The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1893-12-28
FAIRS AID FESTIVITIES.
shsrt Accounts % Bsw Christmes
was Observed at she Churches.

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able as though the hard times had beer
entirely forgotten.
The festivities began at the Methodist
church on Sunday night by an entertain
ment given by the scholars Of the Sunday
school. The programme was well rem.
dered in all Of its parts, the smaller
children showing signs Of diligent tain
ing which was very complimentary
to their instructors. On Monday even
ing variation was made In the
usual Christmas programme and an
admission fee.consisting Of an apple and
potato was charged each person who
attended. Before the exercises began the
pulpit resembled q horticultural display
at rural exposition. A committee was
appointed to properly distribute the ar
ticles donated among those who are In
need, and after few exercises the assem-
bly, dispersed.
The entertainment which attracted the
most attention was that given on Christ
mas night at the Baptist church. After
short programme had been rendered by
the children Of the Sunday school, the
China boys, OF the night Chinese school,
each spoke verse and at the conclusion
they all joined in q song. The Toys
sometimes got "ofF" on the time, but the
regular beat of Rev. Fair, who led them,
promptly restored harmony, and the en-
core which they received at its conclu-
sion was one which would have made
even prima donna repeat. 1t was en-
coursgipg to see the spirit with which
they undertook the difficult task Of ap-
pearing before an audience, and their
entire demeanor did great credit to their
faithful and efficient instructors. The
Christmas tree was loaded with nuts and
candy for the children together with some
beautiful presents. We hope that next
year we may have the pleasure Of greet
ing the China boys again. The reporter
is frank to confess that when it comes to
tune he is not in il with the China boys.
The Christmas festi rites were not all
confined to the regular churches, but at
the Salvation Army barracks, on Tues
day night the Christmas tree was as
heavily ladened with presents and the
crowd as large and good-natured as at
any OF the older churches. The captain
OF the barracks began the exercices by an
appropriate address, after which Rev. g..
A. Fair, OF the Baptist church, delivered
string address to those present on their
duty to each other and their fellow men.
There we're presents on the tree for all
the children present, some receiving very
handsome ones. This was the frs tree
the Army has given In this city, but we
hope that each succeeding one may be
more enjoyable than the last.
The Christmas tree and social at the
Congregational church were quite sue
cess. Besides the young folks large
company OF older people gathered in the
evening. Songs and recitations were
rendered by the young people. Then
oranges, candy and nuts, and presents
were distributed to the children. Two
long tables were spread In the middle Of
the church where the children gathered
and satisfied their appetites with good
things. The older people we're served
with coffee and cake on lap-boards. A
social time was enjoyed by all-old and
young.
The Presbyterian church gave its usual
interesting Christmas entertainment on
Monday night, consisting of singing, rec
itations by the children of the Sunday
school and short address by the pastor
A very pleasant and novel feature was
the entrance of Santa Claus through the
window, which delighted the children
and made the grown folks think Of
younger DAYS. A large crowd was in at
tendance, which shows that the church's
efforts are always appreciated.
Santa Claus was at the Christian church
and met large crowd of bright-eyed Lit.
tie boys and girls. A very pleasing pro-
gramme was rendered by the children,
which was highly appreciated by the
large audience present. Ralph Van Bus
kirk entertained the audience in manner
that only he can, and twelve little girls
appropriately dressed represented the
different months, and when Santa left
the children really thought he had been
there.
State Senators w. X. Forrest, of Seattle
and. w. P. Sergeant, of Buckley, both
prominent business men of the state
were in the city late last week. OF course
their visit had no political significance
nor did they say anything about the spe
cial session OF the legislature, but they
were very busy while here-and theii
numerous friends in this section will bt
glad to welcome them back at any time
Mr.. Wakefield. Of sprague. was in towr
the first OF the week looking our valley
over. He purchased 20-acre tract o
land in Sunnyside ON which he intends tt
make his home. He was in custody oil
our rustling real estate agents, Benson
Mitchell, aud proclaims himself highly
satisfied with his purchase.
"Only Country Girl" has again come
to the front in a little town in Oregon.
On Christmas night Mr.. E. B. Kelly
assisted by local talent, gave his popular
play, under the auspices OF the Christian
Endeavor society Of the Congregational
church.