The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-26

i''icu the SINGERS IN the several eNcf-
cises OF the day.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The usual Christmas exercises were
held by the Sabbath school of the First
Presbyterian church last evening in the
Sunday school room. The audience filled
the room. which was suitably decorated
for the occasion. the central feature being
tho large Christmas tree on the platform,
laden down with gifts.
The exercises comprised songs by the
primary department. one OF which had
to do with the TEDDY bear" Eight lit
tie girls participated. each carrying one
OF tho furry toys. Other features were
songs and recitations by various mem
bers OF the Sunday school.
All the members of the cradle roll. pr-
mary and junior departments Of the
school received small presents with candy
and oranges.
RANDALL SQUARE MISSION.
The Christmas service at the Randall
square mission was held last evening and
the house was fun. The feature OF the
evening was the annual collation. for the
poor. and this was thoroughly appreciated
by all present. No g;rts were distribut-
ed. as these consisting or useful wearing
apparel had been given out for the last
month. I'm order that the wearers might
get the beuht OF them during all the cold
weather
The service opened with singing and
devotional exercises. followed by talk
by Rev Frank w. Cox OF the church of
Emmanuel Other speakers followed.
these being Mrs T.. w. Cox. Mrs. Samuel
Mccullough Mrs. Charles Cresney, Mrs.
w G. Jawton and Messrs. Lawton and
Plymptom Miss Lottic G. Gould. the
missionary connected w.th the Institution.
also spoke.
STATE INSTITUTIONS
Entertainments were provided for the
inmates OF several OF the state institu-
tons, and tho usual Christmas tree fes-
tvites were not forgotten In the cases
OF the younger ones as well as some or
those more advanced in years.
The inmates OF the state prison gath
cred In the chapel in the morning for the
usual Christmas entertainment. which
was furnished by John H. Rooney Of this
city At the conclusion. all work being
suspended FOR the day. tho men exercised
i'm the yard and then sat down TO = roast
pork dinner. with all the "fxin's." after
which pipes and tobacco were furnished
60 ALL IN the afternoon access &c the T.
brary was given and special privileg
were enioyco.
The program OF the entertainment was
as follows: Piano solo. Miss Elizabeth
Finn; magician performance, George
Rockwell. tenor solo, John Rooney; black
face comedian. Frank McCaffrey; banjo
solo, Albert LaNalley. vocalist. Isabelle
Rooney; singing specialties, George Rock
welt Howard Finn and George Cohan.
Jr. musical comedians. Bailey brothers.
impersonator. "the Great Pastello," Irish
comedian, Frank McCaffrey.
AT the state workhouse. or state farm.
the Inmates enjoyed the general freedom
OF the place. with exemption from their
daily taske In 30 far as possible and an
excellent dinner OF roast pork with plenty
Of vegetables and not a few delicacies
The privilege Of singing songs and gem
eral interchange OF greetings among the
men was granted, while books and papers
were supplied TO most OF those who cared
To spend their time IN reading
AZ IN estate almshouse the morning
was given over 10 the enjoyment OF n
holiday. and In the afternoon. following
the usual Christmas dinner, came an en-
tertainment. which was participated I'm by
Inmates OF the place and which ended
In the Christmas tree as crowning fea-
ture OF the day.
The entertainment was held I'm the
chapel. and the following numbers were
rendered. Song. "fieppy Day" recits.
ton. "Hark, the Christmas Bells Arc
Ringine.' song. "A Dream OF Paradse:"
recita ton. The Alteration CT the Wise
Mem" song. Killarney" recitation.
''ghS~s Iyoyss os bread" Song. What
Saw tho Shepherds" recitation. Christ
mas Silence song. Sing Me To Sleep"
Charles a Martin. one OF the attend
ants Of the alrrshousc. assumed the role
~ Santa Claus IN distributing tho fruit
Of the hcavilv-ladcn Christmas tree and
made great sport for the audience Pres
Ients from friends and the officers and