The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-30

CHrlSCIlaS, JLiS year 80 -
lore joyous holiday among the sew
raj churches of Oakland than usual
made so, no doubt, by the concerted
elton in preparing for the occasion.
The cantata of Santa Claus OF
which mention is made in announcer
column. was the beginning OF the
festivities. This was followed on
Christmas morning by services In
ST. PETERS CHURCH.
AS early as four o'clock on that
morning the faithful, filled WIN
the holy, joyous thrill OF Chris',
mas. one by one each fervent SouI
began moving upon our frost jeWelea
streets towards st. Peters Catholc |
church to attend the solemn hlSn
mass, which was to be sung at hNe
o'clock. In the vast dome above we
see some stars-one exceptionally
bright one, which takes US IN spirit
over TO Bethlehem, and let Us see the
word that is come to pass.
Again it is Christmas and IN the
kindly light Of the star OF Bethleheln'
shedding its soft, pure, radiance DER
the Galileean hillside, we join the
listening shepherds to visit the Chlld-
King who has arrived in the md
night stiffness. In the distance we
hear heavens angelic chorus singing
GLORIA in Exceleis, y GLORY O. pa
IN the -hfgnest, peace OF eaTrn, good-
will to men"
The church was indeed beautiful in
it's artistic drapings and wreaths Of
evergreens, jeweled over with many
bewildering waxen lights. Al that
| loving hands and hearts and heads
can think out, has been done for the
reception of the Royal Guest who is
to come amongst US.
Mr.. James Litzinger, editor Of the
Mountain Democrat, who is choir
director, presided at the organ, which
was supplemented by Rasche's or
chestra. The sopranos were, Mrs.
JOS. He!big, Miss Mayme Hart; con
traltos, Mrs. Fay, Miss Fay; tenors,
Mr.. Tom Nelson, Mr.. James Lit ger;
bassos, Mr.. Andrew Nelson, Mr.. Ohm
Hart. The splendid chorus w.= Iur-
Their assisted by Miss Hoaa -aroncy,
Miss Lizzie Hessen and OF IS.
Long before the last be, the church
was filled to its utmost capacity. At
five o'clock, following the bells last
note, the orchestra commenced the
grand old majestic "Adeste Fidelis, -
the words of which were sung by the
large chorus choir, which had been
carefully prepared for this joyous
occasion. This was followed by
''Battman's Mass" which was enrich
ed by Mr.. Tom Nelson's exquisite
tenor voice, Mrs Fay's fine contraltC
and Mr.. Andrew Nelson S magnificent
bass. Mr.. Litzinger, to whom is due
much credit, conducted the grand ole
classic music, on this occasion, mos
impressively.
ST. MATTHEW'S SUNpAY sGHa+a4---.s
The Christmas service given by ST
Matthews Sunday school in the oper
house Christmas night was a mucl
gratifying success in all respect
from opening prelude to benediction
One hour and fifty minutes of success
sive change from carol, 20 reading
dialogues, recitations and addresse
was so rapid that none seemed t.
, realize tempUS fuGit and that tn
I hour for little ones to be at home hat
y arrived. Everyone seemed to EMO,
:, the whole programme. Where al
carried out their allotted parts s,
O well it is indeed hard to specialize
Therefore the rector of st. Matthew
parish in extending the courtesies G
this Holy Season wishes to return hi
! grateful thanks TO each member {
" the school, to each one who aided i
; the success Of the evening, to M
} Shartzer for his help and the use :
! the opera house, to Mr.. Bolden with
: out whose kindly help in many wav,
- failure would have:resulted, and las
" but by no means least, the very q,
cellent and encouraging audienc
e that filled the house and who hav
e since expressed their pleasure at be
J. ing present.
II EV. LUTHERAN SUNDAY SCHOOL.
e AT ten O'Clock on Christmas morr
T. ing the scholars of st. Marks F,
r Lutheran Sunday school gathered i
u the church and there received the Ar
nual treat in the way of candies TOW,
If etc, which has been a feature of tbi
N school from time immemorial. Exec
IF lent music was wandered for the oecs,
IL sion by the church and SundayWchd
he choirs combined and an address va
W made by the pastor Rev. J. "
% Butler.
id GARRETT MEMORIAL SUNDAY SCHOOL
or Last night at the Garrett Memoirs
church the members of the Sabbat
tt school were entertained for an hoI
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