Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-25

The Christmas exercises at Emmanuel
Presbyterian church were held in the
Sunday school room last night. A very
large and enthusiastic crowd was gath
cred to listen to the very interesting
programme. Quite quaint and at
tractive feature of the evening was the
Chinese Sunday school class. The
members appeared in their national
costume, and were the center OF large
crowd during the entire evening.
The meeting was opened by Mr.. Boal
with prayer, which was followed by the
primary Sunday school department. in
some very interesting exercises.
Rev. DR.. Chichester, pastor of the
church, delivered the Christmas ad-
dress. The gentleman's remarks were
excellently chosen and were rendered
doubly attractive by reference to his
visit to Bethlehem.
Then followed short talks by various
members of the Chinese delegation, also
singing by the quartette. This was one
of the most pleasing features of the
programme.
Bountiful refreshments were then
served by the ladies OF the church.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
The patron saint Of the children held
forth last evening in the First Presby-
terian church. A large crowd was as
sembed in the auditorium, and listened
to very interesting programme.
The church was most artistically
trimmed with palm leaves, peppers and
flowers, and a brilliant vari-colored
chain enclrcled the room and was
gracefully traced along the front of the
gallery.
On the platform was scattered realistic
snow, and at one side was the Christmas
tree, overladen with gifts for the
children, while at the other was a pep
per tree artistically trimmed.
A bank of evergreen crossed the rear
of the platform, and above was the word
s'Welcome," in pampas plumes, the
whole surmounted by brilliant star.
The meeting was opened with a song,
followed by reading and a prayer by
Mr.. Z. B. Hays.
George Higgins then gave an excel
singing. Another recitation by Eddie
Baxter was then given, followed by one
by Miss Maud Newell, entitled Bright
Star of Bethlehem. Then came another
recitation, this time by Miss Mary Jun
kin. A song was then we'll rendered,
followed by recitation by Leola Allen.
The appearance of Santa Claus was
hailed with delight and soon his bounti-
full supply of presents was distributed.
Singing and prayer closed the enter
tainment.
CASTELAR-sTREET SCHOOL.
The closing davs before the holiday
VACATION at the Castelar-street school
were passing merrily as Christmas bells
in the enjoyment of ''feasts of reason
prepared by the pupils of the different
grades. Ali the rooms had been finely
decorated. The little kindergartners
had sung their pretty songs and played
their merry games. The highest grades
had observed Whittier's anniversary
with appropriate exercises. In the 9TH
er depart ments, notably Mrs. Thurs
toms, Miss HeaIy's and Miss Reese's s
Christmas glees and dialogues made the
hours fly cheerily for both teacher and
pupil.
On Wednesday, however, at IL O'Clock
a. M, there came a sudden pause. The
corps OF teachers were astonished at re-
ceiving an imperative summons from
their principal, Mrs. Du Bois, to meet the
superintendent, department superinten-
dent, and former teachers, in her room
at II M, sharp, 80 investigate matter
OF great importance" Thither in con-
sternation they repaired. After waiting
some time in silence. though with ques-
tioning looks OF "what can it be?" for
the superintendent, Mrs. Du Bois, led
the way to her office, saying that Miss
Tapia, the janitress. who was most in
terested in the case, was there. The
door opened, when 10 vision of de-
light dazzled the sight, and screams of
laughter made the ceiling ring. Miss
Tapia, neither culprit nor accuser, but a
smiling hostess, stepped forth and in
vited all to partake of an elegantly
prepared banquet. Covers were laid
for twenty. No second invitation was
needed, and long will be remembered
the pleasant Christmas surprise. The
menu comprised:
SALADS.
Lobster, Potato, Lettuce.
ENTREES.
Fried Chicken, Sliced Heart
RELISHES.
Celery, Radishes, Olives, Pickles.
MEATS.
Chicken, Boiled Ham, with sauce
VEGETABLES.
Potatoes, Saratoga Chips, Bread, Crackers.
DESSERT.
Charlotte Russo, Asst. Cakes, Loaf Cake Cheese.
FRUITS.
Asst Nuts, Oranges, Apples, Bananas, Raisins.
Tea, Coffee.