The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-24

Inc GTOLeSJduJ CuuI CH6O lie
on Christmas eve and on Chr
churches will celebrate mass o,
day.
At Christ Church on the
Circle at 5 o'clock this after
noon a candlelight carol service
will be given under direction
of Cheston L. Heath.
At st. Matthew Lutheran Church
the Rev. L. G. E. Fackler has ar
ranged a dramatized sermon, ar
innovation for a. m. Sunday.
All the churches will reflect the
spirit of Christmas in the decora-
tons. Many have Christmas trees
in front of the church buildings
and all Protestants will have trees
inside the churches.
The following programs will be
given in Indianapolis churches:
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The Christmas pageant, THESE
Little Ones" which will be given at
the Tabernacle Presbyterian Church,
Central Ave. and Thirty Fourth ST.,
on Christmas night, has been Wrlt-
ten and directed by Miss Dorothy
Fritz, secretary of christian educa-
ton at that church. 1t Is the third
of a, series of beautiful Christmas
pageants given there.
Many hundreds of people were
turned away from the former two,
which were written and directed by
Charles Norris Houghton, who is
now studying at Princeton Uni
versity and is carrying on his dra-
matte interests there.
The story of the pageant is based
upon the choice of God OF certain
"little ones" to lead His people on
ward and upward, the climax COM
ing with the birth of the Christ
Child.
Against a background of dark
hangings arranged at the altar will
be enacted a series of reproductions
of famous paintings of Old and New
Testament scenes.
A reader, Miss Margaret Barlet,
will give the accompanying story.
Incidental music from harp, vio-
Inns and cello, choral groups, SOLO
lists and organ, will add beauty to
the setting.
The climax of the pageant comes
with a unique professional OF the
ITO members of the choral groups,
and the exultant, strains of Joy to
the World"
The Marion County w. G. T.. U.
will hold a Christmas service at the
Marion County Infirmary, Tibbs
and Twenty First, Monday at p.
m. A devotional service will be
conducted by Mrs Eva Davidson,
county president, and music will be
furnished by Roberts Park M. E.
Sunday School Orchestra and the
Marion County Ladies Chorus, m-
der the direction of Mrs. L. E. York.
All members of the w. G. T. U. and
friends are invited to attend and
bring gift of fruit.
The Thurman w. G. T. U. will
hold a Christmas party at the home
Of Mrs. Ella Meriwether, 2257 N.
Capitol Ave-, Tuesday at 8 p. m. A
special program has been planned.
Each member is expected to bring
a present and invite two guests.
Mrs. Estella Ballenger, president,
will preside.
Mrs. Frank j. Lahr, 1910 Wash
ington Blvd, rs publicity chairman.
FAIRvIEw PRESBYTERIAN
Sunday
$3.50 A. M
The Bible school Christmas session: Or
chestra, directed by Robert j. Shultz.
Morning Worship. 10:45-
Mrs. F. T. Edenharter, organist and d.
Miss Mildred M Schmedel alto: Dewitt S.
Morgan, tenor, and Charles E. Alwes. bass.
Prelude, The Holy Night :. Dudley Buck
Anths%brhe Morning saT ssng
oRertoryw"The Night Of the Star"
Christmas CyclezmMargaret Ruthyen Lang.
Dr. Edward Haines Kistier
Anthem-"The People That Walked
Postiude@a MaTche Reigne s"n. .Guilmant
Bible School Christmas Worship
II P. M
Junior chorus. Mrs Harold Devereaux
Accompanies Miss Susan Aughinbaugh
and Mrs. oscar T. PaSsmore.
CarolS--OrcheStra.
Professional Come, All Ye Faithful"
THE Birth of the Messiah" $50. .Forman
Cantata in two parts: Part One
The Child of Promise.
shepherds Abiding in the Fields
Choir and Miss Anne Dorsey, alto.
Good Tidings."
Reading-"The Lighting of the Christ
mas T MTs Homer W R Selma Lagerloi
Duet violin obligstol-"The Cradle
Song of the Blessed Virgin"
Misses Jane Davis and Anne Dorsey aHsgc""
Harriet Payne.
0an sesninE Pa Gif TTG-
Choir. Capelle.
THE Leading STAR STAR.
heavenly Music Choir
GLORY to God in the Highest"
onertory-''Nazareth'''' ii .Gounod
a, Robert J. shuitz, cornet.
Carol-"Silent Night"
Benediction.
CHRIST CHURCH
CandIelight Carol Service. Christmas Eve
IS O'clock
Familiar Christmas Carols
Carol AnthemM"It Came Upon
Traditional carol-"come, Ye shep
Anthem~"In thu; Bleak Mid-% Wilma
ter" CandeJyr
Midnight Christmas Service
lilo O'clock
Professional Hymn, No. TO Come AL
Ye Faithful.
"Kyrie Eleison" .......... John G.. Seely
Gloria Tibi" ............. John G. Seely
Introit Anthem-"The Birthday of a
Incidental solo-Maurice Fowler, boy =