Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-12-26
anu ;. Caleb Smith The dinner at this in.
stitution was a complete success.

-: . Cateo smith. the dinner al this in.
tntutton was complete success.
STANTON HOSPITAL -
The dinner at Stanton Hospital was superin-
tended by Mrs. Senator Trumbull and Mrs
ance OF large number Of other ladies. whose
beauty and smiles wcrs enough to gladdfn the
hearts OF the brave men who amongst the
unfortunate OF those who have volunteered to
sustain the nation and its honor. The dinner
served by these kind ministers Gas such AZ
could not be surpassed by the mostexp-rienced
caterers. IT was a rare satisfaction to see the
en- Joy n.Hnt OF those who partook of it After 10
was over, Senator Lane, or Indiana, made q
short speech, Swing words OF cheer and hope
for q swift return Of peace Rev. Mr.. Charming
then introduced 10 the company Miss Caroline
Riehings, who sung, in exquisite style, the song
Of s'Our Union, right or wrong which was
heartily applauded. Gen. Farnsworth, Of ILL.,,
followed with short but stirring speech. Miss
X. again sung, the song II love the merry sun
shine" Rev. Mr. Charming made few re-
marks, and the ceremonies were closed with the
song .'The Star-spangled Banner" the assembly
all joining in the chorus, and ending with three
CHEERS OF thanks TO Miss Richings. These pa.
tients who could not leave their beds were
waited upon by the ladies in attendance. Six
tables, capable of seating 200 persons, We're
spread in the large dining room. Stanton Hos.
pltal Is new one, and was named in honor 81
me ecrstary OF War, and has been opsa I'm,
q short TIME IOr the reception ofupatients The
buildings, admirably adapted fof hos pital pur-
poses, were erected by Mr.. Brown, OF this CITY
and were fitted up under The direction Of Sur
seon John A. LideIl, IT, S.V, Thev will A..
commodate about $40 patients. The wards are
in fine condition, and the wants Of the r,uOr
fellows WaQ are patients there are admirably
provided for in every respect. Rev. W H.
Charming, the chaplai IL takes \ deep interest
in the spiritual welfare of his nu merous charge
The following is list Of the medical officer of
the instn Stion Surgeon, john A. Lidell, U.
q. Y, in cba-oe; Drs. e.. Campbell, &. II. Os-
borne, j. h. Gar, and and =; Hammond, As
sistart Surgeons: lfW'd X. Chapman and W.
w. Allen Hospital - ~ are ali sists n.a ns
Mercy from Pittsburg, Pa. ne oistaI Supc-
rior is Sister Mary Borgiu. Ths-..e admirable
ladies' discharge their luborious du,,. 10 tae
SICK ana wounded soldiers in Stanton Hoe, I'LL
In noble manner, maintaining in every r,
Spect me nigh reputation which these SELF de-
voted Sisters have ever enioyed yvhar.yar
KNOWN. N.Y.. have worthily received the blas-
eihte 81 Dpusands OF our disabled soldiers
CAsrARIs HOSPITAL
The celebration at CaSparis Hospital WAS
very CRAFTY ing to all " hO participated OF Wit
dessed it. The dining hall was appropriately
decorated with eyer@reenS and n very handsome
American flag: About one hundred persons
were seated at the four tables upon which was
spread, i'll addition to the substantials, every
article OF luxury thar the markets afford At
the heads of the tables were seated Rev DIR
Brown, Major Il. B. French, the popular and
silcIenl Commissioner OF Public Buildings, Dr
w. T.. Waters, L. :. A. surgeon in charyp and
DR.. L. Heard, resident surgeon. The dinner
concluded with fruits and ice cream furnished
In great abundance. The committee appointed
by Mr.. Smith to supcrinte!d this dinner was
assisted by number OF ladies living in the
nelghbornood, whose acts of bDipyolpnce TO.
wards patients in this hospital We la ye before
on several occasions, referred 10. When the
rePast was finished Dir. Waters CONGRATULATED
the soldiers upon having had 50 magnificent a
dinner. and rendered TO the la,!i;.s, on behalf
of the patients, their most sincere thanks. He
introduced The Rev. DIR. Brown. of the Capitol
Hill M. +. Church. who enter; aimed the COM
p;tny with brief patriotic address in his usual
ffhcitonS STYLE. The company then retired,
every one being saiisHedtiiat the dinn.r al Cas-
paris couidn [ be excel, d.
