The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-04

the Good Shepherd had a good time
Wednesday night. Five beautiful
carols were sung by the school, after
which came very interesting exercises
by the infant class. There are thirty
seven little ones in this class, and they
reflected great credit upon their teach
ers, Misses Mary Bernard, Carrie
Moore, and Sarah Gardner. They ad-
mirably rendered the following pro-
, Sramme
Carol-'"The Angels" by he class.
! Recitation-"The Child Jesus" by
Gertrude Lewis.
E Carol-'Once in Royal David's City"
by the class.
"Why We like Christmas" a recita-
tion by four members of the class.
Recitation-"At the Party" by Fan
ME May Marine.
Observation-Disclosures Little Frogstools,"
by Maggie Mills.
Observation-Disclosures to Santa
Claus" by Thomas Young.
Carol-"O Holy Child of Bethlehem"
by the class.
Last, but not least, came the Christ
masfeast. A. soon as the exercises were
over, some partition doors were lifted,
disclosing to view a beautiful scene, six
tables, four large ones for the larger
children and two small ones fOrbthe in
FAINT class, all loaded down with delici-
Gus food, turkeys, ducks, chickens, pork
and ham, sandwiches, cake, and fruit.
Coffee was served to all, and each child
received a pretty bag filled with nuts
and candy.
There was an abundance of supper
for all who were present at the enter
tainment, and much was left over to
be distributed afterwards in the neigh
! borhood.
After supper, Mr.. Cornwall, the vet
eran treasurer and senior warden of
the Chapel and assistant superinten-
dent Of the Sunday school, stepped for
ward and in a neat speech presented
an envelop, filled with money to Mrs. A.
E.. Carter, the faithful and efficient Or
ganist. 1t was a we'll merited testi-
monial from the board of charities and
congregation of the Chapel.
The whole affair was a gratifying
success, and the officers and teachers
of the school deserve the heartiest con-
graduation. They worked untiringly
and with loving zeal to make the occa-
sion a notable one. May success al
ways attend their efforts in behalf of
the growing generation.
BROOKLYN BAPTIST CHURCH.
Last night was a happy time for the
children and friends of the Sunday
school of Brooklyn Baptist church. A
Christmas tree was given at the church
dIlu uISIe was SldIlulIS 1OO1l tlly Ill
the church. A beautiful tree had been
erected on the pulpit platform, and it
was prettily ornamented and Brilliant
ly lighted with wax tepens. 1t was
loaded dOWn with beautiful toys and
presents for the children and teachers,
and among the presents were many
very valuable ones.
After the assemblage gathered, Mr..
; John H. McDougall, superintendent Of
the school, made a few remarks, and
with Miss Mary Davis as organist song
Al was sung.
Then followed an admirable recita-
ton The Child's Prayer" by little
Glenn Gore who did remarkably we'll.
Miss May Farrar beautifully recited
Over the River" after which song "a
was sung.
A little tot, Miss Will D. Farrar then
outely recited The Child's Evening
Prayer"
Master Marsden Smith then gave an
excellent recitation entitled The
Truth and Miss Matte Keen followed
with one entitled 1.-TWO Chiss Nicks,"
Miss Sallie Ballinger with The Olden
Story" and Miss Julia Farrar with
1.-The Two Stockings" All of these re-
f1ected credit upon themselves.
After a song had been sung, Superin-
tendent McDougall and Messrs. B. F.
Murphy and j. c.. Gore, distributed the
presents from the tree, with the assls-
lance of several gentlemen and boys.
The little folks were in high glee dur
ing the exercises, and all left for home
rejoicing.
We learn from superintendent Nc
Dougal hat there are now 269 pupils
on the rolls of his school and that it
is in a ffourishing condition.
GRACE CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL.
The members of the Sunday school OF
Grace M. E. church were treated in a
novel name last night at the city
hall. There was a large attendance OF
the little folks and their parents and
friends.
The rostrum was beautifully deco
rated and on it were three improvised
fish ponds into which hooks and lines
twere dropped for presents as the chill
dren came forward. The presents were
underneath the rostrum and when the
hooks were lowered, boys who could
not be seen fastened the presents on
the hooks. All the children and the
teachers got presents. They consisted
! of toys and fancy articles and many Of
them very handsome. Messrs. James
F. Post, Jr., J.. III. Davis and r. B
!. Glove were on hand to help out in the
fishing.
After the children received their
> presents they were served with re-
candy, apples, oranges nuts, etc. The
: whole affair was quite enjoyable to thu
, big folk and was a source Of delighF
!. for the little ones.
FIFTH STREET NJ. E. CHURCH.
The Sunday school OF Fifth street NJ
:, J Il. church will give a reception at ths
1 city hail tonight to the members Of ths
school and their parents. There Will b
a beautiful Christmas tree full Of cand,
and fruit and ice cream and cake VIII
. he served. Admission will be by tickle
only.