THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE-SATURDAY. DECEMBER 21, 1898. CHRISTMAS Music in the Churches. Holow wilt to found lti detail the programmes that will bo rendered In many of the churches of this city to morrow: Elm Park Church. The Christmas I'rnlse Service which will be given tomorrow evening In Klin Park church will bo the most elabor ate over given In the history ot tho church, mid this for a church which 1b noted for Its npecliil musical services Is saying a great deal. Tho pervlco will consist ot vocal and Instrumental solos, mixed choruses, male chorusoM, chlld rens' choruses, carols, hymns and re sponses, with u short address by the pastor, Dr.sC. M. Olnin. Tho entire service will be under tho direction of Prof. J. Alfred 1'ennlngton, who, with the church quartette, con sisting of Miss Elizabeth Thomas, so prano; MIm Margaret Jones, contralto; Mr. Alfred Wooler, tenor; Mr. Mchnr.l Thomas, basso, will be assisted by a select chorus consisting of Mrs. li. M. Oaten, the Misses Kdlth James, Uvla Jones, Josephine Medway, Katharine Mongan, Elizabeth T. nice, Mrs. O. V. Jteynolds, the Misses 'Clara Simpson, Kllzabeth Thoinus, Mary ThomaB, MeFrs. H. II. Keldleman, V. W. Kmrlch, Henry Kvans, Hector James, AV. T. Leonard, A. K. Thomus, It. J. Thomas, Alfred Wooler; Mrs. Annlo I W. Price, Pianist, Mrs. J. A. Penning ton, Organist, Mr. Frederick K. Wld mayer, Violinist, and n HrasM Quartet, consisting of Mr. Allan Lawrence, cor netlst; Mr. Hert Mason, rornetlst; Mr. John Jay, trombone; Mr. Phillip Chlara, trombone. A specially enjoyable feature of the service will be the singing ot Old Eng lish Cnroli' by the male chorus nnd chlldrens' chorus; the children seated In the gallery In the back end of the church, accompanied by their own organ, will sing carols which will be responded to by tho male chorus In the front end of the church, accompanied by the piano. A beautiful souvenir program, con taining the words of all tho vocal se lections (a splendid specimen of tho printer's art) will be freely distributed at the evening service. Tho musical selection for the morn ing service and the full programme of tho pralso service In the evening are as follows: Organ prelude, variations on "Adedto Kldelcs" Martin Christmas anthem Fnuro Organ, Chrlstnwi Offertory Whiting Anthem. "How lirightly Dawns".. Shelley Postlmle. Fugue in D Bach KVKNING. I'hlino of bells, "Christmas Carols. Mr. Alfred Wooler. Organ prelude. "Noel" Saint Sacns Mr. Pennlnston. Hymn by rhulr and congregation, "Joy to tho Win Id." With organ, piano nnd brass quartette. Anthem, Heboid 1 IJrlng Glad Till- logs" Peel Full choir, with organ and piano. Hass solo, "Christmas Mom" Gabriel Sir. Thomas, with organ and piano. Old ICngllsh carol, "Hymn for Christ ians Day".... Girls' chorus, with piano Old Kngllsh carol. "Good King Wen- ceslns" Male chorus, with piano Anthem, "Illcshcd He tho Lord God of Israel" Hornby Full chorus, with organ and piano, llpsponslvn reading. Contralto solo, Christmas song, Miss Jones, with piano and orgrji Old Kngllsh carol, " "Twos In tho Win ter Cold" ...GlrlV chorus, with organ Soprano solo, "Christmas Heralrt".Coombs Miss Thomas, with violin, organ and piano. Hymn by choir nnd congregation," "Hark, tho Herald Angels Sing." With organ, piano and brass quurtctte. Offertory, violin solo, "Cavatlna"....Raft Mr. Widniaytr, with organ. Anthem, "O Zion that Tellest" Uuck Full chorus, with organ nnd piano. Short address by tho pastor. Tenor solo, "Hark What Mean Those Holy Volres" Hawley Mr. Wooler, with piano nnd organ. Old Kngllsh carol, "The Incarnation," Girls 'chorus with organ Old Kngllsh carol, "Tho Manger Throne" Male chorus, with piano