The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-31
a Novel Christmas Entertainment at Free
mason ST. Church.
THE OLD FELLOW ARRIVED M A SHIP
with His Good Th,ngs saroIy slowed
In tho ,IIoid-Tho First Lnthoran
SUNDAY school ccIebrn,es-a Good
Time at Union chapel sunday
School.


Charlotte street the children of the
Sunday school held Eheir Christmas
celebration. A large audience was pres
emit and heartily enjoyed the well ar
ranged programme. The tableau,
which represented people from all sta
tions of life at the foot OF the cross,
was n feature in itself. The children
were treated ITO candy, ETC.. and the
following was the programme render
ed
Chorus, "Chrlstmas Bells" .......
...... ...... ..........By the school
Opening prayer...... ............P Pastor
Chorus, THE Wondrous Story.
$3.50. ............ by the school
Scripture reading. Pastor and school
Recitation. Anna Miller
Chorus, THE King of Love-" 49,.
...... BY 'the school
Responsive reading. Pastor and school
Chorus, Happy Christmas. ......
........ ............. Primary Glass
Scripture reading. Pastor and school
tecltatfon...... Freddie Hugo
Chorus, Glory in the Highest"
........ BY the school
Recitation. ......... Fannie Dwerr
Chorus, Herald the Tidings.".
$500. ........ ......B BY the school
oscillation. Infant class
Chorus...... ............ BY the school
Recitation $500. ....... Garrett Henry
SnoruS ........ ..............B by school
laDieau.. 1855. ......... ......
Presentation OF Medals. ...
CONGREGATIONAL hymn, Joy to the
world, .-......... ..........
Benediction. ..... ........By the pastor
Several Of the scholars were pre-
scented with medals for punc,.uality, at
for
sons for the past year.
AT DISCIPLES CHURCH.
Disciples Church of Christ was NIL
cd to repletion' last night rhe occasion
being the Christmas celebration OF the
Sunday school connected with that
church. Santa Claus was there but in
stead OF coming in q Sleigh drawn BY
eight tiny reindeer" he came in a
square rugged ship and had n crew of
Jack Tars. 1t was not stated how far
the pretty ship had sailed. but old
santa Claus must have been an cS-
Perienced navigator to have landed In
port In safety. AS saon as the strange
craft was made fast to her landIne
old Santa Claus stepped ashore and
gave directions to the crew for unload
ing the good things which were in the
hold OF the vessel. A block and fall
were used, and the little sailors worked
Mt hosting the heavy baskets like old
and real Jack Tars. AS each basket
was landed on'shc wharf Santa assist
cd by three of his crew. ais;ribut od tl,a
presents 1t contained until The shin
was empty In addition ito this novel
feature the following programme was
rendered.:
Marching. Royal Banner.
Song. Coronation" CONGREGATION
'''..... 800. by pastor
Scripture reading ... Bv p,stor
Song, GLORY" ........ school
So az. =, 49,. 49,, -. Ruth Walden
song. Hail the Day.. School
DiaioSue...... ..........Two little girls
Recitation. Oval T ,n,,at,
Song, Hear the Bells" ..
.''..- ....... ......... BY the school
Eecitation.. ...George McCuhbin
necita'ion ...... ....Kirkland Saunders
kecltotlon.... Stanley McCubb,n
song, "liark! the Christmas
p onil'ies' 49,. ...... Ry the school
r eestation' "a Million" Raye Wemple
recitation. Before Christmas"
49,. '......... Willie Hosier
Recitation. 49,. -. George AIcCubbin
Soio. Christmas Chimcs,"..
;;..;,... ....'. ........ Rave Wemple
.eI'''p,iol. ......... Earla Metcalf
Song, ITO Jesus" .. CRIT
ts"l'ors song. ..........B BY the crew
song, cap Your Hands for san
1Y IA, -. ...... by THE school
Hymn, God BE With You.
D; ;..... 49,. ........... Congregation
henediction. ..... .... postnr
Union CHAPEL ENTERTAINMENT
There was merry time n The Union
chapel Wednesday night. The services
opened with n prayer by the REV
Harry Walton. The rnritatinns -
songs were very good. The last feo.
nure was the happy coon hunt hy the
superim and his daughter who
received much applause. The Christmas
tree was neatly dressed with TOYS and
presents. The house was crowded with
people. va"
prosperity comes quickest u the man
whose liver is in good condition. De.
Mnts Little Early Risers are fomoue
little pills for constipation, biliousn,ss
INDIGESTION and all stomach and liver
,roipIes' d. NJ. Trottcr and r. l.. Wal
ker, Norfolk; and Truitt & Smith
Berkeley. '''''