The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-12-30
XMAS IN DEN|SON,
Beautiful Trees and Interesting
Programs at the Churches.

programs at the NnuTCncS.
TEACHERS AND PUPILS REMEMBERED.
The Usual Festivities are Carried Out,
to the Delight Of the Little Folks, and
Satisfaction of the Older Ones
The Christmas festivities at the diff
erent churches wers carried out very
successfully on Christmas eve. Each OF
the churches had tree. and gave in
teresting programs The attendance
at all the services was gocd, and every
one was we'll pleased with the enter
tainment
AT THE METHODIST.
The services at the M. e church were
interesting and Instructive. A tree
had been prepared for the little folks,
and presents were distributed among
the scholars of the Sunday school. A
program of much interest was also car
ried out to the delight of all present.
The decorations in the church were
beautiful, and together with the tree,
nSYde fine appearance.
CHRISTMAS AT THE BAPTIST CHURCH
The afficient superintendent of the
Sunday School L. M. Gassaday ably
assisted by the social committees uc-
ceeded in providing an agreeable and
profitable entertainment for the young
and older people as WE'LL The exer-
clses consisted of recitations and dia
logues spoken by different classes and
members of the school, interspersed
with Christmas carols sung by the
sistance in the singing. The committee
OF arrangements under the leadership
of Lee Barber provided a glittering
B white tree beautifully illuminated with
elec ric lights, also a fireplace so con
structed that Sansa Claus could make
his entrance by wav Of it. When this
popular individual had made his APP
pearance aud also his exit, the most
interesting part Of the program, that
zot distributing the presents was duly
each member of the school
receiving some gift. Harry Carpenter
was Santa Claus for the occasion. The
officers and committees are to be con-
graduated on the successful accom-
plishment of their plans.
CHRISTMAS AT GERMAN NJ. e. CHURCH
The Christmas festival was v:ry
pleasantly observed at the German NJ
| E. church on Christmas eve. The
church was appropriately decorated for
the event. A large tree stood to the
right on the platform. The tree being
beautifully decorated and we'll lighted
had fine effect on the spectator, as &
reminder of Christ the giver of all good
gifts the light of the world and the
author Of everlasting life.
4 The program this year was excep
tionally good. The .hoir under the
leadership of Mr.. Albert Helsley die
some excellent singing. The speaking
likewise showed an advancement owe,
forpler years. A good supply of Christ
mas packages arS other gifts wer,
stored beneath the tree and at the clos
J of the program the hearts of the littl
folks were gladdened by the distribut
Z ing of these
The true Xmas spiri. was also mani
tested by generous collection for tn
! Central Wesleyen Orphanage. Lonl
will the festival of 1903 be remembered
PRESBYTERIAN.
AT the Presbyterian church beat
tiful cantata was given, in which ther
Ewere a number taking part. A tire
had also been provided, aud it had bse
REALISTICALLY trimmed for the occasion
On the tree were hung many usefu
And valuable presents for the differen
members of the Sunday School.
ehort program was also carried ou
baking the affair very enjoyable one
Hhe occasion will be remembered a
9ue VI bne DeSb ever neiQ.
AT THE EPISCOPAL.
The Sunday School exercises at Trir
fty Episcopal church were held at Sc,
Pm O'Clock on Christmas eve. and wer
Fery quiet and simple. The centre
pofnt OF the observance was the idea
worship in connection with Christma
kestivity.
The exercises consisted of brit
ervice of scripture, collects and carol
4ol owed by short address by the re,
tor. A tree had been very handsomel
trimmed, and in it's shadow were th
wards the children had earned b
ithful attendance during the yea,
give as we'll as to receive, was le
N whose reception was attested py
ibstantial offering for Christine