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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1909

Page

3

Star Theatre Brings Washington Under the British Flag

The Star Theatre in Bristol announces a Christmas program featuring the film Washington Under the British Flag as its highlight. An entire change of pictures occurs tonight with added comedy and drama. Mr. Moscow ends his Bristol engagement tomorrow night and thanks the public for their welcome. Christmas matinee at 2 o’clock. prices children 5c adults 10c. evening show opens at 7 with 10c and 15c seats.

Bill Star Bristol Washington Moscow The Phoenix

Coming Events Dance Lineup for Christmas and New Year

Christmas afternoon and evening dances in G A R Hall led by George Rounds and John Pickles with Crown Orchestra conducted by Fred M Straight. New Year’s Eve dance in the same hall with John McMahon Herbert Springer and William Manchester. Jan 1 hotel Belvedere subscription dance with Crown Orchestra. Jan 19-20 minstrel show Bristol Opera House by Bristol Base Ball Association. Jan 12 supper in G A R Hall by Babbitt Woman’s Relief Corps and Sons of Veterans.

G. A. R. Hall George Rounds Bristol Base Ball Association Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps Sona of Veterans

Christmas Services at St. Michael’s Church

The Christmas program at St. Michael’s Church features a processional with Adeste Fideles Venite and several choral selections led by organ music from the Messiah. A midnight Holy Communion is sung by the congregation, with additional hymns and anthems scheduled for Saturday morning services.

N. Crotch Dudley Buck Aldrich Herald Angels Mendelssohn Kyrie Gilbert Lord Marston Merbecke B. Hodges Nuoc Dimittia Towers Regius Repent Square SmartpostInde March of the Magi Kings Dubois Holy Communion Bethlehem

Christmas Day Masses With Choir and Soloists Schedule

Masses at 5.80, 7.30, 9 and 10.30 a.m. celebrants Rev T J Gillan Rev J Downing and Father Downing. An array of choral works and solos including Oh Holy Night Adeste Fideles Glorious Morn and Hail Hail Christmas Day. Evening Rosary at 7.30 with full chorus and organist.

T. J. Gillan Warren St. Bartholomew’s B. Hamman Werner Joseph Duffy Scott J.¥. Downing Schirmer Louise Franklin Adeste Fideles H. Neildlinger Krank Voua Father Downing William Sisson Frank Vona Tony Yelleca Edward F. Christie

Christmas Services and Evening Concert at State Street Church

Morning and evening Christmas program at State Street M E Church features organ preludes hymns carols responsive readings anthems and a sermon by Rev John McVay. Soloists include Miss Sarah D Bosworth Miss Bessie Cary and Mrs E M Dimond with David E Carter on bass and organist duties.

A. Dubois Bessie Cary Ke. M. Dimond Be.m. Dimond David E. Carter State Street M. E Herald Angels Sarah D. Bosworth John McVay

Christmas services at Baptist Church feature prophecy sermon

Next Sunday morning at Baptist Church the pastor will preach on Christ and Prophecy with choir music. A Christmas evening service will include the choir and the primary class. The Christmas offering goes to church debt as a friend adds one third to the total up to 18 dollars.

Baptist Qcharesf

Mite Society Holds Annual Meeting at First Baptist Church

The Mite Society of the First Baptist Church met in the vestry Tuesday evening for its annual report and year in review. Officers were re elected and thanked for their work. society funds supported church expenses debt and parsonage repairs while adding new members and a social collation to close the evening.

Mite Society The First Baptist Church Charch A. W. Barrett Edward Harper Walter Lawton Fred Hodgdon Geo. A. Arnold

Local man James Goyle arrested for assault on Marmaduke Mason

This morning Chief Morrissey arrested James Goyle of this town charged with assaulting and robbing Marmaduke Mason of 28. A sum of money was found in Goyle's possession. He was lodged in jail and will be arraigned later. Mason identified him this morning as the assailant.

James Goyle Morrissey Marmaduke Mason Coyle Doyle Mason

Christmas Exercises at Valley School by Grace Allan

Second grade Christmas program features songs and recitations by students including Anthony Smith Obryssa Karey Philip Gladue Sicigs mando Fasano Daniel Kaposa Mary Almeida Mary Silvia Milvno Rollo Jennies Sears Walter Ethier May Pierce Jessie Molasky Rose Silvia Ruth Francis Frederick Serb's Frederick Serb's etc. Teachers and pupils present a variety of Christmas songs and letters to Santa in this Valley School program led by Miss Grace J Allan.

