Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-12-26
CHRISTMAS AT CHURCHES
Appropriate Services Held at the
Churches.
THE MIDNIGHT MASS,

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Sunday we're appropriate 10 tho sea-
son. and there we're a number Of addi-
lions that were enjoyable features in
the way Of music n special sermons.
The music at the Congregational
church was as usual very fine. Miss
Mabel Anderson, always a favorite
here sans The Birthday OF a King,
In a delightful manner. Mrs. DE Woln
presented two selections on the harp
on which instrument she Is an expert
that charmed the congregation. Mi's
NJ. +. Gilmore and Miss Freda Barth
at the organ gave their hearers a
treat in a musical way.
AT the Presbyterian church Miss
Mabel Fitch sang sacred music appro-
PIRATE to the occasion and In the even
the Sunday school gave an Interesting
program. in which the children took a
leading part. and acquitted themselves
In arst-class manner
st, Johns Episcopal church was the
scene OF special services. the music be-
ing a prominent feature, and While
not specially reported II Is understood
that the other city churches followed
the usual custom and arranged spec
ial services.
The Christmas services were natur-
ally the most elaborate. Christmas
eve has always been the n date that
holds supreme sway with young and
old, and the one Just passed was no
exception. II would be impossible to
chronicle all the happy scenes that oc-
CURED. The public ones will, how
ever. show that the people, young and
old. a laid aside all cares and en-
tered into the spirit of the season
with a sincerity OF pleasure and open
hearts and pockets that was pleasing
to behold.
The services at the church OF the
Immaculate Conception, consisting OF
midnight mass With an elaborate mu-
steal program. was an attraction that
brought out SO large a number Of peo-
pie that In order to prevent uncom-
Portable croYdins. tickets were issued
. to all but pew holders. and The beauti-
ful edihce was filled to the doors. The
solemn service was exceedingly i'm
presslve and the vast throng attentive
A and apreclatlve. The musical pro-
gram IL given below. with the particl-
|, pants. and the rendition was all that
could be desired.
Kerie and Gloria. from j. w. Kali
VIOLA: Credo. sanctus and Benedictus
# from Gounod, Mlserere, %Solennellei
Onertory. Adeste Fideles by Noyelloi
Agnus Del, Hayden's Sixterneth Masf
Il Sopraos-Mrs. Shinick. Mrs. Boat
right. Miss Moore.
Al AltosAMiss Armijo, Mrs. Sheey.
Tenors-I. O. Albers. T. ]. Clarke.
Bassos-H. Bullard and NJ. Harding
Violin-Prof. Di NJ auro.
IN Organist-Miss N. Taylor.
r on Dec. 31st. New Years eve.
T. specially prepared program will b
r presented and midnight mass repeat
r. ed. This In In the nature OF a fare
n, we'll to the old century and a welcom
n. to the new.
Santa Claus. In the person OF FIanl
Strong appeared at the Congregation
ID al church, and the hearts OF the littl
ones present beat j~oyfully 10 see tina
their old friend had not been neglect
full OF their loyalty to him.. The ar
' rangement OF several pretty scenes.
which the children appeared. and as
Nv sisted their generous friend to recovf
:. his lost supply OF presents, by turr
~ ing fairies and obtaining their queen
assistance to recover them. was yer
pretty and gave action to the dis'~Ibt
:. ton OF the many good things fc
~ young and old that had been prepare
n Some very pleasing music wal MADE
., part OF the exercises. all OF when W .
a., much enjoyed by the large crowd pref
a. emit.
~. The Sunday school pupils OF u
Highland Methodist church mad
,or merry with the Brownies. who bull
an A handsome arch and trimmed II will
m, presents. Handsome Christmas tre'
zee added to the scene. and after music
n lnvocations to the little men, ar
at timely Rotations, the Brownies al
his; peared and distributed their gifts. II
emf whole affair was beautifully arrange
80: and happily carried out.
EFT The Baptist church attracted a larI
OF number. who had prepared n pr
an scented the following program, Will
Jas carried with It all the features OF q
ent seasons enJoyments;
Of Music-The wondrous Advent.
MS, ...,...u,..., ,...Sun1ay scho
ent Invocation.
10. Song-Christmas Night. Elmer Ston
ent Recitation Miss Manwari1's ella
20, Music-The Light OF HEAVIER ........
TIA Recitation &c. 80. .......'.Lucy Ike
lool Recitation .....,u..,. Vida Johns
rs, Music-A Little Child -. q, ,,,...,
Ito, 80. ...,.. ......,.Solo and Choir
at Reading q. .,,..,.,......' Mrs. Bre"
his; Refreshments and Games.
oil Music %. Opportunity cl
nee, Hymn-Joy to the World ..........
ED Benediction.
age The evening at the Presoytsil
our church was devoted to the enjoym,
Al OF a huge Christmas tree, which "
.ood loaded with a multitude Of presen
DOL and In the distribution of which
'llle was found that no one failed to be