Iditarod pioneer., 1916-01-01
KIDDIES' NIGHT
 AT FLAT CITY

 val and social given under the auspices of the Loyal Order of Moose at Flat City on Christmas eve passed off with the usual success for which the enterprises ot this lodge are noted Notwithstanding the day was one of the stormiest of the winter, there was scarcely family in the vlclnlty that was not present or at least had rep resentative there. From lditarod and the Horsefy, from Takotna and Moore creek, and from the nearby creeks of Fiat and Otter, and from the power plant on the Iditarod, they ali came and brought the little ones, that both young and cid might partake of the joy and gladness of Christ, mas cheer.
 At o'clock the exercises began in Moose hall with the introduction by Grant Murdock of Dr. H. R. Moore, who delivered an ad- dress of welcome and set forth briefly all that Christmas stands for and what Chrls- tianity owes to the birth of the Savior.
 Then followed the opening chorus, The Bethlehem Babe" by the pupils of the pub lie school, consisting of Esther and Viola Strandberg, Florence King, Charlotte Hor- vat, Della Mcdowell Doris Bagoy and Mar gery Kettlewell, Harol! Strandberg, Ralph and Victor Rivers Herbert and ArtEur Strandberg, Peter Bagoy and Theodore Audette.
 The next number on the program was a beautiful tableau which was most approprl- ate and brought forth spontaneous applause flom the large audience. It represented the Madonna and Child" depicted by Mrs John Bagoy and baby. On either side stood little Marie Bagoy and Marjory ket- tleweIl who were dressed to represent angels Just above the Madonna's head was the star of Bethlehem, which seemed to enyelop the entire group in a setting imply ing love, purity and innocence. The effect was beautiful and the idea well conceived.
 Herbert Strandberg then recited Kris Kringle," followed by little Doris Bagoy, who spoke little piece entitled q Wrote Letter to Santa Claus" Both did spen- diGly.
 Beatrice Attwell then favored with a dance, her nimbla form and graceful pos lures in perfect rhythm with the music. and improvising new step for each measure. Recalled by repeated encores, she gave a little exhibition of the latest craze in dancing, set to the music of "On the Mis- sissippi" Little Miss Attwell is a clever dancer, and won the hearts of the audience,
 Sigrid Mcdonald of Iditarod made very pretty picture on the stage, costumed as Christmas Tree" and recited 'The Story of the Christmas Tree" which was very appropriate Recalled later in the evening, she favored with another recitation, and her clear enunciation and splendid voice and dramatic delivery won for her many compliments. Her work speaks vel umes for her capable teacher, Miss Haley.
 Theodore Audette rected "A Merry Christ mas Time" and Harold Strandberg gave "Santa's Visit" Both of these little fellows did exceptionally we'll.
 Next came "The Fairy Dance" partic- pated in by quartet of little girls-Del!a Mcdowell, Florence King Esther Strand berg and Charlotte Horvat. The little tots gave a song and dance which made a big hit with the audience,
 Victor Rivers gave a splendid recitation entitled "Dashing Through the Snow
 Marjory kettlcwel scored quite hit with her recitation of "A Christmas Stocking" " which was al that the title implied. She was inclcsed in huge Christmas stocking, which completely enveloped her. Harry Larson of Idltarod gave ree:ta- tion and was followed by his little brother Charley, a wee tot of three years, who stood up like a little man and sa;d all he had to say, and the hearts of the audience were captured by both of them. Viola Strandberg gave song entitled Jackie Frost" and Ralph Rivers recited Christmas Bells" with piano accompanl- ment Both were we'll received. lDll. Sf1, Weeping" sung by Della Mcdowell, Flor ence King, Esther Strandberg and Charlotte Horvat, which took splendidly.
 This was followed by play entitled "The New St. Nicholas" by the entire school, wherein each pupil had his little part to play and little piece to speak Ralph Rivers took the part of St. Nicholas, costumed as pictured in story books and Herbert Strandberg represented Santa Claus to whom the little ones made their wants known.
 Then came little Howard King, a prom ising young chap of four years, who bravely stepped before the audience, made his little curtsey and sang, "1 Want to Go Back to Michigan" and as the rounds of applause greeted its conclusion he smillngly stepped | forward again and swept the audience off their feet as he lisped Its long, long way to Tipperary, to the sweetest girl l know" and everybody was with him.
 Young Peter Bagoy then came out dressed as Santa Claus Junior" and his little reel tation and costume were enthusiastically re- i ceived
 The program was concluded by the entire school singing 6 Christmas song, set to the tune of "Yankee Doodle'
 Then Santa Claus Came At the conclusion of the program Santa Claus entered, in the person of Jimmy Far rel, and the task of distributing the many gifts to the children began. MT. Farrell acted the part in fine style, and every youngster was remembered.
 Then came supper and dancing, which filled out an evening of enjoyment seldom experienced in the district.
 The Moose lodge desire to tender their thanks to all who helped to make the enter tainment the splendid success it was, and especially to Mrs. Mcdowell, who conducted the program, to the ladies who furnished fraChmeptc and to C R Peek for the ,1se