Valley School Grace J. Allan Santa Raha Ranitatiana Obryssa Karey Santa Claus Philip Gladue Sicigsmando Fasano Daniel Kaposa Henry Newman My Dolly Mary Almeida Albert Pevin Milvno Rollo Jennies Sears Jessie Molasky Jas. Moore May Pierce Walter Ethier John DePont John Langello Madeline Vera Rebecca Gurney Hdldie Gravelle Rose Silvia Kriss Kringle Ruth Francis Frederick Serb Child Jesus Elizabeth May Ethel Thiele Wm. McNay Cora Caccavola Emelia D’amore Kitty and Dolly Rosa Goldes Argentina Sousa Michael Valleca Santa Claur Janet McCaw Santa Claug Irene Munro

Millifinents sweep Hank Hanks in three straight

The Millifinents secured three consecutive wins over Hank Hanks with M Nelle scoring 316 while substituting for Captain Wall. On Wednesday the Twenty threes beat the Garoos with W Manchester and M Nelle leading, and on Tuesday Sunnysides won two of three from the Broilers as Hill Clark and Schafft surpassed the 3800 mark.

Hank Hanks M. Nelle Capt. Wall Twentythrees Garoos W. Manchester Broilers Hill Clark Schafft Sunnysides Q. Osterberg Monro Capt Wilson Ie Clark H. Newman J. Saillant Gs C. Hill G. Kinnicutt P. Kenney, Jr O. W. Cromer J. B. Newman W. A. Snow W. J. Pierce M. Dimond F. Clark O. E. West QO. Osterberg A. Davidson L. H. Callan Snow H. Magee B. Wall J. M. Bottomley R W. Nelson S$. Munro R. H. Dunbar P. Kenney, Sr R. Murray Hodgdon Jas. Davidson Oe Herrmann J. F. Arrally W. Remieres

Presentations at National India Rubber Company Factory

The National India Rubber Company factory honored staff with multiple gifts. Baron O Colt received an eight piece cut glass set. W D Brown got Busch prism binoculars. Supt O R Cushman a desk chair. J F Galvin led the foremen in presenting. Other employees received a desk clock, golf cuff links, and gold watches. A purse of money was sent to Leater Beals and Miss Crowley received funds from staff.

National India Rubber Company O. Colt W. D.F. Brown W. Def. Brown Supt O. R. Cushman J. F. Galvin James W. Franklin Leater P. Beals Miss Crowley

Revised For Christmas Poem Change

The passage offers a playful revision of a Christmas verse about absence and presence. It notes Jack cannot be with you on Christmas and shifts from absence making the heart grow fonder to presents making the heart grow fondest. The piece preserves the seasonal sentiment while updating the line to emphasize gifts at Christmas.

Jack

Santa Claus Secret Exposed to Foster Imagination

The piece urges parents to avoid revealing Santa as an impostor to children. It suggests letting kids deduce how a heavy visitor could enter a home via the chimney in a steam-heated era. It promotes imagination as a valuable trait to nurture.

Santa Claus

Noted suitor asks for daughter in marriage

A man named Cholly Softhed-Say asks Mr Killtime for permission to marry his daughter. Mr Killtime replies there is no insanity in the family and there will not be one.

Cholly Mr. Killtime

Minor League Showdown Ends With Team 6 Sweep

Team No. 6 captured two games in three from Team No. 1 on Wednesday evening, securing a two to one series win.

Christmas in the Philippines Fiesta and cockfighting blend

The article describes Christmas in the Philippines as a season of religious fiestas with candlelit processions and ornate saints, tempered by cockfighting as a major pastime. It notes a festive dinner of barbecued pig, rice, tamarind beans, bananas, lanzones, and unusual grasshoppers, plus American influences like baseball and fashion.

Philippines America Europe Wide World

Handsome calendar offered with purchases at Rubery Bristol shop

A handsome calendar is given to every customer who spends one dollar on goods at JOSEPH A. RUBERY 243 and 247 Thames Street Bristol R1. The offer appears in local notices promoting the shop's sales event and calendar giveaway.

Come One Store Ad Boasts Holiday Toys and Supplies

A crowded sales pitch touts Santa Claus in store with toys, dolls, carriages, wheelbarrows, and a wide dry goods lineup including waists, skirts, aprons, towels, blankets, underwear, suits, coats, furs, hosiery, curtains, and more all at bargain prices. It notes green trading stamps and places the shop at 44 State Street beside the Bristol Hotel with holiday wishes and thanks for past patronage.

State Street Bristol Hotel

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