The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-12-31

any Sunday. school had its exercises on
Thursday evening, when presents were dis
tributed from two trees. Santa Claus did
not appear, but in his place he sent some
twenty sprites, and letters from the chill
dren's patron made ample amends for his
absence. The sprites were led by Minnie
Brick and Eunice Baker, who carried little
Christmas trees, Marching about the plat
form, the little ones sang OF Merry, merry
Christmas" and made what was indeed
beautiful sight Among the presents were
valuable fur coat and Bagster Bible, re-
ceivcd by Mr.. Gallagher, the first coming
from members of the society and the second
from his Bible class. The letters from Santa
Claus presented the compliments OF the
season and gave some timely suggestions
on Slnday-school work. - "Kriss
Kringle," a cantata, which occupied about an
hour time, was presented by the children
of Trinity church to greatly pleased audi
ence. The principal parts were taken by
George w. Parmenter w. g. Taplin, j. T.
Sabin. Mrs. Chapman, Gertie Hargin,
Emnnt Heron, Nellie Parmenter, Ellen
Mayo, the little Misses Lance and Severance
and Freddie Keegan. A large chorus of
children assisted, and altogether the pre-
sentation was very interesting. In addition
to the cantata there were two trees, from
which presents were distributed - A
short entertainment and the distribute ton of
presents from five trees made up the pro-
gramme of Wednesday evening at the
Church of the Messiah The entertain
ment consisted OF singing by Miss Emma
Cutler's class, piano solo by Louis j..
| Hathaway. duet by Eddie and Dean
Slayton, and a reading by Mr.. Wright, who
was assisted by +. w. Bancroft. AS the
amount of money collected exceeded the
expenses by about S5, that sum was subse-
| quently devoted to making a few presents
| to deserving friends of the school. - AT
| st. ugustine church mass was celebrated
at n lnif nIn nffrhf taia
was very fine, Miss Kate Gilbert rendering
| the Olo parts with excellent effect.
THERE were services having reference to
| the Christmas time at several of the
chu1che on Sunday. Rev. G.. w. Gallagher
| preached sermon in the morning on the
meaning of Christmas and in the evening
| there was a Sunday-school concert at this
| church. The exercises consisted of recita-
! tions, songs and reports. The report of the
committee on the Thanksgiving offering
party was especially interesting. At this
party clothing, books, toys, etc, and 81 81
| in money were received for the purpose OF
distribution among the poor. The clothing
was given away soon after the party, but
! the other articles were reserved for Christ
ms. A present was given to each person al
| tn poor farm, and in all twenty six persons
were reached. The committee in charge Of
this charitable enterprise feel greatly
| pleased at its success. The musical portion
ing by Stella Crandall and Ruth Roleau, ac
| cumpanied by chorus, and George Lyons
sang See Amid the Winter Snow" being
also assisted by the chorus The church wa,
very handsomely trimmed. At Christ
cl urch the music OF Christmas morning
was repeated, and was much enjoyed. Rev
a. j. Hough preached at Trinity church on
81 The Coronation of Childhood" in tn,
morning. An elaborate programme of spe
cial music had been arranged, but, owing t.
the illness of Miss Hubbard and the alb
sence of another member of the choir, i
WAS found necessary to omit it. The choi
o, the Church of the Messiah was assisted
at the morning service by Miss Mary A
P'inney and Dr. A. ,. Bisbee. 1t is need
- to say that the programme was rem
- ~ e.su si.Al and expression. Mr.
WI ghtS discourse was made up almost en-
tireiy of quotations designed to show tn
opinion of leaders in thought of the intlu
ence and character of Christ. In the even
ing Sunday-school service was held. Sew
eral carols were sung and Mrs. Richardson
and Mrs. Blanchard read selections, in ad
dition to which Mr. Wright made remarks.
SEMINARY HILL.
MILO EDDY preached on Sunday in tn
Methodist church at GrotOn.
DIRECTOR YAw has neglected the skating
rink lately; and who wouldn't under til
circumstances? Congratulations are i
order.
GEORGE j. NEWTON has charge of the pa
ish at Barnard and East Barnard, and aide
the good people there in keeping Yule-tid
fires bright
ABOUT two weeks ago Edwin Burrill me
with serious accident. He had been cor
fined to his room several days by ba
cold. One morning, standing near tn
stove, he suddenly tainted, falling forwar
, on to the stove, which was red.hot, and o
which there was also some boiling waite
The stove was overturned by the fall an
the water took its natural course. Mr.. Blu
rill has suffered greatly. He has been a
tended by DR.. Boardman. The boys hay
extended the true brotherly hand at "A
times. AT present he is able to sit up for
short time. We wonder if our brother fee
something in common with job of old. II
has at least gone through fire and wat,
successfully, and is a greater conqueror tina
A., Caesar himself.