Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-01
Beautiful Christmas Exercises
at the Baptist Church.,


ed with garlands of green and white
bearing large green letters that
formed Christmas notices with
scriptural texts. Holly and cedar
were used in profusion and the
whole scene was impressive and
suggestive of the happy and joyous
season with it's holy significance.
The first part of the program was
arranged especially for the pleasure
and entertainment of the little folks
and the recitations and dialogues
were given by the smaller members
of the Sunday school. Jack Felth-
ANS recitation, Giving and not
getting" presented the idea for
which the entertainment was plan
ned and he fully convinced his hear
ers by his earnest Little speech that
it really is more blessed 10 give
than to receive" Little Hansford
Minis extended Christmas greetings
although he could not pronounce
the word, but the audience seemed
to understand and to appreciate his
merry "Kismas."
Mother Goose's Christmas par
ty'' brought back old friends in
new roles. They too had caught the
spirit of generosity and were bring
ing gifts for others and not keeping
all for themselves. Little Bo-
Peep" was lovely, being we'll rep
resented by, pretty little Corrie
Cheatham. THE Maiden all For
orn" and Little Miss Mufett deg
lighted the little folks with Eliza
beth Zimmerman and Etfie Allen
Lott as these characters. Eleanor
Minis as Mother Goose was gracious
and kind to her large family, ex-
tending them cordial welcome as
they arrived at the party. In the lit
tie gathering were Jack Spratt's
wife, Gertrude Tburmond;Ol Wo-
man in the Shoe, Lillian Pattiso n;
Curly Locks, Emma Martin; Jill,
Ruth Hart; Red Riding Hood, Ma
ry Lily Byrd; Old woman in a Bas-
ket, Elise Hudgens; Miss Mary
Quite Contrary. Elizabeth Lott, and
last but not least, Santa Claus dress
ed in his accustomed red suit and
furs bringing, as he always does.
happiness and good cheer to the
merry little band.
Instead of receiving presents each
child brought gift for the orphan
age. Before the box was filled Eliza
beth Lott recited Empty stock
ings'' creating sympathy for the
motherless children and j. Q.
Hughes spoke clearly and distinctly
his views on Dividing his Christ
mas" Several children joined in
Dialogue explaining the purpose for
which the offerings were to be Civ
en- entitled the christmas box"
These little tots rendered their parts
we'll with the result of generous
response in clothing, toys and mon
ey for the orphanage. Those who
were in the exercise were George
Tompkins, Hough Hart, Elizabeth
Lott, Gertrude Thurmond, Strom
Thurmond, Eleanor Minis, Kate
Minis, Ethel Cheatham and Roland
Snuggs.
The Christmas story of the birth
of Christ occupied the second part
of the program and was divided in
to four tableaux and pantomimes.
During the first scene Of the
on the hillside watching
the star, Miss Elizabeth Rainsford
sang beautifully solo, shepherds
bright the star is shin ing"
Presenting wonde rfully impress
sive scene was the vision of the an
gels, % multitude of the heavenly
host" appearing to the Shepherds
and forming the second tableau.
The rose colored lights that lit up
their fair young faces made an ex-
tremely effective picture impress
sing in an indelible manner the
Bethlehem story upon the childish
minds. During the scene, the choir
softly sang the angels song of that
blessed night, Glory to God in the
highest" +"
The manger scene was next pre-
sented, the dim starlight revealing
Mary sitting by the lowly bed like
to that where once lay the won
drous babe. The clear soprano
voice of Miss Raipsford was again
heard in a soft sweet lullaby,
sleep little Jesus, sleep.",
The last scene was the visit of the
Wise Men Of the East bringing
their gifts to present 10 the newborn
king. During this Mr.. Geo. Minis
sang in excellent taste and with fine