Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27

fui sermon on The Nativity, taking his text from Luke 1, IA V, Peace on earth and good will to all men," The altars were beautifully decorated. At 7.S0 D. m. there was vespers, with spe- cial music by the choir.
 St. Mary's Church.
 The masses Christmas day at St. Mary's church, at 5, 8.15 9.15 and 10.30 a. m.. were largely attended. Rev. Arthur DeBruycker and his assistant, Father Paquette, celebrated in turn the masses and delivered instructing sermons on the birth and life of Jesus. The music was of high order, as is the custom at St Mary's under the direc- tion of Mrs. David Comtois organist. There was chorus of 25, and the fol- lowing soloists: Dovid Comtois, Joseph Godrane. Prosper Veigard and Miss Emma Larivire. Tn the evening at 7.30 the exercises of the day closed with the benediction.
 Swedish Lutheran Church.
 The Swedish Lutherans celebrated Christmas day at 5.30 a. m. at their pretty little church, corner of Oak and Summit streets. Rev. A. Tillman, young divinity student from the Swedish Lutheran university, Minne- sota, officiated and preached the ser- man. There was special music, includ- lnB CdTOiS sung Dy the CnOlr ana au01- ence. In the evening at o'clock the Sunday school children were hand somely entertained and were made happy with presents from a Christmas tree.
 M. E. Sunday School Festival.
 At the Methodist church Christmas afternoon at o'clock all the church departments had part fin a Christmas entertainment and giving of offerings. Christmas cantata entitled "A Jack Frost Shower" was given by the Sum- day school children under the direction of H. E. Anthony, Sunday school su- perintendent. H. A. Cook, assistant superintendent, officiated in the role of Jack Frost, who gave out the presents. The Sunday school offerings were gifts of neat pocket testaments, 102 in num- Der, to the primary and intermediate grades. Besides this they and others of the church congregation brought offerings of food, fruit and useful arti- cles to be distributed among the needy poor. The class teachers were also re- member with presents from their pu- pills.
 At the Baptist church parlors Satur- day afternoon the Sunday school chill dren were treated with gifts from large Christmas tree.
 PunctuaI Pupils.
 Principal J. L. Harroun of the Natchaug public school announces the list of pupils of his school in the eight grades who have neither been absent, tardy nor dismissed during the fall term, just ended. The list numbers 65, the boys winning out by a. slight mar gin there being 33 and the girls 32. The eighth grade shows the large number, 20, the other grades being: Seventh 13, sixth z, fifth fourth 12, 1-s~ ~a....T Harroun and the school corps of teach CTS feel pleased with such dictinction, as the number is 20 per cent. of the average attendance.
 At Congregational Church.
 The Christmas services held in three of the local churches Sunday-Congre- gationa1, Methodist and Baptist-were not as well attended as they would have been had the weather been as fav- orable as that of Christmas day. The congregations were good, however. The musical programmes were carried out, and excellent sermons were delivered by the pastors on the birth of the Sav- four.
 At the Congregational church at f0.45 a. m. there was the sacrament of bap- tism. The church quartette sang Sing, Oh, Heaven, Tours; The Birthday of a King, Neidlinger; Daughter of Zion, Maker. Rev. MT. Beard delivered a baptismal sermon, The Part of the held. with the topic for discourse be- ing The Era of Good Will. The music al numbers were: The Coming of the King by Buck, and Calm on the List ening Ear of Night, Marzo. The Grex and Sodalitis clubs had charge of the decorations, which were tastefully ar- ranged.
 rrbo atfI5va,,,r rrtr;St,,,a- faS+ivaI xrfII eb held at 6.30 tonight in the chapel
 At the Baptist church at the Sunday morning service the pastor. Rev. R. c. Hartley preached on The World Forces Grouped About the Manager in Bethle- hem, and Their Place in the Onward March of the Child of Jesus. The music was of high order. chorus of twenty voices singing a specially arranged programme by Mrs. Annie Freeman Tucker organist. assisted by Mrs. Otto Robinson, soloist, and Charles Tucker, violinist. At the evening service Rev. R. G. Hartley delivered sermon on The Meaning of the Incarnation, and the following musical programme was carried out: March of the Mgi, Harkis; Largo from the New Wood Symphony Dvoark; Grand Chorus, Spencer. The vocal numbers were Cantique de Noel, Adam; Behold I Bring You Good Tid- ings, Churchill.
 At the Methodist Church.
 At the Methodist church at 10.45 Sum- day morning Rev. l.. M Flocken's ser- mon was on The Wonderful Story, with selected programme of music by the choir. Sunday schol and mems Bible class 12.45. Epworth league meeting p. m. At z ?. m- there was a special programme of music. as follows: Dr. gan voluntary; Hymn 157, Joy to the World; prayer and response by choir; scripture lesson; offertory and notices; hymn, It Came Upon the Midnight Clear. Special music, Part Il; sermon by the pastor, Why by Angels Sung ?; l special music. Hymn 621. Hark, Hark, my Soul; benediction.
 Notes of the Holiday.
 Mir. and Mrs. w. P. Allen of 1e0 Jackson street entertained a partv of