The Republican journal., 1912-12-26

EngllSn, french ana Latl com pUsltlOH open
at the desks. Quite few visited the labora-
tory and inspected the physical and chemical
apparatus The visitors appeared especially
interested in the writing exhibitions in the
grade rooms, and the 'busy work" of the first
grade. After this inspection the visitors and
pupils gathered to hear the orchestra. The
gift of piano to the High school made posi-
BILE this part of the program. and will give op-
portunity for music instruction during the re-
mainder of the year. Everybody seemed
pleased with this exhibition and enthusiastic
in planning another Parents Day with more
pretentious program.
CHURCH NOTES. Christmas was fittingly
observed at the First Congregational church
last Sunday. AS one came in from the bright,
cool air the effective decoration of dark pine
trees and brilliant poinsettias gave greeting
of holiday cheer. Following is the order of
the morning service:
Professional, Hail! Hail! the Christmas Day."
Warren
Invocation.
Anthem, "The Hush of Night Hath Fallen.'
Spence
Responsive Reading.
Carol, "Who is This so Weak and Helpless"
Ford
Scripture Lesson. The Nativity Luke II.
Anthem, "While Shepherds Watched"
Shackley
Violin ad. lib, Mr.. Charles Greeley
Carol, Cali through the night" Ryder
Sermon.
Anthem, Behold Bring You Good Tidings."
Churchill
Recessional "Tell Me Ye Shepherds True"
Stanton
The text was Luke 2:25- IS, and the sermon
thought the three phases of life portray
ed in these verses-infancy, righteous parent
hood and holy age. Jesus. the innocent babe
with unknown future. His little life, still but
a promise, is in striking contrast to Simeon.
The aged prophet had completed his work
and waited only to welcome the Holy child.
Now that his eyes behed the promise he was
ready to depart in peace. Mary and Joseph
the poor and humble parents, gave to their
well loved child the greatest of all gifts,
the richest of all inheritances, home
where God is feared and loved They
fulfilled the sacred duty given them and form
ed in the plastic mind of the child character.
Announcement was made of the regular
annual parish meeting next Saturday p. m.
in the Conference Room at o'clock.
Following is the order of the evening SER
vice:
Professional,
at Came Upon the Midnight Clear"
Ryder
Anthem,
"God from on High Hath Heard"
Violin ad. lib Mr. Greeley. Turner
Invocation, 1.-THE Lords Prayer in Unison
Carol, angels from the Ream of Glory"
Martin
First Scripture Lesson
while Shepherds Watched their Flocks by
Night" Smart
Old French Carols Shepherds Leave Your
18Th Flocks Behind
Aoo ("Naught is so Sweet
Anthem, "Caim on the Listening Ear of Night"
Violin ad. lib, Mr.. Greeley, Manney
Carol, "ln Softest Slumber Rest RYDER
Prayer.
Anthem, "Arise: Shine for Thy Light is Come"
Rogers
Recessional
1.-The Son of God Goes Forth to War;"
Whitney
All fortunate enough to attend the services
of Sunday thus spent are highly privileged.
Music of this character is not rendered with
out much sacrifice of the time of director,
choir and accompanies. The gratitude of the
parish is heartily extended to Mr.. Mckinney,
Miss Shute and Mr.. Greeley, also to Miss Roul-
stone, who added to her work as soloist the
care of the Junior choir Appreciation is due
both choirs for their many hours of willing
service at this busy season. The following
members of the Senior choir were present.
Miss Roulstone, Mrs. F. K Sawyer. Mrs. Col
cord, Miss Cleaves, soprano, Mrs. H. C.
Holmes, Mrs. Mowry; also DR.. F. K. Sawyer,
tenor, Mr.. Mckinney and Mr.. VIM. Wheaton,
bass Junior choir, Kathryn Mckinney, velma
Weber, Edith Parse, Lila Shute. Eleanor
Closson, Alma Russell, Bernice McCaslin,
Evelyn Young, Clifford Stuart, Austin Shute,
James Lombard, Gordon Butman, Harold Whit
tum, Clair Shute, Maynard Carr.