Anthem, "Sing O Heavens" Tours Full chorus and congregation, with organ, piano, violin and brass quartette. Organ postlude. "Gothic March".. Salome Pcnn Avenuo Baptist. The following programme of music will bo rendered at the Penn avenuo Baptist church tomorrow: MORNING. Organ Prelude, March Itelegloso, Parker Congregational Response, "Holy, Holy, Holy." Invocation. Anthem, "Brightest and Best," Schncckcr Reading of Scriptures. Congregational Hymn, "Joy to tho World" Solo and Offertory Anthem, "Behold I Bring You Good Tidings" Barnby Sermon by the Pastor, "Theme, "Tho Glad Kvangel. Hymn, "Hark, tho Herald Angels." AFTERNOON. Organ Prelude King Chant Kvo I'talm Haydn Kvnnp Choir. Invocation. Congregational Response. Scripture Reading, Psnlm 12C. Anthem, "Light Flashing Into tho Darkness" Bils-tnw Reading of Scripture. Congregational Hymn 162. Prayer. Solo, Offertory, "Angels' Song," Miss Brundao Sermon, Topic, "Out of Darkness Into Light." Anthem, "Fiito T'n a Child Is Born." from tho "Messiah" ..lianaei Baptism. Organ Postiudo Buck There will be thirty voices In tho chorus. Soloist, Mrs. L. Hughes nrun dage; organist, Miss Kdlth Swingle; director, Hayden Kvans. First Presbyterian Church. In tho First Presbyterian church to morrow nn elaborate programme of music will be rendered by tho choir, consisting of Mrs. Knthryn Thlele, so prano; Miss Lilly Joseph, contralto; Thomas Ulppel, tenor; George H. Downing, lmsBo and director. Miss Florence Richmond Is the orgunlst. Tho programme Is as follows: MORNING 8KRVICK. Organ Voluntary. Doxology. Invocation, Closing with the Lord's Prayer Anthem Steano "Break forth Into Joy; hallelujah! Behold, I bring you good tidings of great Joy, which shall be to you and all tha people. For unto you Is born thin day. in the City of David, a, Saviour, which Is Christ the Lord." rtesponslvo Reading, and Gloria Patrl. Quartette and Chorus Watson "Come near yo nations, nnd heark en yo people; let tho earth hear nnd all that Is therein, the world nnd all things that come forth of it. For unto you la born this day, In the City o David, a 8avlour, which Is Christ the Lord, aiory to God In the highest, peace on earth, good will toward men." Scripture Lesson. Hymn 17.1. Prayer. Offertory, Duet, Hymn 103. (Arranged by Cordelia West Freeman.) Sermon. Anthem, "Joy to the World;" Hymn 171, Blumanschctn Benediction, AFTKBNOON SKBVlCK, 4 O'CLOCK. Sunday Hchool Kxcrclsos. Anthem, Hymn, "Holy, Holy, Holy" Dykos Serlpturo Lessen, Psalm G7. Invocation, Lord's Prayer and Gloria Patrl. Responsive Reading. Hymn, "Draw Nigh, Immnmiel" ..Gounod Choral Salutation, Otgan nnd School; with Violin Obligate, by Miss Lis- peth Wlnton Serlpturo Reading. Singing by Primary Department. Offertory und Contribution for Foreign Missions. Hymn. Address by Superintendent. A. W. Dickson Prnyer. Hymn. Benediction. Second Prosbyterian Church. The Christmas musical programme nt the Second Presbyterian church will bo given by tho quartette nnd choir at both morning and evening Fervlces. Tho Sabbath school exercise will he held on Monday evening. Tomorrow's programme will bo as follows: MORNING. Organ Prelude, "Christmas Pastorale, Wermnnn Anthem, "O Llttlo Town of Bethlehem," Hawley Miss Black and Choir. Offertory. Duet. "Chrlstmns" Shelley Misses Black nnd Garngan. Orgnn Postltide, Alleluia Dubois KVKNING. "The Nativity," an artistic and appro priate servlco for minister, congregntlan nnd choir, by John S. Churchill, will bo sung at the evening service. Order of Service. Organ Prelude, Pastnralo In F Barh Anthem by Choir. "And the Angels Said" Anthem by r'holr, "Behold tho Hand maid of tho Lord." Mngnlllcat Koln Volres and Choir Duet, "There Wore Shepherds