The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-12-28

FREDERICKSBURG VA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER %, 1905.

Of the choir, marched TO the front door oI
the church, where they were met by Rev.
DR.. X. J. McBryde, the rector, and pro-
ceeded into the building singing, o Come
all We Faithful The main body OF the
church and the galleries were filed
with people who viewed the exer-
cises with interest. Dr. McBryde deliy-
cred prayer, after which two carols
were sung. Supt. Carter then delivered
prizes To the children, some for good
lessons, Others for good conduct and
Others for regular attendance ~ follows:
Mrs. u. H. Smiths Class-Stuart John
ston, Charles Wallace, Olivia Bradford,
Lemera Carter, Esther Ingram and
Jeannette ,Ianson.
Miss Edmo Fitzhugh's Class Sidney
Ruck
Miss Nellie Carmichael's Class-Cora
Smith.
Richard Moncure's Class-Burrel Bur
ton and Geo. Goudman.
Miss Lucy Brockenbrough's ClLss-
Carrie Dillon, EdmO Mills.
Miss Lena Ilarrison'- Class-Nannie
Carter, Nellie Dillon AMI Eva Smith
Miss Ellen Walace's Class-Burrell
Proctor.
Miss Fannie Beale's Class-Abbie JUnes.
Emma Woddell.
Miss Mary Moncure's Class-Lucy
Knox, Alice Moncure.
Mrs. Hilearys Class-Elsie Lewis.
Mr.. Alwyn llundleys Cass-Christine
and Eliza Perry.
Mrs. W. ID. Cartsr's Clas Daisy
Brown and Maggie Waller.
Mrs. Dr. Smiths Class-Thomas Bur
ton.
Dr.. j. +. Thompson and Mr. Richard
Moncure, both teachers, were awarded
prizes for attending every Sunday in the
year.
When the distribution was completed
DR.. McBryde made a short address and
closed 10y wishing all merry Christmas.
Then the school marched back TO the
Sunday School room singing n carol,
and there a pretty sight was presented
Santa Claus, personated 10y Mr.. Doug
las Carter, was the first thing that met
the gaze OF the bright faced. happy chill
dren. Around him wcm the goodies for
distribution. In n short time each child
aud teacher was armed " ith IA bag full
Of candies, nuts, etc, and thecelebration
was over.
CHRISTIAN.
The Christmas entertainment OF tine
Sunday School of th, Christian church
Monday night was decided success and
"A credit To those who had it, prepara-
ton in charge. The house was crowded
and every foot OF standing room in the
aisles was occupied. The ent ,rtainment
consisted Of songs, choruses, recitatiOns
and class exercises. Tableaux with col
ored lights Were rendered with good ef-
feet. The members of the school received
"A substantial treat Of nuts, candies and
fruits. The school : ems to be in a flour
ishing condition.
Miss Carrie Williams was the moving
split in the entertainment and deserves
great credit for her untlrlng efforts in
making heent tsrtainmenta success. The
program was as follows:
Opening chorus, Professional; respons-
i've Scripture reading; invocation, follow
ed by Lord prayer; recitation by school;
song, kipg, . Ring; address 10y the pas
tor, Rev. Mr.. Remagen; primary class
song, Tiny Flakes; recitatlons, What
Xmas Means, Gifts for Jesus; song, Star
of Royal Splendor; Rotations, Legend
OF Holly, Xmas Offerings; song, Haste
% Shepherd; rotations, Amas Lessons,
Xmas Gifts; recitation by Ethel d.; San
ta's Substitut =; address by superintsnd
ent; song, Glory to God collection for
Xmas offering; closing chorus, Strike
Your Harps ofGold; special gifts; Laugh
ing Song.
OLD SITE BAPTIST, COLORED.
At the Old Site Shiloh Baptist Sunday
school. colored, Ben Bumbrey conducted
the ceremonies. The exercises consist ID
of recitations and dialogues by the schol-
ars. The carols wele led by Pen Bum
brey. The superintendent, ID. N. Kay,
who has ately been elected, made very
appropriate address. The officers and
teachers were the recipients OF presents
from the scholars aud friends of the
school. Each child received a large bag
filed with cOniections, oranges, nuts, etc
NEW SITE SHILOH BAPTIST, COLORED.
The New Site Shiloh Baptist Sunday
school held their celebration Monday
evening at 8 O'Clock. Superint 1ndent
Jason c. Grant conducted the services,
which consisted OF Christmas cantata
composed of singing joined in by all the
school, and "a Christmas tree from which
the good things were distributed to the
children.
The pastor, Rev. W. l.. Ransome, de-
liyered an address, after which the bene-
diction was offered and the children