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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1903

Page

4

Christmas Trees In Protestant Churches Continued

A Christmas festival at Eliot church vestry featured Santa Claus by proxy, gifts for Sunday school children, and a varied program of singing recitations and readings led by Superintendent D. G. Common. The event emphasized a joyful community gathering with decorations by Miss Jennie Russell and helpers.

G. A. Smith Dorothy Hartley Ralph Wood Reading Muriel J. Hill John Fields Jennie Russell Lilla M. Severance Ruth Russell

Christmas toy distribution at Highland church event

Children packed the Highland Congregational vestry for a Christmas celebration. Santa handed out stockings, toys, and candy while Miss Maude Montford read aloud and Miss Helen Spencer sang. Walter Hadley may hold clues about a North Pole visitor who disappeared after the event.

Highland Congregational Church North Pole Walter Hadley Maude Montford Helen Spencer

Santa arrives as vestry celebration delights Del Rio church

In a crowd of over four hundred at the First Trinitarian Congregational church vestry last night, a jovial Santa Claus entertained as children watched a colorful program. The primary and junior departments performed songs and readings while gifts and framed pictures were presented to Rev. George Kennett and Mrs. Kennett. Earlier, hundreds of paper bags marked for charity were filled with food and clothing for city children in need, ensuring a large supply of wholesome donations for distribution.

First Trinitarian Congregational Church Santa Claus Dearing Dean Ober Hazel Shirley Pearl Ober Ruth Upton Reading Elsie Gunston Lois Kittredge Beatrice Hibbard Nettie Studley Eva Henderson George Upton Walter Robinson Kris Kringle Hector Turnbull George F. Kenngott Christ Endeavor Society

Christmas tree festival at Immanuel Baptist Church

Immanuel Baptist Church held its annual Christmas tree festival last evening at Blossom Street house of worship. The program featured school children with two vocal selections and recitations by Ethel Estabrook, Marion Whittier, Rosa Pauly, Martha Swanwick, Annie Chapman Joyce and Ida Faulcon. A gold watch and chain was presented to retiring Sunday school superintendent William J. Beaven by Pastor Rev. Robert F. True. Beaven, who has served as deacon and musical director for over five years, will move to Fall River Mass. to join Borden Remington Mill Supply Co. Mrs Geaven received an elegant French clock from the Ladies' Aid. Numerous presents and church decorations completed a well-received evening.

Immanuel Baptist Church Blossom Street Ethel Estabrook Marion Whittier Rosa Pauly Martha Swanwick Annie Chapman Joyce Ida Faulcon William J. Beaven Beaven Robert F. True Borden & Remington Mill Supply Co Fall River Mass Geaven Ladies’ Aid Society

Hadley Street Church Santa Visit Highlighted

The Hadley Street Church hosted Santa Claus last night, the farthest stop yet in his rounds. He described the trip as a pull but noted generous reception and smiles from the children, promising to return briefly before continuing to many more awaiting his appearance. Local youth performed first, entertaining the audience.

Hadley Street Santa Claus

Christmas Eve Festivities At First Universalist Church

Christmas events for the First Universalist church children began at six last evening with bright décor and abundant gifts from the tree. A seasonal cantata depicting Santa Claus was performed by the youngsters under Miss Mabel Adams, in a mood of goodwill led by Pastor Rev. C. E. Fisher.

First Universalist Church C. E. Fisher Santa Claus Our Land Mabel Adams

Christmas Gift Tree Delights 14 Children At Local Institution

A Christmas observance at the institution featured a 3 PM tree presentation for 14 children. Trumpets, games, books, and candies were gifted, bringing clear joy to the young attendees as they received the articles.

Christmas Day Nursery postpones observance to today

The Day Nursery did not hold a Christmas observance yesterday as children spend the holiday at home. A Christmas tree event is planned for this afternoon at the nursery for the children in care.

Day Nursery

Christmas Observances In Episcopal Churches

Christmas was celebrated as a joyous holy day with religious exhalation in Episcopal churches. St Annes chimes invited early communion and the 10:30 service, green and white decorations and a white altar set a simple, dignified scene. The choir, directed by E K Baldwin, provided solemn joyous music.

