Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-26
Program Of Songs And
REGULATIONS At Old South

Monday evening at the Old South
vestry Santa Claus, who had pre-
viously expressed gifts for the school
his favOrs. The tree, an unusually
tall, straight fir. glittered with tinscl
and shining ornaments. Near it the
tots of the primary department were
grouped, while the older classes had
seats in the background
While Santa was on his way, pro-
gram of songs and recitations was
given. The opening number was a
song, "Worship Him." by the school.
Mrs. w. p. Bradford at the piano.
Then Rev. w. p. Bradford gave
thanks for the coming of the Christ
chold to the children of earth. The
primary department, facing the au-
dience, their bobbing small heads out
| lined against the great tree. sang of
the coming of babe of Bethlehem.
Miss Eveleth at the piano accompan-
led their song. Then followed short
Rotations by two of the younger
members Of the school, Marian Peter
son and Thelma Perkins and James
Holbrook sang a Christmas song.
AS he was finishing a messenger
brought telegram to Mr.. George
Morse, who was in charge Of the ex-
ercises. 1t was dated "Lapland, z
O'clock" and lad evidently come a
long way. 1t said that Santa, who
IS apparently quite modern in his
methods of transportation, had had
| slight accident to the propeller of
his aeroplane, but would surely reach
Iiallowell in time to distribute the
gifts.
The news caused a slight stir
among the younger members of the
audience, but they settled down to
hear the rest Of the program. A re-
citation by Dorothy Flagg, followed
solo by Frances Coburn, Elizabeth
Coburn at the piano. recitations by
Josephine Brown and Ormond Cum
mings, a song. "Daily Building" bv
the school, Mrs. Bradford at the piano.
reeitations by Virginia Emery, Or
vule Cummings, Esther Lucas. in
terIpted by q second telegram from
Santa.
Santa this time was as far as Sid
ney, Maine. He had evidently trans
.erred from aeroplane to the old
1ashloned but more dependable rein
| deer but bad luck was still follow
ing him. However. he would soon he
| with the children. Then Cedric
reeves sang a solo, Mr.. Vyndel Hewcs
at the piano. More Rotations fol-
lowed. by Harold Fish, Marjorie
peterson, and Gertrude Pratt. Then
came the number that was perhaps
| me most appreciated of all the excel.
tent, program, a solo. by small MIR.
]orie Hewes, Miss Eveleth accom-.
panylng. So well was this received
mat little Miss Hewes was compelled
| 70 repeat It, More Rotations. tbi.
tlme by Frances Lucas and George
Mlngate, then a song by the girls of
-nrs. Hoiorook's class. Dorothy Pratt,
| virginia johnson, Dorothy Flag
Evelyn Brown. Helen Albce. and
barbara Hamilton. Mrs. David
| Steeves served as accompanied.
Just then came the Jingle of bells.
rant at first. then louder and Santa
appeared. with heavy pack. In q
brief introductory speech he ex-
p'ained his delay. then proceeded at
once TO the distribution Of the gifts
with which tho tree was laden. Vol
onteers came to his aid, Francis Win
gate. George Wingate, John Mac
hardy. Scott Treworgy, Donald KEEL
lexs ana Bernard Holbrook, and IA .
snort time the tree was cleared. There
was sift for each member of the
school and a bag of pop corn and
candy.
A telegram for Santa caused his
nasty departure amid thanks and
fsrewells from the school. There was
an excellent attendance at the ex-
ercises. Miss Abby Evcleth. Miss