News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-12-24
CHRISTMAS EXERCISES.
The several churches in Morrisville
will observe Christmas with appro-
pirate exercises this week.
CoNG'L CHURCH.

pirate exercises this week.
CoNG'L CHURCH.
The Cong'l lSunday-schoo held thei
Christmas concert last Sunday even
ing and will have a supper and tre'
i for the little folks this evening in thC
vestry. The concert was given from
Christmas lea flat entitled "Joyfu
Echoes" The first number on the
program was an organ voluntary by
Miss Lena Irish, followed by invoca
tiOn, after which the opening chorus
"Wake, o Earth" was rendered by
the whole school. The first part ol
the program was given by the young
members of the school and consisted
of the usual recitations interspersed
with music in which the choir assist
ed. During the first part of the pro-
gram Miss Nan Wombell sang a
Christmas solo, entitled "Nazareth. "
The numbers were all unusually good
and the children showed careful train
ing. The exercise given by Mrs.
Beebe's class of twelve little girls, in
which each one preceded her verse by
lighting a candle in front of the choir,
was carried out in very creditable
manner.
The exercises we're in charge of
Supt. H. A. Slayton and the music
was under the direction of A. l..
Cheney.
The last part of the program was
given by the older ones and was much
enjoved. Especially fine was the solo
by Mrs. Philo Hill, entitled "Star of
Bethlehem" Mrs. Hill has rich
contralto voice, which was heard to
advantage in this song. Miss Cora
Woodward favored the audience with
reading, entitled "The Christmas
Substitute" The piece was pathetic
story of street waif and the manner
in which it was given reflected very
creditably on Miss WOodward's abil-
ity as a reader. Her impersOnation
OF the character was unusually good.
The choir repeated their anthem sang
at the morning service, entitled,
Come Near, Ye Nations" Rev. F.
l.. Davis closed the program by a
few we'll chosen words IN which he en-
phasiz9d the thought of tine holding
OF Christmas exercises apart from the
regular tree.
METHODIST CHURCH.
The NJ. E. Sunday. school hold their
exercises in connection with tree
LAis evening. The program is as fol
loWs.:-
Professional March, Miss Glae Moro
Glad Bells of Christmss Tide, Chorus
Invocation.
Address of Welcome, Harold Cram
Recitation, Alban Parker
Exercise, Miss Norton's Class
Trio, Laura Ellis, Grace Beuway, Madge small
Exercise, Miss Atchinson's Class
Vocal Solo Miss Susie Harris
Recitation, Marguret Kisskumer
Duet, Misses Peck
Recitation, Olive Brill
Exercise, Miss Norton's Class
Recitation, Amy Perry
Holy Night, Chorus
Dialogue,
Marguerite Gerwer and Francis Bates
Vocal Solo, Miss Nta Ellis
Recitation, Harry Daring
Singing, ..8. Primary Department
Exercise, Mrs. Rivers and Miss Alters Glasses
Recitation, Oneida Rivers
Recitation, Allie Ring
Chorus.
Wreath Drill Miss Atchinson's Class
Recitation, Raymond Ellis
Duet, Nita Ellis and Josie Peck
Recitation, Rufus Atchinson
Vocal Solo, Sadie Hadley
Address, Mr.. Eddy
Trio Blanche Cram, Nita Ellis, Josie Peck
A Letter from Santa Claus, Juliette Brooks
Vocal Solo, Salvador, Miss Ila Niles
Words for the New Year, Mrs Parker's Class
Singing, Chorus
Benediction.
Distribution of Gifts.
UNIvERsALIST CHURCH.
The exercises at the Universalist
church are held this evening, opening
with a Christmas carol, "Glory to
God" The leading feature of the
evening is the cantata, Santa Claus
Busy Day." the scene representing
the workshop of MIR. and Mrs. Santa
Clause the day before Christmas
This worthy couple and their child
rem are preparing the gifts for all
good people. The music is bright
AMI catchy, adapted from the light
operas Of the dav, and will appeal
to both young and old. Exercises
will bepin about 7:15 D, m.