The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-12-31
CHRISTMAS IN DENlSON.
CONTINUED from Page One.)
Philbrook, assisted by Rev. Seth Haw-
ley, of Jackson, Wyo.
Sisters Remember Scholars.

Sisters Remember Scholars.
The Sisters of St. Rose of Lima
school had arranged a holiday program
that was given Friday afternoon pre-
ceding Christmas, at which time an
unusually attractive and suitable pro-
gram was given. A Christmas tree
was beautifully decorated and We
filled with presents and remembrance
es for the many scholars of the paroch-
ial school. Speaking, reading and
singing made up the greater part of
the program. The children were de-
lighted with tAe afternoons entertain
:nent and the sisters of the school are
to be congratulated on their efforts in
carrying out the truly Christmas
spirit.
Current Events Club.
The ladies of the Current Events
club held their annual Christmas tree
at the library club rooms on Thurs
day afternoon and the invitations ex-
| tended to the children of Denison
| were heartily responded to, and
those who came to the club rooms
received numerous toys, clothing,
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beautifully decorated Christmas tree
loaded with toys and sacks of nuts
and candy appealed very strongly to
the young folks. A short program had
been arranged by Mrs. Richardson,
president of the club, the opening
number of which was a short talk by
Mrs. E. P. Williams, who spoke on
the subject of Christmas and it's real
significance. This was followed by a
prayer in song by Gwendoline Grimes,
which was very impressive and
brought forth hearty applause. Many
others very materially assisted in the
carrying out of the excellent program.
The ladies of the club are gratified
at the success which crowned their eff
forts. The Current Events club is
the only organization of like nature
to hold a celebration such as was held
Christmas day In many respects the
tree was in the nature of municipal
Christmas tree that is proving so pop
ular in the larger cities. The ladies
also appreciate the very generous do
nations made by the business men Of
the city. The success of the venture
is due in large measure to the fact
that the business men thus interested
themselves in providing gifts for the
children.
Odd Fellows Have Tree.
Last Sunday evening the German
Odd Fellows held Christmas celebra-
ton at the Saggau hall, when there
was a large attendance of the lodge
members, accompanied by their wives
and children. The beautiful tree used
at the German Methodist church had
been secured and this was electric
lighted and trimmed with fruits, nuts
and candies and many presents for
the children. The program was made
up of Christmas carols, participated
in by the older ones as we'll as the
young people. Then there were
speeches, declarations and Christmas
rhymes rendered by the children. E.
o. THEM and John Pump had charge
of the affair, and everything was
managed very satisfactorily. Sacks
Of candy, n:ts, apples and oranges
were distributed to the children and
each of the boys present were given
a pair of gloves and the girls were
exercises a luncheon was served all
present, and the evening was spent in
social conversation. The entire even
ing was much enjoyed by all.
The Lutheran Tree
A children's program of unusual in
terest was carried out by the children
of the Sunday school and the day
school of the Lutheran church on
Christmas eve. The program COM
menced at o'clock and consisted of
recitations, music and catechism. Nu
merous presents We're distributed to
the children OF both schools as well
as to every child present. The exer
cises were in charge of the pastor,
Rev. Frese, and were very much en-
joyed.