The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-31
Christmas Entertainments

The Sunday school of the First Bap-
fist church gave a delightful entertain
ment last night in the lecture room of
the church. There was a large attend
ance of the pupils of the school and their
parents and friends.
The exercises were opened by Mr.. Jas.
Calder, who called upon the school to sing
a song. Miss Annie Calder presided at
the piano, and while the school and as
semblage were singing a beautiful song.
the Boys Brigade marched into the
room.
Mr.. Geo. f. Leftwitch, superintendent
of the school, then took the rostrum and
thanked the school for the large attend
ance and wished them a good time. After
he had made a few remarks, he called
upon the Rev. r. H. Gilbert, of Har-
rell's store, Sampson county, who lead
in prayer.
The following programme was then
carried out:
Piano and vocal duett. BLACK Ameri-
ca by Mrs. Ed. Woody and Miss Nellie
Calder, the former singing soprano and
the latter contralto. This was a charm
ing number and the singers were en-
cored.
Recitation, When Santa Claus
Comes,'' by little Miss Mary White, who
did most admirably.
A. B. c.. Duet, (vocaD. by Mr.. and Mrs.
James Calder, accompanied by Mr.. AL
fred YOpp on the piano. This was a hui
morous piece that was highly enjoyed,
and the audience gave the singers an en-
core.
I.9Cn1 a rpnIt4finn was most a6mira-
bly, given by Mrs. Jones.
Mr.. A. S. Holden SANG a splendid solo
with Mr.. Yopp as accompanist.
With Miss Bessie Burt at the instru-
ment, Miss Annie Taylor sang a beautiful
SOLO that was greatly appreciated and ap-
p1auded.
superintendent Leftwitch appointed
Messrs. S.. G. Hall, w. G.. Whitney and
J. S.. Hooper to bring in the good things,
and they did so. An abundance of ap-
plies, oranges and candy was then dis
tributed.
ST. PAUL'S SUNDAY SCHOOL.
A Christmas tree and entertainment
was given last night by the Sunday
school Of ST. PauIs Evangelical Luther
an church, at Luther Memorial building.
1ISIe was 81 L dlltIludlCo an liz
exercises were of a most enjoyable ma
ture. On the rostrum was a beautiful
Christmas tree, brilliantly lighted with
candles, and bearing gifts for the chill
dren. In front Of it on suspended bells
was the salutation, Merry Christmas.'
The exercises were under the direction
of Mr.. John Haar, superintendent of the
school. Miss Minnie Glameyer presided
at the piano, and a splendid programme
was presented, participated in by a choir
consisting of Miss Emma Stolter,
Miss Mamie Muller, Miss Mita Miller,
and Mrs. Annie J. Miller, sopra-
nos, Miss Lottie Haar and Miss Elese
Ortmann, altos; Mr.. Fred Bissinger tenor
and Mr.. Will tina basso.
The following was the programme:
Anthem by the choir.
Prayer by the pastor, Rev. A. G..
Voight.
Responsive Reading and Gliry Patri.
Words of Welcome, VIII Cronenberg.
Hymn No. 80.
Recitation by Miss Ethel Counts.
Recitation by three little boys, Johnnie
Nelstile, Louis Hansen, Herbert Miller.
Hymn 20.
Titles of Christ by boys and girls.
Recitation by Miss Ruth Stolter.
Benedictus and Glori Patri.
Recitation by Misses Eva Stolter, Elsie
Schuester, Annie Tienken Lima Rowell,
Florence VESSEL and CESSNA Mohr.
Address by the pastor.
Anthem by choir and collections.
Recitation by Conrad VESSEL.
Recitation by Miss Gertrude Powell.
Free and distribution of gifts.
Hymn, Silent Night"
Claosing service.
The presents consisting of fruits and
confectianeries were then distributed. to !
the children by a committee.
The exercises closed with singing and !
the benediction by Mr.. Weight. |
Mr.. Voight's address during the exer- !
cises was beautiful and was highly APP |
preciated. !
OTHER ENTERTAINMENTS.
There will be a Christmas tree AT |