The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
WCENTRALFALhS
Churches Will Observe the
Birthday Of Christ.
Bible Class Supper at the Resi-.
dence of Mrs. S. j. Durfee.
The Embury Church Program For Festival
Dawson Club Tournament Notes.

Christmas day, tomorrow, will be OBJ
served with great pomp and splendor In
nearly all the churches in this city. Special
and in most cases elaborate musical pro-
grams have been arranged in connection
with the other services. Until recent years
the Roman Catholic church was the only
one to recognize and honor the natal day
of our Saviour by holding special services.
Gradually the churches OF all denomina-
tions have come to recognize the import
ance of the day, and observe it in fitting
manner.
To the children it is particularly agree
able, as it brings to their minds weii-niieo
stockings and handsome presents, the
gifts of fond parents and loving friends,
whose love for the little ones finds ex-
preston in this manner OF following a
long and traditional custom.
While sitting at their own well-filled
tables tomorrow, those who can anoro IL
ought to remember that Christmas Day
to the poor, will be but a mockery II want
and hunger 10 the portion OF any poor
family. To feed the poor, give aims TO
the needy are cardinal virtues, especially
applicable to Christmas Day, and those
who can afford a little from their we'll
filed tables, ought to provide substantial
meal to their less fortunate neighbors.
A good example has been set by the
Woman's Christian Temperance League,
which has voted to supply substantial
Iuncb in the evening to the poor OF the
city. and to all those who may desire to
call at their rooms. This plan is an inno-
vation, but one which appeals strongly 10
the better natures, and one which ought
to appeal to every Christian heart In the
city. Although the League has asked
for no outside aid, yet II 1t were offered
them there is no doubt but what it would
be kindly acce ted.
II this idea is put into practice and each
one gives according to his or her means,
they will have the satisfaction of knowing
that they have done their duty in Christ
ian manner, and made at least one desc
late and want stricken home happier for
the day. Christmas bells may ring, carols
Of ioy may be sung, and well laden tables
may be in store for many, but remember
In this supreme moment of happiness that
many a tender little mouth may be want
inc. remember that the sunshine Of hap
piness may have left the blue eyes OF some
hody's little darling;! and lastly, RENE M
ber that in giving Of your store you will
be celebrating Christmas Day in manner
which will be pleasing not only to your
maker, but to your own conscience.
Christmas Festival.
The Young people connected with the
Broad Street Baptist Church are making
extensive arrangements for their annual
Christmas tree exercises, which will take
place Friday evening in the vestry of the
church. The Christmaa tree will be one of
the principal features, and the yonger por-
non of the Sunday school look forward
with much pleasant anticipation to this
part of the program.
Some of the best talent i'm the State has
been secured for the entertainment which
will follow the festival.
Miss Hattie Barrows, soprano soloist of
the Cranston Street Baptist Church will
render two solos.
Mrs. Annie Scrutton Hough will give
reputation, as an elocutionist, second to
none in New England.
Mr.. James King one OF the most popular
baritone singers in the state Will render
two selected vocal solos.
santa Claus Bazaar.
The High Street Congregational Church
will have their Christmas exercises this
evening in the vestry and parlors of the
church. The full arrangements have been
completed and the affair promises to be a
greater success than previous attempts OF
the same kind. The entertainment will
take the form of a Santa Claus Bazaar
which will be very interesting, particularly
to the young people. A large Christmas
tree has been erected, loaded down with
beautiful presents, and at a given signal
the tree will be stripped of the presents
and distributed to those present. A mu-
sical program has been arranged which
will add to the enjoyment of the evening.
The Dawson Bicycle Club.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Dawson Bicycle Club was scheduled to
take place tomorrow evening, but on ac-
count of ii being Christmas the meeting
has been postponed until Monday even
ing. The parts for the coming minstrel
show have been assigned, and rehearsals
are being held twice week. The advance
sale of tickets is good, and the prospect
for success looks very promising. The
pool tournament is becoming very inter-
esting as the contest draws to close, and
each player is putting forth extra efforts
to land the handsome prize. The result
OF the games played last evening is as
follows: First game-Edgar Oldham 100,
Louis Crawford 80. Second game-Fred
NcElroy 100, George Woodmancy 81.
VIII Agitate The Question.
The present members OF the General As
sembly from this city will be requested to
introduce law, or an amendment to the
present State law, to so change the law that
all illegal liquors seized in raids will be
turned over to the hospitals and homes for
aged people instead Of destroying them as
is the present law. II Is argued by the
promoters of this scheme that ii would be
Of great pecuniary benefit to these places
tn have these liquors. inasmuch as there Is