St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-12-27
Christmas at the Churches.
At the Free Baptist Church.

uc SHIlStDdS COuSSit at Tue TlSC
Baptist church last Sunday evening, un-
der the direction OF David M. Badger,
superintendent of the Sunday school,
drew out large audience, and interested
all who were present. The chorus sing
ing by the school was especially good
and was the result OF the careful training
given by Asa P. Taft, the musical
director of the church choir. Several
classes rendered carols finely. The
spirited singing by Mrs. Chamberain's
class of eight boys was noticeable, as
was that by Mrs. Grants class OF FIVE
girls, and by Mr.. Waterman's class OF
young ladies'. Mrs. Badgers merry
little tots" were very cunning and sang
nicely. Recitations by the little ones
were very enjoyable.
The choir assisted in the chorus sing
ing and the exercises were in every way
creditable TO the school and its officers.
Christmas tree festivities were held at
the vestry Monday evening and were
attended by a crowd that filled the room.
Two trees were heavily loaded with
presents and many more were piled upon
tables in front. A short programme, in
cludng prayer by the pastor. followed by
songs and recitations by the children,
was given, after which the presents were
promptly distributed by an active COM
mittee under the direction Of D. M.
Badger. The occasion was pleasant
one and everything passed off satisfac-
torily.
At tho North Church.
The musical programme printed last
week was well carried out and the choir
loft was generously decorated with
Christmas trees. During the morning
discourse the preacher, Rev. Henry E.
Jewett, paid. a tribute to the late Dwight
l.. Moody and the theme of his discourse
was Gods gilt to man and our duty in
spreading the gospel message In the
evening the children of the Sunday school
gave one of the best concerts ever heard
in the church. Music and recitations
formed the programme, most enjoyable
feature OF the singing being solo by
Miss Margaret Tyler. Mrs. Anna Spen-
Ger Frost gave readings, and those who
had attended church during the year
received elegant books. Forty-two
books were given out at this time. On
Monday evening the children had d
couple of trees and chimney in the
cha pei with some music and recitations
This gathering was largely attended and
greatly enjoyed by young and old. Geo
R. Crosby was the Santa Claus and
played his part to perfection.
At the South Church.
! At the morning service Rev. DR.. Fair
banks gave an able aid interesting
address. The basis of his remarks being
this saying of Jesus, ITO this end was
born and Tor this cause came into the
world. that | should bear witness unto
the truth" The musical feature of this
service was the rendering of several
selections from Dudley Bucks "The
Coming OF the King" The work of the
chorus at this service was exceptionally
good. Pleasing features of the musica
programme were Miss Abbott's solo
the prophecy and the duet, "He shall
feed His Sheep" by Miss Abbott and
Mrs. Peck. In the evening the usua
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the chorus rendered several selections
Mr.. Young, violinist assisted at this
service. The pastor addressed the
children briefly, and a collection was
taken for the Armenian relief fund.
At the Universnlist Church.
The service was greatly helped last
Sunday by the singing OF Mr. May OF
West Concord. The Sunday schoo
Christmas concert was very enjoyable
the singing deserving especial notice
Santa Claus was in evidence Christina:
evening. A neat little entertairrnent il
which the children were in evidence anC
we'll laden trees were prominent features
The pantomime in three acts, Visit o
Santa" was a very pleasing feature.
Al the First baptist Church.
The services at the First Baptis
Church last Sunday were well ATTENDED
and of very interesting order. The
musical parts were all we'll rendered es
pecally the songs by the children in tn,
evening and responsive rendering o
"Watchman tell us of the night" tn,
questions being sung by the choir, anC
the answers given by the Harvey bro
theirs from the vestibule of the church
The Christmas festival of the church or
Monday evening was marked success
The recitations and songs by the children
and choir were most excellent. Th,
house was beautifully decorated will
evergreens. The tree was elegant will
its rich and dazzling load of good things
The pastor and wife were well remem
bered. receiving several elegant and use
ful presents.
At ~. Andrews Church.
The services were conducted by Rev
Charles Pickells, d. d, OF London, las
Sunday, the evening service being de
voted to the children of the Suuda,
school, Mr.. Pickells winning the heart
OF the children by his genial presenc
among them. The presents were dis
tributed bv the superintendent d. d
Patterson and his assistant S, A. Moore
Christmas Day was celebration OF tn
holy communion at 10 80 a. M, whe
Mr.. Pickells preached very able sermon
The church was prettly decorated wit
evergreens.
At the Methodist Church.
At the Sunday morning service the paste
preached an excellent sermon on tn
theme "Christmas Bells" In the ever
ing the children gave concert, each c
their parts being especially well rendered
Achorus choir of about so voices CAV
the cantata, christmas Glory" O
Monday evening the children and oil
folks were entertained and instructed b