Arizona republican., 1916-12-25
CHRISTMAS MUSIC IS
 FEATURE OF CHURCH
 SERVICES IN PHOENIX

The Christ lore in song and story was the theme that bound every church and every worshippcr together yester- day. Services in all Phoenix churches, were built around the theme of Christ mas, and practically every congrega- tion listened to special musical pro- grams that were also in harmony with the subject.
 With such splendid programs. it was not surprising that attendance in all places of worship yesterday was heavy. A gray day outside did not mean that there was any gloom in the heart. Li- beral contributions were taken up for the poor. one church collecting about hundred and twenty-five dollars at it's evening service. alone, for the spe- cial benefit fund for the needy.
 Of special interest were the musical programs, arranged particularly for Christmas at the following churches: First Methodist, Christian, Grace Lutheran. Zion Lutheran. Central Methodist, Bethel Methodist, Trinity Pro- cathedral, First Presbyterian and St Mary's where services were held morning. evening and at midnight.
 Children took a prominent part in cantatas and in programs of Christmas recitations at number of the churches.
 The day before Christmas was ob- served splendidly in the congregations and as splendidly in the homes. A large number of Christmas Eve parties were held, and of course, Santa Claus was abroad. although the weather man said the snow wouldn't come until today, and then not in this part of Arizona.
 number of the churches will be giving special programs today. Promi- nent among these are the Presbyterian, which will hold an extremely interest ing praise service by the Chorus Choir at 7:30 this evening, and the Grace Evangelical Lutheran church, which has a considerable program to put on. A feature of the Presbyterian service tonight will be the cantata, in which some of the most notable players and singers in the city will take part.
 Beside the church rites today will be the charitable work of the Salvation Army the goodfellows club, the Asso- ciated Charities and allied organiza- tions to make the day live in the memory of the poor
 Christmas presents vii be more nu- merous and more expensive this year than ever before in Phoenix. As re- corded in these columns yesterday, the rush of shopping was unprecedented.
 Many private parties will be held for the young folk. and the elders will gather about many festive board to- day.
 The Cantata Program
 The following is the program of the praise service of the First Presbyterian church by the Chorus Choir and Sun day school. this evening, 730 o'clock Prelude-"Chimes of Christmas
 Craa0u.a i.l Processional-"Joy to the World Hymn No. S4. Sung by Sunday White Gifts for the King-Sunday
 school and friends joining in giving. Hymn No 211-"Come with Hearts
 Rejoicing" Sunday school and con gregation.
 Scripture Lesson. Luke 2; S-2O. Anthem-"The Nativity" .. Shelley Quartet and Chorus Pastorial prayer
 Anthem-'It came Upon the Mid night Clear .-.-- Hammond Tenor Solo-Mr, Osborne and Chorus Offering
 Offertory Solo" Songs of the
 Chimes" Lola Carrier Worrel Mrs. +. Thane Cook Christmas Thoughts, Theme-"Thou Shalt Call His Name Jesus Rev John Logan Marquis. Hymn No. 26-"Silent Night, Holy Night" Sunday school and congre-
 gation.
 Christmas Cantata The Angelic Choir. Carrie R. Adams l. Prelude, Mrs. A. C. Hulett pianist
 2. 'Harx, What Music Fills the Sky" chorus and solo-Mr Osborne. 3. There Came Three Kings" con- tralto solo-Miss Finley and male chorus.
 f And There Were Shepherds Miss Weedin.
 ). Good Tidings of Great Joy Chorus.
 6. And Suddenly There Was Witl the Angels Green anC woman's chorus.
 '. "Bethlehem" s. "Mary's Manager Song"-sopranC solo. Mrs. Chas. A. Greene. 9. 'On This Night, All Nights ES celling'-Chorus
 10. All My Heart This Night Re joices" chorus. II. Hail the Wonderous Stranger soprano solo, Mrs. R. Thane Cook.
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