The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-12-30

and the teachers associated with him to
have some new feature every year 10 con-
ncction with the distribution of the gifts
to the children. From general expires.
sions of delight among The children and
compliments OF those older grown, this
year eclpsed all former occasions. For
those who were not present a description
OF the charm that held the attention of
the little folks for li'tle over half an
hour will not be amiss
The pulpit had been removed, leaving
the platform clear. Upon this stood
huge Christmas box measuring eight feet
in length, five feet 10 height and four feet
in width. The lid was closed and secure
ly fastened with a large paddock which
nccessita,ed the use of key over fifteen
inches in length. Upon the face OF the
box next the audience was the following
inscription
''For the PRESBYTERIAN SUNDAY SoHooI,
LAMBRRTyILLR, N. j.,
To be opened by
SANTA CLAUS, CHRISTMAS EVE
Handle with care, glass, Adams Express.
Paid 1926. 90, f. o. B.
via NORTH POLK"
There was no room for more. The box
was gotten up in good shape and by The
aid of the artists brush and little UNI
Der, sienna and black, made to look as II its
journey by the way OF the North Pole had
not been altogether a smooth one.
The exercises OF the evening were con-
Quoted by tue superintendent, Warren A.
Greene, and were very interesting. The
program consisted OF singing by a special
choir, the school, solo and quartestcs, and
speaking by the little folks, who pro.
vided much merriment by their innocent
ways aud childish prallle. The pastop
Rev james Roberts, ID. D., made an adj
dress which was interesting to the chill
dren particularly as ii was brief as well as
bright and exhibited the reverend gentle
mans good judgment on such occas ions
when all is anticipation and expectation
He wished all "Merry Christmas" and
said 81 will talk some other time. am
as anxious TO see what is in that box as
you are, children, and Santa Clause can
not come any too soon" When the pro-
gram was nearly through, a messenger
boy came up the aisle and gave the super
intendent a telegraph message which he
opened with apparently some fear and
nervousness. After signing and paying
the boy, he read the following message
just came down from the North Pole.
Big snow storm in New jersey. Trolley
line from Mount Airy blockaded. Stop
ped to get pair of Snag Proof Rubber
Boots. A few minutes late. Tell the
children to wait little. Will arrive
soon. Merry Christmas to all.
SANTA CLAUS.
During the interval which followed, the
choir rendered very beautiful anthem,
at the conclusion OF which the tintinabula-
| ton of dear old Santa Claus bells
could be heard outside the entrance TO the
middle aisle, the doors were swung open
and 10 came the veteran Of many like joy
GUS occasions, riding on an up-to'date
| bicycle. He landed msjestically In
amongst the ctoir and after saluting the
superintendent and explaining the cause OF
delay, proceeded to unpack the great big
boy. When the lid was at length raised
there was displayed 10 GORGEOUS letters
"Merry Christmas. Santa began tho
unloading of the well. filed receptacle and
was obliged TO mount step ladder TO reach
the contents which conss ed OF oranges
and packages OF candy for every member
of the school. Before unloading all the
good things, Santa was compelled to get
inside the box and the bobbing up and
down OF his form as be reached after and
handed out basket after basket OF sweets,
created a heap OF merriment for all assem-
bled, who were continually watch ing his
many movements. When all had been
served and Just before singing the dox-
oloey, there was a sudden crash which
startled more or less everybody, but when
they realized the fact that Santa Claus
had come through the front OF the box
instead of climbing over the side, there
was great merriment.
The doxology was sung by The congre
CATION, DIR. Roberts pronounced the BEN
ediclion and the Christmas service was
oyer-no not over, for the memories OF
that Christmas ever will finger in the
minds of those present as long as life
shall last.
The character of Santa Claus was ably
filed by young gentleman who was su'
perbly made-up for the occasion, and
really looked the veritable jolly children's
friend
Those directly 10 charge Of the arrange
ments for the delight Of the children un-
der their care, are deserving OF great
credit for the thorough manner In which
the service was conducted. 1t Was no
doubt gratifying to them to know ano
feel that their work had been appreciated.
The superintendent, Mr.. Warren A.
Greene, who always bears a great portion
Of the burden OF these festivities, was de-
lighted, as his smiling countenance clear
ly portrayed In fact every one seemed
to be 10 excellent spirits TO com mence the