The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-12-29
Everett Society.

Everett. Dec 2S.-Special-It was Il Joy
GUS Christmas week in Everett, the holt
day being generously observed in all the
Sunday schools. At the Presbyterian
church the preparations were particularly
elaborate. Festoons OF evergreen adorned
the auditorium. while at the front was n
large Christmas tree and a representation
OF a big snowbank. The exercises, con-
Quoted under the direction OF the superin-
tendent, Mr.. SaNton, opened with an or
gan voluntary by Miss Zimmerman. There
was a short address by the new pastor,
Rev. Coyle, reCitations by May Miller,
Belle AIcRae Lillian Moore and Clyde Mil
Ter, and then came the surprise OF the
evening the entrance OF Santa Claus with
n tandem team Of three RENDERS and
sleigh load Of Christmas gifts. Presents
were distributed 10 all, and Santa Claus
took his exit with gifts for the poor. While
there were many willing workers. all con-
cede that special credit is due Mrs. Bar
hyte for the success OF the affair. At the
Methodist Episcopal church there was
beautiful tree with a distribution Of con-
fections ana gifts. Rev. Drake made
short address. The new Congregational
church was likewise the center Of large
gathering with n Christmas tree that
touched the high ceiling, loaded with gifts.
ornaments and fruit. An anthem was sung
BY the choir. consisting Of Mrs. t. 3. sun
FaIconer Rev. Dr.. Butler made few re-
marks and recitations were given by Carl
Coe, Elsie Hart. Olive Hammond, Louise
Eckert and Ruby Brown, with several
class songs by the children. At the Bap-
tist church the members or the Sunday
school were RENE mbered on Christmas eve,
when all 5oined in en- entertaining pro-
gramme. The exercises Of the Christian
church were held on Monday night. The
Young people VIII hold a watch night serv-
Zee on New Years eve with a suitable pro-
fr~a.lruo. At tho Roman Catholic church
midnight mass was celebrated by Rev
John Cr5nin. with sui table Christmas
music Trinity Episcopal church j. beau
tiFullv decorated for the Christmas season.
The services on Christmas day were mark
"a hv some choice festival music under
the direction % Mr. HOwarth. the organ
ist. The choir consisted Of Mrs Akerren
and the Misses Bovnton. sopranos. Mrs.
E0vuton. Mrs Cox and Mss Gardner, CON
traltos. SIR Butterworth and Mr. GRAY.
teno-s. and Mr. Berglund. Mr. SpTenEer
and NJ Ross. bass Miss Fitch sang a
SOLO entitled Awake. Ny Soul The chill
dren's festival was held on Saturday after
noon.
Tee CONGREGATIONAL Sunday school e
lowell gave a very pleasant Christmas en-
tartainmeut and tree on CHRISTMAS eve.
There were songs ~ the school and classes.
with recitaticus " Miss LILY o'Nfal ana
Miss Eta H0lcoub. ard a song y TIE hitle
IIuntley sisters Santa Claus made his or
FORTUNE Appearance sn1 ordered Z ciStrt-
button ~ candy. oranges and nuts Each
scholar was presented with book. Mrs.
Hatfield IS the efficient superintendent q
the school
Mrs. \ = Cphus. who has been visiting
"a Nebraska Tor r few months arrived
home last week. and NJ. tphus has de-
serted the Single Mems Club
Mr. and Mrs g : Reed. OF Seattle. are
spending the holiday week with Mr. ana
Mrs. , II. Noua1s
Ar~- charles Mills ans NJ. Louis X
Church. 9r. came home from stanford uni
varslty 70 spend the holiday VACATION Nr.
Clarence King remained In California MS
father. Nr. : s King, having arrived
there for few 3sys' visit
AEiss Jennie Hayes aaa Miss Lizzie
HAYES OF Seattle are visiting Mr. ana
Mrs &. ?. Clark.
M A J. Westlard and Mr.. George ".
Cornwall ate Christmas turkey with
friends in Seattle.
Mr. John NcMauus came home from the
university - enjoy the holidays
Mr. and Ms. james Handy entertained
a few friends a. a Christmas dinner.
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