The Republican journal., 1903-12-24
THE CHURCHES.

Ihere Will De Christmas tree ana enter
tainment in the Methodist church vestry
Friday night.
Christian Science services are held at No.
IS Cedar street at IL O'Clock every Sunday
morning, Rev. Henry S. Fiske, first reader.
All who are interested are invited to attend.
The services at the Universalist church
next Sunday will be as follows: At 1915 a.
m., regular service preaching by the pastor,
Rev. Ashley A. Smith; at II m., Sunday
school at 6.15 p. M, young peoples union
meeting.
At the Unitarian church next Sunday,
morning service at 1O.45 O'Clock, with
preaching by the pastor, Rev. Harry Lutz,
who will speak again, by request, on the
subject, "Temptation." Sunday school and
Bible Glass at IL O'Clock. All are welcome.
The services at the North church next
Sunday will be as follows: Sermon at 10
45 a. m. by Rev. R. G. Harbutt; Sunday
school at noon; bi-monthly business meet
ting of the Y. P. S. c. E. at $50 p. IN. ;
address by Rev. R. G. Harbutt at 7.3O p. M.
There will be Christmas tree for the
children of the North church Sunday
school on the afternoon of Christmas day
in the church parlors. There will be an
entertainment, "The Judgment OF Father
Time" The doors will be opened when the
town clock strikes three.
Meetings at the Auxiliary Mission, 5S
Church street, Tuesday and Friday even
ings, and Sunday at 2.3O and 7.30 p. m. Rev.
Mr. and Mrs. johnson would be glad to
receive at the Auxiliary Home, 56 Church
street, any cast-off clothing for distribution
to the needy this winter. Mrs. W. b.
Conant, the President, will superintend
this department of the mission.
The pulpit of the Baptist church will be
occupied next Sunday by Rev. I. ?. Will
liams of Searsport in exchange with the
pastor Preaching services at 1915 a. IN.
and $50 p. N. Sunda; school at noon, with
annual business meeting and election of Of
fcers 1t is desired that all members should
be present Mems meeting at $50 p. m. Y.
p. S. C. f. conservation service and women'S
prayer circle at $50 p. m. gospel praise ana
preaching service at 7.30 p m. Other ap-
pointments are: Girls meeting Monday
evening at 7.30; meeting of the membership
committee of the church Tuesday evening
and annual business meeting of the Broth
erhood of Andrew and Philip Wednesday
evening at 100 At the Sunday morning
service Mrs. f. P. Frost will sing by re-
quest the solo, "Face to Face"
Services at the Methodist church next
Sunday will be as follows: Preaching by
the pastor at 1915 a. M; Sunday school at
u m Epworth League at 630p. m. Christ
mas concert at 7.30 p. m. Following is the
program
Organ Voluntary, Edith Davidson.
Chorus, Lead On.
March. Professional, School.
Song, Welcome Each and All, School.
Christmas Greeting, Small Girls.
PRAYER. Rev. G. E. Edgett.
Sibyl Wood
Recitation, Christmas Gifts, Pauline Edgett
Chorus, Jesus is Come.
Glass Exercise, The Stars.
Recitation, Christmas Tree, Lulu Slower
tho The Star onnson 0a ss2y G91y
Recitation, Holly Days, fercy Chamberlain.
Recitation, The Merry Bells,
Bessie johnson.
Song, joyful the Tidings, School.
Recitation, Graded in Manger,
Florence Braddock.
Duet, 0 Little Child in a Manger,
Ola Colby and Lulu Stover.
Glass Exercise, Under the Starry Flag.
Recitation, Children's Day, Carrie johnson.
Chorus. Rejoice. O Earth.
Recitation, Stella Black.
Collection.
Chorus, Why Sleepest Thou?
BenedctiOn.
CHRISTMAS SUNDAY SERVICES. Ser
vices appropriate to Christmas were held
in the city churches last Sunday, and all
were we'll attended considering the inclem-
ent weather. The decorations and music
were prepared with special reference to
Christmas.
The Universalist church had row of
Christmas trees across the rear of the plat
form and at each side. The pulpit was
covered with laurel, and the cross above
the pulpit was entwined with the same.
Holly and laurel wreaths hung on the walls,
and the choir balcony was draped with
evergreens looped up to laurel and holly
The service was as announced
last week.
At the Unitarian church Christmas tree
stood in each corner and at the back of the
chancel. The front of the pulpit was draped
with laurel, and a pedestal at the left was
draped with the same. The order of service
was given in The journal last week.
The North church pulpit was covered
with laurel and had bunch of bright red
berries in the centre. A bouquet of white
blossoms and maiden-hair ferns stood on
The pulpit. A pine tree stood at each side
of the platform and a large evergreen star
was suspended above. The orchestra rail
was festooned with laurel, and laurel
wreaths were suspended on the walls. The
music was by chorus choir led by NJ. S.
Crockett Oh the cornet.
The pulpit arch at the Baptist church
had two white draperies, suspended from
the sides to the apex. On one in gold let
ters were the words .''Glory to God in the
highest" and on the other side in green,
sPeace on earth, good will to men," Hol-
ly wreaths hung at the top and sides. The
pulpit was covered with white, festooned
with laurel above and below and dotted with
green sprigs. The sermon and music were
especially applicable to Christmas.