St. Anne's Tower E. K. Baldwin

Christmas Hymns at St John’s Church Choir

At St John’s the church interiors gleamed with green wreaths and boughs as Anglican chants and anthems filled the air. The surpliced choir under Mr F O Blunt led the service with clear, resonant singing.

St. John’s F. O. Blunt

Holy Mass at House of Prayer Hears Communion Rise

A high mass at House of Prayer yesterday drew a larger crowd than usual as more parishioners received holy communion. The chancel was festooned with hemlock trees and the choir, aided by violinist Miss Florence Charlton, performed with spirit. The rector urged peace and good deeds following the Child Jesus example.

House of Prayer Florence Charlton Jesus

Christmas Cheer At Chelmsford Institutions Brightens Guests

Evoking holiday spirit at several facilities, Truant school in North Chelmsford held a Christmas Eve concert featuring Warren Richards of Boston. The day included mass for Catholic boys, skating, gifts, and a big chicken dinner. YWCA tree at city hospital and farm brought joy to inmates with an evening chapel entertainment. Thorndike street jail inmates enjoyed a Christmas dinner and freedom of the corridors with gifts from relatives.

North Chelmsford Warren Richards Boston Fr. Schofield Fr. Flynn Thorndike Street

Christmas Services at St Peter's Church Crowded

Immense crowds attended Christmas masses at the new St Peter's church with a 10 30 high mass officiated by Rev Fr Corbett and sermon by Rev Fr Heffernan on The Nativity. Mozart's 12th mass sung by a large choir followed. vesper service at 7 featured cherubini Ecce Panis and a chorus with strings.

St. Peter’s Corbett Mullin Heffernan John V. Donoghue Fr. Heffernan Christ Cardinal Newman Mozart John Warburton Cornelius Calin J. W. McKennedy

Christmas Services at Immaculate Conception Church Impress

The Christmas festival at the Church of the Immaculate Conception featured multiple masses led by Rev Francis EB Rogers and deacons and sub-deacons from the Missionaries of Mary Immaculate. A Gounod mass and Noel by Von Reischoot were sung with an American orchestra.

Church of the Immaculate Conception Francis EB. Rogers North Billerica Lawrence Gschwind T. Wade Smith Eugene A. Dorgan

Christmas Service at St Michael's Church with filled pews

The Christmas service at St Michael's Church yesterday morning at 10 30 filled every pew. Trees decorated the altar creating a festive theme. Music impressed with solos by Mrs Mabel Ware Murphy Miss Nano M Gallagher Mr Thomas P Boulger and Mr James A Murphy. Miss Carolyn White played organ. The Pentucket Orchestra of Haverhill aided the quartet and chorus choir. Solemn vespers followed at 7 with the published programme.

St. Michael's Thurch Mabel Ware Murphy Nano M. Gallagher

Noel's Christmas crib at St Joseph's celebrates grand crib service

A lavish Christmas service at St Joseph's church honored Noel with an impressive crib presentation by Rev. Fr. Fournier OML. The church featured elaborate evergreen festoons from five points, a central globe of flowers, and a life size crib amid firs. About 200 worshippers filled the aisles, with Rev. Fr. Edmond Ouimet delivering a learned sermon on the threefold birth of Christ.

Noel St. Joseph’s Church Fr. Fournier Edmond Ouimet Ottawa University Charles Ouimet Summer Street Fr. Graton Brother Plaisance Tewksbury Fr. Lewis Christ Mary Fauconnier H. A. Racicot St. Joseph's Philips Davids Vincelette Gregoire St. Joseph's Church

Christmas Decor at St. Jean Baptiste Shines With Artful Simplicity

Decorations at St Jean Baptiste church blend greenery with electric bulbs, creating a bright simple display. Rev Fr Mangin’s crib, firs masking the grotto, and a Bethlehem sermon by Rev Fr Viaud accompany a Gilmant mass conducted by Dr. Caisse with Miss Rose Caisse at offertory and Lavigneur orchestra supporting a skilled choir continuation by Rev Frs Dubreuil Audibert and Brother Blais.

