The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1895-12-04

wei us IN the paldce. All nations
and young and old should meet and
Using aloud anthems OF praises and
rejoice in this glorious time.
Invisible angel chorus of ladies sing
ing, "Glory to God in the highest and
on earth good will towards men,"
While this is being sung the four
shepherds enter attired in ancient
costume bearing crooks. AS this
scene is supposed to be out doors the
stage will be arranged for that pur-
pose with trees, etc. Stage is also
darkened as it is night. The shep-
herds listen and sing of the angel
voices as they seem to come nearer
and nearer until finally pyramid of
angels robed in white are unvailed to
their view, the bright light as if the
heavens were ablaze causes them to
fear and hasten away which they ex-
plain to all in beautiful fbale
quartette after which first and second
angel sing to them, Fear not for
they bring nothing but good tidings
of joy to ALL" Then "Halleluyah
Chorus" behind the scenes which is
followed by the appearance of the
star in the east to rescue sinners"
Together the first and second angel
sing duet which is followed by duets
from the shepherds and closing with
a male quartette and halleluyah
chorus, shepherds and angels then
leave the stage. A little girl enters
and sings of the wonderful star. She
is followed by Guarding Angel who
sings II will guide thee only keep
thine eye on me-" Then chorus
enters and sings while pointing to the
star" This ends part first.
Full chorus, "Ring out the merry
BELLS" A bright cheerful chorus
accompanied by cymbals.
The three graces, Faith, Hope
and Charity" After each singing
solo they join in beautiful trio.
This is followed by ten small girls
with flowers who circle around graces
singing "We come with beautiful
flowers at the conclusion of their
song "Flower girl" enters with wreath
of flowers and sings to CHARITY"
''Kneel while crown thee" Charity
kneels and is crowned. Chorus en-
tiers and sings CHARITY is crowned
our queen. Charity" then sings of
the 'Joy and kind words we can leave
along our way for the heavy laden
and sorrowing." This solo is follow
ed by chorus singing "There is joy for
every heart"
The next scene is when Old Frost
King makes his appearance and sing
of his adventures. Then theboys and
girls enter and have a little CONVEX
sation with him thinking he is Santa
Claus. They sing Chow pleased they
are to see him" but finally discover
their mistake that it IS not Santa
Claus at all but Old Frost King.
They sing to him again asking to
hear his jolly laugh of course Frost
King obeys and sings and laughs for
them. This ends part two.
Bed room scene with little beds and
after the children have hung up their
stockings for Santa Claus to fill, they
kneel by their little beds and sing
their prayer "Now lay me down to
Sleep" they retire and while they
sleep Goddess of Dreams" enters
with wand and sings over them she is
followed by Goddess of Love" who
also sings, then the two sing a duet.
After this duet comes Guardian
Angel" who also sings over them. the
three then sing trio after which a
grand tableau is given accompanied
by soft music.
Next scene is the children who
have waited long and patiently for
Santa Claus and propose singing to
charm him to come. 1t seems to
have the desired effect for he appears,
much to their JOY and merriment.
He asks if they have been good
children and earned his love and
good gifts. they answer by singing
Yes dear old Santa Claus" He
seems to enjoy children's voices and
asks them to sing one more song for
him 80 which they respond, singing.
merry Christmas" then they polite
ly ask Santa to sing one for them.
He sings I'm jolly old elf" and ex-
plains to the children in song how he
] driyaS fur n In nd with his roi ndoors