The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-26
Nature Combined to Make a
Merry Christmas.
Services at the Churches We're
Upon a Magnificent Scale.
Broke His Ankle-The Bowery Loomed Up
Court News-Breezy Local Items.


seemed to have donned its most enticing
winter garb, white velyety snow caps
glistened In the SUMS rays, the air sharp,
but not too cold, a contented happiness
shining forth from almost every coun-
tenance, and the consciousness that kind
fate had made all things pleasant and
agreeable, tended to make each one desir'
GUS of returning thanks in some manner
for these many blessings.
The first thought of many before COM
mencing the rounds of promised gayities
of the day, was to offer up at the altar of
his temples, tribute of love and alteration
to testify their JOY and love for the coming
into the world of the Redeemer.
The joyous occasion was not alone con-
fined to the older people, for of all days in
the year, Christmas Day and gray bearded
Santa Claus are uppermost in the minds of
the children, whose pleasant dreams of
Christmas presents, when realized and
gratified on Christmas morn, are a source
of much inward satisfaction to the giver.
The smiling animation which steals over
the tiny countenances, when aroused from
dreamlands, repays many times over the
trouble and expense to the giver.
In following out the custom of many
generations, special and in many cases
elaborate musical programs were arranged
in order to add greater solemnity to the
services Of the day.
The following is program of the SER
vices at the different churches throughout
the city:
Holy Trinity Church.
Holy Trinity celebrated Christmas day
with unusually grand preparations. The
musical portion of the services was under
the direction of Miss Nellie Cooney, the
organist, and the success attending her eff
forts was very gratifying. High masses
were sung at and 10:30 o'clock, at which
Millard's mass in g was rendered. The
regular choir services were augmented by
violin accompaniments which added in a
great measure to the pleasing effect pro-
duced. Millard's "Adeste Fidelis" and
the anthem, ''The Child of Bethlehem" |"
were rendered in very touching manner.
The soloists at the services were Miss
Mary Mclaughlin and Miss Lena Smith,
sopranos; Miss Agnes M. Curran and Miss
Katie Cooney, contraltos; p. Fay, Henry
Travers and John Farrell, tenors; George
Thornley, and John F. Devaney, bassos.
The violin accompaniments were played
by Messrs. Green, Lockley and Master Leo
Damon. At 9 O'Clock Battsman's was sung
by the junior choir. Battsmans "Adeste
Fidelis" was sung during the offertory.
The soloists at this mass were Misses Nc
Hale and Lonergan, sopranos; Misses Ri
ley and Carlin, contraltos. During the
mass Master Leo Damon, accompanied by
the organ, rendered violin solo. Rev.
Father Farrelly preached upon the gospel
of the day at the 2 o'clock mass and Rev.
Father Redihan did likewise at the 10 80
mass.
Broad street Baptist Church.
The members of the Broad Street Bap-
tist Church observed Christmas by an ex-
cellently arranged concert and Christmas
tree exercises in the vestry of the church.
The evenings exercises were opened by
the congregation singing "Joy to the
World" Then came the following pro-
gram:
Baritone Solo..... .."Jerusalem"
James A. King.
Reading. ........"First Christmas"
Mrs. Annie ScruttOn 1Ough.
soprano Solo. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Selected
Miss Harriet Barrows.
Solo........,. .......... ."Childrens Home"
James A. King.
Reading. .......... christmas Turkey"
Mrs. Annie Scrutton Iiough.
SOLO,. ......Selected
Miss Harriet Barrows.
The entertainment and Christmas tree
distribution were given in unique man
ner. Miss Ethel w. Payne appeared upon
the platform, dressed for the nights slum-
bers, reciting the poem "Where is Santa
Claus" Santa Claus appears suddenly,
and the white gowned miss vanishes to
her sleeping apartments. Then COM
menced the distribution of very handsome
presents. There were two Christmas trees
laden with many beautiful articles. The
whole entertainment was unique, par
ticularly that part where the children re-
ceived their presents. Santa Claus was
impersonated by w. +. Houghtaling.
Congregational Church.
The annual Christmas festival and tree
exercises of the Congregational Church
were held Thursday evening in the vestry
of the church. The evenings exercises
opened with the reading of the Scriptures
by +. l.. Freeman, superintendent Of the
Sunday school, followed by prayer by the
pastor j. II. Lyon. Then came the read
ing of poem entitled "Christmas," by T..
l.. Freeman. The Christmas tree exer-
cises then commenced and afforded much
amusement. Santa Claus did not arrive
upon scheduled time, and his wife tele-
phoned to know the reason. Santa Claus
answered that his deers had taken sick
Finally he appeared riding large goat,
and commenced to distribute the good
things upon the tree. James Pearson, as
sistant superintendent OF the Sunday
school, took the part of Sata Claus, and
his wife was presented by Miss Hattie
Freeman. After the exercises choice
collation. was served.
Notre Dame Church.
Prof. Earnest lie Clerk OF Notre Dame
Church prepared one of the most elaborate
musical programs for yesterdays services
that has ever been heard I'm the church.
At the 3 o'clock mass "Hodie Christus
Nstus est" by Battman, was given as a
prelude. Among the solos were the fol-
lowing: "Adeste Fidelis," Novello:. or