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I; ’3‘ a perfect fit, and all were finely cos,â€" tl‘uued. By and by. Santa Claus. F. B. Green, jumped out of the fireplace so suddenly that the child- ren in the uudience screamed. We don’t know haw many generations Mr. 'Green is removed fro'rn the orig» inal Santa, but of his direct pedigree there is no doubt. There was a de- lightful surprise for Mr. Gould in the shape of a lot of books, present- ed by Mr. Wrenn in a most tender and liltinglit‘cle spcifel).,~.. M f_‘ 1 “LAN The music was good, Mrs. Uhas. H. Warren taking Miss Hull’s place, 'who‘wus sick, at ”the last moment. The- school has about l0 teachers and about HO pupils. EVANUELICAL ASSOCIATION . The Bethany Sunday School held their Christmas entertainment on Christmas eve. A tree had been tastefully trimmed, and the church interior nicely decorated for the ocâ€" casion by the ladies during the day. Quite a lengthy‘program was ren- ‘ dered, but with plenty of changes to | keep the school and entire audience interested to the end. Promptly at 7:30 the service began with an organ I and violin voluntary, which was fol- i lowed with a beautiful anthemf'byzl the choir. *The little folks all had i pieces to speak. and they did so well I that the audience often showad its § appreciation by applauding; , I Ac _. l" u L- Several young men tried to en- lighten each other iua short dis- cussion concerning the preSent mon- etary depression. - until they were prompted by another, who asked them to give their attention instead to the Christmas festivities. ()ne of the best exercises was that of the ten virgin. . which was near the close of the program. Was its lofty toxw. cheerful, but dignified. devout. worshipful indeed. Tlu- music was abundant and of their usual high order. by their Hur- plim-d choir. Supt. W. 0. Hipwvll road a dotnih-d ropnrt. saying hv hm] THE HIGHLAND PARK been there just ‘20 years. told a bit how things ware two decades ago. He mentioned each teacher and clean by name, for each class as well as teacher has a ,uame, specifying the ekcellencies of each, recalled his own boyhood experiences and rec- 1 ollections. He made an‘urgent ap- peal for the formation of five or six classes of boys, as the school now numbers 32boys and ‘50 girls, 82 in all: he wants an even hundred or I‘W'fig,»_The finances are '1’} tine shape, 'not a ”cent of ‘inde‘t‘itednessfi l and thirty cents in the treasury. ' Rector Wolcott gave a beautiful five minute address, and we left he ' More the close, with regret. The [house was packed and as far as a .L ”Al we cuuld mom. The Christmas entertainment at“ the First United Evangelical Church , Dec. 23d was a~howling success in ‘ more ways than one. for When jolly ‘ old Santa Claus came own the \ chimney and appeared he ow several of the smaller children were fright- i ened and sang out in non-melodious ; voices. but when old Santa smiled i kindly upon them and proceeded to ‘ passlcandy and goodies they were 5 soon all laughing and smiling. ‘ The program was excellent. Hattie Gieser’s little declamation needs special mention and a crowdâ€" ed house all enjoyed an evening's entertainment given for the children. In connection with the 'receiving it was not forgotten that it is more 3 blessed to give than to receive and a E large offering was taken up for mis- l | I l l 1 l l Rector Woloott closed his little l spree}: by voicing the thought and l lwart (if all present. Namely, that l they might meet Slumrintendmrt l Hipwvll their? twmity years-x hence; l The Baptists: did a very thought- ful and graceful thing in presenting Miss Geraldine Hull a vvry fine gift. as an (-ipressimi of their appreciaâ€" tion of her services in their choir for the last two years or more. l I t sinus. “The Lutheran church-had: full house Christmas eve at their Sunday School festival. Plenty “of music, an address by the pastor and a fine tree loaded with presents. Julius Johnson personated Santa Claus in an admirable manner. We only rev grvt we could not got there so as to see and enjoy it all ourselves. and givv a full report. FIRST I'NITED EVANGELK‘AL. ('ONFIJ’DFJ) 0N EIHHTH PAGE. gee 1t§to the Sunday School (‘HRISTMSS ECHOFS. (1;; out in nonâ€" melodious} ' when old Santa smiled 1 James MCDonald l them and proceeded to ‘ and candies thev were 5 DEALER IN NEWS, 1""an 6?- FLETBHEBL'LUMBER BEST LEHIBH VALLEY BOAL: Office and Yard in Lumber 5H|6HLANQ PARK 'LAUNDRY.‘ A. G. ORTLUND. Hanger. First Class Work i At Reasonable Prices. Dry Goods, Groceries, ’ Flour, Feed and Wood. JumMF,WOOd and Kindling. are sold at one price- St. Johns and Central Ave TELEPHONE 25 We keep but the best goods H ERMAN DEN’ZEL' Barber! Snap, C OM PAN-Y! Nut V Egg Grate Range ‘vntrul AV? ”woods-t sent for and delivered to all parts of the city. Orders by post or telephone promptly attended to. ,2 HIGHLAND PARK, ILL. Present Prices of Dealers In DEALER IN $7.00 per ton 7.00 “ 7,00 “ 7.00 “ Highland Park. Disttid. . and all