The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1891-01-02
CHRISTMAS

lola Celebrates the Happy Holiday I'm
the Usual winsome Way.
A cold drizzle all the day before
Christmas gave the town dull and
dismal look, much unlike the bright
and lively spectacle the holiday season
usually presents, and interfered seri-
ously, not only with the holiday trade
but also with the preparations for
!, holiday festivities. A little bit of a
cold wavelet came down late in the
leyening, giving the sidewalks coat
ing of ice which, while making things
a good deal more "Christmasy" in ap-
pearance, did not improve the walk
ing. So the entertainments at the
various churches were all interfered
with more or less. Something was
done at each of them, however, as the
following reports, kindly handed us
by friends who are too modest to have
their names appear but whose kind
ness is nevertheless appreciated, will
show:
AT THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
Quite an elaborate program had
been contemplated but owing to the
inclement weather it was postponed
and nothing was done except the
singing of few songs and the presen-
tation of the gifts, each member of the
Sundayschool receiving something.
AT THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Mr.. VIM. Davis and Mr.. A. Ewart
gave short talks. Then there was
music by the school and afterwards
the distribution of the usual "treat"
of oranges and candy to the children.
In accordance with the usual custom
at this church, all the children
brought with them, as an admission
fee, an apple and potato, all of
which were put into the hands of a
committee for distribution among the
poor.
AT THE BAPTIST CHURCH.
| Christmas eve was observed on the
part of the Sunday School by the rem
dering of a short program appropriate
for the occasion, consisting of singing,
recitations etc. A little exercise by
"wee" people called christmas
Bells", was quite pleasing. A tree
well laden with Christmas fruits was
also feature of the occasion. Quite a
number of presents were distributed
and sack full of candy was given to
each scholar. The church was fairly
well filled, notwithstanding the very
unpleasant night, and all seemed very
well pleased.
| AT THE NJ. +. CHURCH.
Although it was such disagreeable
evening the house was well filled.
The platform was adorned by beau
tiful, illuminated tree. Behind the
tree was an arch of evergreen extend
ing to the top of the walls. Every
child of the Sunday school received a
present and was made happy. The
exercises were opened by singing the
long metre doxology, and the follow
ing program was then well rendered
and received with approval by the
audience:
Recitation; a Happy Christmas to you, !"
Maud Eshbaugh.
Song, BY the infant class.
| Recitation, "A Christmas Story Jennie
Recitation, "A Merry Christmas" Charlie
Song, Christmas Bells'' by the school.
Recitation, Poor Grandma, {" Ora Rose.
Duet: a Sweet Story Ella Freed and
Recitation, Peace on Earth Edith McCar-
Recitation, ''Our Christmas, - Esther Freed |
Song, "All Day Long" by the school
Recitation, Willie Campbell.
We did not get this subject, for
while little Willie was speaking, the
north window of the church suddenly |
went up, and in came Santa Claus,
alias Col. Temple and created intense
excitement among the little folks, and
commenced at once to distribute pres
ents in a polite and graceful way that
pleased and charmed every one. At
the conclusion of Santa Claus part
the audience was dismissed.
AT THE REFORMED CHURCH.
The Christmas entertainment at the
Reformed church was held on Christ
mas evening. The service used was
entitled Christmas Voices" and con-
sisted of prayer, responsive and scrip
tural reading, music and recitations.
But perhaps the most interesting part
of the program to the little folks was
the Christmas tree, a beautiful ever
green which by eolored paper, pop
corn candies, oranges, etc., had its
beauty and attractiveness very much
increased. Candies, oranges, etc.,
were distributed to the members of
the Sunday school and apples TO all.
In addition to this Rev. and Mrs.
Shaley were presented with bread
man by Mr., Supck buetel. and Misc