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SIX CHRISTMAS EXERCISES IN AUGUSTA CHURCHES TODAY Bcantiful Musical Pro grams to be Rendered by Accomplished Choirs. In many of the churches of Augusta, notably the Methodist nrel Presbyte rian church there will he special Christmas services held today. The musical programs that have been sub mitted for publication show that some line services will be held and there will doubtless he large congregations present to appreciate them. ORPHAN ASYLUM. "Tidings of Joy" will bo given this afternoon at 3.J0 o'clock at the or phans' Asylum and the following pro gram has been arranged: Processional. Song "There is Joy In the World Today." Song by the School, "Ring In the Morn.” Responsive Scripture Reading and Gloria. Prayer and Response by the School. Song, “Music Is Ringing." Song by Primary Class, "Christmas Blessings'' Solo with Chorus by the School, "Joy Ring the Angels." Recitation, "How We I,ove It." Song by the School, "A Song of Christmas.” Violin Solo, Miss Gladys lilckman. Solo with Chorus, "o Night of Rap ture Sweet ’’ exorcise, "Four Christmas Angels." Song by School, "Shining Still." Cornet Solo, Mr. Warren Moran. Hong by School, "Wonderful Night." Address by Rev. V>r. Ford Molten Closing Song by the School, "Hall to the King." Benediction. Harriet 11. Gow, uslcal director. Mr. K. B. Hook will act as superln- Hurrlet H. Gow, musical director, from the city. ST. JAMES CHURCH. ChrlHtrn&D service* will bo conducted hi Ht. James church today with an appropriate musical program ami a special sermon at the mornirut serv ice by the pastor, the Rev. Richard Wilkinson. Tin program# for the two services are as follows: Morning. Vo! unt ary. Opening Sentence, “Tho Lord is In II is Holy Temple.** Invocation Hymn Apostles' Creed Prayer. Gloria Put rla. 1 wessons. Hymn, “Silent Night, Holy Night." Announcements. offertory: Anthem, "Listen to the Wondrous Story/* Hymn. Sermon. Solo, "Long Ago ix Midnight Strain." Hymn. Benedict lon. Post 1 uric. Evening. Voluntary Opening Sentence, "The Lord Is in His Holy Temple," Invocation. Hymn. Prayer. Gloria Patria. Hymn, "Silent Night. Holy Night." Announcements Offertory: Anthem, "Peace Vpon Earth." Hymn. Sermon. Solo, "Noel." Hymn. Benediction. Postlude. ST. MATTHEWS CHURCH. i >ne of tho mOKt Interesting of tin many Christmas festivals held In Au uusih will he ttint of the Sunday school of bt. Matthew's church which v. til take place this afternoon at 4 o'clock. Under the direction of the superintendent, Mr. Geo. O. le'rokr, the children have received Instruc tion In a Christians program entitled The Child Divine, which will he a* follows: Opening Hymn—“ Swell the Strains Celestial." Invocation by the pastor. Rev. Wil liam J. Flock. Responsive Reading led by the sec ret ary. O. U. Warner. Hymn by the school—“ Angels Ever Bright ami Fair." Responsive Reading ltd by secre tary. Q. G. Kerner. Hymn by the school—" Herald Sfat of Dove." Scripture lesson by the superintend ent, Georg. H. Gerokt- Hymn by the school—" While Shep herds Watched Their Flocks by Night," Primary class exercises—"We Have Scon His Star.” Hymn by the Primary class. Recitation —“How to Spend Christ mas.” Hymn "The Holy Christmas Morn" Catechism for the Beginner's class. Hymn by the school—" Star of the East.” Hymn by the school —"Holy Night." Violin solo by Ernest Fund. Hymn by the school —"Spreading Sunshltio.” Address. Hymn by the school—“ Merry Christ mas." Offerings and announcements. Distribution of gifts. Closing hymn by the school —"The Christmas Song Is Ringing." Prayer, closing with the Lord's Prayer. Benediction. ST. JOHNS CHURCH. At St. Johns church of which the Rev. Ford McKee Is pastor, beautiful Christmas services will he held this morning at 11 a. m. and also at 8 p. rn The pastor will preach special sermons and a selected program of Christmas music has been prepared by the choir. The program of the music Is as follows: MORNING SERVICES. (>rgan voluntary. Hymn 107. Apostle’s Creed. Prayer. Anthem "llehold, I bring you good tidings."