Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-25
and made all-the children happy. It was a credit to the First Methodist Sunday ahna

and made al-the children happy. It was a credit to the First Methodist Sunday school.
 ST. JOHNS Nj. E. CHURCH.
 Quite an interesting programme was rem dered at St. John's Methodist church last night, and tbe edifice was backed with old and young, though the young were greatly in the majority. It would have given pleasure to any one to see how the little fellows enjoyed the evening, and how anx- iously they watched the right side of the stage which had been erected. There the Christmas tree stood, but covered so that only the top of the tree with it's presents could be seen.
 At o'clock the curtain was raised and twenty or thirty tiny voices pealed forth in the sweetest Christmas song one ever listened to. The song closed aud most touching scene followed. The scene was gathering of happy children, radiant over the many Christmas presents. While all were gathere d in huodIe one of the little ones thought of playmate who was ab- sent, being too poor to join the festive crowd. So the little fellows wrote Santa Claus a request to send her some pretty things. St. Nicholas in the next scene showed how abundantIy he answered their request. And the third scene was where the poor little waif meets her friends, her face beaming with pleasure, while she ex- hibits to them the many beautiful things Santa Claus has brought her, and as the scene closed the curtains fell away, reveal iog most beautiful Christmas tree, on which hung present for every child of the Sunday school.
 Alter this a very pretty song was we'll rendered by little Miss Ethel Jones, enti- tied "What Santa Claus Brought Me, ' followed by well delivered recitation by EuIa McCray.
 The evenings entertainment is credited to Miss Brown and Mrs. Moffet. They have worked earnestly and diligently in this, and are to be congratulated on their success.
 A NOBLE GIRL's GIFTS.
 One of the prettiest Christmas trees seen in Brming gham was that at the residence of Mir. James E. Hawkins last evening, given by Miss Sada Hawkins.
 It was an idea of her own and the many nice presents were secured by her efforts. Miss Sada attends the Church of the Ad- vent, and it was for the benefit of the poor children of that parish that she got up the Christmas tree.
 It was laden with oranges, apples, candy and toys that would please the children for whom they were intended. Twenty three boys and girls accepted Miss Sada's invita- tion and were present 10 receive the gifts.
 II was a noble impulse that prompted this kind hearted and sweet girl to work so assiduonsly for the pleasure of others, and this act of hers has made an impress on the minds of the recipients of her kind- ness that time cannot efface.
 A merry Christmas to you, Miss Sada.
 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
 The Sunday school room of the First Presbyterian church was crowded last nigh with members of the Sunday school and friends who were there not to receive presents, but to give, for they had been taught that 'it is more blessed to give than 10 receive. ''
 The exercises began at 7:30 and consisted in songs and short talk by Santa Claus, MT. J. w. Lee. Little Miss Minnie Head Eatherly, daughter of Mrs. H. K. White, was dressed as fairy, and she looked the very picture of one.
 Each member of the Sunday school was requested to bring something to be put on the tree, which had been erected in one corner of the room, and everyone com piled with the request.
 Today the tree will be filled with the articles taken there last night, and at 8 o'clock this afternoon the distribution will take place.
 The Sunday school mission, under the charge of ihe First Presbyterian church, was well remembered, and the chil- dren attending t will come in for good share of the presents, the members Of the First church Sunday school having rem sm- bsrsd them while giving. TO DISPENSE CHARITY.
 The Unit ed Charities will keep open at their heaGquarters, Morris avenue and Twentieth street, today and dispense food aud clothing to the applicants bringing proper credentials.
 A large number of donations, consisting of cash, clothing and provisions, have been received by the ladies having charge of the United Charities, and they will be dis tributed today.
 Only those who have the indorsement of the committee can get anything, as olher- wise the ladies might be imposed upon.
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