The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-29

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CENTRAL AVENUE BAPTISM
CHURCH.
The church was packed to Its utmost
capacity and the entertainment was
pronounced great success. The fol-
lowing programme was rendered:
Prayer .............. Rev. T.. e. Dudley
hymn ................ Christ is Born"
recitation ................. Ella Nelson
Drama-Arranged by Rev. L. E. Dud-
| ley.
Christmas" ........ By Nine Children
hymn .............. Star of the East"
Iecltation ............... Bessie Russell
DucLt ...... .............
Maggie Xix and Bessie Russell
aSmn Merry Christmas Bells"
Recitation Observation-Disclosures. Annie Bell
Heeltailon ................ Mamie Bell
b ...'..'.......,.:... Repeated
recitation ................ Elva Respass
song. Santa Claus has Come to Town"
Hearty applause followed every eff
Fort, but 1t was so great after the
drama that the Rev. Mr.. Dudley finally
| consented to repeat It.
The faithful work of the committee
was evidenced In the thorough prepara-'
ton OF the children, as we'll rs the
beautiful decorations.
| The name Of Mrs. Sidney b. Iron
monger deserves special mention.
Special presents were given to Rev.
E. Il. Dudley. the pastor; r. a. Peb-
| worth, Sunday school superintendent;
| George +. Gale, Sunday school secre-
tary; Miss Mamie Hundley, organlst.
and Miss Mamie Bell for bringing in
the largest number of scholars during
| the year
Rel -tSiawean DO RIA lit SIC lit RAO
CENTENARY SUNDAY SCHOOL.
Centenary NJ. E. church presented n
scene last night that Will long linger
! In the minds of those who were fortu-
| nate enough ito get inside the spacious
"dince. The occasion was the annual
Christmas tree celebration of the Sun
day school OF that church. Long be-
fore S o'clock the large crowd began
to arrive. and by the time the organ
voluntary (Which was the first num-
her on the splendid progrnmme) was
| rendered. every available space In the
building was occupied, and a large
number could not gain admittance.
| Ihe interior OF the church was beau
tifully decorated, and this. with the
bright smiles and Happy voices OF the
| children made up scene that can bet
| ter be imagined than described. Mr.
j. II. Grandy had charge of the pro-
! gramme. and Professor Eldredge pre-
| sided at the organ. After the organ vol
| untary the scholars marched into the
| p'tS VI tile CiuICt1 from the
| Sunday school room, Keeping time with
n pretty march. AS soon as the school
| was seated the entertainment began
| The following was the programme rem
! dered:
Organ voluntary. Prof Eldredge
March. -, :. ...;...... ....:............
Recitation. Thoughts for Je-
| SuS. nv G,-a IT.. a.,
Solo, Hang Up Babys Stocking"
..... ........ Miss Mary Edwards
Prayer. .....Rev. w. FL Edwards;
Chorus, "The Priceless Gift.
1850. ............. BY the School
Recitation. "My Christmas King
dom ............. Miss Mary Gurley
| Duet. II Have n Sweet Song"
Miss Addie Malhon and Master
Walton Grandy.
Recitation. "Dora's Christmas.
Miss Lucy Holt and Miss Edith
Miller
Chorus. Beautiful Bells.
....... ........ BY the School
Address. .........By the Pastor
Recitation. "The Birth of Christi"
........ ....Miss Carrie Brickhouse
Chorus. Angels Song. School
Song, Hush a-Byc Baby. .
by four little girls with dolls
| Recitation, '"Thc Poor at Christmas
Time, Miss Dora Skinner
Chorus. Sweet Bells of Christmas
Ilne'' ..........:....By the School
Recitation, "Joe's Flowers. .......
| .... .......... Miss Addie Malbon
| Quartctte. Fair Bethlehem.
Miss Barrett: and Messrs Ca
noles and Dozier.
Recitation. Under the Christmas
stars. 49,. 500. Eight little girls
Duet and chorus, beautiful star"
1850. ...............B BY the school
Recitation, "Thc Coming of Christ"
.....Miss Mamie Woodward
Chorus. Santa Claus Will Surely
Come. .......... Infant Glass
Chorus, 'EXaHation" 49,. School
Dox"iogy.. ........ $3.50. Congrcga ton
Benediction.... REV. +. II. Rawlings
Distribution of candy, oranges. etc.
i Just after the infant class had finish.
ed their chorus a pleasant surprise was
thrust upon the pastor, the Rev. w ii.
Edwards. Mr. Edwards was called ia
the stage and was presented with n
handsome solid gold hunting case
watch. The Rev. Mr.. Rawlings, for.
mcr pastor OF :he church. made ths
presentation speech. which was very
feclingly responded to by Mr. Edwards
large number of the scholars were
the recipients OF presents from their
teachers. The entire programme was
admirably rendered. several OF the par.
| Elephants receiving encores.
! ENTERTAINMENT TO COME
a Christmas festival for the children
| VIII be held at ST. Marks Episcopal
Church, Lambert's Point, this afternoon
at $3.50 O'Clock.
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