The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-26

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recitation. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Hiltman
Reading ...............Ma Martha Itchenhauser
hymn :.-...-.......-...... By the Congregation
keeitatlon ......-..........A Annie Wassman
Recitation $50. ................. Lizzie Doerr
Choral song .................B BY the Congregation
collection was then taken up after which
the presents were distributed from the Christ
mas tree and created considerable amusement
The exercises closed with hymn by the con-
gregation.
Trinity Episcopal church, OF which the Rev.
George II. Watson is the pastor, gave an elab-
orate service yesterday morning. The new
choir duly installed and the service Us far
Is choral features was concerned, was one of
the most noteworthy ever heard in the church.
The music magnificent and the pastors
sermon on the significance of the occasion was
able and profound. The church was prettily
decorated, the audience was very devout and
the edifice well filed. The service was con-
Quoted in the following order:
Early celebration of the Holy Eucharist.
yovu.,n, ;o:So a. m
Second celebration OF the Holy Eucharist.
Music by the vested choir.
rTocessSn In Hymn % Adeste Fideies
"Goria Tibi' ''-'''''''''''''-'''''''"o
"Credo". ..........-............ Plain
onertory Anthem-"sing, o Heavens
...........: .......................E. II. Clare
"suI,gm corda" .................E Ely use
Eucharistic Hymn ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
GLORIA IN Excelsis' ............. Ancient Chant
"Nunc Dimittis RECOMMENDATIONS Regius
occasional Hymn ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Even song ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
The exercises at the First Methodist Episcopal
church last evening were participated in by all
the members of the Sunday school, and, with
the spectators, the church was filed to its ut
most capacity, every seat on the main floor and
b the gallery and many chairs in the aisles
being occupied. Festoons OF evergreen were
hung about the church and the pulpit platform,
but the main figure and attraction big
white-sailed sloop loaded with candy and APP
pies, oranges, nuts and presents for the men,
bers of the Sunday school. Rev. Dr. Gilbert,
Charles f. Fishback and other teachers were the
recipients of presents from their respective
classes. The programme was well rendered and
proved most interesting. Little Miss Ethel kehe
was eneored twice by the audience. Following
the programme:
Chorus ."All Hail the Power Of Jesus Name
soSg ..Iis,s ,bs nsr.j1 Anaeis,:
Chorus. avery Day viii Bless Him"
Observation-Disclosures, ls9i" Annie Johnson
g-..............." awhile Shepherds Waited"
Chorus. II Love the Bright Blue sea"
Song ...........-.-." Glory to God the Father
mhistng solo. ..................-..Eth Ethel kahle
heelatlon ::.:.-.......-...-. Iua foote
NJ. M
stereopticon views .....-........ Rev. DR.. Gilbert
SShorus-....; -. Ring, Ring, Merry BELLS
DISTRIBUTION Of presents
The services at Trinity Lutheran church yes
terday OF deeply interesting character.
The main feature OF the exercises was that
part OF IL which given for the benefit OF the
pupils of the sunday-school. The young ones
were made quiet happy and their parents were
delighted az the interest shown by the pastor
and Sunday school teachers. Following is the
programme:
Hymn-"Joy TO the World" ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
fssim and Prayer. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Gospel Lesson. Observation-Disclosures.
Hyan-.Hark, Burst of Heavenly Music
Hymn~"sing We Merry Christmas. -
Duet and Chorus Willie Benson and Henry High
Hymn-"HarE. The Glad sound -.
Distribution of presents
At the Church OF our Lady of Good Help,
fouth Fourth and Washington streets. the altar
vas bedecked with eyergreens hung in festoons,
ana with many vases OF flowers In the center
on either side of the erucihx, were SIX cards
Bearing the legend. GOOD Tidings OF Great
Joy. This Day Is Born 10 You Son. ON
the right OF the altar were cards bearing the
Biblical quotation: GLORY to God In the High
est Peace on Earth, 70 Men Of Good Will On
he other side of the altar was beautiful
representation OF the stable and the mAnger al
nsthiehem IN which Christ was born. over and
around IL were the words: let Us TO 10
hethlehem aud See This Work That Is Come to
Fsss' The singing at all of the services 81 thls
ehureh was excellent
The Swedish church at Fifth and Pine streets
On Thursday night gave a dinner III just the
nme manner and following the customs OF swe-
aeA' After the dinner there was an old-iasa-
ioned Christmas service in the church. large
lumber OF scandinavian members were present
shd ali reported having had an excellent time
LAT night tho same church gave
Nhristmas tree that was laden with toys
candy and various other gifts. Many child
Ta were made happy by the shaif
ahe church is growing in numbers and strength.
Hahy Of It's members who are hard-woTklng'
se.i,to-do people gave private entertainments
.Au christmas trees st their own homes.
,IugeSater Congregational Sunday -sehooi Gel
sorsted Christmas eve by an entertainment az
'ae church. Miss Mabel Livesley had charge OF
aShtlstmas cantata and tableaux by little giris'
which was enjoyed by all. The Christmas tree
vas Wei loaded, and the chimney OF candy
LUIS looked quite natural. Santa Claus
paeSsed the children by presenting them WITH
bnts iFom the tree
AeF. NJ T. Jones and wife, of Edgewater Con-
sfsSstonal church. we're the recipients OF nne