Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-12-27

'oau the distribution OF presents to the
sehooi took place. Then follow ed the
serving of refreshments to aIl-children
first.
| Altogether the affair was a most pleas
Jug one For 1t the society is indebted
mainly to the committee. which was com
posed OF Misses Crosby, Holmes, Scott
joy and Foster. Thanks also are due Mrs
Allan joy aud Mrs. \ p. Royal for ad.
mirsble drifting OF the children who sang
so delightfully."-.
ST JosEPH's CATHOLIC CHURCH.
The Christpas Jay services at the
Catholic church ere masses at 30 and
30, and se-pefs at 80 The church wore
it's usual Christmas decorations. The
musical programme at high mass was of
tho usual exeeiIence. The programme was
as follows
Organ yoiuHtsry...... ..................M Mozart
AdeHtc fihe Is 60, Observation-Disclosures. Novcflo
hytie' ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Waterman
"iof'A ''''.'''- '..........,.......... Waterman
$50 '.........; Water man
Mrs Charles II prummey
sanetu'-,..,.....-....... ,............wa Waterman
Benedictus.... ,...,..........,...... Waterman
Mrs J Walsh. Mrs Edmon Emo.
Charles IL hrummey
Agnas Del OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ......waterman
rostlude OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Handel
Aiss NJ button. organist
In the evening Rosewig yespers were
sung.
The Sunday school had its Christmas
entertainment in the afternoon. There
was short musical programme, after
which the Christmas tree was relieved OF
its burden OF good things.
UNITARIAN CHURCH.
At the Unitarian church Sunday morn
ing, the church and Sunday school united
for a Christmas service The church was
decorated with evergreen and holly. The
pastor, Rev. A. II. Coar, preac he'd Christ
mas sermon from he su bject: 1.-The Power
OF Personality" taking, as a remarkable
example Of this power, the lie OF Christ.
In the evening at there was special
Christmas vesper service. The order OF
service was as follows:
Organ voluntary
Christmas anthem-"There were Shepherds"
Morrison
Scripture reading
Authem-"Thc Fathers Promlsc". -. Rutcnber
Prayer
Responsc-"i VIII Arise. ......... ...tirant
Hymn
Remarks By Rev \ II Coar
Hymn
Post1ude
The choir was composed OF Miss Mary
+. Hopkins, soprano, Miss Alice Moore,
slto f. +, Parker, tenor; +. w. Rollins,
bass. Mrs. Andrew =. Mcfarland, or
gsni-t
The Sunday school OF the Unitarian
church had its Christmas entertainment
Saturday evening. a prettily decorated
tree stood In the centre OF the room, and
about it gathered the members OF the
school and friends
Before the distribution OF presents, the
following programme was given:
Song. School
Address Of Welcome. ......... Bcrntcc Edridgc
Recitation You're Good. .......tred Mason
Rccitatlon-"A Letter to santa Claus. Erva Giles
song. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. school
Recitation The Postmau'- story"
Arthur studer
f,ecltaliou-"W 30 Belle for Christmas
Ring NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ...Ruth Allen
Recltation..... ........... Doris tialman
Solos............... .................E rvh Giles
Procession Of the Months, represented In
their order T., David tlalr, Kuth HASKELL,
Raymond Moore, Liza Alien, Harry
Brook- shirley Hale, Phiiip Mason,
Marion >ra'ley. Charles Dresser, Jessie
Morhuk, Charles Campbell and Eliza
beth Morrison.
Song-"Jlugic BclIs'.......... .......s..S school
All the parts were well taken, but the
recitation by Doris Halman, the part
taken by little Elizabeth Morrison in the
procession OF the months, and the song
by Erva Giles, were particularly pleasing.
During the singing OF the last song,
Santa Claus, unprecedented by W. w.
Morrison, made his appearance, and the
distribution OF gifts began. Miss Susie
Jordan received present from the school
for perfect attendance during the year.
After the distribution OF presents, ice
cream and cake We're served to all present.
METHODIST CHURCH.
The pastor, Rev. j. p. Simonton,
preached Christmas sermon Sunday
morning. In the evening there was a
concert by the sunday school. The pro-
gramme WAS as follows:
Organ voluntary.
boNOtngy.
Responsive reading.
A uthtm- .tloH
PRAYER
Recitation ilahti moott
Recitation. ..........'-l lt4lle 'r"hS
s,,i, Mrs Martin
p,.t,Iine, '..............Mls Mildred Billings
Recitation ........-...... 'Matlic H'aut
singing ~
RcriiatiDn.... ............ Lawrence Treworgy
- ..............Mi Fannie Tower
Dialogue .......-...........''. seven slii7
pr,,atinn ..,..........Mis Miss Lizzie Lord