Nativity pageant reverently presented by OSD students, part 2

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privilege of the School to as- jon, Clarice Ward; young shepsist these deaf ones to take their herd, Busty Clarke; Herald Anrightful place in society. gel, Jean Shaw; Heavenly Host, KHKTJUM BAND Mary Ann Oare, Carolyn CouThe intermediate students sin®, June Bnacten, Jamettc Morpresented the Rhythm Band, gan, Berth Wrighit, June Rundle, "Christmas Fantasy," with Mr. Elaine Bennett, Jean Lambert, Graham at the piano, which in- Lee Hunter, Pauline Tstihirhart; cluded such old favorites as King Herod, Gerald Sullivan; "Jingle Bells." Two carols were High Priest, William Conley; sung during this prologue, Altar Boy, Billy Gregory; Scri"Away in a Manger," and "Si- bes; Richard Salkary, Tommy lent Night, Holy Night." Mr. Marwood, Slave Girls, Karen Roger Rowlings of the staff, Lee, Kerry Dwyer; Wise Men, also favored with a delightful Bruce Fisher, Adrian Ainsbaritone solo, "He Came as a worth, Bill O'Neill; Cherubs, Babe from Heaven," (Hum- Sandra Bertin, Suzanne Fleury, phreys.) Paul Petrie, Ronnie McLeod; The second portion began with Angels, Jean Shaw, June Cassel· the "Annunciation' scene, show- man, Lee Hunter, Beth Wright, ing the Virgin Mary slowly and Annalbelle Cronk, June Braden, reverently going to her devotions, Mary Ann Oaire, Pauline Tschirher arrival, and the quiet ap- ·hart, Elizabeth Spark, June pearance of the annunciation an- Rundle, Beverly Clayton, Jangel as he unfolds to her the mar- ette Morgan, Gloria Schneider, velous event in which she has Jean Lambert, Elaine Bennett, ; part. The humble costume of the Carolyn Cousins. Virgin added greatly to the deep realistic effect. Immediately preceding this scene with its deep violet color lighting, the ladies' chorus sang a 15th century German carol, and during the angel's visit, the "Magnificat," which was followed by "Ave Maria," most reverently rendered by Mrs. A. Davidson. SCRIPTURE NARRATION A Scripture reading, setting forth the story of the coming scene, was given by Bruce Gregory, who:je narration was most praiseworthy, both in its expression and clarity. (It might be noted that Bruce is hard of hearing, but because of this handicap, has attended the School for some time.) His white clerical vestment was quite in keeping with the part. All through the succeeding scenes, which included the "Arrival At the Inn," when Joseph heard the sad news that there was no room available, he turns humbly and silently away, seeking the stable for his espoused wife and himself; the group of shepherds warming themselves around the little fire of coals on the bleak Judean hills, their strange, expectant looking into the dark sky as if waiting for something; the sudden appearance of the little shepherd telling of a strange light; the arrival of the angel bringing the glad tidings; King Herod's court, with the scribes, those with intimate knowledge of the Scriptures, the High Priest in his sacrodatal vestments, the arrival of the Wise Men and their

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