The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-23

truth of Christianity in which we be- iieve and rejoice. The fact of Christ mas is stupendoGs, and it has called forth the noblest thoughts and deeds in literature Poetry, music and beneh- eenee. It can be explained and it's lmmutability accounted for only as the fact that Jesus. the worlds redeemer, is its central fact and supreme glory.
 Its message to us to-day is that Jesus is the light of the nations; a light that never fails, and that will become one day The glory of thy peo- l pie Israel! What the sun is to nature the harbinger of light. joy health, peace; that is Jesus to mankind. Wher- ever His light has shone it has brought in its train the brightest blessings of civilization. IL has banshed the dark ness of superstition. ignorance and Wlekedness. It is The birthday of Hope for time and eternity. It incul- cates the great truths of mans broth erhood, the purity of the home, the equality of woman, and the beauty of sacredness of childhood. All the bless lngs We enjoy to-day are traceable to he advent of Jesus and his life and Influence through the ages.
 Living in the enjoyment of this light which lightens all the nations, let us share that light with others, in words of love- in deeds of mercy, in holy lives, and thus we shall have a joyous yuletide aad soon it shall bel true
 Out Of the darkness of night,
 The world rolls into light.
 It is daybreak, everywhere"
 At the Christian Endeavor meeting held in the Grand Avenue Baptist church last evening delegation was present from Montowese.
 A union prayer meeting of the Fair Haven churches will be held in theI East Pearl Street M. E. church this 'vening at 7:SO and will be led by the pastor, Rev E. c. Tullar.
 At the Grand Avenue Congregational church the sum of $165 has been pedg- ed for the union evangelistical services.
 Lucius P. Deming, formerly of Fair Haven, who has been located in New Mexico for several years, is here for few weeks visiting relatives.
 Maurice Hatfield, son of MT. and Mrs. George Hatfield of Lloyd street, who has been living in Allegheny, Pa, for nearly year, has returned home.
 The officers of the Sunday school of the Grand Avenue Baptist church have been elected as follows Superinten- dent, George I. sturges; assistant SUI perintendent, John W. Phillips; secre- tary, Ernest P, Zuber; treasurer, liar " " Santry; pianist, Leroy Manwar- ing; assistant, Miss Edna Hatfield; li- brarian, George R. sturges.
 The first mass at St. Francis church for Christmas day will be at 5:3O. The musical program for this early mass and the last mass at tO;SO has been ar- ranged in the following order Prelude March of the Magi King"
 Du Bois Ayrle .....,......,........" Turton dlor1a ..............,......,. Turton -Tedo ...................,... Turton Adeste Fideles" Sanctus and Agnus Dei......., Turton Postlude Laus Dec" ....... Du Bois The soloists are as follows; Soprano, Mrs. G. Wohlmaker; altos, Mrs. A. Goodman, Mrs A. Bissonnette, Miss ;arah Rohan; tenor, Andrew J, Bohan; oassos, Jacob Bla-chley, John Murphy. Ex- Police Sergeant Albert Bradley Z the following poem on The I Weather" low sad that we are old.
 To sorrow that we were born, 70 often We get cold
 And blow our nasal horn. | ome years ago a mighty blow We did not feel a speck; iut now little drizzlng snow I Makes us total wreck. ve often in the morning rise ( With headache on intense, | nd wash our weak and watery eyes I Feeling like thirty cents Ve try to put the best foot first, f Yet stagger around flim-Aam, nd when we feel the very worst Excuse one little d----n tor dam). l hut of all things the old hate here, It IS the pesky snow; nd still we try to sing good cheer. [ Like Gallagher, Let her go" $ o-day the weather is qute nice; / The hens begin to sing; . till eggs are very high in price
 Because that corn is king. r The merchants like day so warm, For trade will not be slack; h Women will take each store by storm Its such crackerjack.
 he glorious sun is unobscured, r