Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-12-11


nent feature Of the celebration are al
most infinite. First determine the kind
Of entertainment, that is, whether it
shall be a cantata, a part programme
in which the boys and girls sing and
speak, or an entertainment furnlShed
by some outside talent he latter Is
desirable with schools OF over o0O
membership. but in smaller schools 1t
is ndoubtedly better TO have the pre-
gramme furnished by the talent III the
school, as it appeals to the sympathy,
pride and loyalty Of its members, ana
parents love to see their children shar-
ing in the exercises. Space VIII not
permit our going into details, but we
may be able to make some suggestions
that will prove helpful to those having
the matter of entertainment in charge
Don't have the programme too long
Have it full Of bright sweet Christmas
fun and frolic, but do not forget TO
have a strong undercHrrent OF the true
purpose and spirit OF the blessed Ghflst-
mas time You do not need 70 give the
children a Christmas sermon or lee
t1lre but YOU do need TO be careful that
tho dear Jesus, in whose name the cele-
bration is held, has opportunity TO
make his presence felt. The eneerta4n=
1ient committee ought TO pray earn
estly over The plans, and seek DIVINE
guidance AT some specially faNufaple
and appropriate part OF the program me
let the thought of the claims OF Christ
be sweetly and briefly pressed nome te
,bn heart of the child. remember ene
entertainment where, after very
touching piece sWee Il -po"en, ep1itlee
No Room for Jesus, the pastor III {
few weil-chOsen words drove thf
thought home TO the hearts of the boys
and girls and the influence OF Whicf
was noted in the weeks followin& by
many making open confession of th'
/ Christ whom they made room for
the Christmas entertainment. Oht
school | know of planned a Surprise
Christmas" Each class provided
surprise for the school, Some arranged
the entertainment, some looked afte
the decorations, while the older elasse
provided treats and little souvenirs 10
divided that no one specially felt tn
burden and every one was made bless
edly happy in planning for the happl
ness of some one else. | have not sait
anything about a Santa Claus, becaus
| feel that there are SO many othe
and more attractive features Whheh cal
be provided Have your Santa Clan
Int
and let Jesus 'show You more eA
cellent way
Now as to the gifts and offerings
1t is right and proper that the schoo
should provide something for lis boy
and girls, but whether ii is wise an
best TO put SO much money Ill cAea
candy. nuts, etc. is a ques ion WhIc
each school must decide for Itself. On
.hirg is becoHliHg moro a@G more rec
9auiZed among he schools Gt the lanl
especially of the larger cities. and tha
I is HAT lit is more blessed to give tia
20 receive" Tie school chat overlook
this means Of JOY and hlassil : misc
the very heart and spirit OF Chri t2a
Give to the children by all means, bt
be sure that carefully laId plans dt
made to enlist their symrathfeS aEd
ancoura2e them 70 give. Provide
3efrita object for tEe children 5 heaes
.ence. BE sure they understand a&act]
; what is wanted and shat ii is with.
, iheir easy means of giving. PTcs@
the matter in such attractive waE h-
, there will be unique@ess aaa charm
, the giving. Announce that tha 81
ara 70 make their oae4iaes In ~toei H.s
ale Of BRIGHT e0lored eambtic. '1
.he7e stoc}in&s arc 10 ~ t#te mp .
: foro the se'aa' and ne e-2sEes are
see waieh E25s viii i1aEn tae i.Fee
:, : $40 aiaa. IL enc school whore ~ y
led some Of the stockings were % =
: tara heayy tha- they could nor be hot
n. hu5 hed % be stood asainst the wa
at the beck Of the pulpit. ANA SUI
ia ana aughter as there was, vii