Abiding, ' Miss Garngan and Mr. Beynon Anthem, "Glory to God." Miss Blnrk. Mr. Morgan and Choir Quartette. Nunc Dlmttls. Misses Black and Garagan. Messrs. Rpyiicn and Morgan. Solo. "The Nativity'" Miss Garagan Anthem. "Sweet Flow'rets ot the Mar tyr Band," Misses Black and Garagan, Mr. Beynon nnd Choir. Solo, "Tho Heavenly Message." Mr. Beynon Anthem, by Choir. "How Blest Are They" Organ Postlude, Triumphal Chorus, Lemalsre Tho songs for the congregation consist of a number of chorales and etatcly hymns. MONDAY KVKNING. Sabbath School Service Mr. James 11. Torrey, Superintendent. A missionary praise se.rvlco consisting ot responsive readings for minister, super intendent and school, with music for chorus nnd orchestra will be given Mon day evening. Prelude, Nazareth Gounod Mr. J. S. Turn nnd Orchestra. Song, "Holy, Holy. Holy" Dykes Choral Salutation, "Lord Now as Wi Meet Thee" Parker Hymn, "Saw You Never In tho Twi light" Tours Song, "We Saw a Blight New Star,- Clarko Primary Scholars. Semi-Chorus for Boys and Girls. "O Jesus Christ. Our God and King," Barnby Hymn, "From tho Kastcrn Mountains," Trembath J. M. Chance. Orgmiist nnd Director. Holy Trinity Lutheran. Tho services at Holy Trinity Luther an church on Christmas day will begin with the Matins nt 6.00 n. m. The chief service at 10.30 n. in.; Sunday school at 12 m.; vespers, at 7.30 p. m. The following will be the order of ser vices, the music being under the direc tion of Professor K. Protheroo. assist ed by tho choir. Misses Bessie Shlve, Katie Wlnterstlne, Josephine Bern hardt, Hanna Bernhardt, Alice Fenne, Norma Hughes, Alible Orff, Mr. Henry J. Shubcrt, David J. Davis, Richard Brader: MATINS, 6 A. M. Hymn, Como Holy Ghost Our Souls In spire." Tho Vcrslcle. Venilo Kxultemus. Hymn, "Brightest and Best of tho Sons of tho Morning." Psalm R,"i with "Gloria Patrl." Tho Lessons. "Respor.sory." Sermon, Subject, "Christmas Joys." To Deum Ladamus. Tho Prayer. Benedlcamus. Benediction. MORNING SERVICE, 10.30 O'CLOCK. Hymn, "Gracious Lord Divine." The Verslcle. Confession of Sins. lutrolt By Batham Kyrlo By W. Felton Gloria In Kxcelsls By Turlu Kplstle Lesson. Solo," Tho Star of Bethlehem," D. J. Davis Gospel Lesson. Creed. Hymn. "The Happy Christmas Comes Once More." Sermon, Subject, "Tho Redeemer Is Born" Offertory By Langdon Tho Prayer. Anthem. Hymn. "Adesto FIdeles." Doxology and Benediction. VKSPKRS AT 7.3) P. M. Hymn. "Come Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove." The Vcrslcle. Psalm 110 with Gloria Patrl. Serlpturo Lesson. Solo, "C.lnd Tidings". ...Miss Bes?lo Shlvo Second Solpture Lesson. Responsor. Sermon, Subject, "Christ Born in Us." Anthem, "The New Born King," By AshforJ Tho Prnyer. Solo, "Tho Watching Shepherds," Miss Norma Hughes Benedlcamus. Benediction. On Monday evening nt 7.S0 the Sun day school will observe the Christmas fentlvnl. Under the direction of Mr. Richard Brader and Miss E, Garngan, organist, the following programme will be rendered: Player By the Pastor Singing By School Opening Address By Charles Schocn Serlpturo Lesson. Recitation By Jcnuio Sea mans Singing By School Kxerctoes by the Infant School. Recitation By Etta Wetzel Song By School Recitation. By Lnura and Mary Lute and Ellen Bernhardt. Solo By Florence) Warner Hong By Scnool Recitation By Grace Brown Dialogue Uy Nino Scholars Song By School Recitation By Jennie Scamans Solo By Miss K. Garagan Recitation By Lottie Bllckens Anthem By choir Gathering of the Offering. Closing Address By William Lnmpllng Distribution of Gifts. Song By School Benlli''lon. St. Luko's Church. Tho music nt Saint Luke's church tomorrow will bo sung by the usual choir of twenty-five men nnd boys, un der tho