The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-26
PAWTUxET VALLEY

Yesterday was Christmas Cay and nat
ure was out in force, and supplied plenty
of snow which was a source of disap-
pointment TO number who had damned
TO attend the Christmas exercises at the
churches. The valley saloons did a thriv-
ing business and the streets were
thronged with the result of their efforts
the police being kept busy plotting per-
sons who had come under the innu-
ence of liquor. AS usual the snow did
much to tie up tho local car service and
succeeded very well, but a car was able
TO get through occasionally but the SER
vice rendered was considerably below
par. In spite OF the unfavorable wealth
er conditions however the services at
the valley churches were we'll attended, az
were the Christmas exercises held in the
evening
AT the PheniX Baptist vestry last even
Ing tho Sunday school and their friends
gathered to properly celebrate the day
as Is their custom. The vestry had been
very prettily decorated, wreaths being
hung about At the front an evergreen
arch inclosed the platform, while on eth
er side stood a tall Christmas tree sparlx-
ling with tinsel and bright colored orna-
ments, While among the branches were
presents for the members Of the school.
A program including selections by Mil
ler's orchestra, songs by the school and
recltations by the little ones was first
rendered. after which the presents were
cut from the trees and all the pupils
found that they had not been forgotten
After the presents had been given out a
bountiful collation. was served 10 all pres
ent, whether members OF the school or
not. The remainder of the evening was
very pleasantly spent in general social
good time.
on Christmas eve, st. Andrews Sunday
school OF PheniX held their annual festl-
val In the parish house and a most enjoy
able time was had. A service including
the singing OF carols occupied the first
part OF the evening. The hall was after
wards darkened and huge screens, which
had hid the tree were removed and the
tree blazing with many colored electric
lights and decorated with glittering or
naments was shown Each pupil received
present, candy and fruit.
The PheniN M. II. Sunday school also
held It's Christmas time on the eve be-
fore and program conslsting OF recita-
tons, and singing was rendered after
which box OF candy was delivered TO
each member of the school and an orange
TO the smaller ones.
At IS. Peter and Paurs church I'm Phe-
nix. yesterday. masses were observed at
and 10 a. m. and a service under the d.
rection OF Err F. NJ. Ready OF Newport.
was held st $3.50. At the masses at which
| Fr. Carrigan presided the solos were sus-
| tained by the following: Misses Mary e.
Duffy and katherine II. Fallon. Messrs.
ID. T.. sullivan, John Fallon and Fred T..
| Paur Miss Mary T.. Fallon. organist and
director assisted by James Lamb. violin
ist and James Canavan. cornetist.
At the Tabernacle the customary
Christmas treat and good time was given
20 the Sunday school. last night. 4 pres
ent fruit and candies being given TO each
member.
The Hope NJ T. Sunday school held a
| part OF their Christmas Festival last night
in the church vostry. The Christmas tree
being in evidence The distribution of
| presents was made but the exercises will
be- held tomorrow night
| At the KnOtty oak Sunday school I'm An.
| thOny tho Christmas tree and accompan-
| ing social time was held Christmas eve. A
| number OF the members and their friends
were present and enjoyed the AFFAIR.
An unusually large number OF raffies
| IN the valley saloons furnished n number
| OF Christmas dinners az the expense OF a
| number who probably went without any.
Holy Communion service was held nj
i ST Andrews church yesterday mornins
/ which was well attended
| one Of tho horses owned by the Phcni,
/ market rem away Wednesday Afternoon
and demolished the cart 20 which u wal
4 . s.ched