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lelfiiiiifd'lMDK. Jl l U U JUL o II., NO. 8. PINEHURST, N. C, DEC. 22, 1899. PRICE THREE CENTS. VOL. CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES. Preparations for the Grandest Celebration in the History of Pinehurst. Next Monday is Christmas, the greatest of holidays, now observed all over the civilized world. In the southern part of our country, where at this season the mild climate and clear blue sky tempt all to out-door life, Christmas is observed in a way that seems to crowd a dozen holidays into one grand season of rejoic ing. This year Pinehurst will celebrate the joyous season in a manner that will eclipse all previous efforts in that line. The festivities will commence with a children's entertainment and Christmas tree in the Village Hall, Saturday even ing at 7 o'clock. The entertainment will consist of carols by the children, fol lowed by the entrance of Santa Claus, with speeches, presentation of gifts, etc. After this part of the program is com pleted a short pantomime performance will wind up the exercises of the even ing. It is expected that the entertain ment will be over by 9 o'clock so that the children will not be kept out late. All persons having gifts for their chil dren or friends are requested to send them to the Village Hall as early as possible. SUNDAY. Sunday morning the regular Christian union preaching services will be held in the Village Hall at 10.45 o'clock. A special musical service appropriate to Christmas has been prepared, and it is hoped that the attendance will be large. Following is the ORDER OF THE SERVICE. Carol "Hark What Means Those Holy Voices," H. P. Dank Lord's Prayer. Hymn Carol "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear," A. S. Willis Reading. Hymn "Calm on the Listening Ear." Lambeth Prayer. Offertory. Anthem "Praise Ye the Father," Gounod Sermon. Hymn "O, Come All Ye Faithful," V. Novello Benediction. Sunday school will be held at 12 o'clock, - at the close of the morning service. In the afternoon at 3 o'clock the regular Episcopal service will be held in the Village Hall, Rev. Mr. Gregory officiating. Special Christmas music has been provided. Following is the THE PINEHURST COW BARN. MUSICAL PROGRAM. Processional "Listen to the Wondrous Story," Dunks Hymn No. 202. Glorias R. Cooke in F. . Magnificat Turner in G. Deus Misereatur Mammat in G. Offertory "Praise Ye," Gounod Hymn No. 205. Benediction No. 76. In the evening a prayer and praise service will be held in the Village Hall from 7.15 till 8 o'clock. Mr. I. A. Flint will lead. Commencing at 8 o'clock the regular Sunday evening concert by the Holly Inn orchestra will be held in the music room at Holly Inn. Our villagers are cordially invited to attend all these services. MONDAY. The grand celebration will be held on Monday. By direction of Mr. Tufts it is proposed to make Christmas Day, 1899, an event long to be remembered by the Pinehurst employes. All work, except such as is absolutely necessary, will be abandoned, the Department Store will close at 12 o'clock noon, and the day will be given up to feasting, field sports and fun. Elaborate preparations are being made and the celebration will undoubtedly eclipse anything ever seen in this section. All the workmen in Pinehurst will be the guests of Mr. Tufts at a bountiful Christmas dinner, which will be served at 1 o'clock. The boarders at the Berk shire and Casino will be entertained by Landlord Treadway at Holly Inn, and the Berkshire and Casino will be entirely given up to the workmen and dinner will be served in first class style by Land lords Kimball and McAlpine. The colored employes will be feasted by Mis. Keander at the Power House cafe. Everything pertaining to be a first class (By Courtesy of Salmagundi. Christmas dinner will be served, and the feast will not soon be forgotten by those who partake of the good things prepared. With the inner man satisfied, all hands will repair to the Village Green where a grand program of athletic events will commence at 2.30 o'clock. Provision has been made for both white and colored to try their muscle and skill, and a liberal array of prizes awaits the vic torious contestants. The list of field sports and prizes is as follows : 1 100 Yards Dash, for whites. 1st prize, .$2.00; 2d prize, $1.00. 2 100 Yards Dash, for colored. 1st prize, $2.00; 2d prize, ,$1.00. 3 Wheelbarrow Race Blindfold, for colored. 1st prize, $1.00 ; 2d prize, 50 cents. 4 Running High and Broad Jump, for white and colored. 1st prize, $2.00; 2d prize, $1.00. 5 Sack Egg Race, for colored. 1st prize, $1.00; 2d prize, 50 cents. 6 Climbing Greased Pole, open to all. $2.00 prize pinned to top of pole. 7 Wrestling Matches, one set for white and one set for colored. Best two of three throws. Time limit, five minutes each. Prizes, $1.00 for white and $1.00 for colored. 8 Running High or Hitch Kick, for white and colored. 1st prize, $1.00; 2d prize, 50 cents. 9 Foot Race with pail of water bal anced on head, for colored. 1st prize, $1.00; 2d prize, 50 cents. 10 Half Mile Race around the Village Green, for white and colored. 1st prize, $3.00; 2d prize. $2.00; 3d prize, $1.00. 11 Horse Race, for white and colored. Last horse to cross the line wins. Limited to four carriages. Con ditions at time of race. 1st prize, $3.00;. 2d prize, $2.00; 3d prize, $1.00. 12 Tug of War, two contests, one for white and one for colored, each team to be composed of five. Prizes $2.50 for each contest. 13 Throwing Base Ball, open to all. Prize, 50 cents. 14 Three-Legged Race, for colored. 1st prize, $2.00;, 2d prize, $1.00. . 15 Greased Pig, open to all. Prize will be the pig. The lists for all the events are now open, and all wishing to participate in the contests should enter their names with any member of the committee before 10 o'clock Christmas morning. There will be no entrance fees. Names should be entered as soon as possible, as in some of the events the number of con testants will be limited. The committee will be pleased to meet the contestants any evening at Nest Cottage, opposite the Magnolia, at 7.30 o'clock. The committee on sports, and the places where the members may be found and names entered for events, are as fol lows : Chairman, C. E. Kennedy, 1st Regt. A. A., General Ollice; Secretary, C. L. Baxter, Dartmouth College A. A., Freight Office; F. T. Spinney, Cedars; F. II. Carpenter, Livery Stable; A. I). St. Clair, Village Hall. Starters C. E. Kennedy and F. T. Spinney. Judges C. L. Baxter, F. II. Carpenter and A. D. St. Clair. In the evening a fine concert will be given in the Village Hall, commencing at 7.30 o'clock, under the management of Mr. A. D. St. Clair. The Holly Inn orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Trev. Sharp, have kindly volunteered their services for this entertainment. All are cordially invited to attend. THURSDAY. Next Thursday, Dec. 28th, the colored people of this vicinity will have their Christmas celebration at the Jackson Hamlet church about two miles from the village. The Christmas tree exercises will be held at 3 o'clock p. m., and the concert will be held at night. As the church has a very small membership the people will be thankful for any help from Northern friends in making the affair a success. Everybody cordially invited to attend. ' fir kv:i 4'
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