The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-27
CHRISTMAS AT TWO
SUNDAY SCHOOLS
Exercises Conducted Last Night in
Penn Avenue Baptist and Sec
ond Presbyterian Churches.

The annual Christmas tree festival of
the Sunday school Of the Penn Avenue
Baptist church was conducted in the
church basement yesterday afternoon
and last night. The room was comfort
ably filled on the former occasion and
was crowded last night.
The exercises in the afternoon We're
for the primary children and were in
charge of Miss Krigbaum. Luther KEEL
ler superintendent of tho Sunday
school, presided, nnd q most enjoyable
programme was carried out. Recita-
tions We're given by Florence Manley,
Marjorie Williams, Louise Williams,
Esther Lutz, Myrtle Bellies, Edith MAN.
ley, Edith Gates and Harold Brown
ing. Songs sung by Florence Lewis,
Florence Browning and Mildred Atkin-
son were much enjoyed, and q vocal
duet was rendered by Luther and Nor
man Wilbur.
A fireplace had been fitted up on the
platform, and at the conclusion Of the
programme Santa. Claus. impersonated
by Walter Hallstead, made his appear
ance in the chimney and assisted in the
distribution Of candy to the 800 and
more small children in attendance.
The exercises at night We're for the
older pupils of the Sunday school and
were in charge Of Luther Keller The
programme was opened with IL selec-
tiOn by the church orchestra. After a
few words Of greeting from Mr.. Keller,
Il splendid programme was rendered.
The most interesting feature was the
rendition OF an emblematic piece, en-
titled "The Christmas Story" which
had been arranged by Rev. DIR. Robert
Il. Y. Pierce, the pastor. The principal
part was taken by Miss Jeanette Card
ner, who told the story of the Christ to
a number of young ladies surrounding
her and as she did so, beautiful stere-
opticon views representative of vari-
Gus scenes in His life We're thrown on
the centre Of large illuminated star.
The singing Of a ladies' seXtette, con-
sisting of Mrs. Brundage, Miss Name
Delaney, Miss Lizzie Suydan, Miss
Carrie Browning, Miss Aida Atkinson
and Miss Mamie Meynan, was espe-
cially appreciated. In addition to these
there We're recitations given by Miss
Name Delaney, Miss Ethel Grove, Miss
Francis Moir, Miss Dulcie Beard, Miss
Margaret Thomas and Miss Ethel
Burns. "Sleep. Holy Babe" was ex-
quisitely sung by Miss Eva Drew.
Greetings from the Sunday school
officers We're extended by e. S. Will
Jams, the assistant superintendent, and
Arthur G.. Morse delivered a BRIEF adj
dress to the. children rejecting the
spirit of Christmastide. Haydn Evans
appeared as Santa Claus and dstrib-
uted candy and gifts to those present.
The Sunday school room Of the Sec
ond Presbyterian church was crowded
last night with Il large gathering. the
occasion being the annual Christmas
entertainment. The room was beauti-
fully decorated with holly and ever
green, and Il pretty little playlet, en-
titled "Mrs. Santa Claus and the Dolls"
was presented, under the direction OF
Prof. j. NJ. Chance.
1t was participated in by twenty-five
or thirty boys and girls. Santa Claus
was impersonated by Selden Kings
bury, and Mrs. a. L. Lister took the
part of Mrs. Santa Claus. Presents
were distributed to the scholars at the
close of the play.