direction of J. Willis Conant, organist und choirmaster. Morning Prayer. Processional, "Sing Oh, Sing" ....Conant Vcnlto Anglican To Deum Dykes Bonedlctus .Woodward Holy Communion, Introlt, "Jcsu, Who From" Woods Kyrlo Elvoy Gloria TIM Hodges Offertory, "Sing O Heavens" Gaul Sursum Corda, .....Armas Agnus Del , Adams Gloria In Kxcelsls Stalncr Recessional, 'Hark, tho llernld An gels" Mendelssohn Kvcnlng Prayer. Processional, "Sing Oh, Sing" ....Conant Mngnlllcat Klmmlns Nunc Dlmlttls Stanford Offertory, "Jesil Who From" Woods Recessional, "Rejoice Yo Pure....Messlter St. Petor's Cathedral. In St. Peter's Cathedral at 10.30 o'clock tomorrow Right Rev. Bishop Hoban will sing pontifical high mass. The choir, assisted by Bauer's or chestra will render n programme of music that has been In preparation for some time. Calvary Reformed Church. Tho following Cnrlstmns exercise will be rendered at tho Calvary Re formed church, corner Monroe and Gibson, tomorrow at 7.30 p. m: Organ Voluntary. Gloria Patrl Meredith Creed. Invocation. "The Prophet of Nazareth" Chorus Responsive Reading, "Prophecy." Lord's Prayer. "Tho World's Great Need" Exercise. "Awake. Glad Morn" Tullar Responslvo Rending, "Fulfillment." Recitation, "God's Message." "Whllo Flocks Were Sleeping". ...Chorus Recitation, "Tho Coming of tho Shep herd." "The Guiding Star" Solo and Chorus "Tho Bethlehem Child" Kxcrclse. "Chiming Bells" Chorus "Christ Was Born In Bethlehem," Chorus "Hope" Kxcrclse. Solo, "O'er Bethlehem Gleaned a Star." Recitation, "Tho Story of Jesus." Collection. Address. "Glory to God" Chorus Doxology. St. Mark's Lutheran Chtirch. For Sunday tho special Christmas services have been arranged for at St. Mark's Lutheran church nnd Sunday school. The choir made extensive prep aration under the direction of the chor ister, Joseph Atherton, nnd M!rs Mar tha Kvans, orranlst. There will be a Matin service at 6.30 a, m the main service at 10.S0 a. m. At Vespers at 7 p. m. the Sunday school will take part In the services of recitations and songs. A new chapel organ has been received through the efforts of the choir, the same will be consecrated to Its sacred purpose at the morning service. The programme for tho three services Is as follows: MATIN SERVICE, 6.30 a. m. Tho Vcrslcle. Tho Invltatory. Scripture Lessons. Hymn. .' Responsory. ' Psalm. 1 Address, "To Deum" Jackson Hymn. Prayer. Benediction, MORNING SERVICE. 10.30 A. M. Anthem. "Unto Us a Child Is Born,'. Choir Invocation and confession. Introlt. Tho sermon. Tho Kyrle. The general prayer. Gloria In Kxcelsls. Offertory anthem. "Break Forth Into Joy" c. Simper Soloist, Mrs. William G. Smith. Tho Collect. Tho Serlpturo Lessons and responses. Creed. Hymn nnd benediction. Duet. "When Christ Was Born," Charles Gabriel Mrs. A. L. Palmer and Joseph Atherton. Vesper Service, 7 p. in. (Chrlstmns Ser vice of tho Main Sunday School.) Hymn, "It Camo Upon tho Midnight Clear." Address of Welcome Louisa Bahlko A Youthful Welcome Mllllo Alspaugh Solo, "Tho Star of Bethlehem." Stephen Adams By Mrs. A. L. Ramer. Recitation, 'Tho Angels' Song," Salma Johnson Recitations. "Tho Old Time Bells," Mnglgo Sherman, Cora Vttter. Lottie Beers. Anthem, "O Bo Joyful in tho Lord," L. O. Emerson Recitations, "Tho Three Kings." Herman Johnson "Tho Holiday Convention, Llla Beers, Anna Bartoteh, Kmma Moor, Lizzie Whetstone. "Tho First Christmas".... Harry Stotck-;l Solo, "The Heavenly Stranger," Charlo3 Gabriel Bv Mrs. Frer. Tlctze. Recitation, "Blessed Babo of Bethle hem Lllllo Gucnnel Hymn. "Ring tho Bells, the Christmas Bells" School Trio, "O Touch Those Chords Again," Lottie Beers, Lizzie Whetstone, Llla Beers. Recitation, "When Christmas Comes," Florence