Putnam patriot., 1909-01-01
Christmas at the Churches
METHODIST

METHODIST
 There was a Christmas service on Thursday,evening, the program con- sisting of songs and recitations. fol. lowed by a Christmas tree.
 On Sunday evening \ service was held with Christmas address by the pastor, Rev. E. w. Beicher, and app propriate music by the choir.
 BAPTIST
 Christmas day was observed by an entertainment in the chapel by the Sunday school at 6 o'clock, the pro- gramme consisting of recitaiions and music. After the entertainment all went to the assembly hall where C. K. Richardson as Santa Claus distributed gifts to the children frontta Christmas tree. Confectionery and fruit were served to all. Previous to the enter tainment two young ladies from the Young Peoples Union visited twenty two shut.ins, leaving gifts and holly.
 Sunday morning the pastor, Rev. J. R. Stubbert, gave a Chsistmas sermon, and in the evening an exercise entitled ..rhe Second Journey of the Wise Menn was given. The exercise brought the history of Christmas from the pe- riod of the three wise meas oown to it's present state. The three wise men were impersonated by N. A. Ballard, Fl. W. Thompson, and William War ren, IT. ,who were assisted by members of the church and Sunday school. The baptistry was arranged us manager. The exercise closed with a description of the Forward Mission movement.
 ST. PHILIPS EPISCOPAL
 The members of the Sunday school spent "a delightful hour in the guild rooms Thursday afternoon, assembling at 4.3o o'clock. The children were given presents from Christmas tree, pop corn and nuts were served, and games played.
 Christmas morning services were held in the church with special music Dy the boy chofr.
 ST. MARy's ROMAN CATHOLIC
 At St. Mary's church on Providence street the Feast of the Nativity was observed Christmas with the customa- " ceremonies, masses being celebrated at 5, s, 9 and 10 o'clock.
 CoHQxnnATIokAL
 IL was happy company of children and grown-nps who gathered at the chapel last Friday evening 10 enjoy the Christmas party arranged ta a commit tee of the sunday Sehoss z Ins ssioss program of song and reading, in which the little people were willing volun- teers, was apleasing preparation for the moreinformal gathering in the gymna- sium. To be sure the letter from Santa Claus saying that his team had broken down and that he would not be able to reach Us this year was somewhat disappointing, but the letter closed with the comforting assurance that his pack of gifts and goodies for us was sent by freight three weeks ago, and would surely reach us that evening. A happy surprise it was to find that Santa had been able to send one of his workers to spend the evening in his place, and distribute the gifts on the well-laden tree. To have an opportu- nifty to see the horse and to occupy the sleigh that brought Santais man from the North Pole, was rare one and thoroughly enjoyed. Reindeer might not have been so gentle, but this horse, called upon to meet Santa's emergen- cy, showed himself equal to the occa- sion, and well used to children. The table, thickly covered with dainty packages of sweetmeats and the bright Iy decorated baskets oi oranges were thinned of their store by the apprecia- tive company, and all united in pro- nouneing the evening one of the most successful they had ever had. Hearty thanks were extended to the committee who worked so untiringly for the plea-' sure of all.
 On Sunday morning and evening the Rev. Asher Anderson, D. D., occupied the pulpit. The vested choir gave Christmas cantata at each service, in the heimorning Schnecker's 1.-The Hope of the Worldp being sung, and in the evening 'sThe Adoration," by Nevin.