Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-26

several selections, and Christina,
hymns were sung by the school.
The classes were then called and
each responded in an unique and orig
inal way, presenting groceries, fruits
clothing, etc.
These "stunts" were highly enter
tanning and showed much thought and
hard work.
I The Young Ladies' class presented
a washtub full of new children:
clothing, each being rubbed on the
washboard and hung on the clothes
lines before the audience.
The "Tried and True" class. dressed
in Japanese costume, presented a
beautiful sight and in an original ex-
ercise and song brought dainty gifts
Of food, clothing and jewelry.
The Junior Baracas had court ses-
sion and each member was fined. etc.
by the judge, and finally ended By
dragging in huge sacks of potatoes
and wood.
The Baraca Glass had a large
magic mill and ground out chickens.
flour, cornmeal, etc. A live cat was
run through and sausage produced,
which brought down the house.
Mrs. Young's class packed mis-
sionary barrel.
Miss Colvert's class brought gifts
of coffee and had a guessing con-
test that furnished plenty of fun.
Mrs. Harris class were miners and
prospects and brought a load of
goods.
The occasion was one long to be re ,
membered. Many people could not
get into the church.
The Christmas giving in cash and
supplies amounted to over $3.50.
Presbyterian Church.
The Christmas entertainment of
the Presbyterian Sunday school was
held at the church Wednesday even
ing. The church was in gala attire,
festoons of red bells and pepper
bough decorations over the windows
Transforming the room into g. veritable
fairy land of brightness. The crown.
ing features were a beautifully dec
Grated tree and "a visit from Santa
Claus"
The following program gave much
pleasure to all present-and the at
tendance was not small, everv seat
that could be provided being taken:
Song, "Joy to the World".
....... Congregation
Prayer ....Dr. VIM. A. Cook, pastor
welcome" .......... Billy North
Song, christmas Bells"
........... Sunday School Choir
Scripture reading. .. Mr.. Crawford
Recitation, "If l Were Santa
Claus" .......... David Bryant
RECITATION .......... Billy Peterson
Duet, "Star of the East.
-. Mildred Brewer, Eta Ogden
Recitation, Santa and the House,
'............... Harold Lord
Quartette -. Miss and Mrs.
Larew, Mr.. Brundage, Mr.. Larew
Reading .,........ Margery rBewer
Candle exercise
......... Miss Hoffman's class
Recitation, "The Kittens Christ
mas" .......... James Peterson
Song, "Silent Night" ....
......... Sunday School choir
Reading ........ Mildred McGovnev
Song, Jesus Bids Us Shine"
'..'''.......... Primary Grades
AT the close of the program Santa
Claus, whose coming was heralded bv
Mr.. Crawford, came in with a rush
and happiness shone in every little
face. He generously aided in the dis
trlbution of well filled candy sacks
and oranges, remembering the chill
dren whose names were enrolled on
the Sunday school roll first, but not
forgetting the visitors present. Santa
could not stay long, he had so many
more places to visit, but the children
were very thankful just to have a
brief glimpse of the wonderful old
fellow, for he almost always chooses
to come in the dead of night. when
every one is fast asleep.
The children, with thought for
their less fortunate brothers and sis
ters, among the poor, voted to take
So from the Sunday school fund, to
provide cheer for them on Christmas
day, the birthday of "Our King"
CHRISTMAS AT