Watrous Duet, "Glory to tho Lamb," Mrs. Charles Krager, Mrs. A. L. Ramer. Recitation, "Christmas Bells," Lizzie Rlchter Ladies' Quartette, "he Herald Angels Sing" H. A. Henry Mrs. William G. Smith, Mrs. Charles Kragcr, Mrs. A. L. Ramer, Sirs. Fred TIet7,e. Benediction. Recessional, "Stars All Bright Arc Beaming" By the School Jackson Street Baptist. At the prayer meeting In the Jackson Street Baptist church tomorrow at 9.30 o'clock Charles Holley will be lender. At 10,30 tho pastor, Rev. Thomas De Gruchy will preach on tho topic "Christ's Gloilous Coming." At the evening service beginning at 7 o'clock there will bo a Christmas concert by tho full choir, assisted by tho orches tra. The following programme will be rendered: MORNING SERVICE AT 10.39 O'CLOCK. Organ Prelude. Hymn 112 Wobb Lord's Prayer; unison. Anthom. "Angel Bong." Reading. Prayer. Notices. Offertory, Voluntary In Pianissimo. Anthem, "Holy Babe of Bethlehem." II. P. DankB Sermon. Hymri 103 Tune Downs Benediction. Postlude, KVKNING SERVICE AT 7.30 O'CLOCK. Organ Prelude. Hymn 101 Coronation Reading. Prayer. Anthem, "Behold I Bring You Glad Tidings" C. W. Coombs Recitation Miss Thomas Solo. Boloeled Wllllnm J. Jones Offertory, Orchestra Anthem, "Christmas Anthom," II. P. Dank Short Sermon, Solo, "Bending O'er a Cradle Low," Mnrzo Miss Nichols. Hymn 214, "Joy to the World." Chorus (aV'Como Near Yo Nations", ..Watson (b) "For Unto You Is Born This Day," Scint-Chorus Allegro (c) "Glory to God In tho Highest," Full Chorus Doxology. Pmyer. Benediction. Postlude. Simpson M. E. Church. Following Is the special service which will bo given at tho Simpson Methodist church by the choir, of which W. W Jones Is chorister, nnd Walter Davles, organist: MORNING SERVICE AT 10.30 O'CLOCK. Prelude. Hymn, "Joy to the World." Anthem, "Tho Wondrous Story". .Palmer Prayer and Serlpturo Lessons. Anthem, "Blessed Be tho Lord". ...Simper William Long and Choir. Sermon, Subject, "The Birth of Christ" Anthem, "Tho Now Born Klng"..Ashford Miss Kva Kittle, Thomns Abraham und Choir. Benediction. Postlude. EVENING SERVICE AT 7.30 O'CLOCK. Prelude. Anthem, "There Were Shepherds," Charles Vincent Thomas Abraham and Choir. Prayer. Malo Quartette, "Exulting Angels." Perkins Thomns Abraham, William W. Jones, Harry A. Wrlgley nnd Will Whitman. Offering. Anthem, "Calm on tho Night," Misses Ella Godslmll, Rachel Jones, Anna Jones and Choir. Announcements. Quartette, "O Let Your Mingling Voices Rise" Holden Misses Ella Godshall, Mrs. A. I.ewle, Thomas Abraham and Will Whitman. Sermon. Subject. "The Saviour Which Is Christ tho Lord." Anthem, "Behold I Bring You Good Tidings" T. Peel Benediction. Postlude. Tho choir will be assisted by Mr. A. Morso with the saxaphone. St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Three masses will be celebrated at St. Patrick's church, West Scranton, at 0, 9 and 10.30 a. m. The 6 and 10.30 masseB will be high service, and the 9 o'clock muss will bo for the children. The choir will render special services at tho high masses. John T. Vatklii3 will conduct and Miss Mnme Johnson will act as organist. Farmer's mass In G will be sung In full chorus, introducing an soloists Misses Rose Arlgonl and Katherlne Sullivan, sopranos; Misses Kate Gib bons and Anna Scanlon, altos; John Conway, tenor, and William Vanston, basso. Miss Arlgonl will sing as nn of fertory Gounod's "Ave Marie," with violin and organ accompaniment by Miss Harriet Ward and Mnme Johnson. As a recessional the choir will sing; "Adeste Fldele." St. David's Episcopal Church. Tho principal service In St. David's church will be at 10.30. a. m. Sunday, when there will bo a choral celebration of the Holy Euchnrlst. The service