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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-05-17

Mrs. J. Mesberg left Tuesday for
Duluth for weeks visit with
friends, where she will be joined
the coming week by Mr.. Mesbere
and go to Battle Greek, Michigan,
for a course of treatment in the
hope of benefiting her declining
health.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-05-17

John Peterson and wife and Peter
1verson will leave the coming week
for an extended tour of Norway
and Sweden, going first to Christi.
ana. They will be absent about
three months.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-05-17

A story is told of a man who had
been criticised by the editor of a
local newspaper, who applied to a
lawyer to know how to break up the
paper. He wac told to buy the
paper and run it for siz months.
He was charged go for the advice.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-05-17

The move by the Virginia Retail
Clerks Association to close stores
at $50 p. m. and on Sundays became
effective on Tuesday, and while a
few of the smaller business homes
have not seen fit to sign up and be-
come parties to the agreement the
clerks are rendering them an IN.
desirable brand of advertising
which it is thought may bring
them in line,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-05-17

George Huffy, of st. Paul, was a
Virginia visitor on Saturday, look.
ing us over with a view to estab.
fishing a cigar factory. Nh. Huffy
says the tame of Virginia az the
business center of the range is
heard from all range visitors, and
his brief visit convinced him that
his opinion was a correct one. He
will return later in the month to
look for location. sSs ! z* e {: s 4
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-05-17

@0@@ p eye 1s :p:s;s, ;ss
will be at Hotel Fay, Virginia., the
20 and Fl of each month. Failing
eyesight properly cared for.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-05-17

For pair of shoes go to c. Jaarni,
at the Hauta building. He has ex.
elusive sale of the famous Meyers
shoes. We have the renowned
Martha Washington, Western Lady
and Honorbilt shoes. Prices mod.
crate -
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-05-17

L. E. Paddock, with the Ogelbay-
Norton people in looking after Lake
Superior mineral interests, was up
from Duluth Wednesday.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-05-17

Otto Hannula, prosperous Finn
ish homesteader in the section west
of Idington, on the line of the Du-
luth, Rainy Lake & Winnipeg, was
in the city Wednesday. Mr.. Han
nula was formerly in the saloon
business in this city, but prefers
his present occupation. He will
prove up on his claim, one OF the
best in the township, the coming
summer.
H. A. Levin, who recently suffered
fire loss in his and 10 Cent Store,
has arranged with c. H. Miles for a
store room in the new Miles Theatre
building at Hibbing and arranges
to open in business at that point
about June 1st. Mr.. Levin has
secured good backing in his under
taking and has a good business
stand, two points which should in
sure success.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-05-17

The first robin was seen here
some. weeks ago, but that didn't
prevent an eight inch fall of snow
on the 18th of Nav.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-05-17

Two shows - and good ones -
every night in the week at the Vir-
ginia Family Theatre, Fay Opera
House.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-05-17

For SALE.-Best two story brick
building on Chestnut street, Vir-
ginia. Rossom Insurance Agency,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-05-17

500 new Victor records and Victor
machines, needles and supplies, at
Ben Milavetz.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-05-17

n. %Steinberg returned Friday
evening from a business trip to
Chicago. -. r
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-05-17

For SALE.-One house, two lots,
100000; one house, two lots, $2sOOOO;
one house and lot, $3O000O; two lots
with small house, $4,000; one lot
with buildings, on Chestnut street,
$4,000. Some vacant lots at right
prices. F. J. HUGHES.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-05-17
House aad Two lots for Sale.

