The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-12-24
CHRISTMAS
FESTIVITIES
Children Gather Around
Heavily Laden
Trees.

Over roo Sunday school children and
about 200 adults gathered last evening
in the lecture rooms of the Central
Union Church, where the Christmas
tree celebration was held. The rooms
were packed with expectant children
and busy elders. A big Christmas tree
stood upon a platform, loaded with
glittering decorations and festoons Of
greens hung across the hall, while
make believe snowballs looked cool
over the entrances. w. A. Bowen, the
Sunday School superintendent, acted
as master of ceremonies, and kept the
children expectant on the appearance
of Santa Claus, who finally came, after
the singing of Christmas carols and
hymns The familiar old figure in red
! coat and big whiskers created the usu-
al establishment in the younger ones
and soothing on the part of the boys,
who assured each other that it was
only make-believe. Santa Claus en-
trance kept the whole school in tur-
MOL, during which the presents were
distributed. About 800 pictures in
pretty frames were distributed, as well
as boxes of candy and toys, while from
| five big freezers, gallon after gallon of
ice cream was sent around until all had
a plate. Mr.. Bowen presented the
Christmas greetings of Mother Castle,
J. B. Anterior and P. C. Jones, who
were unable to be present.
SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SERVICES
The special Christmas services at st.
Andrews cathedral on Thursday will
| be:
/ Z a. m-Choral celebration of Holy
Communion, Bishop Restarick cele-
hrant. Bryan's service will be sung
| by the choir.
| 10 a. m.-Morning prayer with SER
| mon by the Bishop. The choir will
sing the proper psalms to chants and
the following music:
| TIE Deum in F.. .Vogricf
Jubilate in F.. .................G Garrett
| Anthem: "It came Upon the Mid
night Clear. 49,. .Stainel
| Hymn: 20 Come All We Faithful
:. :. ;. ................Ad esti fideles
| Hymn: "Hark, the Herald Angels
Sing. :. ............. Mendelsshon
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AT ST. CLEMENTS.
Christmas trees are built, not grown,
in Hawaii, and they look just as natur-
al and fresh as if just cut in the snowy
Rockies. Hawaii is not overburdened
with pine and spruce trees, and when
not brought down in bulk they have to
be constructed. The Christmas tree at
st. Clements parish celebration last
evening was composed of the branches
of big spruce tree, cut in Canada and
shipped here in bundle by Rev. John
Usborne's son. arriving here on the
Aorangi last Saturday. The branches
were then fitted into pole and when
completed and decorated with Christ
mas fnery looked like the real thing
The cozy little parish house was
ablaze with lights and Christmas dec
orations at O'Clock yesterday after
noon, when the Sunday School chill
dren gathered around the Christmas
tree. 1t was a good, old-time festivity,
and before the presents were distrib-
uted candies and paper caps were given
out and all had a merry start. The
presents were quite pretty and appro-
pirate, and every pupil was satisfied,
If looks count for anything.
AT ST. AUGUsTINEs CHAPEL
Last night "a large gathering of the
Catholics of Waikiki had a most de-
lightfui entertainment at the hall in
the rear of st. Augustines chapel
About 100 children, accompanied by
| their parents and friends, were treated
to a beautiful Christmas tree. Sonny
| Cunha acted as master of ceremonies
being made very happy by being pre-
scented with an immense Hawaiian doll
Light refreshments were served to all
| after the Christmas tree.
Much credit is due to Rev. Father
Valentin, the popular pastor of the
| chapel, for his efforts in making the
| affair such a great success. Amongst
the ladies who materially helped the
| Rev. Father were Mrs. Fred Macfar-
| lane, Mrs. Cunha, Mrs. Sullivan and
others. Many soldiers were present
who enjoyed the Christmas tree on the
| 7eliohtf11 Of yoi