The Republican journal., 1897-12-30


were kept unusually busy, and F. W. Mer-
rlll OF Bangor, an experienced clerk assisted
Mr.. Prentiss in the postal car The trains
We're delayed all along the line by the farge
amount of express matter FRIDAY night
the train was 40 minutes late at Aueusta
Burnlam.
The Baptist Sunday school observed
Christmas by tree at the vestry Christmas
eve, and a concert in the church S. nday
evening. There were brief and appropriate
exercises accompanying the distribu Jon of
the presents, The concert Sunday evening
was very fine, ali the participants. who
were among the smaller scholars of the
Sunday school, speaking up promptly and
distinctly. The music was by chorus of
Sunday school children, Following is the
program:
Opening Chorus,
List to the Christmas Carols
Recitation OF Scriptures, Ernest Nebber
Prayer
Chorus, Christmas Time Il Here
Recitation, The Blessed Christmas Tide,
Charlie Decrow.
Chorus, o Ring Glad Rells
Exercise, What the Letters Spell
Recitation, Christmas Chimes,
Lillian Thurston.
Chorus, Down Across the A ges
Recitation, Manger Of Bethlehem,
Lottie Braley.
Chorus, The King of Glory
Exercise, Jesus Lie
Solo, Duet and Chorus,
a Song for the Christ Child
Recitation, Christmas Echoes,
Leila Howard.
Recitation, What the Flowers Say,
Erma Farrar
Motion Song, Gods Little Flowers
Recitation,
Wherever a Deed of Love Is Done,
Mar iurie COombS.
Collection.
Chorus Echoes OF Bethlehem
Exercise. The Star of Bethlehem
Chorus, Good Bye
There was a Christmas tree and entertain
ment at Ihe Methodist vestry Christmas eve.
Two large trees were loaded with presents,
which Santa Clause distributed with the aid
OF some young lads as ushers. The old
saint was evidently pretty well acquainted
with the children, Judging from some of his
comments as tile names We're called. Before
the distribution of the presents program
was presented as follows:
Chorus, "Merry Christmas Bells"
Rec, Helen Leavitt
Vocal solo, Florida Carrow
Rec. Mildred McAndless
Piano solo, Edith Davidson
Rec, Annie Black
Rec, Roy Talbot
Song, Lillian Patterson
Rec, Ray Kilgore
Trio, Mildred McAndless, Annie Black,
Alice Stiuson
Rec, Matte Johnson
Vocal solo, Lizzie Chamberlain
Rec, Flora ki}gore
Duet, Helen Leavitt, Lillian Patterson
Rec, Emma Frost
The Universalist Sunday school had
Christmas tree and service Saturday even
ing at the vestry. An interesting responsive
service was rendered, interspersed with
few recitations and musical selections The
tree contained gifts for the little folks, and
all went away happy, and able to say that
they had indeed enjoyed merry Christmas.
The North church vestries were well filled
Saturday evening on the occasion of the
Sunday schools annual Christmas tree. Mr..
and Mrs. Santa Claus appeared and made
everybody happy by gifts accompanied by
pleasant Christmas greetings. There was
also one tree devoted to gifts from members
of the church and Sunday school to be dis
tributed among the worthy poor A few
musical selections and recitations were
given. Everybody concerned was well
pleased. The services at the church Sunday
were appropriate to Christmas, the program
announced last week being carried out.
Services at the Universalist and Unitarian
churches Sunday We're appropriate TO the
Christmas season and according to the pro-
gram announced last week.
Services usual at the Christmas season
were held at ST. Francis Catholic church
Sunday forenoon and evening. The music
was by newly organized choir of eight
voices led by Miss Mae E. Pillsbury, and in
cluded the following: Morning-Leonard'
High Mass evening" Adeste Fediles,'
Hayden's 80 Salutaris' and Tante Ergo
Landlord Knowton Of the Windsor Hotel
gave his guests an excellent Christmas din
ner from the following bill of fare:
Celery Blue Points Queen Olives
Mock Turtle Soup Consonme Princess
Boiled Grey Fish. Havreaise
Potatoes Delmonico
New Castle Ham, with jelly
Boiled Capon, with Capers
Roast Northern Goose Apple Sauce
Sirloin of Western Beef aux JUS
Saddle of Lamb, Mint or brown Sauce
Prime Ribs of Beef, Drowned Potatoes
Spare Rib of Pork, Yorkshire Pudding
Roman Punch
Maard Duck, a la Cleveland
Curry of Lamb aux Petit Pois
Macaroni, la Milanese
Fillet of Beef, aux Champagne
Tmbals of Cream, Vanilla Flavor
Mashed Potatoes Boiled Sweet Potatoes
String Beans Green Peas
Stewed Tomatoes Hubbard Squash Sweet Corn
Shrimp Salad Vegetable Salad
Cold Chicken Ok Tongue Ham
Christmas Plum Pudding
Apple Pie Mince Pie Rhubarb Pie
Cocoanut Pie
Blended Jelly, Whipped Cream
Walnut IceCream, Assorted Cake
Assorted Nuts and Raisins
Tea Coffee Milk
Mr.. Frank W. Gowen of Philadelphia will
be unable to spend the holiday season in
Watervile as announced in The Mail some
time ago. He will, however, pass the sum-
mer vacation in Maine as usual. Water
Vile Mail