The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-25
AMONG THE CHURCHES.
Christmas Trees in Many and Countless
Joyous Children

AMONG THE CHURCHES.
Christmas Trees in Many and Countless
Joyous Children.
At Plymouth Congregational church last
night there Was perfect crush OF people The
entertainment here was rich and novel in every
respect. The ship, which Santa Claus loaded
and sent to his little friends, drew the Young
ones in great numbers. The following pro-
rramme was rendered to start the pleasures of
the evening:
"Christmas Chimes" Primary cla..
an Santa Claus Land .... Miss sadie Kellors
Mabel Tie chs ae seSa
song-"Fd Be Christmas Belle ..
Reel ReeitatiOn-"The Nativity. Mi. May 9 a:.cocs
Reading-"The Three Kings -.
Recitation-"Chris Kringle'' ...............
:. Miss Maud Glasscock
solo-"Christmas Cheer" Miss Eva Hsrper
Recitation-"Babe of Bethlehem =. The class
At this point w. d. Wood made few remarks
about the impossiblity OF Santa Claus putting
In an appearance in person. The next best
thing was to send a representative The repre-
sentative was a large ship with white sails and
laden to the waters edge with boxes of candy,
hsgs oil nuts and many other good things. These
presents were finally distributed to the child
rem, and they returned as happy as young hearts
well could be. The basement of the church was
full OF people for several hours, and not only
sunday-school but parents and lovers and
sweethesrts as well enjoyed the festivities of
the occasion.
Last night at the First Methodist Protestant
church, corner Third and Pine, of which the
Rev. Clark Davis il pastor, celebration was
held that reflected great credit on Mrs. Davis,
the pastors wife, under whose auspices the
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titled "Judse Santa Claus" in which Grant
Vaughn was Santa Claus, all CARRIED in snowy
robes, and In which Miss Carrie Davis, Miss
Leona Daley and Miss Ethel McLane took the
principal parts In the cantata there were sew
era beautiful solos, all rendered admirably.
The church was full of flowers, and all the walls
and posts were covered with ivy. At the rear of
the platform, seeming to grow out OF the very
door stood three Christmas trees. These were
covered with snow, and glttered and sparkled
with good things. There were gifts enough for
ell, and no child left the church without a re-
membrance. The sdifce was packed, and the
affair gave great delight to the young and pleas
ure to the old.
Trinity Episcopal church was busy yesterday
completing arrangements for the programme
today. The choir will be installed today and q
fne choral service has been prepared. The
choir men and boys will be entertained by the
ladies' OF the parish after the services are con-
erected in the church in celebration of Holy In.
nocence day. There will be fine programme.
The services Of today will be given in the fol-
loving order:
Early celebration of the Holy Eucharist
ro N.,i ,n:so m
second celebration of the Holy Eucharist.
Music by the vested choir.
Professional Hymn 25.............A deste Fideies
Gloria GSrt T Til" ....................Gounod
ofertory Anthem-"sing. o Heavens
"sanctus'' '''-'''''''''''-' '''-'' NSS
Eaeharis;ic Hymn ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
"Gora in EKcelsis Ancient Chant
Nunc Dmlttis ..::.......-.......Ionus keSius
keeesslonal Hymn 70. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Even Song .....-........-...........
At Trinity Methodist Episcopal, at the corner
Of Kentucky and Mercer streets, of which Rev.
{. Alonzo Bright is pastor, an interesting pro-
gramms was presented and the church was well
filed. Two large Christina. trees were covered
with presents and the church was otherwise
tastefuly decorated. Following is the pro-
gramme
Anthem ................ Choir
PRAYER ............Rev. T. B, Ford. d. D.
"long Ago on Christmas Percy Wren
christmas Tree" ...........:..;;:...H Helen Ball
Duet Observation-Disclosures. Sadie and Ivy Ford
"a Christmas story. ............Je Jennie Larson
dialogue. .........-..............B Five BOYS
500 ...........................I uty James
"Avision Of Christmas 49,. .......M exie King
ION the Way to Beth chem" Marie Thompson
"A Page From Santa Claus Album
..,......... Mamie sturtevant
al "a Letter to Santa NJ -: pI Lu,y James
sGng -.,;;,:..;,;....-.-.''b the BOYS sna 1its
"The Little Match Girl ........ Priscilla Morgsn
Jolly Old -. Nicholas" ............. Sadie Ford
Two Little Boys and Two Little Sheds
Christmas Morning ....... Lizzie Hutchinson
"A Little Maids Wish" ...............M Mary syler
solo-"A Christmas Carol" Edith Larson
Chorus ......... ......Infant Class
"a Little BOYS troubles Waiter Moss
willie and Armies Prayer" .......Leta kinnear
"Kemo-Kimo' -','.....''........By Eight Girls
The First Methodist Episcopal church, Third
and Marion streets, will give its Christmas ex-
ereises tonight The fine building is tastefully
decorated, and the programme viii be OF very
interesting character
The First Presbyterian church, Third and
Madison streets, was crowded last night with
the parents and friends OF the pupils OF the
snncayschool. Tho church was beautifully
aecorated In the southeast corner OF the church
STOOD q large Christmas tree, on which hung
many things in which the hearts OF
Young children delight Short addresses
were made by the teachers OF the
various classes and some OF the pupils. super
htendent Sleighter announced that there were
presents for all, not only the pupils, but Tor
Nose who were not so fortunate After the ex-
e'elses and the singing of number OF hymns,
tne presents were distributed and the children
departed feeling that Christmas was glorious
success
The entertainment AZ the First Christian
ehuroh last night was success in every partc-
ssr Mother Goose and santa Claus were
rendered admirably. The characters were imper-
snated with sklll and the rcctations OF the
e1icfen were quite pleasing and exhibited not
ahttie talent III these young disciples. santas
PACK was filed with such quantity OF the
Naoicest nuts and sweets as TO sbuDdantly sup
ply TIE children, young and old. The church
was handsomely decorated with evergreens and
Nhristm&s Greetings" were festooned over the
tVNam The whole affair was pleasant and
'-aleaies skil and harmonious action among
ae WORKERS Of this church. At the close OF the
mar The Rev. r. L. Dunlap Was presented with
Naeiegart silk hat he responded IN feeling
trims
Net church IN tie city but what viii honor
"'s1mss IN some way. One OF the MOST
'ssn'iul and unique affairs VIII be given ty
e tirst Baptist church today. As a lesson 10
w !ourg people, instead OF receiving they