The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-26
HOW CHRISTMAS WAS OBSERVED
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though unable to be present sent Christ
mas greetings to all the employees Of the
mills.
The largest number of children ever
attending the annual Christmas party of
the Vermont Wheel club enjoyed the
afternoon there Saturday and made glad
the hearts of many adults who were so
fortunate as to be able to assist with
the party. All those who saw the chill
dren either at the party or as they left
were unanimous in the opinion that the
occasion, which has now come to be an
annual affair. is very much worth while
of the effort and money which are put
into it.
About 325 children were on hand at
the appointed time and found much real
fun in the program. which included mu-
sic by Shows orchestra, the Gangler
dog show, mOvin0 picture given bv Mrs.
Harrington. ICe-cTeam cones, gifts
from two Christmas trees with John l..
Stewart as Santa Claus. mittens, candy
and oranges were not q small part of
the entertainment to the little ones.
Each child was given a toy, pair OF
mittens, some candy and oranges. The
ice-cream cones were given before the
program.
Included in the toys were $50 dolls
doll carriages and cradles, rocking
horses, etc. Fully 100 pounds OF candy
was given out.
At the early morninp service at the
Swedish Lutheran church ut $50 yester-
dav the church was crowded and fine
musical program was rendered as the
customary JulOtta celebration. The dec
orationS consisted of a Christmas tree,
wreaths in the window and an arch in
front of the altar, lighted candles in the
windows and around the arch lending
an effective touch. The usual children's
concert was held at 7.30 o'clock last
attended
program consisted of Christmas songs
and recitations by the children, some of
the numbers being in Swedish and some
in English.
One of the best Christmas services
ever held in the Centre Congregational
church was the vesper service at D
O'Clock. when the pageant. The Light of
the World. was given before a good
sized congregation. The pageant re-
quired about 40 persons, who were in
costume. the cast including three Old
Testament prophets, three Magi kings,
Madonna and attendants, shepherds,
Spirit of Christianity, Education, Gre
clan maidens. Church, Crusaders, am
bassadors, children and various groups.
The scenes. FIVE in number, were the
prophecy Of the coming of the Messiah,
the manger at Bethlehem, the vision Of
Isaiah. the light from Bethlehem spreads
into all the world. and conservation ana
coronation. The different scenes were
beautifully portrayed, the choir render
ing the music. and remarks of commen-
dation We're heard on all sides. The
pageant was first presented two years
ago at the Imperial theatre, Toxic
Japan. under the direction of the author
II. Augustine Smith.
An audience OF more than 700 persons
saw the One-act play, Why the Chimes
Rang, which WAS presented by T. per
sons with five principal characters, nj
the First Methodist church Sunday on
40 o'clock The religious side of the
play was brought out foreibiy; seene ~
costumes, special music and chimes be
ing used in the effective presentation
The scene was set as wood-chopper :
hut on the platform, the background be
ing q black curtain which, when drawn
at the proper time in the play, revealed
the chancel with the priest approaching
while those who brought gifts entered
ton was unusually effective.
Not even standing room remained
when it was time for the midnight serF
ice to begin at St Michaeps Roman
Catholic church Sunday night, the at
tendance being larger than in former
also We're well attended on Christmas
day. \ fine musical program was rem
dered the choir being assisted by Du
gan's orchestra and Frederic {. Adams
Special Christmas decorations We're used
the main altar and side affairs being GOV
cred with cut flowers.
Services at St. MichaeIs Episeopa
church were well attended, an espe
ciaTy large audience being present a
the midnight Christmas service.
At the First Baptist church the at
tendance was good both morning ano
evening, at the latter service Christmas
songs being sung. More than 20 families
- halncd through the White Gifts
service.