New Britain herald., 1923-12-24

last evening to hear the rendition of
 F.. l.. Ashford's cantata, Promise and Fullfillment," by the united choirs of the kensington Methodist and Ken sington Congre gational churches.
 The program opened with introduc- tory music by Mrs. S. NJ. Cowles at the organ. assisted by Mir. Ward of New Britain on the violin, playing Ave Maria" Then followed a hymn by the congregation, "Hark The Herald Angels Sing" A prayer was given by Miss May Lord. pastor Of the Methodist church, and the can tata followed. The solo parts were taken by Mrs. Prank D. Clark and Mrs. Raymond Williams. sopranos; Mrs. Thomas Emerson, alto; Walter Hart, bass, and Albert olmgren, tenor. There was also a quartet composed of Miss Adele Basset,. Mrs. Raymond Williams, Albert olmgren and Joseph Wilson.
 To Sing Carols
 Members Of all kensington church. os have been invited 10 meet this evo- ming at 6:i5 o'clock in front of the Peck Memorial library for a commun- ity sing. The group will sing Christmas carols and will probably walk through tho principal streets Of the village singing.
 Following the carol singing. the annual Christmas exercises will be held at the kensington Congrega- tionsl church. This will take place at 1880 o'clock. All arc invited to at- tend these exercises. There will be a tree and presents for the children.
 Many Attend Exercises.
 The Sunday school Christmas ox- crcises of st. Paul's church, kensing- ton, were held yesterday afternoon at r. X. E. hall. about 300 children be- ing present. The program was well presented and each child received a present.
 Impressive Pageant.
 One of the most impressive affairs | held in Berlin in some time was the | Of the Christmas pageant I by members Of the Sunday school as- sisted by several adults. at the Berlin l congregational church last evening.
 The story Of the piece was. Of course, the familiar Christmas story. well presented. il will long In the minds Of those who attended.
 The three wise men were portrayed 1y Walter Atwatcr. Lester Deming md F.. c. Shjcrden. The children .ook the parts or children Of Bcthlc- 1em. shepherds and attendants. The sackground was painted to represent . place near Bethlehem. with the own and hills in Inc distance. Here [ may he mentioned that a great deal ,f credit for the success Of the psg- 1 ant vas duo to the tireiess efforts of he scenic and lighting committee. of ". IT. Mcagley, Russell iold and Leland Gwatkin, who spent much time in arranging the appro- ,riaie background for tho pageant. T
 The costumes were accurate and we're extremely harmonious in color. Hiss Helen Eohm had complete haree Of the costuming and her sue css in securing effective costumes ras apparent last evening and brought orth favorable comments. h
 Miss Ruth Hubbard and her com nittce. who directed the pageant. also cmos in for A great deal Of credit. ! sehcarssis extended over a period of hree weeks and her arrangement or ast on the stage and her training , dded greatly 10 the success Of the I flair.
 One of the excellent effects of thc 1 flair was the music. peculiarly adapt q to that instance. The rccessional. Oh. Come AT Ye I-anhful,'' with inc i, hepherds. wise men and attendants 1arehing slowly from the platform. sas impressive. Miss Helen Brown. hnreh soioist. rendered. in an effec- i've manner. NO Hoom Al The Inn" nd "Thc Lord Is Mindful Of His Iwn." from "The Messiah" The pageant was complete tn ' very detail. At no time Here any . rude bits Of presentation shown. the 2 iece moving smoothly from begin- , ing to end. as q result Of the excel ] nt training. All the ehsra ctefs got } re n4osf om of their parts.
 Its-ni~ of InfsIeSt. 9 Mir. and Mrs Aldeu Hickey are g rendirz tna holidays uih Mr. and ! irs. Pardon (. Ricksy Of N0ri hing