will be as follows: Processional Hymn 49. Kyrlo UlU Gloria Tlbl 11111 Credo 11111 Hymn M. Offertory Watkins Sursura Cordo Hill Benediction. Hill Agnus Del Hill Gloria In Kxcelsls Hill Nunc Dlmltis Gregorian Recessional Hymn 60. Sumner Avenue Presbyterian. There will be no preaching servlco at tho Sumner Avenuo Presbyterian church tomorrow evening. Instead a Christmas missionary servlco will be carried out by the children of tho Sunday school, assisted by the church orchestra. The programme will com prise solos, choruses, recitations, etc. Plymouth Congregational Church. Tho choir will render several jspecial selections Including anthems, duos and trios. Solos will be sung by Mrr. Bur dick, D. E. Hughes nnd Edward Davles. Green Bidgo Baptist Church. The special service for tho observ ance of the day by the Green Ridge Baptist church will be held In tho evening and will consist of a rendition of A3hford's new cantata, entitled "The Light of Life," to be given by the choir. The service will be as follows: PART 1. THE DAY'S DAWN. Introduction Piano and organ Tenor solo, chorus, "Hearken Unto Me," Mr. Thomas Watkins and choir Chorus, "Then Shall the Redeemed". Choir Bass solo nnd chorus, "Oh Come, Em manuel". Mr. Charles Brown nnd choir Chorus, "Tho Teoplo that Walked In Darkness" Choir Solo, "O Light of Life," Mrs. Vcrna Mitchell-Long Chorus. 'Arise, Shine, For Thy Light Is Como" Choir TART H. THE GLORIOUS DAY. Femalo chorus, "Angels' Serenade." Soprano solo, "It Came Upon the Mid night Clear" Mrs. Verna Long Chorus, "Glory to God" Choir Tenor solo and chorus, "Now When Jesus Was Born," Mr. William Linney and choir Malo chorus, "Who Aro These?" Soprano solo, "O Star Divine," Mrs. Bertha Johnson-Klsllng Final chorus, "Rejoice Greatly" Choir Following are tho members of tho choir: Soprano, Mrs Bertha Johnon-Kelsllnss, Mrs. Elizabeth Addyman, Mrs. Verna Mitchell-Long, Mrs. Frank Ottlnger, Miss Kva Brown, Miss Hnttlo Callender; alto, Mrs. Charles Wetmore, Mrs. Charles Scamblor, Miss Lulu Shurchlll, Miss Grace Niece, Miss Mary Gamewell: tenor, Mr. William Linney, Mr. Thos, Watkins, Mr. W. C. Reynolds, Mrs. Louis Brady; bassos, Mr. Harmon Sheldon, Mr. Charles Brown, Mr. Charles Scamblor, Mr. Ar thur Brown, Mr. Nelson Garret; accom panlsts, piano, Mrs. Sheldon; organ, Mrs, Ford; conductor, Thomas Watkins, Green Ridge Presbyterian. At the Green Ridge Presbyterian church, of which Rev. Isaac J. Lansing Is pastor, the following musical pro gramme will be rendered by the regu lar church choir tomorrow: MORNING, 10.30. Organ prelude, "Vlscet" Batiste Anthem, "And There Were Shepherds," Johnson Carol, "On That Gladdening Story". Macy Anthem, "Before the Heavens Were Spread Abroud" Parker Carol, "Hall, All Hall, Recdcmcr Holy," Macy Organ postlude, "Entro de Procession." EVENING, 7.30. Organ, "Moderato In A." Anthem, "Angels from tho Realms of Glory" Bullard Anthem, "Tho Heavens Are Telling" Blmpcr Bass solo, "Bonding O'er a Cradle Low" Mozart Anthem, "Joy to tho World," Arranged from Ilnndcl Orgnn postlude. "Mareho Triumphal." Tho choir will bo composed of tho fol lowing voices: Sopranos, Miss Edith Martin, Mrs. J. C. Wlnke, Miss Hatllo Ounster, Miss Alma Wade, Miss Annie Jenkins, Miss Mcrtlce Bayley, Miss Carrie Beldleman, Miss Llla Phillips, Miss Helen Netemycr; altos. Miss Myrtle Perry, Miss Lillian Porry, Mrs. G. B. Uthman, M1m Clara Nelmeyor, Miss Anna Salmon; ten ors, William Conrad, J. C. Wlnke. J. L. Rowlston, David Johns, O. F. Whltto moro; bassos, Wllllnm Roberts, D. J Phillips, Charles Klrkpatrlck, Charles Vlzcard: organist, Miss Salomo Becker; choirmaster, Gcorgo F. Whlttemore. Providonco Prcebytorian. Tho Christmas music nt the Provi dence