Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-12-29

Warm Greetings Extended to HIN at
Six Randolph Churches.

Warm Greetings Extended TO HIN a
Six Randolph Churches.
Extensive preparations were made b.
all the Sunday schools to greet the j0li,
patron saint OF the holiday season. Mos
OF the observances were held Saturday
evening. On Sunday. the several pastor
the church attendance was large.
AT the Christian church Saturday even
ing, every available seat was taken. The
church body was trimmed with ever
green, a star of which depended over the
stage, which had oeen built inside the
chancel. The children, assisted BY some
OF the older ones, presented the charming
cantata, "Santa Claus Is Coming" In
manner which reflected much credit on
the participants abilities, as well as on
those who had carefully instructed them.
Boys Of all ages personated the Diff
ferent nationalities, ranging from the ro-
tund German and periodically attired
Uncle Sam to the pig-talIed Cinnamon
and the lively little "coon." These rem
dered several choruses, being assisted by
the girls, who evinced lively interest in
nations were represented and over so
constituted the chorus. Various plans
|, were made to give Santa royal welcome
and much anxiety was felt when a mes
senger announced slight mishap 70 him
on his journey. In the interim before his
arrival duets were rendered by Misses
Emma Loomis ard Josie Sault and by
Misses Nellie King and Stella Flint; also
solos by Flossie Terry, Gail Lamson,
Blanche Loomis and Geneive Lamson, W no
ssng her dolly and herself to sleep.
"Queen Frost,n in the person OF Miss
Grace Lamsnn, appeared and announced
that she had prepared the way for Santa.
singing solo with fine effect. A team OF
fairies drew In their queen, Miss Hortense
Peters, and gave chorus. Eight boys
woke the echoes with lively song, "On.
On, On r. and march. When expectancy
had reached its height, Santa Claus arriv-
ed with merry shout and song, Mr.. Nor
row taking the part. He left all the lit
tie folks happy, who gave sweet "Good
Night" song on his withdrawal. During
the cantata. MI. A. e. Hastings rendered
cornet solo, wee Misses Gladys Gould
and Beatrice Pinney dialogue and Mr..
Paul johnson a'declamation. Afterward,
the trees in the vestrv were stripped Of
their presents, to the JOY Of all.
At the Baptist church Christmas can
tata entitled, "Santa Claus, Jr., Twas given.
The cantata was in two parts. In the
first part the platform represented wood
land grotto, where Santa Claus appeared,
but so aged and infirm that he was in
duced by his fairies to send Paris, his
adopted son. to earth with the reindeer
sleigh to act in bis place iD distributing
gifts under the name OF Santa Claus, Jr.
In the second part the platform had the
appearance OF Sunday school room. A
letter from Santa Claus was read by the
superintendent, expressing bis regret that
he could not visit them this year, but
would send substitute, Santa Claus, Jr.
The aged Santa Claus was well represent
cd by Willard Holman, while John Hutch
inson as Santa. Jr., delighted alilwith sing
ing and acting. The dialogue, chorus and
solo parts we're we'll executed. The boys
part and the Lullaby Song" by Sadie
Carlyle elected special applause from the
audience. The committee in charge OF the
cantata were John Hutchinson, Miss Clara
Du Bots, Mrs. w. @. Cushman, Miss Jane
Wadleigh and Homer Bell. At the close
OF the entertainment the Christmas tree
was the center Of interest and
gifts were distributed to the Sunday
school and others. The event was spoken
OF by many as one OF the most satisfactory
Christmas gatherings ever held by the
school.
At the M. e. church Saturday evening
Christmas cantats, entitled "Santa's Sur
prise Party" was rendered in a success
full and pleasing manner by the children.
Solos and dialogues were interspersed.
The children entered into it with spirit
and the parts were we'll taken. The sur
prise given 70 Santa was pleasing and dis
PLAYED beautiful Christmas spirit. The
old fellows heart was stolen by the chill
dren and he supplemented them highly
for their thodghtfulness. A tree well
laden with presents claimed the attention
Of all at the close and thus ended a most
enjoyable evening. Much credit is due
the committee which had the matter in
charge.
At the Catholic church, which was dec
GRATED with evergreen and lighted candles,
Midnight mass was celebrated by Rev.
Joseph Tberien, the pastor. For some
time Miss Caroline Hauf1er, the organist,
had been traininga special choir for the
rendering OF Concone's mass, nicely ar
parts. The young singers acquitted them
selves very creditaby and won many
compliments for their Instructor, who
was presented with a purse OF money by
the congregation in token OF appreciation
OF her services during the past year. A
short sermon was preached and an un-
usually large number partook OF holy
At the White church Sunday morning
scriptural cantata, or oratorio, entitled
1.-THE King OF Zion," was given. This or
atorio is description OF the life of Christ
as given py the prophets and the writers
OF the gospels. The theme presented oy
the choruses and by scriptural selections.
the responsive readings serving to explain
the music, and the musical selections
the effect and adding to the
OF tue scripture readings
which had preceded, the whole oratorio,
as 1t was presented, gave striking Illus |
tration of the effective use Of music in the |
service OF Gods house and of the power OF
music to present and enforce scripture
truth. The whole effect of the service was
both pleasing and edifying, rejecting |
much credit upon the able and experienced
chorister. Mr.. A. n. Beedle, and his assoc |
ciates. The harmonious rendering OF the |
musical selections, the precision and ex- /
pressiveness with which they were given
were especially worthy of comment. The
made by stranger in the audi |
ence that such music Is seldom heard out |
side the large musical centers was amply |
justified. A repetition of this service at
such time that worshippers in other con- !
gregations might enjoy 1t as well would |
be happy event.