The Portland daily press., 1900-12-26


TIE rspast was most bountiful one,
consisting Of sandwiches, cake and pie In
great variety, and ooooa. Previous TO the
presentation Of the eifts, speaking by the
children and solos By Miss Usher and
Miss Mcclellan were listened to. A pleas
ing part Of the entertainment was the
brilliant and transparent illustrations OF
the Bible symbois-the Star. Gross, and
crown, the work OF Mr.. George II. Mot
ley. Remarks pertinent to the symbols
were made by the pastor, Rev. hr. Cash
more, aud he was followed by Miss Alice
Perry, who while quoting Bible views
relative to the star, removed the covering
from that emblem, ana tho star shone
forth brilliantly. Miss Hazel Morrill,
neat came forward, and quoted verses
relative to the cross, finishing by unveii-
ing that emblem. Miss Evelin Roberts
steupsd ON the platform and requested all
to join her in singing "All Hall the
Power OF Jesus Name" and as the last
line was being sung the covering was re-
moved from the crown. 1t was n beauti-
full and fitting exhibition. The loaded
tree was then relieved OF It's burden OF
gifts, and the children and older peopie
departed for their homes, In very hap
py mood.
Among the many handsome presents
was well fiilei envelope for the pastor
and wife, and another one for Mr.. M. Il.
Little, the church ohorister.
The annual onildrsn's party OF the
as4fa-
cess. Between the hours Of and Q, about
an hundred gathered at the chapel. The
older mes were entertained In the parlor.
Mrs. Charles Billings, Mrs. Reynolds
and Miss Nellie Parker had charge OF
them. The smaller ones were entertained
In the dining room by Miss HadlocK.
Miss A. Chaifln, Miss Harmon, Miss MIL
lett and Miss Bradbury. A O'Clock sup
per was served, and the side tables filled
with the little folks, and for an hour
they made merry with the bountiful
spread Of eatables. At O'Clock came the
anticipated Christmas tree, introducing
a novelty that brought ciss Of delight
from the children. On the stage was APP
parently big. brick fire place with tall
chimney. A clock on the mantel denoted
the hour OF IL, and on the stroke bells
were heard ard Santa Claus was seen
nesring over the CHIMNEY to, from which
position he soon came down and filled the
stockings, and then went back up the
chimney. At O'Clock the alarm woke
the children, who came on to the stage,
and the distribution of presents began.
The success OF the pleasant feature Of the
party is due in great measure to Mr.. Geo.
Alden, suuerintendent of the Sunday
school. MIR. Alden is a progressive SUPER
intendent, and much regret Is felt over
his resignation, which Is to take effect
the third OF January.
Letters remaining in Gorham post office
uncalled for ON December gath are as fol-
ows: Mrs. Nellie Ssabury, j. Foley.
Mr.. George W. Pierce of Baldwin.
well known former resident of Gorham,
and son OF the late Josiah Pierce, is the
guest of MIR. and Mrs. John A. Water
man of Church street.
The oifi cers.elect OF Harmony Lodge OF
NJ asons and officers Of Eastern star will
be installed this evening at Masonic Hall.
MIR. S. f. Dolley, Mr.. Walter Doliey, OF
Boston, and Miss Grace Dolley OF the
High school at Freeport, are at their
home in Gorham, on High street.
Mr.. q. NJ. Parker OF Jr., OF Bowdoin,
and Miss Nellie Parker of Manchester
High, are visiting friends In Gorham.