The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-12-30

services aud besides there not a lew pri
vate affairs and family reunions, all add
ing to the sum total of Christmas JOY,
The banks and postofice observed Mon
day, but business generally was resumed,
Following we briefly note the special
services held:
CONGREGATIONAL.
Christmas exercises were held on
Saturday evening by the Sunday-school,
a charming and unique cantata being
rendered to the delight of all.
The church was decorated prettily and
appropriately for the event, to which
the children look forward with such
eager anticipation.
A treat was given the children; besides
presents, candy and nuts were distribut-
ed by individual teachers. The enter
tainment was one of the most satisfac-
tory held in the church in years.
The service Sunday morning and even
ing were special aud appropriate to the
time of peace on earth and good will to
men, with the extra and special Christ
mas music by the choir.
A decorated Christmas tree was among
the features that delighted the children.
GERMAN CONGREGATIONAL.
The Christmas celebration in the Ger
man Congregational church was held on
Saturday evening. The church was
crowded to the limit, temporary seats
having to be provided to accommodate
all who came to witness the exercises.
The exercises by the Sunday-school were
very pleasing and full of interest, and
were followed by the distribution of
presents such as books ETC., and candy,
nuts and apples in the line of refresh
ments.
A fou%rteen-foot tree, nicely orpamated,
was among the attractions of the cele-
bration.
On Christmas day special services
were held in the morning, followed by
communion. A generous collection was
taken up for Home Missions at this SER
vice. In the evening Rev. Vogt con-
Quoted regular services in the church.
METHODIST.
At the Methodist church they had a
tree and a miscellaneous program, which
was given on Saturday evening, in the
presence of a large and appreciative aud
fence. In addition there was a treat and
presents were distributed to gladden. the
many youthful hearts present. While
the entertainment lacked the elaboration
and special nature of some other years,
it was received with cordial approval and
enthusiasm by the large audience that
always throngs that church on such
occasions.
The Sunday morning and evening SER
vices were also special, the music by the
augmented choir being a prominent
feature.
ST. PATRICK'S.
The morning services on Sunday COM
menced with Mass at s O'Clock. The
Holy Sacrament of Communion was ad-
ministered. At 1890 regular services
were held, at which the choir rendered
Leonard's mass. The services were
largely attended, a number being present
from out of town.
In the evening the children of the
Sunday-school had full sway. They had
a tree and treat of liberal proportions.
Their program Of Rotations and music
was greatly enjoyed by a crowded house.
BAPTIST.
The special Christmas exercises at the
Baptist church were held on Sunday
evening and were under the auspices of
the Juniors, who rendered their cantata,
"The Coming of the King" very pleas
ingly. A treat was distributed to the
children at the morning session of the
Bible school.
There was special topic and music at
the morning service.
ST. ALBAN'S.
Early services were held on Sunday
morning at eight O'Clock, followed by
the Holy Communion. The regular SER
vices of the day were held in the even
ing at the usual hour.
Monday evening they had a handsome
tree and a short program, with special
music.
Christmas trees were unusually I'M
fortunate, this season, three of them at
different entertainments catching fire.
Fortunately no II was hurt, and the
damage caused was merely nominal.
A Birthday Surprise.
Tuesday, December 27th. being Miss
Gillie Phillippi's birthday, about twenty
of her young friends, with others, sur