Evening journal., 1905-12-28
XMAS SEASON
NOT YET CLOSED
Busy Santa Claus Visits Sun
day Schools Where He Did
Not Appear on Xmas Day

Many are the expressions heard now
ladays that Christmas Is among the has
beens, but a glance az the notices Of
The many entertainments tyet to be
gwen by the various Sunday schools of
the city in honor OF the joyous lays,
dispel an doubt that the happy sea-
son passed with the twonty-hfth of
ccember.
Tonight the pastor of Rodney Street
Presbyterian Church. the Rev w. F
d. Lewis, viii entertain the pupils of
the school at a Christmas entertain
ment, and twenty-five books viii be
distributed to the children who have
ATTENDED The sessions with punctuaiity
and regularity.
Old Swedes gave an entertainment to
the children of the Sunday school last
might in which Christmas tree was
the feature. But the greatest pleasure
came from the surprise arranged by the
pastor and his wife. the Rev and Mrs.
Henry Olmstead. In the brick fire.
place which had been arranged for the
especial benefit of the "Old Kriss" OF
the school. was large chimney big
enough 90 accommodate Santa Claus.
AS the children looked on in OPEN
mouthed wonder TO see what would
happen. Isaac Mundorf the proverbial
ST. Nicholas OF the place. came down
the chimney with "a burden of toys upon
his back and gave to each of those
present a pretty toy For having
brought the most scholars TO the school,
a handsome gift was presented TO Miss
Margaret Morris, the daughter Of for
mer city Councilman James II. Morris.
The little lady had twenty-siX pupils
TO her credit
At St Johns the usual entertainment
was given last night Bishop Coleman,
who was the speaker of the evening re-
marked that at this time last year he
was travelling I'm the Holy Land, the
scene OF the events commemorated. by
the feast of Christmas. After a fey
remarks upon the uplifting power OF
Christianity the Bishop spoke of his
visit to Bethlehem and of his feelings
as he stood upon the spot where the
Savious was born.
The Rev. Ashury Burke the pastor
Of Wesley NJ E Church, was the reci-
pient OF several pretty gifts at the en-
|tertainment OF the Sunday school which
was held last night. A fine gold watch
and an umbrella with a gold handle
were presented 10 him with the COM
pliments of his class. while many other
smaller presents were received from
friends. Mrs. Burke was also present
ed with many gifts from her many
friends and the members Of her class.
Several other churches viii hold their
festivals tonight in honor Of the jolly
lOld Kriss who has been so much In
evidence at this season.
old Kris Kringle will be crowned to-
night at the entertainment of the sun
day school of ST. Stephens Church,
which viii be held at the New-Century
I Club building
AT the entertainment Of the sunday
school Of ST. Andrews Church tonight.
Professor Ramstein. Philadelphia ma
gician win give "a demonstration Of
his art and Santa Claus VIII present
the children handsome gifts.
The Junior Christian Endeavor So
ciety OF ST. Paurs NJ e. Church gave
a dinner yesterday afternoon to forty
poor children and their mothers.
At Union NJ T.. Church this evening
a march and drill by class of twenty
five girls VIII be the feature of the
Christmas entertainment. Music and
singing supplemented by the fun or
I'leHAiH Ni INV HNtN"f 'Nif''i WIZ N'
on the program and am enjoyable time
Is expected.
This evening al s o'clock at Bethany
Baptist Church. Elm aud Jackson
streets. the Bethany Bible school viii
hold it's annual Christmas entertain
ment An elaborate program has been
prepared for the entertainment OF
scholars and friends. and prizes and
rewards viii be given TO many for
f,ffhfn1 attendance