEL CHURCH BEL AIR.
The annual Christmas celebration given to
the children of Emmanuel Sunday School was
held on Friday evening last. Santv Claus does
not seemfo have been affected by the general
financiaF depression. and an unusually large
tree was loaded from top to bottom with pref
ty things for the little folks. Solos were sung
by Misses Alice and Bessie Lee, Maggie Rosan,
Blanche Lee and Grace STREET.. Mr.. Isaac s.
Warren and Mr.. Stirring Rosan, aso assisted
with the music. Mr., Hobart Keech presided at
the organ. REGULATIONS were we'll rendered by
Miss Cassie Lee and Master Edward Quarles.-
The highest averages for attendance during the
gear were as follows Miss Rush Williams, so
Sundays; Miss Sophia Cahen, 40, and Frank
Craighill, As Sundays.
MOUNT ZION NJ. E. CHURCH.
The Mount Zion Christmas celebration took
place on Thursday night, Dec. 18th. The
church was crowded with happy throng. The
programme was well rendered and all who took
part added credit to the occasion. At the close
of the exercises the children received boun-
tiful treat of candies, nuts and oranges. The
Superintendent, Mr.. c. w. Harvard, was pre-
sented with handsome Methodist Hymnal.-
The pastor was also substantially and kindly
remembered.
THE NJ P. CHURCH, BEL AIR.
The animal Christmas enterta inment of the
Bel Air NJ. P Sunday School took place in the
church, last Monday night The church was
crowded to overlooking. 1t was tastefully dec
GRATED with evergreens aud potted flowers
The program consisted of a tableau, songs and
recitatons by the scholars. The exercises were
opened by an organ voluntary by Miss Marian
Chesney, followed by prayer by the pastor, Rev.
s. A. Hobltzell. The principal feature of the
entertainment was tableau, representing the
finding of Moses by Pharoah's daughter. The
following young ladies took part in it: Misses
Alice Treadway, Molie Coae, Nellie Chesney,
Lulu Hunter and Sadie Warren. The gifts
for the children and teachers consisted of books,
fancy articles and bright-looklng boxes and
bags of confectionery, nuts, oranges, &C.,
the presents being graded according to al
tendance and proficiency in Bible study
Near the close of the entertainment Mr.. j. g.
Rouse, Superintendent of the school, on behalf
of the ladies of the circuit, in neat little
speech presented TO Rev. Mr.. Hobliizell well
filled envelope of gold coin and other curren-
cy, as mark of esteem, for the express pull
pose of providing the pastor with new over
coat. The present was accepted by the sui
prised pastor in well-chosen remarks. In pre-
senting the gift Mr.. Rouse remarked that they
did not wish to have "cold'' pastor. The
programme included brief address Of welcome
by tie pastor, Rev. Mr.. Hoblilzell. Recits-
tons were given by Dale HobirzelI, Lulu
Hoopman, Lulu Keen, Fannie Keen, Frank Cox,
Row land swartz, Madge Warren, Albert Hob
litzell, Mary Warren, Ray mond Hoblitzsll, Mel
lie Chesney and Raymond Hoopmau.
The exercises were closed by singing and
the benedicton by the pastor The
singing by the choir, composed OF Miss Ella
Hoblitzell, organist Miss Marian Chesuey,
Mrs. E. I. swartz, Miss Mollie Coale Messrs
l. s. Warren, Pearl Wilson, Frank K. en-
and Harmon Hoblilzell was excellent.
On Saturday evening the Christmas celebra-
llOu lOT COlOlCu SuuuaS SSuOOi1 bSi
Air, was hsld in the church. Carols were hear
tily sung and presents distributed, to the great
delight of the little colored folk. The school
rum bers 3S scholars, Mr.. Richard Dallam being
the Superintendent. The teachers are Misses
Daisy Dallam, Eta Powe and Helen NJ. Lee
Miss Nannio Michael orgnnist. Tine latter
being absent, on Saturday evening, the organ
was played by Miss Clearance Lee.
MOUNTAIN CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
The annual Christmas entertainment of the
Mountain Sunday School took place Tuesday
evening. The church was crowded beyond It'll
capacity for comfort, but the audience enjoyed
the long and varied exercises. A Christmas
tree gaily decorated, added 10 the briliancy Of
the scene. After an organ voluntary by Miss
Lizzie Paca, dot Little Sherman Band" ap
peared, being introduced Santa Claus boys.
They played several airs on long paper horns anc
created much merrment. VIM. Smith was the
leader. Among those who gave recitations were
Maud Lewis. Cheney Archer, Clara Orsburn
Grace Reckord, Maggie Vogts and Lorlie Cor
bett, of the smaller scholars Eva Wann, Ross
Bavington and Edna Somerville, of the larger
ones. reading by Annie Kincaid was we'll re-
ceived. The singing was excellent. There
were duets by Fannie and Bessie Smith and by
Harry Pyle and Lizzie Magness solos by Charles
ard Annie Dielz, solo and chorus by Alice Ores
we'll and the choir letter from Rev. e. P
Coler to the scholars was read, after which
Santa Claus appeared. After distributing mis-
presents, the audience not being forgotten,
Mr.. Walter Reckord receiving double share
he disappeared. ALEXIS.
Social Events in the Christmas Holidays
On Thursday evening, December 26h, Mr.
and Mrs. g. Smith Norris, near Bel Air, gave
Christmas Tree entertainment to the children
of the neghborhood, who came out in full force
and were agreeably entertained aud received
many pretty gifts. from the hands of Mr.. and
Mrs Norris, Miss Maria Norris and Mrs. s. w
Bradford. Their kindness to the dear little
folks will long be remem bered. RENO.
very DIeasant sOciable and dancing marty