House aad Two Lots for Sale.
Ny eight room house and two
lots on west Chestnut street, for
sale.
Also seven lots in Southside Ad.
dition. For prices, terms, ETC., ap-
ply to
wv. MARTIN NELSON.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-05-17

Bring in those So subscriptions.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-05-17

The Management of the Fay
Opera takes pride in announcing
the appearance of Carl Carlson as
"A Prince of Sweden" which will be
in our city Monday, May Goth.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-05-17

Miss Jennie Myers, kindergarten
teacher in the Central High, has
been suffering from an attack of
tonsolitis the past week.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-05-17

Nicely furnished room for rent,
at 80 Maple street.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-05-17

The finest line. .,ot apring and
summer suit and overcoat patterns
displayed on the range, at N. A
HOlmer's.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-05-17

DR.. Spofford is al the Hotel
" Fay, Virginia, the 22nd day
of every month. Latest scientific
methods in examining eyes and fit
ting glasses.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-05-17

The Episcopal Guild will meet
Wednesday afternoon next with
Mrs. James Cudlip, at 2:3O O'Clock
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-05-17

Superintendent Lafayette Bliss.
of the Virginia Schools, was Du-
luth visitor Saturday..
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-05-17

w. T. Bailey, who left few weeks
ago to meet his wife and daughter
in Paris and has since "done"
Europe, returned to the city Wed.
nesday evening. Heard the old saw
mill whistle, and just had to come
back home.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-05-17

|Dr. Deerin9, pd neet'it'
and crown and bridge work a
specially. Over postofice. Phone
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-05-17
Dr.. o. B. Wood, q );

does all kinds of dental work, (which
he guarantees. Office in Sodergren
Block. e..
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-05-17

The man who does business on
the shady side of the street would
be almost justified this spring in
asking for a reduction in the rent.
Invitations are out for party ty
the Virginia Club, at the Fay Opera
on Friday evening next, May oath.
The LaBrosse Orchestra, Duluth,
will furnish music.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-05-17

Rev. H. A. Logan left this noon
for Duluth and Cloquet, at which
latter place he will ofiiciate at the
funeral services of Mr.. Harris; father
of Mrs. Whitley, of this city, who
died on Tuesday. .- - T..
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-05-17

Indications point to warmer
spell before August 1st.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-05-17


Mrsl j, r. Harrington returned
from Milwaukee. 7
Nels Anderson attended to busi.
ness matters in Duluth Wednesday.
Rev. H. A. Logan, pastor of the
N. Is. Church, was a Duluth visitor
Mrs. b. Oglebay, of Lakeside, was
The guest of Mrs. J. p. Chalmers
several days this week.
Just Received-A fine line of Edi-
son machines and records. From
5000 up. BEN M1LAvETz.
Frank J. Hughes serves his coun.
Try as member of the petit jury
panel for the May term of district
court.
Mrs. A. f. Mckenzie left Wednes.
lay for an extended visit with her
parents and former friends at St.
Cloud.
Two shows - and good ones -
every night in the week at the Vir-
Zinia Family Theatre, Fay Opera
House.
The fret robin was seen here
some. weeks ago, but that didn't
prevent an eight inch fall of snow
IN the 18th of May.
L. E. Paddock, with the Ogelbay-
Norton people in looking after Lake
superior mineral interests, was up
rom Duluth Wednesday.
Mrs. w. H. Ward and daughter,
Miss Aure]la, went to Hibbing Sat
friday, spending the Sabbath with
Mr.. Ward, at the Morris mine.
Remember N. A. Holmer when
you think of your spring suit. He
IAN satisfy you in style and has a
handsome line of spring euitings
rom which to select.
The baker never gets round
carrying the holes in
Ms doughnuts. And lots of people
would get along as we'll and be
happier if they would quit worry
ing over nothing.
E. J. O'Rourke and Jacob Stein
came up from Duluth Tuesday,
putting in part of the day in the
woods between this city and Nc.
kinley, looking after interests in
that section.
An old maids club has been or
gained at Hibbing, each member
pledging herself not to marry. Bet
it would be just as easy to steal the
heart of any member as it would be
to swipe liver from a free lunch
counter.
Today is being properly celebrat-
ed by many residents OF Virginia
az the anniversary of Norway's In
dependence Day. The Fay Opera
will this evening be devoted to an
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24
VIRGINIA NEWS