Presbyterian church will bo of great Interest; an elaborate programmo has been In preparation for somo tlmo and will be given by tho largo choir ot the church, assisted by Mrs. Charles Metzgar and Mrs. D. M. Brundage, of tho central city. In addition to the regular choir, a chorus of twenty-two young ladles will form a specially In teresting feature of ihe services both morning and evening. The programme: Lessons of tho Nativity. Tho Salutation Watchman what of tho night? The Shepherds Thero were shepherds abiding In tho field. The Angel of tho Lord Fear, not, for be hold I bring you good tidings ot great Joy. Tho Multitude of the Heavenly Host Glory to God In tho Highest. Song of tho Shepherds Let us now go oven unto Bethlehem. Tho Star of Bethlehem The Dnysprlng from on High. Star of the East Brightest and best or tho Sons of tho Morning. Messiah Is King Shcut tho glad tidings. Under tho direction of Mr. Charles F. Whlttemore, Rev. George E. Guild will give discussions appropriate to tho day. Elegant programmes of tho services will bo distributed to the morning and evening congregation. Tho seats of the church are always free. North Scranton M. E. Church. Following Is the programme for the special choral service which will bo given at each service at tho Providence Methodist Episcopal church tomorrow: Organ Voluntary Miss Bcllo Green Doxology. Responsive Reading. Congregational Singing. Prnyer. Anthem, "Como All Yo Faithful." Schenecker Scripture Lesson. Bass Solo, "Tho Birthday of a King," Mrs. A. Plllings Offerings. Congregational Singing. Sermon by Rev. William Kdgar. Sub ject, "Ono Declaration of tho An gel." Anthom, "Glory to God In the Highest," Underbill Organ Postiudo. North Slain Avenue Baptist. An augmented choir will render spe cial choral services nt each church ser vice under the direction of Chorister Rees Watkins. The programme for each service will comprise anthems, duets and polos. Interspersed with ap propriate hymns. A different pro gramme will be given at each service, and the public Is cordially invited to attend. St. Mark's Episcopal, Dunmore. Tho special service for the day will bo given by the choir at the evensong service, under tho direction of Llew ellyn Jones, chorister. Tho choir will bo assisted by Mrs. S. S. Seamans, soprano soloist; Eugene Ham, flutist; Dr. George Brown, violinist; Thomas Matthews, cornetist. , TOMORROW'S SERVICES. Episcopal. St. Luke's parish Rev. Rogers Is rael rector, Rev. E. J. Haughton, Bcn lor curate; Rev. M. B. Nash, Junior curate. Christmas day, 6 it. m.J Holy Communion; 8 a. in.. Holy Communion: 10.30 n. m morning prayer, sermon and Holy Communion; 7. 3u p. m., evening prayer and sermon: 9.15 a. m., Sunday school and Blblo classes. St. Mark's, Dunmore. 6.30 a. m., Holy Communion; 7.30 p. m., evening pray er and sermon; 3 p, m,, Sunday school and Bible class. East End Mission, Prescott avenue. 3 p.m., Sunday school nnd Blblo class; 7.30 p. m., evening prayer and sermon. South Side Mission, Fig street. 2.30 p. m., Sunday school and Blblo class. St. George's, Olyphant. 2.30 p. m,, Sunday school and Bible class: 3.30 p. m., evening prayer nnd sermon. Church of the Good Shepherd. S a. in.. Holy Communion; 10.30, morning prayer. Holy Communion and sermon; 12 m., Sunday school; 2.30 Bible classes; 7.30, evening prayer and sermon. Of fering for old and Infirm clergy and widows of clergy. All seats free. All welcome. F. S. Ballentlne. St. David's parish Kdward James McIIenry rector Christmas. Color, white. Celebration of Holy Kuchar Ist Saturday night at 12 o'clock. Cel ebrations also on Sunday at 7,30 and 10.30 a. m. Sunday school and Bible classes 2.30 p. in. Choral evening song services 