The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-27
THE DEAR OLD
 CHRISTMAS DAY
In Mena 1t Was Celebrated in a Happy Peaceful Manner With the Joyons Evidence of Santa Claus or
 Every Side.

as beautiful day for Chrislmas in the Southland as is generally the case, no doubt just as many hearts, especially among the little tots, were made as happy as though the sun were shining its brightest.
 Besides the usual family gather ings, which were made so enjoy able by home coming relatives and visiting friends, as well as the giving and receiving of valu- able presents, the hearts of many of those, too poor to provide their own Christmas, were made glad through the different orgsnlza- tions of this city, which gave liberaliy to the needy, articles which might best supply their wants and let them know tbai Santa Claus still lives in our land.
 The various churches and Sun day Schools held appropriate services and exercises as will be seen by the following:
 First M. E. Church.
 The Christmas entertainment at the First NJ. E. church Mon- day night was most beautiful and entertaining. The program con sisted of vocal and instrumental music and beautiful evergreen drill by the little girls which was highly appreciated. An interest iug feature of the program was a large pumpkin which was cut open by Mrs. Santa Claus from which beautiful fairy stepped to greet the young people. Jack Frost was there in all his frosty splendor. Owing to tbe fact that Santa Claus had so many child ren to visit that night he sent Mrs. Santa Claus in his place who distributed the presents. and the children's hearts were made glad with gifts, oranges, apples, candy and other good thing S. The entertainment was a splen. did success.
 Christian Church
 The Christmas tree at the Christian church Monday night as prepared by the Christian Sun day School was largely attended 1 The tree was a most beautiful one, laden with lovely decora. tions, beneath which was banked many pretty presents for the young as we'll as for the old. The church was beautifully decorated with evergreens. An appropriate program was rem dered in most pleasing manner.
 Presbyterian Church.
 The contribu tion party held by the members of the Presbyte ian Sunday School was brilliant success. Christmas eve the young folk of the church with many of the older members and friends gathered at the home of Mir. and Mrs. E. r. Addison on Fourth street bringing their contribu- tions for the'poor. Food, cloth ing, toys and money were donat- ed literally. The evening was spent in social pleasures aud the planning for the distribution of the gifts to the needy on Christ mas day. The little folk so happy in their joy of giving were entertained in room to them selves with music and games and before the evening passed away Mrs. Adkisson served all with dainty refreshments. Christmas day special committee loaded up the gifts left at the Adkisson home and distributed them among the needy.
 At 10:30 yesterday morning a goodly sized audience gathered at the churca where the Knight Templar, in body in full uni- form, marched into the building to listen to very elaborate as we'll as au appropriate sermon as delivered by the pastor, Rev, J. l.. Green. A beautiful song ser vice was rendered by the choir, which was highly received as was the sweet solo rendered by Miss Alice Felbell.
 Catholic Church