The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-23
NEW NOTE OBSERVED
IN CHRISTMAS SERVICES
Was Inserted By Reason of the Coming
Peace on Earth After Years Of
Wars Ravages.

The more solemn note of the Christmas
observance that commentaries the Ma
tiyity was heard in Barre churches Sun
day, while the more joyous features OF
the Yuletide festival were reserved for
Christmas eve and the day itself. Spe-
cial music and concert programs were the
order in n number of houses of worship
and in conspicuous instances elaborate
preparations for the Christmas Sunday
observance were carried out. From the
humblest altar to the highest, Christmas
services carried the spirit of thanksgiv-
ing, and while the rejoicing that belongs
to the first peace Christmas after years
Of horror more fittingly belongs TO Christ
mas day, it was not altogether missing
in the churches yesterday.
Programs out Of the ordinary and of
notable interest gave children promi-
nent part in the commemorization. AT
the Hedding Methodist church the offer
ing taken at Christmas concert in the
evening will 90 to the Armenian and
Syrian relief fund. There the children
exeeiied ~ an interesting variety of
songs, recitaIians and exercises. At the
forenoon service in the Hedding church,
the pastor, Rev. B. G. Lipsky, preached
on the subject, "Will the World Accept
the Prince of Peace?" A large chorus
choir emphasized the Christmas spirit
with appropriate music.
The Christmas lesson of peace found
expression in the forenoon service at the
Universalist church, where Rev. John b.
Reardon was the preacher. Singers and
organist contributed to an attractive mu-
sical program. A giving instead Of re-
ceiving service was arranged for the
young people instead of the usual deyo-
tional meeting. white Gifts to the
King" prettily carried out the idea of
making substantial gifts TO those most in
need
Rev. F. L. Goodspeed preached an ap-
propriate Christmas sermon on the topic,
Emmanuel at the Barre Congregational
church Sunday forenoon. There the
Christmas music was very impressive.
In the afternoon at o'clock, the Sunday
cert. Orchestral aecompaniments added
to the interest and timely address by
the pastor, "A Visit to Bethlehem" was
listened to attentiyely. The committee
in charge wishes to thank all who took
any part whatever in making the concert
such success, especially the orchestra
Santa Claus made his annual visit to
the children of the First Presbyterian
church Sunday evening Singing, reeita.
tions and exercises found a place in the
program in which the children took parts.
The numbers were discriminatory Sc.
lected and creditably given. Remarks
well suited to the occasion were made by
the pastor, Rev Edgar Grassland.
Following the presentation of the PRO
gram at the Presbyterian church City
Clerk James Mackay stepped to the
front Of the auditorium, unannouneed,
and in a fitting manner presented the
pastor, Mr. Grassland, good sum of
money in behalf of the congregation. Mr.
Grassland, although completely sur
prised was not long in voieing his appre-
citation for the additional sacrifice made
at time when so many urgent demands
had been made for money for war pur
poses.
The choir Of the First Baptist church
rendered excellent Christmas music at
the forenoon services. when Rev B. j.
Lehigh preached on the subject, "The Di-
vine Fullness." AT the evening service
the children of the Bible class were seen
and heard TO advantage in program OF
Christmas numbers Many attended the
Christmas tree exercises in the Italian
Baptist mission on Brook street in the
afternoon at 4 o'clock Under the direc-
tiOn of the missionary, Francis DeLellis
an admirably arranged concert was Civ.
en-. Several of the numbers were given
in italian and much interest centered
around the production of cantata.
st. Monica parish will have its usual
Christmas masses in the church, and at
the hours of worship yesterday the dec
orations were quite in accord with the
spirit of the season. "The Song of the
Angels" was the subject of a sermon by
Rev. James Ramage in the East Barre
Congregational church Sunday morning,
when the choir participated in special
services. In st. John the Baptist Episco-
pal church at Websterville the children
came together in the afternoon. Christ
mas tree exercises will be held Tuesday
evening. The Sunday school gave the
Christmas program in the Websterville
Baptist church Sunday forenoon. In the
evening there was Christmas cantata,
and the pastor, Rev Christian Petersen,
ID, d., preached ON "The Catholicity of
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