The Republican journal., 1914-12-31
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| Christmas anthem, The Babe OF bethlehem,
J. c. Bartlett
Solo and obligato, Miss Harriet N. Rouiston
accompanied by the orchestra
Sermon. In Him was Life, and the Life wat
the Light of Men.
Christmas Hymn 129
At the evening service at o'clock, the fol-
lowing program was given:
Professional, Sweetly Sang the Angels,
Pastoral Prayer
Christmas Anthem, Calm on the Listening Ear
of Nipht. Harker
Baritone Solo and Obligato. Maurice DolliveI
w omen's Chorus, Mixed Chorus. accompanied
Christmas Cantata, The Christ Child, Knight
Pastoral, organ prelude, Miss Mildred Shute
There Were Shepherds, Tenor and Bass Solos
and Chorus, DR.. F. K. Sawyer, c. H. Nc
Elhiney.
Chorus, Glory to God in the Highest
Carol, Ring Christmas Bells, Full Chorus,
Clouston
S soprano Recitative, And it Came to Pass,
Miss Roulston
Tenors and Bass Chorus, Let US go Now Even
Into Bethlehem, DR.. F. K. Sawyer, Maur-
ice Deliver, C. H. Mckinney
Soprano Recitative, Miss Roulston
Carol, Sweetest Music Softly Stealing. Shipper
The Offertory
Carol, Hark the Angel Voices Say, Campiglio
Chorus inale The Lord is Come
Recessional, Tell Me Ye Shepherds True,
Stanton
Amen
Christmas Motto,
In him was life, and the life was the light of
men.
Miss Harriet N. Roulstone, Soprano
DR.. F. K Sawyer, Tenor
Maurice Dolliver, Baritone
C. H. Mckinney, Bass
sas. Orchestra:
Mrs. S. C. Pattee, Mr.. Charles Green. Violins
MIR. Harry Peavy, Clarinet
Mr.. Sumner Small, Cornet
Mr.. Fulton Mckinney, Trombone
Miss Mildred Shute.--M -. Organist
Thanks was extended to the choir and orches-
ira for their freely given time and talent, also
to Miss Eudavilla Cleaves for decorating the
church which was. effectively schemed on CO.
lonial lines in wreaths and garlands OF green,
red Christmas bells and poinsettias.
On Christmas eve the Sunday school of the
Methodist church had Christmas tree in the
vestry. A short program was given by the
children. Santa Claus came through the win
dow. W hich was surprise to the little ones, for
they never dreamed of Santa coming IN an air
ship. The members of the parish remembered
the pastor, Rev. o. G. Barnard, with a box of
useful gifts, description of which is given in
the following poem:
Twas the night b. fore Chris,nas ard all
through the house
There were goodies enough to tempt scarcely
mouse,
The sugar was low and the jelly most gone,
The butter would scarcely suffice for the MORN
The minister's wife had some cooking to do
And searched all the shelves for a raisin or
two,
And thought to herself as she hunted in vain,
"Oh, well, after Christmas we'll stock up
again"
When into the kitchen came such surprise
She could hardly believe what she saw with
her eyes.
The children were dancing and shouting with
glee
AS they helped bring the gifts from the church
Christmas tree.
There were glasses of jelly and jars full of
sweets,
Coffee, cereal, spices. spaghetti ard tea,
Dates, raisins and oranges pleasant to see.
There were chickens for dinner and butter be-
side.
And all sorts of cans with such good things in
side.
There were toys for the children, dressing
gown blue,
Donations of cash and some more presents,
too.
And hearts glowed with pleasure SO radiant
and bright
1t seemed the warm sun shone that cold win
ter night.
For some one had thought to make other fulks
glad,
And generous hearts gave Of the best that they
had
To show that good will still prevails on the
And the Christ-spirit rules on the day Of His
birth.
ELSIE Conn kARNARn