The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1891-12-31

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4 w. . eeld day Christmas u yos
are TO spsak from the standpeint q
he vsathss. II you are to spsA1
from The good cheer and happiness
and brotheriy kindness that pre-
vaded our city on that day you viii
say II vas one Of the brightest and
warmest Christmas days since
Santa Clans put Saiina on his list.
Santa Claus had such o rush of busi-
mess Christmas eve that several
deputies had to be appointed, most
Of whom, though green hands ct the
business, succeeded admirably In
palming themselves Off a. the old
man himself. Asper announcement
last week the Sunday Schools Of
the various churches had exercises
and distributions Of presents.
ENGLISH LUTHERAN CHURCH.
At the English Lutheran church
An excellent program was rendered
by the Sunday school and choir.
During the evening letter was re-
ceived from Santa Claus, which was
read by Rev. Msggart, after which
that parsonage appeared in the flesh.
IN. BIZ is limited In some quarters
that, rs the old fellow could not pos
sibly get around In time, he ap-
pointed T. L. Bo-but we promised
not to say anything about It, and
will not give 1t away.l He had been
he said, that some Of the
children had not been very good
since his last visit. A number Of
the children owned up but promised
better conduct in the future IL he
would say no more about IL. The
presents were then distributed, the
were well pleased, and
the children were very sorry that
comes but once q year.
PLYMOUTH CHURCH.
1.-THE Birth Of Christ" Q Christ
mas cantata, was rendered In q very
,reditable manner. Col. John H.
Padgett, OF the Herald News, as the
Frost King carried off the honors of
The evening, as even his own child
rem failed to recognize him when he
His shirt was torn to
and fiuttered In the breeze
like q secession flag. His whiskers
we're Pefferian In their size, but
more venerable In color, while his
whole make up reminded one Of
Edmund Nantes when he started on
his memorable journey from the
oastile to the island of Monte Cristo.
Rev. Mucklow was Santa's proxy
md distributed candy nuts and
oranges to the Sunday school child
Ten. This beautiful csntata is to be
repeated by request en- tomorrow
evening at the church. Admission
10 cents.
NJ, +. CHURCH.
Very elaborate preparations were
made and as an abundance Of good
material was drawn upon, the can
alta "How We Waited for Santa
Claus" was well represented. Chas.
acted for Santa Claus in sn
manner, sliding down q
real chimney, albeit there was no
smoke goine Pup the flue aforesaid at
he time. Several good solos were
by different persons and the
,horus and quartet work was excel
ent.
CHRIST CHURCH.
The Sunday school gave program
,f Christmas carols and recitations,
md the rector addressed the as
,emblsge. The customary distribu-
ion Of presents.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
Large preparations were made for
! good time, and the promoters were
not disappointed. Some beautiful
'olos we're sung and two beautiful
.ableaux. Frank Hamilton repre-
,ented Santa Claus SO well that
many people could not believe 1t
was not the old man himself. 1t
was one of the most enjoyable &C.
,asions in the history Of the church
society in Salina.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
There was no regular order OBJ
'erved. Singing and social enjoy
nent heartily entered into con-
the evenings entertainment.
A treat was given the children. The
regular Christmas service was held
evening, q report Of which
.ppesrs elsewhere.
RESOLUTIONS Of Respect and Condolence.
chief Patriarch and Brothers:
Your committee to whom was re-
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