The herald., 1894-12-27
SAN PEDRO.
Accounts of Christmas Festivities and
Personal Notes

Accounts of Christmas Festivities and
Personal Notes
SAN PEDRO, Dec. % 6-Ch.istmas has
come and gone once more and nothing
unLoward has occurred to mar the spirit
OF the occasion. The children have been
well cared for by the various denomins-
tions. The Episcopalisns had gala
time on Christmas eve by their scholars,
as did also the Presbyterians. The
event par excellence, however, was
gwen by the Methodsts on Christmas
night. The first part OF the program me
WINS OF musical and literary character,
and wss well up to their usual high
standard. The second part OF the even
ipg's entertainment was OF nautical
character, as BETTING the future deep
sea har Dor OF Southern California. The
arrangements we're under the direction
OF Mr.. Duncan Baxter, the sailmaker,
who also impsrsunated Father Neptune,
ns only an old salt Ike himself could
His subordinate, over 20 in numb ber,
scholars from the Sunday school, were
rigaed in regulation Costume, jaunty
caps, opsn-necked blouses with flowing
collars, and wide bottomed pantaloons,
fitting snugly amidshIps ard bsarde d
and moustached in the most piratical
manner.
The low comedy part, that OF Fin
Wing, the Chinese cook, was taken by
young DR.. JosserruDd, the worthy sGn
OF good sailor. The esuperintsndent, j.
L. Martin. and Mrs. Waller, the church
organist, were given handsome book
each by the scholars, and the pastor
the Rev S. A. Widnsy, was also fitting.
lv remem bered. The church wss filled
to the doors, and over 200 people were
turned away.
Next Sunday morning, at the NJ E.
church, the Rev. s. A. Widney will
preach from Peters words to the
Saviour, Not 10y hands alone, bat my
hands, my head, my heart" In the
evening, by particular request. he will
repeat his historical sermon based on
John's words to Israel, Eye have not
passed this way heretofore" said to be
the best sermon he has ever delivered.
Mr.. st. John, Southern Pacific opera .
tor here, spent Christmas day in Los
Angeles. although he had to Jump a
freight to make it. +. H. Hall, agent
OF the Terminal. also spent Christm as
day in tho Angelic city.
The entertainment and dance given
ny nIe. DuubOu anu lrlenuB, IhsL SSguf-
day evening. for the benefit OF the Cum
mings family, was huge success. The
programme was a varied one, and all
the participants did we'll. The singing
of Mr. Dodde. who was in fine voice,
the recitations by Miss Maggie Savage,
the vocslism of Miss Birdie Jargstor Fl j.,
and the piano solo by Mrs. Oman, were
all deserving Of praiee. The music WAS
furnished by Miss Upper, pisniste, and
Prof. Bracht, vlolini5t, and was all the
most iaetidious could desire. The re-
freshments and general management
were under the supervision of Mrs
Dodson, which is a sufficient guarantee
OF their excellence. The dance WAS in
the nature of Cinderella on account of
the Sabbath, but all left well pleased
with the entertainment given.
Mrs. Tanner, a recent arrival from the
east, is visiting the Elsen family.
MIR. and Mrs. Nichols spent Christmas
at Altadena with Mrs. Nichola' parents
Mr.. Townsend. one of the local school
teachers, will spend his vacation OF two
weeks in the City of the Angels.
Mrs. Maggie Oman is spending her
Christmas vacation at home here, to the
joy OF her many friends.