Middletown transcript., 1893-12-23
M1DDLETowN MERCHANTS.

A Good Christmas Trade In Spite of
| Hard Times.
/ J. B. Messick who is now the leading
peninsula merchant, has had an unusually
good trade this week. His sales will more
than double those of last year, and his
prospects for the holidays are most en-
couraging.
Rices sales are quite equal to last years in
proportion to the stock he is carrying ,hav-
| ing much smaller stock of Christmas goods
this year than last.
J. X. Long dealer in poultry and meats
| has had much larger trade in poultry
this year. His extra lots of fine turkeys,
geese, ducks, and chickens have rapidly
disappeared.
I. George Echenhofer who Sc speciality in
| poultry and fine meats, thus far has not
sold as much poultry as formerly, but has
made it up on heavy run on meats
the demand for beef pork and mutton be-
| ing almost unprecedented.
Mrs. Adams on the corner is as busy as
bee, and is having an excellent trade, and
our merchants are all wearing bright fac es
and are much encouraged.
| CHRISTMAS IN THE CHURCHES.
All our Churches to Have Special
| Services To-Morrow
| We are glad to note that the services in
all our churches tomorrow will be appro-
pirate to the great Christmas festival which
celebrates the birth Of Christ. The pastor
of the Presbyterian church will preach on
this great theme, and some appropriate
and choice music will be rendered by the
choir.
Rev. j. Beers rector Of st. Annes who
never fails to interest and instruct his peo-
pie will on this occasion, give special atten-
ton to the subject in the mind of every
thoughtful person at this seeson. The de-
Christmas season and with the music to be
rendered, can't fail to make this one of the
happiest Christmas celebrations ever enjoy
ed by this ancient parish.
The Methodists will revive time honored
custom and hold an early service Christmas
morning, beginning at 6 o'clock and con-
tinue a half hour, the first bell will ring
at $50 o'clock. All the services Sunday
will be appropriate to the great theme.
The st. Joseph's R. G. Cqurch, will have
their usual beautiful Christmas service on
Monday morning. There will be three
Masses at 6, 8 and 1870 o'clock. The church
wi be prettily trimmed with evergreen
and appropriate music will be rendered.
Service conducted by the pastor Rev. Father
Rapp. The regular service on Sunday.
TREATS FOR THE CHILDREN
Christmas Entertainments for the Sun.
day School Children.
One of the special features of Christmas
time is the treat and entertainment for the
Sunday School children. whice is observed
by all wide awake schools. The members
of both Methodist and Presbyterian schools
of Middletown are preparing jubilee
service of song and music and appropriate
rscitations.
The NJ. E. school will give portions of the
popular program "Ring the Bells" The
music is bright and full of the Christmas
ring. The entertainment will be given in
the church on Friday evening December
20. and not only the children but the
whole congregation and friends of the
school are invited to be present, and the
occasion promises to be one of great social
pleasure. After the entertainment the
school children will be treated to the good
things that always attend a Christmas
festival, and good time is in store for all
participants.
The Forest Presbyterian Sunday School
will have their annual Christmas festival
on Thursday evening, December %. The
members of the school are making extensive
nreparations for the occasion which prom
ises to be eqnal to any former celebration.
The Electric Minstrels.
On Christmas night local talent will give
an entertainment which will doubtless sur
pass any former attempt by our always
popular local stars. The programs giving
an idea of the performance, have been liber-
ally distributed and everybody will want to
see the fun on Monday night Benefit of
o.. R. C.
Chri stm as Ball.
The Young Mems Social Club will give
their annual Christmas hop in the Opera
House on Friday night of Christmas week.
The patronesses are Mrs. J. B. Foard, Mrs.
W.P. Miflin and Mrs. Julian Cochran. l
win doubtless be most brilliant affair.