Nothing has been learned Of Mr.. Albert
Morris. OF ResdVille, who disappeared in
Atlantic City several weeks ago. North
9rn Neck News.
+. r. GIkeson, OF Brendy, has sold
his farm. near Brandy. to Hamilton
Smith, OF stLouis, for $17 900. Posses
sion given Arst OF February.
The -four mill belonging to p B. Beach,
near Bealton, conducted by Dillon 4
Beach, was destroyed by fire few nights
ago. Insurance $4,000
VIM. Dyke, Jr., OF Irvington and Miss
Elan II. Tate, daughter OF Mr.. and Ars.
Richard Tate, OF Essex county. were
married at the home Of the brides ps-
rents Wednesday, Rev. Mr.. Watson on
ciating. The couple will reside in Irving
ton.
VIM. B. Welsh, q merchant OF Tappa-
hammock, died at hospital In Bslti-
more. where he had been under treat
ment, aged 81. Funeral services were
from Centennial Baptist church, Tappa-
naunOckS Dy hsF. 4 ID. DeoieI postof.
During the heavy storm Saturday 9
small house occupied by shuckers at
MessIck L Gunby's oyster house was
blown over. catching some OF the in-
mates on the inside. One little child was
badly burned about the legs, but fortu-
nstely no one was seriously hurt.-Vir-
ginia Citizen.
The mangled remains OF q woman
were picked up on the Manassas branch
Of the Southern Railway Thursday night.
The body was torn beyond recognition,
but handbag bearing the name OF Mrs.
NV. Lawyer. OF Washington, wasfound'
She left Washington In the night and Ia
said TO have been Of unsound mind.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24
ASHLAND LODGE
It's mI-csnt.unIaI Observed thursday Night

Thursday night WAS q memorable o,'
casion for the Masonic Lodgein Ashland.
IL had reached the iiitieth mile post OF lts
existence. and the members thought II
fitting that appropriate services IL The
occasion should be held. Many OF the
distinguished Masons of the State ana
this Masonic district were present,
among them Capt. S. j. Quinn, grand
master; DR.. J. w. Eggleston, deputy
grand master; Or. Geo. W. Darlington,
grand secretary; Rev. DR.. Geo. HI. Ray
grand chaplain; DR.. John !. sum, ols'
trict deputy grand master, ana MA =
A. X. Courtney. past grand master, be-
sides Others who are prominent 10 the
order.
After the formal introduction OF those
mentioned, who responded IN appr"p'l'
ate manner, the semi-centennial exercises
proper were observed. the grand master
presiding. at the request OF Rev. II. l..
Quarles. master OF the lodge.
The historical address was made by
Past Master John q. Tiller, In which ~
gave quite anentertaiuiug accountoi the
organization Of the lodge. which was
chartered by Grand Master John 5 Cald.
well. of fredericksburg Then follow ed
an address by Roy +. A. Tlley, mis-
sionary to Brazil, on Masonry IN that
far Of Republic, which was listened T.
with intere.t DR. j. W EgglestOD
closed the exercises with hne eulOgy on
Masonry generally, after which n royal
banquet was psrtaken OF. IL wss
grand occasion and every one present
was much pleased
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24
C0LORED WOMAN
MURDERED
Henry Deane, Jr.. Killed her With
an Axe.
ARRESTED A FEW HOURS LATER