St. Jean Baptiste Mangin St. Joseph's Parish Dubreuil M. L Christ Jesus Guilmant Caisse Campeau Hammerer Rose Caisse Dr. Caisse Miss Caisse Olier David Lavigneur

Masses Sung at Polish Mission Church in St. Joseph's

At St. Joseph's church basement Rev. Stefan Duda officiated a 10:30 mass with litany singing and organ accompaniment by Miss Blanche Dextra. The Immaculate Conception church 9 o'clock choir assisted with plain chant and carols. A 4 o'clock benediction featured quartet from St. Joseph's choir performing Ave Verum Tantum Ergo and Ave Maria with Miss Dextra again on organ.

St. Joseph’s Church Stefan Duda Immaculate Conception Jesus Blanche Dextra Mr. Duda Priscilla Cote Arthur Joly George Perreault St. Joseph’s Choir Gullmant Goeb Saint-Denis Joly Miss Dextra

Mass Celebrated at St Anthony's Church with Festive Decor

High mass was celebrated at St Anthony's church at 10 30 yesterday morning by Rev H R Ferreira. The church was elaborately decorated with a Latin inscription Gloria In Excelsis Deo above the main altar and Boas Festas on the opposite panel. The crib held a realistic Christ child, and the music featured Leonard's mass in E flat under Peter A Clune with soloists W S Griffin performing O Salutaris and Noel by Adams at vespers. The church quartet plus 25 singers supported the festal music.

St. Anthony's Church H. R. Ferreira Peter A. Clune Leonard W. S. Griffin Gounod Noel Adams

Coughs and Colds and Constipation Fact Sheet

Cough medicines beyond Foley's Honey and Tar may contain opiates causing constipation and risks for children. Foley's Honey and Tar has no opiates, offering a safe option. Local druggists Goodaie's at 217 Central, Ellingwood & Co. at Merrimack and Central, Carter & Sherburne at Merrimack and Bridge, and Falls & Burkinshaw at 418 Middlesex advertise it.

Foley Goodaie’s Drug Store Central Street Ellingwood & Co Merrimack Central Streets Carter & Sherburne Bridge Streets Falls & Burkinshaw Middlesex Street

Buckley Arrested After Taking Coin Op Arcade Machine

Owen J Buckley of 191 Fayette street uses a penny in a slot machine to seize the entire apparatus. He fled down Prescott street with the box in his arms as Officer William McCloughery joined the pursuit. They ended with Buckley in custody at the lockup.

Owen J. Buckley Fayette Street Owen Prescott Street Buckley William McCloughery

Humane Society Annual Meeting at C A Richardson Home

The Humane Society holds its annual meeting at 172 Nesmith Street on Monday evening at 7 30 with officer elections and business matters. Agent Richardson led Christmas outreach delivering clothing groceries fuel and toys to needy families transforming despair into joy as children welcomed the Santa Claus figure represented by the society. A group of girls from the M B H club messaged the agent with a note of appreciation.

The Humane Society C. A. Richardson Nesmith Street Richardson Santa Claus M. BH. Club

Three Kind Hearted Misses Help Poor Children Map Christmas Gift

A dozen stockings filled with candies and toys were prepared but needed addresses for recipients. Mr Richardson supplied the names, enabling three young helpers to spread brightness and goodwill. Humane Society asks for clothing food fuel and money at its office for needy families.

Mr. Richardson The Humane Society

Christmas at Hood's Honors Long-Serving Employees

The C I Hood Co office on Thorndike Street celebrated with magazine subscriptions for employees with five years or more and special gifts for ten-year veterans. Mr Hood received a custom fire screen from staff, while mail clerk Arthur W Grant was given a notably affectionate token of regard as part of the pre Christmas gathering.

C. I. Hood Co Thorndike Street

Quiet Christmas Police Logs With Greek Woman Arrest

Christmas period passed quietly in police circles with 18 drunks logged by 6 pm. At 145 am yesterday officers Dwyer Creamer and Regis arrested Georgé Séerakos and Katenko Horito fos from a Market Street house on adultery charges. Katenko is noted as Lowell’s first Greek woman arrested.

Georgé Séerakos Katenko Horitofos Market Street T. Dwyer Creamer Regis Katenko Lowell

It Keeps the Feet Warm and Dry with Allen's Foot-Ease

An old advertisement promises warm dry feet by using Allen's Foot-Ease powder. It claims to cure chilblains swollen sweating sore and aching feet and says it is sold at all druggists and shoe stores.

Allen

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