-- Welgand. lesson from Old Testament. Gloria I’atrl. Bessons from New Testament. Collection and anthem—“ The Christ inas M essago"—Coombs. Hymn 633. The sermon. Anthetn “Shout, O Earth!" Schnecker. Prayer, Hymn 121. Doxology and benediction. EVENING SERVICES. Organ voluntary. Hymn 113. Prayer. Anthem "Sing, o. Daughter of Zion.” Nevin. Besson 116. 1 lyinn. The sermon. Anthetn “The King of 1.0v0." Shelley. Prayer. Doxology and benediction. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH. One of the finest programs that will ho rendered In tho elty today will be that of tho Christman services at the First Christian church of which the Rev. Howard T. Crec Is pastor. There will he twh Services, one of which will he at 11 a m. and the other at 8 p. m. The large choir which Is under the direction of Mrs. W. S. Harri son lias boon practicing most dili gently for some time and tho follow ing program will bo heard: Organ prelude “Grande Offertoire do Noel" Eugene Thayer Anthetn —“Sing, O Heavens," T. Edwin Solly Ilymn—"Joy to the World" llandol Anthem —"Brightest and Best of tho Sous of the Morning" Rubinsteln-Dressler Hymn—“He has come, the Christ of God" Mendelsshon Offertory solo—" 111 Old Judeu,".... Adam Qeibel ! Hymn "Angels from the Realms of j Glory" Henry Smart I V’osUude —“Adesto Fldeles" Geo. E. Whiting NIGHT SERVICE S O’CBOCK. Organ prelude—"Oh, Thou Sublime, Sweet Evening Star" Wagner Anthem "O Como lo my Heart. l<ord Jesus" Brackett Hymn—"ll Came Upon the Mid night Clear" Willis Anthetn —"Calm on the Elstenlng Ear of Night" Williams i Hymn—" Holy Night, Peaceful Night" J. liamby Offertory -"Beneath the Stars on Bethlehem's Plain" Spence . Hymn- "Savior. Again to Thy Dear Name" Hopkins Postlude "Festival March" K roe gvr Choir- Miss 01110 llett, Mrs J. W. Fssry, Miss Annie Lou Cates, Mis* Harrydvle Itevidson, Miss Annie B. ; Power, Mis* Minnie Moore, Miss Eu ! nice Cates, Miss Naomi Davidson. Mr. j Ollie R. Murrah. Mr Dtnton I. j Moody. Mrs. W. S. Harrison. AIR CASTUE. llirum Was yer home damaged by | that there cyclone T Ike Dunna. 1 hain’t found It ylt,— | Cleveland Header, CHRISTMAS IN AUGUSTA WAS OBSERVED BY ALL Everybody celebrated Christmas Day in Augusta. Throughout the en tire length of the Joyous holiday very little work was done, and a day of rest was given to practically every person in the city. The public build ings were all closed, and federal, county and city officers were on holi day. The hanks closed, and so were the exchanges and practically every place of business within the city lim its, and all of the schools. The church es were opened, however, and thous ands of worshippers were present in these edifices to Join In the glad ser vices of thanksgiving and give praise to the Savior, who was born nineteen hundred and nine years ago, to save men. THE WEATHER. The great drawback to the celebration of Christmas was the horrible weather, which was without doubt, the worst that has been experienced this ear.y The temperature was probably the lowest that has been felt this winter, end the wind was very high and rough. The day was altogether disagreeable, In fact. It was about as rough a Christmas nreteorologlc alyl speaking, as has been had for years. The Indications are that the weather Sunday will he very cold, but at the same time everyone, during the latter part of the week, thought that Christmas would bo accompanied by fair and agree ablee weather. There was no special program for the observance of Christinas In Au gusta but everyone enjoyed a good Christmas dinner, with the usual menu oflturkey, cranberry sauce, cel ery anil plum pudding and mince pies. The markets abounded with bounti ful supplies of fruits and nuts which were sold at reasonable prices. Tur keys were high, but. still people ex pected this rise in price and the sales were hoavy. AT THE CHURCHES. At the churches the Christmas ser vices were well enjoyed and well at tended and