The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1892-12-28
Christmas in the sunday schools.

not up to previous occasions, but model
cottage, with doors and windows, made
neat centre piece at the rear of the plat
form. The exercises we're of an unusu-
ally pleasing character aud consisted of
singing by the children under the direc-
ton of Mr.. F. H. Scobey, Rotations, &c.
The following was the program:
Singing" Come and Worship"
Responsive Neutrality-suspicious..
Prayer, Rev. Frank II. Cooper
Anthem =" Wonderful Night of Blessing Choir
Singing" Marching on Rel iicing."
Reading by Miss Jennie Barkey,
g The Graf chefs Christmas Dinner"
Infant School" Merry Bells Of Christmas"
- Recitation" Kriss Kringle is Com
Christmas Carol" Wonderful Sight"
Recitation" Meltiades Gets the Best Of +, santa
Singing" Sweet Chimes of Melody
Evergreen Drill "-Fourteen Girls.
Distribution OF Presents
Singing" Glory In the Highest"
Benedction.
The distribution of gifts was the cul-
mination OF The exercises, and the child
rem were each presented with box of
candy and an orange. Two little fellows,
altired respectively as General Washing
ton" and Lord Howe" assisted in the
distribution.
The scholars and all in attendance were
requested to bring gifts for the poor, end
large collection of these was gathered,
consisting of -four, groceries, vegetables,
&c., which were distributed the following
day to number of the verify poor of
the city.
The exercises at the Presbyterian
Church on Monday evening, were very
Interesting and the large audience showed
that the people were interested in the
children.
The program consisted of singing and
responsive readiags. Mr.. Warren A.
Greene, the Superintendent, always has
some surprise In store for the members of
the school aud this year the arrangements
were on grand scale and consisted OF an
arch eighteen feet high and ten feet wide,
surmouuted by a frame upon which in il
Illuminated colors, was the text, "Gl0ry to
God In the Highest, on Earth, Peace,
Good will Toward Men," A large bronzed
bell, interviewer with holly and delicate
evergreens, was also brought out by the ar
lists brush. The main portion Of the arch
was painted to represent marble, and The
edges were covered with wild ivy and
laurel. Across the two pillars OF the arch,
near the top, in variegated colors, was dis
played "Merry Christmas" The master
piece of this. pleasing picture, was appar-
emily real American flag, stretched across
the base of tue arch, the dimensions be-
ing four by eight feet. This proved TO be
only candy box flag, that soon disappeared
as the various colored boxes were taken
down and distributed to the children. AS
the flag began to fade away there appear
&c in its place "A scroll. upon which was
Country for Christ" 1902 on one side and
1892 on the other. This made a beauti-
full finish to the otherwise fine and impos.
ing display. The whole was calculated
to please the children and at the same
time instil into their minds a remem-
brance OF Him who made the Christmas
the bright day 1t is to them.
Seven of the little folks were presented
with books as mark of distinction for
having been present at Sunday School
over over forty times during the year.
one of the seven having missed only one
Sunday.
The anniversary of this school will take
place on Sunday evening next.
At st. Andrews Church, the Christmas
exercises were held on Tuesday evening
of this week. The children sang a num-
Der of beautiful carols, and the Rev. Mr..
Smith, the Rector, gave one Of his apt and
timely addresses to the young folks, full
of wise counsel. A large Christmas tree
was decorated with Noah's arks, wagons,
dolls, &C., which were given to the infant
school. The older scholars received
books, and each scholar in addition, re-
ceived box of candy. A special present
was given to each of the choir 10 recog-
milton of their services. Altogether, it
was the happiest kind of Christmas
entertainment for the children present.
The edifce was filled with spectators.
AT the Methodist Church, the Sunday
School gave a Christmas entertainment
on Monday evening of this week, which
was largely attended. The exercises com
prised program entitled 'Christmas,"
10 which were included some beautiful
songs, Rotations, responsive readings,
&c. The decorations were handsome,
and consisted OF evergreens, a centre
piece presenting red star with light
back of ii. a manger and cradle, Christ
mas tree, &c. The program was rather
long, but entertaining, and at the conclu.
sion, the children received appropriate
presents Mr.. Cbas. Wilmot, the Super
intendent, had charge of the exercises,
which we're we'll managed. The music
was 10 charge of Miss Stella Black, and
the training of the children was the work
of Miss Maggie Hunt.
-
-Orpheus Lodge, No. 1877, F. & A. NJ,
of Stockton, installed their officers last
evening Tuesday, and at the close, pro-
ceeded to Mr.. C. B. Bowlby's hotel, Centre
Bridge, Pa, where they partock of sup
per, the following being the bill of fare:
Raw Oysters.
Turkey.
Fried Oysters.
Chicken Salad.
Lobster Salad.
Six kinds of Cakes.
Bananas, and other fruits, &c.
Coffee and Tea.
Miss Maggie Fell, Austin Davidson,