The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-12-23
CHRISTMAS
Some Features Of the taPDy Ssz'
sOn-The Sunday Schools
and Churches
THE SERVICES SUNDAY, ETC.

prasant Nmas. tlrni skies aud cooler
weather are promised. The home com
ing of the absent loved ones and the
family reunions will br among the most
pleasing features. People generally ar,
prosperous and money is more p'enlillI
than for many years.
The services in the churches viii be-
largely attended. In the majority oi
them special sermons will be- preached
and special music has been prepared
The Sunday School celebrations are
events that always gladden. tee hearts o.
the children. I'm many OF the schools
the prizes given for merit, prompt
attendance and bringing nrw scholars
are very valuable and oi an almo ST
endless variety. besides each pupil gets
a bag of goodies. % Then the giving
and getting Of presents. which Is now
more general than ever known, Is an
other bright feature Then the Amns
dinner and the family gathering Around
many boards will be- gathered those who
meet but once year. Altogether II
promises To be- happy Christmas But
DO not forget the poor. There are many
such. and dollar or two from those
who have plenty will bring joy To those
who have it not
The services at the churches and SIM
day Schools are a. follows:
st. GEORGES.
At st. Georges the church has been
beautifully decorated with holly. ivy and
cedar The regular service will be- held
at11a.m Xmas day. Rev DR. k.J. Me
Bryde will preach from the text, Luke
2nd. last half OF 9TH verse: There was
no room for them in the inn. Alter
which holy communion will becelebrated
The musical program has been carefully
prepared. IL will consist OF voluntary
"Shout the Glad Tidings;' "Te Dcum,
"Juhilate:" hymn, shout the Glad It'd
ings;" oiiertory, And there were Shcp.
herds, with the usual glorias and
hymns.
At 1870 Sunday evening the sunday
school celebration will take place under
the direction of superintendent W. y.
Carter and Rev. DR.. r. j. Mcliryde. This
will consist of an ofi,rtory, Jesus the
Son i Born and the following carols.
20 Come All ye Faithful, We Three
Kings of Orient, While Shepherds
Watched Their Flocks 10y Night, Glory
to God. Over the Hills" and Onward
Christian Soldiers Then will come the
distribution OF prizes and good things,
There will be no night service.
TRINITY.
The first service for the Christmas ies
tival will be at $50 p. III. Sunday, Christ
mas eve. This service will consist OF
choral. evensOng, and sermon 10y the rec
tor. his subject being st. Luke II, {,
"There was no room for them in the
inn" During the service will be sung
the carol. "Silent Night. Holy Night,
Also the anthem, ~" Night Song oi Bethle-
hem, 10y Dudley Buck The magniicat
and nunc dimittis will be- To appropriate
music: the hymns will be the usual Christ
mas hymns.
On Christmas day the holy commun-
ion will be celebrated at ! | O'Clock with
sermon ley the rector subject. GLORY To
God in the Highest, on Earth Peace,
Good Will Toward Men, ST. Luke II,
II. The music for this service will con
sst in part OF the kyrie, Gloria Iibi and
Sanctus. 10y c. Simpr; Benedrtus Qul
VENT. Agnus Del. 10y Gounod, and Gloria
in Excelsis The hymns suitable Tor
Christmas.
The music for this festival has been
most carefully prepared by large choir,
under the trainingof Trinity 'scompetent
organiSt. Miss Margaret Shepherd.
The church has been decorated with all
appropriate decorations, done by the
willing hands of the congregation, and
all arr looking forward 10 a glad and
happy Christmas
The services for Sunday will be. Holy
communion at 1870 n. m. morning
prayer at IL o'clock. evening service at
1870.
The rector will conduct the service at
Grace church ON Sunday at II O'Clock,
consisting OF celebration Of holy com
muniOn, with sermon.
METHODIST.
At the Methodist church Sunday Rev.
Alfred Jones will preach then mas sermon.
Alright Rev. j. II. Light will preach the
second Of his series Of sermons TO young
men ON the life Of Joseph. His subject
will be a young mans ambition.
Special music has been prepared. Mon
dav evening at O'Clock the Sunday
School. under Supt. p. Y. d. Conway,
assisted by Rev J. II. Light, will hold
it's celebration. This celebration is al
ways very interesting and draws large
crowds from other congregations. . II
will consist OF addresses, distribution OF
prizes. carols, etc. Something new and
attractive is always seen each Amas.
BAPTIST.
Regular church services Sunday. Rev.
Il. A. Williams, the pastor, will preach
both morning and night.
The Sunday school celebration will
take place at 3 o'clock in the afternoon
Monday. A fine program, distribution
Of prizes, etc.
PRESBYTERIAN.
The regular service at the Presbyterian
church will be held Sunday morning at
IL O'Clock. Rev. DR.. J. W. ROsebro Will
preach. Subject, Tributes to the Child
Jesus showed He was the King.
The usual evening service at 1870, and
at GAO a meetingof Westminster League
will he held. There will be no church
services Monday. .,
On Monday morning at 10 O'Clock the
Sunday school celebration will take
place. conducted by Superintendent j..
w. Adams, assisted by Rev. DR.. j. W.
Rosebro. In addition to the distribution
of prizes and good things there will be
the annual surprise feature oil this cele-
bration.
CHRISTIAN.
Rev. Geo. Remagen, the pastor. will
preach at the Christian church Sunday
morning ana night. go,
The Sunday school celebration VIII be
held Monday night at 1870 o'clock. An
excellent program has been prepared.
CATHOLIC.
AtSt. Mary's Catholic church candy will
he distributed to the Sunday school
scholars mt fl O'Clock Sunday morning
Rev. d. f. Coleman viii hold mass al
7:3O. \ and / 30 a. IN. Sunday.
PEOPLES MISSION.
Tuesday night at 8 o'clock a program
Of recitations, etc, will be rendered anc
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