The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-27

exercises on Tuesday and Wednesday
evening. The different churches were
well hlled, and in each, an interesting
program which had been especially
prepared for this occasion was render
ed We give synopsis of the exer.
clses as given by the different Sunday
Schools:
METHODIST CHURCH.
Owing to the size of the Sunday
School, the entire audience room was
reserved for the school, and it was
filled with happy children, whose
sparkling eyes, and beaming counten-
ances expressed the joy in their hearts.
There had not been much effort made
along the line of decorations, a few
evergreens were noticeable, but the
proYcrbial chimney was there in which
the children hung their stockings.
The program, which consisted of
music and recitations, was called "a
Merry Christmas" the words Of which
were by Palmer Hartsough, and the
music by J. II. Fillmore. 1t was a
beautiful composition, and the man.
'ner IN which it was rendered indicated
that considerable time had been spent
IN Its preparation. 1t commenced
with a song, "The Lord has come, :"
by the school, The little folks ac-
quilted themselves very creditobly, ard
from the first number to the end, had
the attention of all present. The
songs as well as the recitations, all
contained a moral and were appro.
pirate to the occasion. At the con.
clusion of these exercises, the children
were all given a package of candy, and
SIX hundred were distributed.
BAPTIST CHURCH.
The exercises in this church were
of a similar character to those Just
above mentioned. The singing was
extraordinarily good, in fact excellent
1t was in charge of Mr.. Ward and
Mrs. Mulford, both of whom are musi-
clans of more than ordinary ability,
and the result of their teaching was
apparent. Indeed it is seldom that
we hear singl. g like that given in this
church Christmas evening. The sing
ing was interpersed with recitations,
after which each scholar was given a
package of fine candy. The decora
tions, which consisted of trailing pine,
were tastetally arranged, and in the re-
cess usually occupied by the minister,
there was an immense Christmas tree
which was bending beneath the load
of pretty ornaments.
METHoDIcr MISSION.
Whilst they had no regular exercises
at the Mission, still the children who
attend Sunday School there were not
forgotten. The teachers personally
invited their scholars and presented
them with 2 package of candy. We
are not sure but that this is the most
effective way, as it brings the teacher
in touch with the parents. They be-
come acquainted, and there is no
question but that good results will fol-
low. The school is in a prospering
condition, and scores of children there
receive religious instruction, who other
wise would be without it.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
The annual Christmas entertain
ment of the Presbyterian Sunday
School was held Tuesday evening, in
the auditorium of their church on
Market street. 1t was held in the
auditorium or account of the size of
the Sunday School and the large aud
.ience that was expected to be present
Promptly at seVen-thirty the Sunday
School scholars masched from
their meeting room into the seats that
had been reserved for them in the
auditorium, and after an overture lad
been played by the Sunday School
orchestra, the members of the infant
class marched in, singing a marching
song as they came and took seats ar
ranged on the platform. The enter
tainment proper then commenced witk
an address of welcome by the super
intendent, the pastor having been de-
tanned. This was followed by recita-
tons and songs by the little ones. Es-
pecially noteworthy was the acting
song sung by little Miss Sherwood, in
which she acted to perfection moth
er soothing her baby. Great credit
is also due to the Sunday School Or
chestra, under the efficient leadership
of Prof. Turner, for the admirable
way in which they furnished music for
the evening. After the programme
was completed a box of candy was
presented to each scholar present. A
large crowd was present, chairs even
being placed in the aisles, and all ad-
nnired the beautiful decorations in
trailing pine and holly all about the
auditorium. Everyone went home
feeling that they had spent pleasant
evening.
TRINITY REFORMED CHURCH.
IN "Wednesday eve this church was