Christmas At Sunday Schools

A Christmas tree and visit from Santa Claus on Christmas Eve made the evening a memorable event with the children of the Congregational Sunday school. The children enjoyed the visit from Santa and his jocose remarks greatly. He distributed bags of candy and nuts with liberal hand and everyone was remembered. The evening was a very jolly one and everyone had a good time. 

BETHLEHEM SUNDAY SCHOOL

A beautiful Christmas tree and a delightful entertainment by the children of the Bethlehem Sunday school was the attraction which drew a large crowd to Bethlehem church on Wednesday evening. The church was beautifully decorated in holly and ground-pine and a large Christmas tree proved a most attractive centerpiece. An excellent program of songs and recitations was given by the children after which Rev. J. Neumann made a few remarks to the children. Books, candy and boxes of stationary were distributed and the large tree was stripped of its load of presents. The Ladies Society presented the pastor, Rev. John Neumann, with a carriage robe as a Christmans gift. A collection was taken for missions at the end of the program. 

ZION SUNDAY SCHOOL

The children of the Zion Sunday school were tendered a most beautiful Christmas entertainment Wednesday evening, one which will not soon be forgotten by any of them. 

The church wore a most festive appearance with its trimmings of holly and greens. The altar was decorated most elaborately, but the center of attraction was the tall Christmas tree, aglow with candles and sparkling with kinsel and bright colored ornaments. At one side of the altar was a representation of the manager of Bethlehem. It was beautifully arranged.

A very pretty program of songs and recitations was given by the children and the choir sang a choir sang a number of beautiful Christmas anthems. At the conclusion of the program the children were presented with books, dolls and candy. The church was filled with the children and their parents and friends. It has been decided to repeat the service on the next Sunday evening so that nobody will miss hearing so pleasing an entertainment. 

ST. ANDREW’S SUNDAY SCHOOL

St. Andrew’s Sunday school gathered at Harris hall on Wednesday afternoon at 4 o’clock to enjoy their annual Christmas festival. After a short service which was read by Rev. Mr. Tatlock, the choir boys sang a beautiful Christmas carol and then the heavily loaded Christmas tree wich stood on the platform was relieved of its load of toys and candy and Rev. Mr. Tatlock presented each child in the audience with a Christmas gift.

Tomorrow at 2 o’clock the children of St. Andrew’s will give a Christmas treat to the poor of the county house. A service will be held and each person will be presented with practical fights from the members of the Sunday school. 

TRINITY SUNDAY SCHOOL

The Trinity Lutheran Sunday school enjoyed their annual Christmas festival on Wednesday evening. A beautiful Christmas tree, gay with candles and bright ornaments was the point of focus for the eyes of each child and grown person in the auditorium of the church. A program of recitations, readings and songs by the children furnished a pleasing evening’s entertainment. Gifts of appropriate books were given to each child and were appreciated by them. The evening passed off most enjoyably and was a decided success in every particular. 

AT THE HOSPITALS

St. Andrew’s vested choir accompanied by Rev. Henry Tatlock and Rev. H. Robinson visited both the University and Homeopathic hospitals Wednesday afternoon and held services in each of the various wards. The service consisted of a reading of the scriptures, prayers and the singing of several hymns and anthems by the choir boys. 

The patients were all very much pleased with the thoughtfulness shown in giving them the opportunity to listen to the beautiful service.

The Hospital Circle of King’s Daughters visited the hospitals on Wednesday afternoon and presented each sick child with a box of candies and other dainties, toys and earring apparel.