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HOW Hood River Spent Chrlstmas.


How Hood River Spent Christmas.
AS is usual in the PACIFIC coast states
Christmas in Hood River was not accom-
panied by the customary snow and ic,
go inseparably a part Of the day in tn,
East. The day, like frequent Oregon
Finter days, alternated with sunshin,
and rain But the true Christmas spiri
was everywhere present, and the heart
Of the children were made glad by gen
eroue gifts from parents, while the oldel
people observed the holiday and feasteC
on the good things Hood River house
wives are famed for preparing on such
occasions, Christmas trees Of fir shonC
in the windows of the homes, and thc
dark green leaves OF the Oregon grape
made beautiful substitute for the HOLLY
20 common in colder climates. The
churches OF Hood River observed the
occasion with appropriate exercises anc
christmas trees, Monday night,
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
At the Congregational church, Christ
mas eve, the programme as printed last
week was carried out, the little ones Of
the Sunday school rendering their songs
and recitations in creditable manner
after which +. b. Barnes, disguised az
good Saint Nicholas, appeared amid the
jingling Of sleighbells and distributed
bricks Of candy from the mysterious
castle" TO the children, The decora.
tions Of the church had been well ar
ranged with eyergreens, Oregon grape
hnd potted plants, while two fir trees il.
Illuminated with lighted candles held the
pany Christmas offerings.
U. B. CHURCH.
The Sunday school OF the U. B. church
rendered programme full of interest
70 the little ones and to the older per-
sons present to see the children enjoy
christmas eve. The literary programme
contained, besides songs and recitations
by members Of the school, instrumental
music by the church orchestra and a
yopal solo by Miss Anne Smith, whose
sweet and cultivated voice appeared to
advantage in U. @. Burnap's "The
Heavenly song.n Candies and sweet
meats were distributed, and the trees
pnloaded Of the generous gifts for all
present, "
METHODIST CHURCH.
The exercises at the M. e. church
Christmas eve were in charge OF w. Il.
Sheriff., superintendent Of the Sunday
school, and the church was crowded
with the parents and friends OF the
children. The programme consisted OF
bolos, dpets, q eornet duet, recitations
hnd songs BY the little folks, and there
was large Christmas tree laden with
gifts to make glad the hearts Of the lit
Tie ones and to remind the older ones
that this was the, week Of peace on
earth, good will to men," -
Valley CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
The Sunday school of the Christian
church observed Christmas Monday
evening with a tree and appropriate
exercises. A crowded house listened to
The entertaining programme.
BRLMoNT M. e. CHURCH.
The Christmas exercises at Belmont
we're held Monday evening in the M, E.
chapel. The church was tastefully dec
brated With eyergreeus, there was
good programme and large crowd
present to enjoy the occasion.
PINE GROVE.
The Christmas exercises held at Pine
Grove on Christmas eve passed off in an
pleasant manner. The tree
was large and of most pro-
litlc species, bearing all MANNER OF fruits
hnd gifts for more than 200 Pine Growers.
The exercises Of the evening consisted
chiefly OF the rendition Of juvenile can
tata, entitled "A Visit to Santa Claus.''
For an hour the audience was delighted
by the performances Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Santa Claus and by the songs and antics
pf fairies, brownies and other members
Of Santa Claus family, all OF whom APP
peared in the most bewitching costumes.
Ihe success of the entertainment was
chiefly due to the untiring efforts of Mrs.
Margaret Reid, Mrs. G. L. Robinson
and Rev, Jacob Feak, who labored early
and late for month, drilling the little
folks in their many difficult and compli-
Gated parts. Jos. Porter and Mrs. Robt.
Robertson impersonated Santa Claus
and wife. Throughout the performance,
Uncle Sam in regulation costume beamed
over oil, acting as sort Of regulator
over the powers OF earth and air. Fred
Hennagin's length of shank fitted him
|nost admirably for this personation.
onELL SCHOOL HOUSE.
Address by Troy SHELLEY on "The First
= Christmas Tree"
The first Christmas tree was on Mt,
Calvary, and the first Christmas gift in
the world was given by the Savior on
that tree. We give toys, keepsakes and
beautiful remembrances. He gave him.
self We sacrifice time and money on
these gifts for those who love us. He
sacrificed himself for those who hated
him. We hang our Christmas gifts on
, tree. His Christmas gift, too, was
hung upon tree--but, oh, the contrast.
We gather round our tree with loving,
sytppathizing friends, None but enc
mics surrounded him. Every friend he
had--even the beloved disciple, forsook
him and fled. We gather with ioy in
bur hearts, amid d blaze of light. He
suffered in bitter agony Of soul, while
I he very world was robed in darkness.
God refused to let the light of creation
shine on humanity that could so spurn
the greatest Christmas gift the world
ever had. Eager, anxious hearts are
waiting tonight to see il there is q gift on
this tree for them And when the name
4 called, by the quick response and the
stretchedout hand, you gladly accept it.
Nineteen hundred years ago there was
. Christmas gift on the tree of the cross
for every one Of you. But some OF you
have never accepted it. VIII you not as
you receive your gift from this tree to-
night hear yoIir nNme in the uwhoso-
ever" of his word and receiving say,
Thanks be unto God for his unspeak-
able giftf"
Last Saturdays issue of the Portland
Evening Telegram was its annual
Christmas number. The 40 pages Of
printed matter are replete with infor,
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