Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-01-01
XMAS In THE CHURCHES.
Many Sunday School Children
and Teachers Made Happy,
Christmas Was Held in the Various
Churches. Trees were Loaded
Down with beautiful Gifts
Decorations, Etc.

Churches. Trees were Loaded
Down with beautiful Gifts
Decorations, Etc.
CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD.
The Church of the Good Shepherd
held its entertainment for the chill
dren, and distribution of gifts on
Christmas Eve. Many little hearts
were made glad, and some older
ones rejoiced at the kind remem-
brances of their pupils. Mrs. Wood
especially seemed a favorite, and
bore off an elegant tea service. Mr..
Lassiter made an address which was
happily conceived and very appro-
pirate to the occasion, his topic be-
ing The Mothers Love-" Singing
interspersed the exercises, and all
present shared happy time.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
The Presbyterian congregation
held its services Christmas night.
The Orient Star was the programme
used, consisting of responsive read
ings and suitable hymns interpersed
with recitations, The church was
beautifully decorated with ever
greens under the supervision of Miss
Ann Baker, aided by several willing
workers. The large Christmas tree
was one of the finest ever brought
here and was literally loaded with
gifts for the numerous children,
great and small, whose happy, ex-
pectant faces radiated q brightness
in full accord with the day and its
joyous surroundings.
The little misses who recited ac-
quilted themselver with such grace
that the pastor felt it unnecessary
to make an address and so perhaps
contrast himself with the effectivi-
ress and felicity with which they
rendered their little pieces.
Following is the programmer
Music, " Hail to the Day"
Scripture Selections.
Address of Welcome,
Helen Lanchantin.
Music, Z" Orient Star.
Scripture Reading.
Music, {" Gift of the Kings.
Reading.
Music, +" Glory, Peace, Good Will. "
Recitation,
A Alice Baker.
Music,
Infant Glass.
Recitation,
Dorothy Baker.
Music, The Evergreen Shore"
Recitation, " Santa Claus"
Myrtle Van Campen.
Music, Christmas Chimes"
Distribution of gifts.
Doxology and benediction.
NJ. E. CHURCH.
Exercises were held in the M. E.
Church also Christmas night and
the beautiful exercise. Under the
Christmas tree furnished the pro-
gramme which was opened by an
organ voluntary followed by a
chorus, ''Merrily the bells ring out"
William Angle then offered prayer
and Bible reading by the pastor,
w. r. Neff, succeeded. Then came
responsive reading, and Hark a
Song" when little Miss Bessie
Armstrong told in verse about the
wonderful Grandpapa' s pockets and
what they hold, and she told it well.
Then came a song, " Whistling
Winds, - and Miss Mabel Van Etten
reminded her audience what
60 Queerness " there is in this world.
The primary class then sung 'Rock,
Cradle Rock" in which a pretty
pantomime was introduced.
Bible and responsive readings and
a song, " JOY to the World" intro
duced the Star of Prophecy"
which was represented by Daisy De-
Witt, Anna Watson, Alice Ryman
and Mary Yennie.
4" Under the Christmas Tree a"
was then sung when " The Beggar's
Christmas was feelingly portrayed
by Myrtle Ryder. An appropriate
by the pastor, offerings and
gifts, a song, " Good bye and Happy
New Year, " when the event which
had been eagerly looked forward to,
took place, the distribution of gifts,
and after the doxology the little
feet wended their homeward way,
and little heads sought the pillow to
dream of the wonderful day bear
ing so much Of joy to their innocent
hearts.
The church was tastily decorated,
one large tree bore the gifts, hanked
ON either side by smaller ones.
Some unknown but thoughtful
donor provided handsome decora-
tions for the trees, and was remem-
bered by the kindest wishes of all
who beheld them.
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