Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 305, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 December 1914 — “Jolly Carpenters” Cantata Pleased Large Audience. [ARTICLE]

“Jolly Carpenters” Cantata Pleased Large Audience.

A Christmas entertainment at the Christian church Wednesday evening, when the children presented a cantata entitled “The Jolly Carpenters,” delighted the large audience, both old and young. The children grouped according to classes, singing several jolly choruses. They were dressed to suit their characters as partners of Santa Claus and wee happy because they were going to make others happy. Harold Littlefield made quite a hit as the secretary of Santa Claus and were happy because Santa’s storybook rhyme maker. Finally Santa Claus came and the work of distribution of the presents followed. The Methodist, Baptist and Presbyterian churches will each hold their entertainments this evening.