Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-27
SANTA CLAUS MANY VISITS.
Churches ut Schuyler Amusc Chti'
drcn with Christmas Festivities.

Churches ut Schuyler Amusc thii-
dr"n with Christmas Festivities.
SCHUYLER, Neb,, Dec. 26.-tSpecal)-
There was mCst unusual and much more
general Observance of Christmas by The
churches and societies of Schuyler Christmas
eve. Trees Dredominatad, ideas for novel
tics seeming to have been exhausted, bus
there was a noticeable deficiency Of expensive
gifts 1hc Presbyterian and st. Johns
Evangelical Lutheran churches had single
trees adorned in the usual manner, from
which, after short programs, consisting OF
songs and Rotations presents we're DIS
tributcd, treats of candies and nuts BEING
distributed afterwards. AT the Methodist
church there was something II divergence
Tue tee was by far the largest ever dis
played in a church in Schuyler, rising to
height of sixteen feet and being thirteen
feet in diameter. II was lighted with colored
electric lamps which, together with the l5O
candles. made a scene OF brightness unsur-
passed. The literary program consisted OF
numerous Rotations. class exercise ana
class song and a beautiful vocal solo by Miss
Viola Jennings, daughter of the pastor. "A
great many presents were on the tree. the
! members of the Peoples Independent church
went the full limit of their capacity to dc
a Christmas kindness to their children and
had a tree scene of more than usual note
Two trees were used. one at either side o.
| the opera house stage and behind them was
| placed a representation Of an arched stone
| bridge. having the appearance of bridge
| over a forest stream. -Four Brownies came
| out and played awhile, finally going on to
| the bridge, where they were soon surprised
| at the appearance of Santa Claus, whom
| they at once pelted with rapid hre OF
! snowballs. large distribution of presents
was followed by treat of sweetmeais. There
| was sent in from the country, to be distriD-
utcd among the poor. dressed hog that,
| while frozen, was to have been rolled on to
| the stage with Santa Claus, but the warm
, atmosphere of the room took away his
| hogship's ability to stand. 80 the idea was
| abandoned
| FULLERTON. Neb., Dec. 26.-(Special.)-
| The Methodist and Presbyterian churches
| of this city were beautifully decorated by
| the women of the respective congregations
| for Christmas festivities to he celebrated by
| the little ones in the evening. The Pres
| hyterian folks presented the cantata Santa
| Claus & Co. which proved to be a great
| success. The tree was loaded with well
| selected presents for the children Of the
| Sabbath school. The Methodsts gave their
| little people a great treat in the form OF
| "a clothesline, upon which was suspended
| Christmas presents which had been selected
| with great care and good taste. At this
| church speaking and music were rendered
FALLS CITY, Neb., Dec. 26.-(Special)-
| Christmas was celebrated in this city In
| the accustomed way. All the churches had
| trees and program by the children. Serv-
| ices were held at the Episcopal cnurcn
| Christmas morning. In the evening the So
| dlety event of the season occurred in the
| form of a reception at Jenne's opera house
| with supper at Ceilings About forty couple
were present and enjoyed themselves a
| dancing, cards, etc.
ORD. Neb, Dec 26.-(Special)-
| festivals were held in the Methodist and
| Presbyterian churches, the Baptists anc
Episcopalians uniting with the latter in the
| evening exercises, which consisted of songs
| and Rotations. Miss Lily Davis's recita-
ton of a christmas Carol was done with
rare Evolutionary skill and ability. The
evenings entertainment closed with the DIS
| tribution of candy and nuts.
| WEEPING WATER, Neb., Dec. 26-(Spe-
| cial.)-The usual Christmas exercises were
| held at the several churches and the children
| made happy for a time at least in receiv-
| ing presents. Very little entertaining was
done outside of family dinner parties.
| WAUSAU, Neb., Dec. 26.-(Special THE
| Christmas festivities in the churches were
well attended and enjoyed by all Many
| private entertainments were given during
| the day. Among the number, Mr.. and Mrs.
| X. Mebby entertained at dinner the Paradise
| club Of this City