In this connection we would state that Major
French Rad procured bar i OF apples to do
nate to the patients of this hospital, intending
10 send them around by his servant man, but
from some cause the man not tn b. found
as the dinner hour approached. The Major,
however, was determined that the soldiers
shouldn't be V ,thout their apple for dinner.
SO Ben Pcrley like. he gotta whc~lbarrov
and Wheeled them hrnsrif from his residence
to the hospital, distance of several squares.
AsCBNsIOr HOSPITAL
At Ascension Hospital. which embraces the
Ascension: Fourth Prcshy terrain and Southern
Methodist churches, excellent dinners were
also provided: br. ]. G. Dorr of Mass, is the
surgeon in charge. He is assisted by Drs.
Dale, Tatt and Craig. DIR. Dorr il Il shilIful
surgeon, 4 true gentleman. and q conScipn tjou;
officer of The government. His assistants are
ever at their posts, with kind hearts and ready
hands. The mat-ons are Miss Harris, Miss
Marston, and Mrs Baker. These ladies de-
serve me praise OF all Tor their Devotion ana
seif-sacriiicing spirit; their labors are abun-
Ill 1T, but they are performed with cheerful
hess a better corps OF attendants and nurses
cannot be found anywhere. That surgeons,
matiOns, StteHdantS and nurses apDreci-
ated by the soldiers: was manifest by the cheer
after cheer that won't up from all, as they sat
around the grooming boards, whenever their
names were mentioned.
FOURTH PRESBYTERIAN CHT-RI-H HOSPITAL
The Fourth Presbyterian Church was hand
some!y decorated with eycrgrr"ns. The tables
We're literally loaded witS the good things o
life. Miss Marston. the excellent matron, had
everything arranged ;snd executed III the mos
tasty style. In this division of Ascension Hos
pital there are 100 patients, one third OF whom
cannot leave their beds. All were, however
amply supplied, and sufficient quantity o
oysters Were left 10 supply All the patients Il
supper. They had, however, eaten SO album
dainty At dinner that they preferred THAI the
oysters should bs served up to-day AT Ibis
hospital pint of ale was furnished to each
patient.
UNION CHAPEL HOSPITAL.
The patients OF Union Chapel Hospital, on
Twentieth street, We're not forgotten. The bill
of fare embraced stewed oysters, roast turkey,
stewed chicken and duck, cold boiled ham,
mashed potatoes, mashed turnips, celery, cram
berry sauce, pickles. Desert-Apple and mince
ptess s~ass, Ss ins ALE jelly grapes ra-fSs..y i.:
was provided by the exertion Of Mrs. Secretary
Smith. Addresses were delivered by Dr. But
Ter and Rev. John Thrush. DIR. Butler intro
duced Prof. Hubbard, Of the National Obeerv-.
atory. The Professor, however, said he was
not in the habit Of making public speeches;
when some of the soldiers called out. tDoctor,
tell US about the stars and he complied with
their request, and gave them some Interesting
facts relative 10 astronomy. DIR. Butler was
the recipient OF q large and beautifully Illus
trated work on surgical anatomy, from the
attaches of the hous9, accompanied by letter
expressive Of interest and appreciation. This
is the second time Dr. 3. has been made the re-
cipient Of evidences Of regard from those under
him.
CAMP PAROLE, ALEXANDRIA.
The convalescents and pareled prisoner, at
AlexandriR were also provided with a suitable
dinner. both camps contain about Is, 900 men.
In Camp Parole there are five wards, the en-.
trance to each OF which was decorated with
evergreens and had arches sprung across. The
beds in the hospital were decorated with f1ow.
ers. table, spread with a white cloth and
with crOckery,was set under neatl -arrrnged
bower, AT which the officers were seated 10 par
take Of the dinner provided. The provisions
for the soldiers had been sent down the day be-
fore, and were distributed In QUANTITIES 70 the
inmates OF the different fonts, who prepared
their own dinners. All were amply supplied
with turkeys, chickens, roasts, &c. The sur.