were very interesting. The presence of Bishop E. G. Weed, of the diocese of Florida, at the Church of the Good Shepherd, was one of the most notable features of the day. Christmas tree celebrations were much In evidence and the hearts of the young people were made glad by the visit of Santa Claus. Nono was more happy than prisoners behind the bars, for at the county stockade the convicts were treated to a glorious Christmas dinner at which the piece de resistance was barbecued pork, a large number of fine shoats having been secured by the commis sioners for the dinner. There was a line time had at tho stockade and one would have had to do much think ing to realize that the feosters were convicts. The inmates of the county home were not forgotten by tho com missioners and they also had a big spread. In which many tempting dish es were served. The mayor of the city saw to It that no more prisoners than necessury were arrested by the police, for he wisely ordered all of the near-beer places to close and remain closed Christmas day. and consequently the Sunday "desert" was In evidence. Taken as a whole, the celebration of Christmas In Augusta was a grand success. LEE ROY RENEW. Perhaps no one In the city won more happy than little Lee Roy Renew, the pellagra patient. Thanks to tho rou erosity of the readers of Tho Herald, what will In all probability bo his last Christ mas on earth, wot an exceedingly happy one. His letter to Santa Claus: •’Please be good to me this Christmas, Santa, ns 1 won t be here when you come again,” touched a sympathetic chord In many a heurt, and the feeling that prompts so many to do some act of kindness at Yuletide, to make some one happy, caused them to contribute some rart of the many things with which they are NcjAsed to the little follow, who has spent n life of martyrdom and for a while, at least, he looks not forward to tho time when the Great Creator shall call him. but to the present, ami. Just like other little fellows, who are blessed with many j toy# on Christmas, he Is enjoying him ! self. MANY PRESENTS. Chief Reynolds, of the Are department, | was mails happy by being the recipient S of a handsome “Fire Chiefs Cap,” which was sent to him by Major J. J. IVmohuo. \ one of the chiefs off the New York Citv i j tire department. Major Ikmohue spent a 1 while in Augusui as the gruost of the chief during the year and the chief is | delighted with the present* THE AUGUSTA HERALD, AUGUSTA, GA. Mayor Wm. M. Dunbar was presented with a beautiful watch fob by the offico fore** at the city offices, and he heartily appreciates it, corning from the men with whom he has been so closely as sociated for the past three years. Chairman E. Q. Ralbflelsch, of the fire committee of the city council, is “tak ing it easy" on a leather lounge, pre sented to him by the members of the fire department, as a token of his tire less work in the interest of the fire de part .merit for the past year. Mayor Dun bar made the speech of presentation for the firemen, and there were at least twenty-five men present when Mr. Kalb fleisch was given the lounge. He tfranked the men in a short speech that well showed his appreciation. There was a minimum amount of "py rotechnic displays" in the city, and no seriouH accidents reported; indeed, thr#e was less noise in the city than in many years at this time. It was also a treat home-coming week for old residents of Augusta, who have been working in other parts of the country, and many was the happy reunion in the city yesterday when old friends met. again for tho first time in many months, some of them in many years. There was, however, the usual amount of "Christmas drunks," and the police worked overtime Friday night and Sat urday, but none of the drunks were bois terous, they seemed to be happy and fully enjoying themselves and there were very few of the usual Christmas fights. CHURCH OF THE ATONEMENT. The Christmas services at the Church of the Atonement were ivetl attended yesterday. The