Henry Deane, Jr., well known colored
team,ter for VI. 4. Embrey, and son oil
Henry Deane the liyerymsn, Killed Lucy
Page. a notorious colored prostitute
with an axe Saturday night at her nome
near the National Cemetery, about o
O'Clock. Nj.
As far az can be learned, Deane. Mamie
Baylor and VIM. Combs, all colored, snd
Annie Stevens, white, were In an UP
stairs room Of Lucy Pages house, wheh
Lucy came IN from the place where shs
worked during the day. She complained
about the way the parties were aetlng,
and said they had interiered with things
down stairs. Deape came down, quar-
relied with Lucy Page, struck Der In the
law with his f1st and then, itis said PICK
"a mn an axe and struck her on the head,
crushing her skull and causing Instant
death.
When struck. Lucy had lighted lamp
in her hand and was going into the next
room.
Mamie Baylor and Deane picked up
the dead woman and put her on the oed;
Deans wiped the blood OF the axe and
threw 1t in the back yard. He told TIL.
children OF Lucy Page, who witnessed
the killing, to tell Henry Robinson, who
lived at the same houee, that Lucy bad
fallen down the steps. All the parties lelt
the house at once. Deane went to the
railroad and jumped trainfor Washing
ton. Outside points were asked by the
authorities TO look out for Deane. Annie
Stevens and VIM. Combs were arrested
and put IN jail. Sunday morning Mamie
BAYLOR was also jailed.
Gdvices were received from Washing
ton that Deane had been arrested and
Officer Robinson left on the lO;29 train
for him, but after arriving there u was
found necessary to have "A requisitlon
drawn on the Chief Justice OF the Dls-
trict Tor the prisoner. Sergeant Chicnes-
ter went TO Richmond Monday morning
70 get the proper papers from the Gov
ernor and will then 20 70 Washington
for Deane. c,,.
Commonwealth Attorney G. r Swift
accompanied Sergeant Chichester 10
Richmond.
Coroner A. C. Doggett held an Inquest
over the body OF the dead woman with
the following jury: 4. G. Hart, X h.
McGhee, Jr., Chas. l.. Hart, John Evans,
Eugene Stevene, Jr., and NJ. ". White. \
verdict Of death by an al In the hands Oh
Henry Desne. Jr., was rendered
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24

uss LAM. Gaines and Miss Newbili, OF
Esssx county, were here SUNDAY Oh rou''
TO Norfolk.
Better be quick about that shopping
Have you forgotten anything
Hon J. H. Biscoe, of spotsylysnia'
was here ON business SATURDAY ne to
turnsd TO Mine Run Monday morning.
Mr. G. p.levan Montague, Of villanova
College. Pa, 10 visiting his mother, mrs'
Belle s. Montague.
u.s Ella and Kate Long, students AZ
n school At Bristol. are spending the hoii'
DAYS at their home here.
Mr. W. HUMPHREYS, who IL studying
dentistry IN Richmond, Is spending tne
HOLIDAYS at bis home here.
Miss Cora Rowe, student at Bel Ar
School, Lewiston, IL home az Dro"p
ton" for Christmas.
Miss Lena Rowe, who is teaching IN
MARYLAND this winter. is spending t1s
holidays at her home here.
Mr.. W. Francis Rowe. OF Richmond, IL
spending Xmas here with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. J. P. Rowe.
u,ss J. Nettie Tyler left Monday ior,
Baltimore. where she will be the guest OF
her grandfather, Prof. W. j. Rivers dur
ing the holidays.
Mr. Dangerfeld Lewis. OF King George
Is spending q lew days with hls sis'e''
Mrs. Ellen Byrd Wallace.
Mr.. and Mrs. james B. Bolts and four
children. and Miss Mary Bolts, OF boa-
noks. arrived here Monday to spend the
holidays with MIR. and Mrs. A. b. Bolts
Misses Delta and Fannie Beverley, oil
Es,ex. were here Monday shopping.
Mr.. w. Fl. Wolff, who has been living
,n New York for several years, he's taken
a nosit,ou on the Review at Atlantic
CITY. N. Y. OF which Mr.. ". Jennings
former typo OF this paper, is foreman
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank B. Guest LETT by
.teamer Monday for Sabine Hall, Rice-
mond county. to spend the holidays WITH
Mrs. Guests parents, Hon. and MIS- n u
Wexford.
Mr.. VIM. Smith, of King George, was
here Sunday and Monday.
Miss Lizzie Pickett, OF Norfolk, IL a
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. T. s. Shepherd.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24
SHOT MAN FOR A DREAM
Or. H. 3. Treakis, Of Lancaster, Wounds George
Wad.

