The sun., 1894-12-27
Christmas at the Churches.

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Methodist and Congregational Sab.
bath schools, and of such ample pro-
portions is the membership of these
schools, that it required liberal and
extensive arrangements, in order that
the occasion be appropriately cele-
brated, and the good old fashioned
custom of the giving of..presents be
observed.
On Christmas eve, Sabbath school
scholars of the M. E. church were
treated to a Christmas tree, enter
tanned by very attractive program
and remembered with appropriate
gifts. The tree had to be of ample
proportions to uphold its load ol
good things for the little ones, and il
was beautiful evergreen of generous
dimensions, placed in front of the
pulpit and reaching from floor to apex
OF the auditorium. 1t was prettily
decorated, looked very handsome and
was the centre of attraction for the
host of children assembled, their
eager expectant faces indicating their
interest iii it and it's burden, The
organ was presided over by Mrs. S
Stewart and was supplemented by
Mr.. J. A. johnson on the violin and
III. B. Lund on the cornet.
The following program was rendered
very acceptably, the solo with violin
obligato by Miss Thoele being deserv-
ing of special mention:
Organ Voluntary !, i. -. Mrs. S. Stewart
Song. BY School 80. "Hail The Day.
Recitation. Albert Hanson ."Just Before
christmas
Song. :. BY School. -. ."Christmas Story"
Recitation. Edna Johnson Christina Bells''
Song. Alice Flynn and Carrie Root "The
[Angels' Song"
Reading ........... by Supt.
Recitation. Daisy Rutledge. ''Santa Knows"
Song. -. BY School. ...... ."Angel Choirs''. !.
Recitation. .............. Hattie Croonquist
Song. =. by School. -. Beautiful STAR
Recitation BY Ten Children. ...........
Solo. ."The Holy Child'' :. Lena Thele,
violin obi.
Dialogue Paul Eames and Ethel Norris.
"Papa's Fright
Recitation Dottie Patterson :. "That Holy
Night
Song. Children. "Santa Claus is Coming''
On Christmas evening, Santa Claus,
with an escort of Fairies and Brownies
arrived at the Congregational church,
and were introduced in pretty
christmas cantata." The platform
was arranged for the occasion, a
chimney, fire place and curtained
draping, presenting appropriate sur
roundings for Santa Claus and his
satellites. The fairies were led by
Miss Cora Hulburd, their queen, the
brownies by Fred Hill their chief, ,and
Santa Claus was there in person, to
superintend the distribution of gifts.
The rendering of the cantata was
very pleasing, and those to whom the
success of the undertaking is due, are
entitled to much credit, as the time
Of preparation was very limited.
The following children participated
n the cantata choruses:
FAIRIES: Hadie Bruhn, Alice Brown,
Mollie Buckentin, Tena Watzke, Ber-
tha KerI, Ethel Smith, Blanche Mum
70, Jennie DeKay, Minnie Good, Mar
guerite Marvin, Marian Tebbets.
Brownies: Otto Kerl, Max Bucken-
Tin, Jamie Munro, Ferris DeKay, Ray
Stone, Leslie Pimm, Eddie Gillespie,
Frank Randall, Henry Jones, Guy
Stewart.
The superintendent of the Sabbath
school Mr.. J. J. Pimm, received very
handsome bible as a Chistmas present
from the scholars.
In both churches the attendance
was larger than could be Accommodated,
and we would suggest that in the
future, either they both hold their
Christmas entertainment on the same
night, or, as is done elsewhere, charge
adults an admission fee.