church was beautifully decorated and under the direction of Miss Berta AVheless, the organist and choir director, the beau tiful musical program was sweet and suitable. The rector, Rev. S. B. Carpenter, de livered a beautiful sermon, full of sweet and sympathetic suggestions lor the holiday season. He chose as the text for his sermon a selection from the second lesson of the day, namely, the tenth verse of the second chapter of the Gospel according to St. Huke: “And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold 1 bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.” ST, PATRICK’S CHURCH. With large congregations present, Christmas Day was beautifully ob served In St. Patrick's church with a number of masses. Masses were said at 5:30, 7,8, 9:30 and 11:30 a. m., the first being a solemn high mass and the last was followed by a benedic tion. This was the first Christmas that Father J. M. Kane, the new rec tor of St. Patrick's, has spent in Au gusta and at the services Christmas Day he was assisted by a number of priests. The church was beautifully decorated, and a large number of lights were used. At the solemn high mass the following priests took part: Celebrant, Father Hennessy; Deacon, Father J. J. Phillipe, S.J., of tht Sacred Heart church, and Sub-deacon, Father Kane. There was no sermon preached, but at the high solemn mass Father Kane made a few appropriate remarks on the day that was being celebrated. CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD. “Glory to God In the Highest and on Earth Peace and Good Will To wards Men,” was the toxt ot the splendid sermon delivered by the Right Rev. E. G. Weed, bishop of the diocese of Florida, at the morning service at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Christmas morning. Bishop Weed was for many years rector of this church and yesterday a large congregation greeted hint. The ser vices at the Church of the Good Shepherd were at 8 and 11 a- m. and the edifice was beautifully decorated. The candles were lighted and with the aid of the lectrlc lights a beauti ful scene was presented. The Christ mas music was very pleasing and was under the direction ot the or ganist, Mrs. W. Johnson. No sermon was preached. The services were conducted by Bishop Weed with the assistance of the rector, the Rev. William Johnson. ST. PAULS CHURCH. Two services wore held at St. Paul*# j church Christmas Day with the rec tor. ti e Rev. G. S. Whitney officiating. I The first service was the Holy Com i munion which was celebrated at 8 a. j m. t and at 11 a. m. morning prayer I followed by the Holy Communion was I said. The congregation* wars very large and the musical program was excellent as rendered by the fine choir under the direction of Professor Al fred Cammack. No sermon was preached but the congregation heard with much interest a lew well chosen words by the rector. The church was handsomely decorated and as a whole the services were very impressive. A telegram containing a Christmas greeting from the Rev. Chauncey C. Williams, a former rector of St. Paul’s was read, and after the service a simi lar telegram was sent to this minister. SACRED HEART CHURCH. In the Roman Catholic church the celebration of Chritmas Day is known as the Feast of the Nativity, and at the Sacred He aft church beau tiful masses marked the occasion. The first mass was at 5:30 a. m. and from then on there were masses Bald every half hour. The beautiful church was elaborately and handsomely decorated for the services and at every mass a large congregation was present. At one of the altars there was a repre sentation of the birth of Christ which was a complete reproduction in minia ture of the stable at Bethlehem. There are all told nine priests at the Sacred Heart church and each of them said three masses during the day. The first mass at 5:30 a. m. was for the children and a beautiful musical pro grom was rendered by the young peo ple. At the solemn high mass at 9:30 a. m. a beautiful musical pro