Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-12-27
SINS OF THE WORLD.

The name of the service was, "Chris
mas Crowns" 1t opened with an anther
by chorus choir, two parts of which wer
beautifully sung as solos by Miss Blanch
Pltman and Miss Salle Supinger, follow
ed by responsive reading, aud prayer.
The dialogue bet 7esn Sin, Justice
Mercy, and Love, was we'll rendered by
Misses Nellie Hoshour. Blanche Pitman
May Yates and Stella Shaffer.
Recitation, "Chri,t Exalted" by Josepl
Shaffer.
Song by the school, "Glory to God in
the Highest"
Recitation, "Christ humlliated," by
Miss Olive Logan.
"The wondrous story" was sung by The
primary department.
Dialogue between Wisdom, Power,
Fame and Wealth was we'll rendered by
Misses OLIVE Logan, e izlbeth DOsh, Mary
Ramey and Willie Hoshour.
"a song of glory" vas beautifully sung
by ladies chorus and school.
Dialogue Of nations was well rendered
by Mis- Mary Johnson, Maggie Ramey,
Bessie Logan, Stella Shsffer, Susie
KINGSLEY, Grace Johnson and Ada Pltman.
The offertory was most beautifully sung
by Miss Salle Supinger.
A professional song, "Hosanna to our
King" was sung by the primary depart
ment land was one of the interesting
features of the service.
"All hail the power of Jesus name,
was sung by the school and congregation,
after which the benediction was pro-
nounced by the pastor.
The church was crowded to its full ca
pacity aud large numbers could no. find
even standing room.
Every one connected with the service
had prepared bis or her parts so well,
that there was not only ne jarrl1g, but
the full beauties of the service were well
brought out, ard its full effect enjoyed
ana appreciated by the large audience.
Mr.. Milton Coffman the efficient SUPP
of the school opened the exercises by 9
short but very appropriate address.
Miss Cora Pitman presided at the
organ.
The Christmas services of the Presby'
terrain church on last Sunday morning
was largely attended, everv one present
being deeply interested
The service which was entitled prime,
of Peace" consisted of hymns, responsive
roading', prayers, and nddrew.
The Messiah" an exercise for sever
scholars, was beautifully rendered, the
successive verses, as they were repeated
showing MAN created Eden lost"
Satan rebuked;" "Sa, Jour foretold;" "lr
the mangsr;1 "At the cross" and "Hesvei
promised"
The primary class, composed of little
ones, sang very sweetly the hymn. 81
Little Child" being followed with ,mucl
interest by the congregation.
"Jesus," an exercise for five quite litt'
cbldr en-, each carrying 2 shepherd
crook, on which was a golden letter CO.
lectiyely forming the sacred name q
"Jesus, was correctly repeated, the littl
ones acquittiLg themselves with n ucl
credit.
The hymn, "Star of Bethlehem" wa
beautifully sung by Miss Lou Baker
with the chorus by the school.
Mrs. J. C. Baker, presided at the orga
rendering the accompanying music wit
much skill and beauty.
The sermon by DR.. Stephenson was
very impressive one, and was in keepin
with the occasion.
An interesting ChriStmat service va
held at the Christian church on Tuesda
night. but as we were closing our form
at the time, we will give particular
next iIsue.
Christmas services at the Reform e
church on Wednesday night were of a
interesting character. Notice will arpes
next week.
The Christmas service at the Methods
church in this place was rendered La
night, after we had gone to press.