Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-12-31
CHRISTMAS IN PRESCOTT.
A Day of Fine Weather and Good Cheer
 in the Mountain City.

uay or flne weather and Good Cheer
 in the Mountain City.
 Christmas dawned on Prescott with . cloudless sky and as old Sol mount ed heavens blue dome his kindly . smile spread golden sheen over all
 creation. The robin came forth to |, lend his voice to the universal ale luia and the pansies, with their purple } and gold petals, perfumed the new manager wherein we see our risen l. ord, and His altars were cush- toned in white and green. His tables
 were spread with softest linens and
 silver and gold embellished the set
 tings. Penitent hearts yielded up
 their humblest sacricfies, and voices
 were raised in anthems of praise and
 adoration. Hearts were softened by
 the fragrance of the presence of the
 Holy One of Israel, the father ever
 lasting. Twas thus the birthday of
 the Savior of mankind was commem-
 orated universally, the world over,
 and from the smallest hamlet to the
 greatest metropolis of the world, sin
 cere, fervent and worthy praise was
 paid to him whose birthplace was a
 manager and whose holy form was
 wrapped in swaddling clothes.
 The eve of this eventful day was
 given up to exercises in the several
 churches befitting the occasion.
 Christmas trees, song services and the giving of gifts occupied the at tention of old and young alike up to
 late hour Wednesday night.
 Solemn High Mass with Father Quetu | as celebrant. was observed at St. Jos ehph's Roman Catholic church at mid | night "Wednesday The choir ren- dered specially prepared music on the | occasion. Mrs. R. E. Morrison sang as the offertory. ''Noel !" Services were largely attended.
 At the Advent Mission (Episcopal | the day opened with the celebration of the holy communion at ': 30 o'clock, II Rev. Father Bennett officiating. At II Il a. m. the morning prayer was said, followed by a second celebration of the holy communion and sermon. Father Bennett reminded his hearers of the duties devolving upon them in ever preserving the sacredness of the day and admonished them not to allow it to merge into intuition, that would at last tend to make it one of revelry rather than of thanksgiving, adoration and praise. ''Ever look upon Christ as the embodiment of all that is good and by His example and precepts steadfastly seek to do good and abhor evil and become manly. Seek to be pure in heart. Show rever- ence and humility and practice the giving of joy and gladness to all those about you," were among the chief thoughts. The choir, consisting of Mrs. W. A. Cline, Mrs. Dr. McGin- his, Mrs. Claire Cline, soprano; Mrs. H. E. Armitage, Mrs. Oliver, alto; Mir A. B. Nader. Mir Howard Fer guson. tenor; and Mrs. F. \. Kessler, Robt. Porter. bass, rendered the fol lowing musical service: Process sional, "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing" "Venite," Danks; "Gloria Patri," Danks; 'Te Deum,'' Marzo; 'Benedictus, Barnby; ''Kyrie Elei- son." Farmer; "Gloria Tibi," Pax ton; Hymn" Adeste Fideles;" An them, Behold, l Bring You Good Tidings,' Gounod; |" Sanctus," "Gloria in Exceleis,' g Ell 
 By order of Eminent Commander Paul Johns, Ivanhoe Commandery met at their asylum on Christmas morn ing for the purpose of participating in the toast to their Most Excellent Grand Master, Henry Bates Stoddard. May our order under his sway be come the nOblest champion of the Christian virtues To which the Grand Master responded as follows: s
 ''Sir Knights: May each so live and act that we may eXemplify the teach B ings of the Blessed Immanuel." E
 Anthony Johns. Grand Master of E the Territory of Arizona. received the E following Christmas greetings from Tucson and Phenix asylums, respect < lively:
 "One hundred and fifteen Knights, < Arizona COmmandery No. l, send H Christmas greetings. Signed, Geo. E. kohler.''
 "Phenix Commandery, at Christ z mas observance. sends greetings. ; Signed D. Nicholson. '' z
 The service was full of good senti- ments, worthy toasts and sweet com all of which tended to soften the hearts of men. When the cere- had concluded all the Sir { Knights remained and for some time X indulged in an interchange of Christ 2 mas greetings. Like the apostle of N old, all present felt and each heart echoed the sentiment: ''It is good to E be here'' The Reverend Prelate re- yretted his inability to attend. E
 \ CHRISTMAS WEDDING.