Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-26
CHRISTMAS CHEER.
The Merry Festival as Observed in
Rock Island.
Sno" Absent, but Peace, Happiness
ana GOOD WIZ Prevailed. New.
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Festivities,

1t was not Christmas weather. ,bsra
was the absence of snow. and the meteor.
illogical associations Oh have existed
from the first days of Santa Claus but II
was Christmas in all its sacred and hon
Ply ooservances. In RocE Island the dsv
was ushered in with m dnight serv;css
and celebration at Trinity church. The
rector, Rev. R. F. Sweet, acting as cele
orant. assisted by Rev Hewitt, of Mo-
line. At 5 o'clock there was early
mass at st. Joseph's church, with Father
Mackin as celebr4nt There were also
masses at s snd 10 80. At Trinity in the
morning there were .rvicss at 1890 the
music at thst hour being particularly i'm
presslve, the re deum and an anthem be,
ing beautifully rendered.
Rock Island had msnv happy homes
yesterday in which JOY reigued with the
little folks from the time they first caught
glimpse of the well filed stocking in
the morning. until their eyes beheld tie
brilliantly Illuminated and Ornamepted
Christmas tree at night. There were
Joyous home gatherings and reunions, and
words of cheer and good will were heard
on every side.
At the Central Presbyterian church
yesterday morning the little folks were
made happy By generous distribution of
nuts and confectionery. ard at the South
Rock Island chapel on Aisea street. the
previous evening. a delightful entertain-
ment was given representing q Christmas
scene, which was highly appreciated by
the large number present
Miss Agnes Bixby, the orgsnist at the
Central church, was presented with q
handsome upholstered patent rocker SIS
token of their kind appreciation of her
willin gness and talent. The present was
doubly appreciated by the young LADY
owing to the fact that il was also her
birthday, and it is also indicative of the
high esteem in which Miss BixbY is held
by members of that church.
a very in eresti5g entertainment was
given at the First Baptist church on
Chritmas eve, TIE progrs mme cons sisted
of number of well rendered songs and
Rotations. A beautiful character repre-
sentstion Of Santa Claus Workshop
was also given, in which a large number
OF the young people took part, after
which the little folks were remembered
by bouniiful distribution of presents,
aud nuts, candies, etc.
At the Ninth street NJ. E church on
Christmas eve a very interesting enter.
tsinment was given, cons isting of re-
presentation OF Christ in tie msnger rs
10 little girls dressed in appropriate cos
tune, and representation If the forms
OF worship of the different nations a
Christmas tree was also provided, and
the lit,le ones presented with large mum
bers of beautiful pres .nts.
At the Broadway Presbyterian church
on Christmas eve very interesting pro-
gramme was carried out. l. corr
sisted of singing. recitstions, ETC.. and
was heartily enjoyed by a large number
who were in attendance. The usual dis
tribution of presents and nuts and can
dies occurred, carrying JOY 20 many little
hearts.
The Christmas festival Of the Sunday
school of Trinity parish will be held to-
morrow evening in the churn. The Sum
d " school OF Trinity mission Will hold
its exercises Monday evening.
The annual Christmas tree and exer.
cises OF the Christian church will be held
Monday evening,