The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-12-27


Services deserving special notice were held
in st. Johns German Evangelical church, of
which Rev. John Gruhler is pastor They
opened with the sou.inspiring Christmas
anthem, "There Were Angels at Night
Then followed the usual altar service, after
which Rev Gruhler preached one of his
powerful sermons, taking his text from ST.
Luke II; T. The sermon was delivered in
the cletgyman's usual logical style and made
a deep impression on the large congregation
The singing by the choir of a composition by
Prot Wonnenberger, of Reading entitled,
"Jauchzet ihi Himmel' (shout Ye Heayeus)
! followed. This masterpiece was rendered
with marked effect and was listened to by
the congregation with almost breathless at
tention
The soprano solos during the services were
exceedingly fine and were rendered by MIS-
George Whitman and Miss Mary Gruhler
The alto solos were also very impressive and
were sung by Mrs. Mary Klatt and Mrs
Catharine Dornbach. The whole choir
rendered noble service in the work and to
the ladies and gentlemen who sing in it is
due much credit for the successful manner in
which the programme was carried out. Miss
Carrie Bierman, who presided at the organ,
is also deserving Of special mention. Her
work was very artistic.
Too much credit cannot be given Prof
Zeitz the able and energetic choir master OF
the church. He excelled all previous efforts
in conducting the rendition of Prof. Women
berger's beautiful composition.
The Holy Communion followed the ser
vices and was paltaken of by a goodly num-
Der Of members. Thus one of the red letter
lys for St. Johns church closed and the
members wended their ways home satisfied
that never before in the history of the church
had there been more impressive aud beaud-
fui observance of Christmas Day.
The Turkey Run Sunday school had a
splendid Christmas entertainment last even.
| ing. Christmas carols, dialogues and
declamatons were rendered by the children
in a very pleasing manner The singing was
under the direction of Prof. d. #. Jenkins.
After boxes of candy, books and other
Christmas tokens were distributed among the
children the presentation of a handsome
silver mounted shaving set was made to Prof.
Jenkins by parents of the Sunday school
scholars in appreciation of the services the
leader rendered in vocally drilling the
children. Mr., jenkins will be remembered
as an able aud popular leader Of choirs in
town
The annual treat at the Primitive Metho-
dist church was held last evening and a
cantata, "The Home of Santa Claus was
beautifully rendered under the direction of
Miss Lizzie Jones. The spacious church
was well filled with e1pectant scholars and
happy parents and numbers Of gifts, some Of
which were very beautiful and costly, were
distributed among the children.
The congregation and Sunday school of the
Presby telian church had very enjoyable
time last night. There were recitations
and singing by the children, after which
they were sent on their way rejoicing with
boxes OF candy and other gifts from Santa
Claus.
The Evangelical Sunday school also held
very beautiful and pleasing Christmas ser
vices last night
The Trinity Reformed church was the
scene of an old-fashioned Christmas enter
tainment last evening. Santa Claus was on
hand and introduced himself by crawling
out of a chimney, to Che great delight of the
children
Interesting Christmas exercises were also
held in the English Lutheran church ON
North JaTdin street.
The Methodist Episcopal Sunday school
will hold its entertainment tonight.