DR.. Henry B. Treakle. n prominent
young phy-lcian, Of White Stone, Ian
caster county, Friday shot Geo. Ward,
of the same neigbborhood. DR.. Treakle
Is said 10 have been laboring under an
halIucinatior when he shot Mr. Ward.
IL n also said that he had been drinking
heavily Of late.
He is reported To have dreamed Thurs
day night that Mr.. Ward had forcibly
entered hi- home aud had abused and
maltnated his whe. Friday morning he
took bis gun with him In his buggy and
rode 10 Mr. Wards home, three miles
on. called him out and shot him down.
The charge struck Ward IN the arm. side
end face, tearing the flash from his arm
ani inficting dangerous. II not fatal,
wounds. Ward had no idea OF what it
was all about, and knew nothing Of the
DOCTORS dream.
DR.. Treakle rode back to White Stone,
where he was put under arrest. Com
monwealth's Attorney Newbill went to
White Stone, but the preliminary exam.
nation was postponed. DR. Treakle vas
taken IN custody by the sheriff.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24
CHURCH SERVICES CHRISTMAS DAY

servics, will be held at both Episcopal
churches and Catholic church christmas
day as follows:
TRINITY.
Trinity church IL beautifully decorated
for Xmas services. On Xmas morning
Holy Communion viii be celebrated at
7:2O and again at the IL O'Clock sery-
ices. when . sermon will be delivered by
the rector, Rev. Il. Il. Barber. An elao-
crate musical program has been pre-
pared.
ST. GEORGES
Services will be held at st. Georges
Christmas day at IL o'clock a. m. Rev.
DR.. r. ]. McBryde, therefor, will preach
Special music will be rendered asfollows:
Voluntary, Jesus the Son ls Born;
venite, TIE Deum IN +, Jubilate, Onertory,
"Shout the Glad Tidings."
ST. MARY's CATHOLIC.
Raw. Father J. NJ. Psrrig will celebrate
High Mass at Z 80 Xmas morning. Mass
viii he also held at O'Clock, again VI
1O.30. when O sermon will be delivered
An appropriate musical program win Dc
rendered.
AT the Baptist, Presbyterian, hstho
d,st and Christian churches Sunday
scbool celebrations will be held Christ
mas day. The hour for these observ
ances at the different churches VIII D
found 10 another article 10 this Issue.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24
r. edmond, Frederlcks-
burg and Potomac
Railroad.


Leave Fredericksburg Northbound,
s.as q IN. daily except Sunday. hsA''
s.2i a M. daily. Stops on sigma
occoouan Iorton, Frsnconia Sunuass,
onlv. Stops at Alexandria :"
Ps s.Si m daily. Stops at Alexa a.nns
1923 a m. daily. Makes ,oco Sen
los n. m. daily except SUNDAY
- s a'sI o. %' daily except Sunday. Makes
7:55 D. m. Sundays only. Makes local
$40 D. IN. daily. Stops at Alexandria.
lO:e9 p. IN. daily. Stops at Alexan-
iria.
Leave fredericksburg Southbound.
5:55 a. IN. daily. Atlantic Coast Line
Train. Stops at boswell and Ashland,
and at Milford Sundays only.
sos a. III. daily except Sunday. Makes
local stops on signal.
S:4S a. m. Sundays only. Makes local
stops on signal.
10:39 a. IN. daily. Seaboard Air Line
train. Stops at Milford and Ashland, and
at boswell on signal
12:49 .. IN. daily. Stops at
Summit, Guinea, woodslane, Nil,
ford, Penola, Ruther Glen, boswell ana
Ashland.
500 D. m. daily. Atlantic Coast Line
train. Stops at Ashland, and at Dos
well to let of passengers for c. L y. by.
6:4s p. m. daily. Makes local stops GU
signal. r.,
1884 %. IN. daily. Seaboard Air Lam
train. Stops az boswell and Ashland.
Accommodation train from Washing
ton arrives lila a IN. daily except sun
day.
NOTE-Pime OF arrivals and depart
ures and connections not guaranteed
c. C. COX, Agent.
C. W. CULP, Gen. Supt.
W Z. TAYLOR. Traffic Mgr
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24
Or, TREhkLs TO ASYLUM
Physician whs Shot George Ward Willis Under
0sluslon kdludgsd insane