gram was rendered by the church choir. This mass was said by three priests. Father Cronin being the cele brant and Father Devine and Father Sherry the deacon and sub-deacon re spectively. The congregations were very large and at the high mass everyone was much pleased by the thoughtful little address which was delivered by Father Sherry, the rec tor of the church. You Can Pick Up many nice tilings on Mon day, I>oc. 27, and every day this week, at low prices, at BALK’S, on 600 Block Broadway; such as odds and ends in Pur Boas from $1.25 to $7.00. Fine Fur Muffs, $3.50. Children’s Cloaks in white and colors, $2.00 each. Lovely fancy Ties for Men and Boys, 25c each. A few Ladies’ Coat Suits, worth up to $20.00, at $9.75. Babies’ Crochet Jackets at 25c. All wool Leggins for Children, 35c. Initial Handkerchiefs (large size) 10c. Nice trimmed Hats at $2.50. Children’s Hats and Caps 25c. SI.OO Belts at 50c. Children’s Belts at 10c. Boxed Sets, Cloak, Cap and Leggins, for children from 2 to 6 years, $3.50 set. White all Wool Sweaters for ladies, $2.00. Ladies ’ Fur Turbans, nicely trimmed, $3.50. For real good bargains go to C. J. T. Balk 600 Block Broadway. IN THE AUGUSTA CHURCHES Baptist First Baptist C! urch Dr. M. Ashby Jones, pastor of the First Baptist church, will preach at 11 a. m on "Mary the Mother." At 8 p. m. he will preach a special sermon before the Masons of the city who will attend in a body. Theme: "The Jericho Journey." Catholic Sacred Heart Church. Corner Greene and McKinne streols. Rector, Rev. J. Sherry, S. J. Pastors, Rev. J. Lonergan, S. J., and Rev. A. McCready, S. J. Morning service—Mass es at 5:30, 6:20, 7:30 and 9:30. Sunday school at 10:15. High mass at 11. Even ing service—Rosary and Benediction at 8 o'clock. St. Patrick’s Church. Rev. Fr. Bazin, V. G., pastor. Sunday masses at 7, 9 and 10:30 o’clock. Vespers at 8 p. m. Grace Methodist Church, North Augusta, Rev. Dr. J. L. Stokes, pastor. Preaching each Sun day at 11 and 7:30 o’clock. Sunday school at Mr. L. R. Verdery, su perintendent. Prayer meeting each Wednesday at 7:45 o’clock. Episcopal. Church of the Atonement Morning prayer at 11 a. m. Evening prayer at 5 p. m. Sunday school and Bible class at 4 p. m. Monday, feast of St. John the Evangelist. Holy com munion at 11 a. m. Tuesday, feast of the Holy Innocents. Holy communion at 11 a. m. Saturday, feast of the Cir cumcision. Holy communion at 11 a. m Rev. S. B. Carpenter, rector. Lutheran St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church Walker street, opposite the City Hospl. tal. Sunday, December 26. German ser vice at 11 o’clock in the primary class room. Sunday school Christmas festival at 4 p. m. The sacred program, “The Cnild Divine,’ consisting of hymns, re sponsive readings and other spiritual ex ercises, will be rendered. No evening service. Methodist St. James Church Rev. Richard Wilkinson, D.D., pastor. 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No evening service. Sabbath school at 3:30. Wed nesday evening prayer service at 8 o’clock. Greene Street Presbyterian Church, Between Twelfth and Thirteenth Sts., the Rev. Geo. E. Guille, pastor. Morning service, 11:15. Evening service at 8 o’clock. Sunday school, 9:45 a. m. Chris tian Endeavor, 7 o’clock. Prayer meet ing and Bible study, Wednesday evening at 8 o’clock. COLORED CHURCHES Baptist ’ \ y j Metropolitan Baptist Church Rev. S. H. W. Murray, pastor. Preach ing at 11 o’clock a. m. Sunday school 3 o’clock p. m. at night 8 o’clock p. m. Public cordially invited to all services. N. H. Lewis, C. C. Canaan Baptist Church, Rev. A. D. Dunbar, pastor. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday school at 3 p. m., D. P. Bailey, superintendent. All are cordially invited to attend. COUNCIL WILL ELECT NEW COMMISSIONERS There will be a special meeting of the city council Wednesday evening at which the only matter to be dis cussed will be the election of a police commissioner. 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