The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-25

! Song-'Merry Bells" phoabe CO ,aIii,ia =
Recitation-"1he Blessing OF song" Eva smith
hecita'ion-'The Loss of the Royal George
Recitation-"some sixty Year. Ago o'H o.ns'e'0n
Recit.tion"The Dying Soldier Emma S MiIer
Recitation-"God POOP MRS "i Jennie Ine eass
Trio--"Christmas Bells ..........
ik onr shelley Nellie Herrsling
sons-"Aerry, Merry Christmas .......
Recitation-"Christmas Eve"' Clara Johnson
song-""iil We Know, o santa CLAUSE
RecitatiOn-"How the Master Comes In =. syn
Gospel HYMN No. ias-B, Mrs I Hav ~eDc ea.s
| congregation joining in the chorus.
Mr. II. A. Chadwick acted in the capacity of
santa Claus, causing much merrimont among
the children. The tree was placed in the alcove
al the back OF the pulpit platform, and was
trimmed with popcorn, tinsel and different COL
oreo wax candles The presents were numer-
| ous varied and beautiful
At the Brooklyn Congregational church the
musical and literary parts OF the programme of
Christmas festivities were largely in the hands
OF the sunday school children, under the direc-
ton OF the superintendent. MI K. l.. Hodgdon
A few unpremeditated questions in the begin
ming from the pastor of the church showed that
the children knew well the meaning Of the day
and the reason for its commemoration that il
| was on that day that there came "Peace on
earth, good will toward men,"
Tbs Sunday school children gave their part of
| the programme 40 excellently aud so entertain
ingy that they were the recipients OF hearty ap-
| plause and OF several eneores For the latter
| evidently they had not come prepared, and so
| were unable to respond. Santa Claus put in an
| appearance while the choir was singing
"Christmas Bells" and all the children went
home well laden with gifts. The church was
very tastefully decorated by the ladies of the
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brilliant "Star of Bethlehem" glistened.
Holy Trinity English Lutheran church will
hold Christmas services at ii o'clock a. m. to-
| day. Al 6 o'clock in the evening the Sunday
| school will hold its Christmas festival. A
| Christmas tree and an interesting programme
have been prepared for the entertainment of the
| children.
The Christmas services OF the First Presbyter-
| ian church, corner Third and Madison, will be
| held next Sunday morning and evening. spe-
| eisl Christmas music at both services Rev.
| Elliott W. Brown, pastor. Morning service at
| ii O'Clock. Subject-"Glory to God in the High
est, and on Earth Peace, Good viii Toward
Man" Evening service at 7:30 Subject
Thanks Be Unto God for His Unspeak able
| Gift"
| At the First German Methodist Episcopal
| church, at the corner OF stewart and Thirteenth
| streets, OF which Rev. A. l. Kosneks is pastor,
| no exercises were held last evening, but good
Yesterday afternoon at o'clock st. Marks
| church gave Christmas tree beautifully deco
| rated and loaded with presents for those chill
dren who had no other Christmas The rector,
| Rev. David Claiborne Garrett, and some of the
| members OF the parish had looked into a num-
| Der OF deserving cases among families that
| were in need, and a result about 200
children were on hand 10 enjoy the
| candy, nuts, popcorn, toys and other
| Christmas delights. The choir was present and
| gave some fine singing. At the services today
| Christmas will be observed as grsndly as possi-
| BILE. The church has been beautifully decorated,
surprising even the preparations OF last year.
| The choir for weeks past has been working a
| service OF unusual excellence Part of the new
| music will be given this morning and the rest
| at the festival carol service next sunday even
| ing. There will be celebration OF the Holy
| Communion at a. m. and also ut II g. III. For
the latter service the musical programme is as
| follows:
Professional .Adeste Fidees
TIC Deum.. Observation-Disclosures. .br.dgcwater IN A
Jubilate ...........-...-..-.. .Brdgawatcr IN A
mymn~"Hark the Herald angles sing".,...
| OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. MendeiSsohn
| Hymn-"Angles From the Realms OF Glory"
| ofertorry anthem-"Behold l Bring You
Good fdlng. ...-.-.........-........ shipper
| Gloris in Excelsis ........---........oid Chant
Nunc Dimttis. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Burnett
| Recessionat. "it Came pom the Midnight Gear
Tomorrow afternoon the sunday school
| scholars OF the Unitarian church will have their
Christmas fun. The pupils OF Joseph ship
pen class contributed the money, and refresh
ments will be provided for the occasion. In ad
dition TO this there will be music, games and
appropriate recitEtioGs. The Rev W. q. Ehot
IT, the pastor, has gone TO Portland TO spend
two days with his parents, but will return in
time for sunday service.
AT the Madison NJ. r. church Rev. c. Il.
Pomeroy, pastor. last night a Christmas ladder
provided the means OF enterta nmeut The
church was a bower OF eyergreens and choice
gifts hung from the ladders steps that seemed
10 drop from heaven A choice programme was
given A little drama was rendered with Christ
mas as It's subject, and the pastor delivered a
warm address. of promise aud good cheer. The
ladies Of the church aud the superintendent OF
the sunday school deserve great recognition Tor
their efforts toward the complete success OF the
affair.
LAST night the Roman Catholics celebrated
the advent of Christmas at the Jesuit chapel
spring and sixth streets, by midnight mass
aud the following programme;
Organ voluntary, ll:i5 2. N.
Baritone solo-"rhe Palms. ............:
"KYrle and Gloria ..-.--...- botuese
ofertorium-"Psstorale' eco. Lam9 allotte
"Credo'' 6"selns
orssnist. Miss Mary o'Connor
On Monday night a tree and entertainment
will be provided Tor poor children by Tue North
Seattle Baptis; church.
Tomorrow afternoon there will he an enter
t.inment for the children in tue Basement OF
the church OF Our Lady of Good Help.
The African Methodist Episcopal church at
lone, and Madison streets, had Christmas tree
last night which gave pleasure 70 many.
on Wednesday night the Mission Al Lake
Union of the First Baptist church gave pro
the children.
on Wednesday evening the saeoaih-sehool OF
the Second Methodist Protestant church OF
North Seattle gave a Christmas entertainment 70
croyded house The decorations were unique
and pretty and a cantats was rendered, emitted
"Nerrv Christmas; or, Nist from santa
Claus" prepared by Gideon Froelleh ana ms
vile and is one OF the best that has ever been
p-epafed fo- Christmas festivities For sun
tay-school that is only little over year ola II
yss N gigantic undertaking, and gave evidence
Of an unusual amount OF talent The manage
rnent OF the entertainment was in the hands OF
The pastors wife. Mrs. O. v w
chandler who is chorister OF the school. She was
assisted BY number OF willing helpers, who did
nuch 10 make the affair success. MI H. Is
Ward, the efficient superintendent, introduces
the exercises and announced the opening inatoh
and chorus by the school, entitled "Ihe tIILs'-
T,.s Festival" PRAYER was offered By the Rev.
Daniel Bagley, D. D. The first scene re preseh'ed
a SUNDAY. school meeting The different eharae'
Tor. were: Mr.. Hearty, superintendent, repre-
sented hy J. B. Dowd, esq; Charlie, by frsd
praid: Clara by Ethel Brown; Willie, by Master
Norm.n Pratt; Bessie, by Hattie Graham; Lizzie