DR.. n. b. Treskle. who shot and wounded
George Ward near Wbitestone, Lancaster
county, was Saturday adiudged insane
by a court OF lunacy, and sent to the
Eastern State Hospital at Williamsburg.
DR. Treakle wasa prominent physician,
but for some time past he has been Ad-
die'ei to exc ssiye use OF strong drink
and opiates. Several months ago he
was sent 20 sanitorium, where be re-
manned until 1t was thought he had been
cured OF the terrible habit, but OF late be
had fallen back into bis former habit and
BEEN said to imagine that many OF hls
nslghbors were trying to do him harm.
IL was while laboring under such de-
luson that he shot George Ward.
The wounded man 10 said TO be 10
critical condition.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-24
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS
WHEN the Sunday schsois VIII Hold InsS
Annual Entertainments.

The Sunday schools OF the city will bold
their Christmas celebrations 10 ioilo"|
TRINITY.
The Trinity Sunday school celebration
will take place In the church on holy ID
nocent's Day. Saturday, Dec. 26th, at 4
%. m Mr.. John Scott Berry 10 hesuper-
intsndsnt.
ST. MARY's CATHOLIC
At1l a. 10. Christmas day the Sunday
school celebration Of st. Asry's Catholic
church will be held.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
Xmas morning at 10 O'Clock the Sum
dav school. Mr.. Thomas Carneal superin'
tendsnt, gill assemble. Carols Will De
sung and good things distributed to the
children. No'church services.
BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL.
There will be no church services at the
Baptist church Xmas. The morning will
be taken up with the elaborate program
nrenarsd for the Sunday school under
supsriutendsnce OF Mr. B. P. Willis. Ii
viii commence at 10 O'Clock and consist
OF music, carols, speeches, distribution OF
prizss. Xmas bags, etc. Ii will be one oil
the features OF Xmas morning with sew
eral hundred grown people as Wen as
more than half a thousand children ana
many hearts will be glsddensd.
PRESBYTERIAN SUNDAY SCHOOL.
The Sabbath school OF the Prssbyter-
ian church will hold It's Christmas ceie,
bration Ia the French Memorial chapel
on Christmas morning at 10 O'Clock.
There will be the usual gooo Things
brought by Santa Claus 10 person. spec
isl Christmas music and carols oy tne
school will be rendered. An interesting
feature of the occasion will be she presen-
ration of Bibles and Tsstsments to q
large class for the perfect recitation oil
the Catechism. That this celebration
cav be in keeping with the spirit oil the
season. the members OF the school ano
congregation will bring with them gifts
10 be distributed among the poor, con-
sisting OF groceries, clothing, toys, DOCKS
or anything suitable Tor the purpose
All members and friends Of the coDgregs-
ton are cordially invited.
METHODIST.
The Methodist Sunday school will hold
its annual Christmas celebration IN the
afternoon OF Christmas day. Songs,
chorusss and Rotations by the children
will be included In the program.
ST. GEORGES.
The children's celebration oiSt.George's
Sunday school, with Christmas trees,
singing, distribution OF prises and good
things, will occur on Christmas eve,
Tuesday, Dec. oath. at 4 p. m.