7.30 p. m. Services bright. All welcome. Music good. Evangelical Lutheran. Christmas clay. Gospel Luke 2: 1,14, Epistle Isa. 92, 7,TItus 2: 11,14. Vestment color, whllte. St. Mark's, Washburn and Fourteenth streotB, Rev. A. L. Ramer, Ph. D., pastor. Services 10.30 a. m., 7.30 p. m. Luther league, 6.30. Sunday school 12 m. Evening, Sunday school will participate In tho service. Matin service, 6.30 a. m. Holy Trinity church, Adams avenuo and Mulberry street Rev. C. U. Splek er, pastor. Services, 10.30 a. m 7.30 p. m. Luther league, 6.30. Sunday school, 12 m. Matin services 6 a. m. lZon church, Mltlltn avenue Rev, P. F. Zlzleman, pastor. Services, 10.30 a. m. Sunday school, 2 p. in. St. Paul's, Short avenue Rev. W. C. L. Lauer, pastor. Services, 10.30 a. m., 7.30 p. m. Sunday school, 2.30 p. m. Christ's church, Cedar avenue nnd Beech Btreet Rov. II, F. Llsse, pastor. Services, 10.30 a. in., 7.30 p. m. Sunday school, 2 p. m. St. Peter's, Prescott avenue Rev. J. W Randolph, paster. Services, 10.30 a. m 7.30 p. m. Sur ay school, 2 p. m. Emanuel, Reese street. Rev. John Kowala, jiastor. Services, 10.30 a. m., 7.30 p. m. Sunday school, 2 p. m. Grace Lutheran church, corner Madi son avenue and Mulberry street Rev. Foster U. Gift, pastor. Services at 10.30 a. m. and at 7.30 p. m. Morning theme, "A Hunger nnd Thirst Satls lled nnd Quenched." Chrlstmns theme; evening theme, "Tho Burning Bush." The Sunday school wilt hold Chrlstmns exercises on Monday evening, eDc. 26. Methodist. Elm Parle church Prayer nnd praise service at 9.30. Preaching at 10.30 n. m. und 7.30 p. m. by tho pastor, C. M. Glflln, D, D, Sunday school at 2 and Epworth league nt 6.30 p. m. Extra nutslo at 7.30 p. m. Dunmore Methodist Episcopal JONAS LONQ'S SONS. "' .i m - Prices on Toys and Holiday Goods Drop to Half Jonas bong's Sons Ready For the Christmas Gifts Are Here in Abundance y Diamonds, Rings, Pendants, Brooches, etc., Solid Gold and Filled Watches, all the best makes, Rich Cut Glass, Fine Decorated China Lamps and Globes, Porcelain and Gilt Clocks and Bronzes, Gold-Headed Canes and Um brellas and a large and handsome line of Sterling and Silver Novelties and Quad ruple Plated Silverware. AH together it makes the most attractive array of useful and ornamental Holiday Gifts to be found in any store in the city. We invite shoppers to visit our store, as it will prove interesting as well as profitable. A. E. Rogers' Jew3K 213 Lackawanna Avenue. A Neat Pair of Hakes the Most Appreciated of Christmas Gifts 4 We have an elegant assortment, . Prices From 49c Upward. : A beautiful Calendar Patty" picture book given dooks are jusi our. ana win girls immensely. Standard HANDIEST STORE IN THE CITY. 217 LACKA, AVE A $ church. Preaching services at 10.30 a. in. and 7.30 p. m. Subject for morn InR "Welcome News from Heaven." Bubject for evening, "Christ's Mission In the Fullnes of Time)" Special Christ man music, Beats free and gentleman ly ushers. Howard Placo African Methodist Episcopal church Itev. 11. A. Grant, H. D pastor. 10.30 a. m eubject, "Christ, the Wonderful;" 2.30, Sunday school; 7.50 p. m., address by the pas JONAS LONQ'S SONS. .. -r ,-.-----ir---nrurjnLJ Price Today. Rush. $ Slinners for 1800 and a "Peter and 2 with each sale. These 4 piease tne nine ooys ana a 4 6hoe Store, 4 tor. Mr. Iv. K. Morton and genera, Christmas exorcises. Cedar Avenuo Methodist Kplscopa' church F. I Doty, pastor. Tho pas tor will preach at 10.30 a. m. and 7.3' p. m. Morning theme, "Tho Advent.' Junior league at 3.15, Epworth leagui C.30. Tho Sunday school will hold lti Chrlstmns anniversary exercises oi Saturday evening. Continued on Pago S.) i i
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