Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-12-31
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ass trees wsre hsI8 81 the Nethsdiss,
Congregational snd Bspsis, churches
Ga 81 ssas eve, ssd larsss IaH GERS attended
al three churches.
At the Methodist church there we're
exercises by the members Of tue sandsy
school. shies included singing ~ Mrs.
Joseph Stevens class, recitstfons and a
military Grill ~ seven boys directed By
frank Smith, physicist director OF this Y.
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Affer the exercises the gifts from the
Chri-smss tree we're ssstrihsted- Ever
green baugbs decorated the Windows OF
the church and the organ loft. Blue and
wbite bunfipE covered with evergreen
orDsmeuted the altar rail.
TIE services al tee Congregational
Christmas tree consisted OF singing by the
choir. Christ mas recitstions and songs By
tbs cAildren, after which came the dis
tribstfon OF sifts. TIE church was ef-
ieetiveiy decorated with ropes Of cedar
hung from the ceiling. and xindow dec
osssions OF green. Gsrisuds Of cedsr tied
with red ribbon we're ts-tefaIiy arranged
shout the arches sad pulpit
The Christmas tree xss held at the Bap-
tisi church Wednesday evening, but there
xere no exercises. Henry Haywood,
dressed to represent SAINTS Claus, distrib-
utes the gifts. TIE decorations con-
sisted Of fesgoons and wFeaths of ever
green
Besides the trees at the churches there
were several family gatherings Wednesday
and Thgrs1sy evenings with Christmas
trees for the children. Tine W hismore
Family had its Christmas dinner at the
home OF Mr. aud Mrs Frank Wnitmore,
and Christmas tree in the evening.
The Corners family met at the heme Of
Mr.. aud Mrs. William Clark for q six
O'Clock supper and tree In the evening.
Others y no bad trees for the children
were Prof aud Mrs. A. NJ. Thomss, Mr..
snf Mrs. Orlando wcscolt, Mr.. and Mrs.
n. NJ HoagkfDs. Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver l.
Hall, Mr.. and MIS-. 6. Raymond Joy.
Christmas services were held at the
Epizcopsi charnh Thursday morning at
the holy communion was ceisbrsted. with
a sermon by the rector, Rev. William o.
Baker.
Special Christmas music was rendered
by the male choir. Ropes of princess
pine aud holly hung from the rsftsrs OF
the church. Arches trimmed with cedar
were erected in front OF the chsneei aud
the ehapcsl rail sss covered with cedar.
Inside the altar rail two frames covered
wish evergreen supported gated candies.
English holly was placed ON the altar.
The children's festival service and
Christ mas tree was held az the Episcopal
church Friday evening at ! 80.
The church vas very attractive with the
tree, gsy With decorations and iiiumi-
mated with electric lights OF different
coiors. After the brief address to the
children By Mr.. Baker. and the mus leaf
programme, the audience passed into the
ehoir-room where the lifts were distrib-
uted 10 the children by Mr. aud Mrs.
Baker.
A large part Of Christmas Dsy was spent
by many men and boys at the shooting
match which was held nesr Hsrdy's point.
The shoot began at 10 o'clock In the morn
ing and kept up tili dark.
TIE match was managed by Edward
Smith, Michael She's, John w. Roberts,
Charles She's and Charles Corners.
The different matches were for riffs at