Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-12-26
CnRIsrMAs.-The day was Observed yestpr.

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Cay with remarkable good order tor so lar re
and miscellaneous population as w ashington
city Low shelters. Most of the business placn .
were closed, and trade " as for the time sus
oyment. The restaurants and saloons were
open, and large bowls Of the fiyorite Christ.
mas drink, segg-hogg," displayed upon innu
merable slde6oards, invited the attention of
drinkers. the street cars ran all day, and
many awaited themselves OF the opportn n, ~
to enjoy a ride and visit their friends about the
city ara GEORGETOWN. But " ashington neyar
experience more quiet and orderly Christ
mass, anu theIe was no evidence whatever of
IoWoyism: The day passed Off admirably, and
In many churches The people Assem- bled in the
morning to celebrate in a religious manner the
natal day OF the Saviour
The theaters, too, were erep, and attracted
large audiences, both afternoon and evening
ne soioiers were not forgotten, ard AT some
oI tne nos Pltals inviting dinners Were spread
Joyed themselves. gs -..7a'I.-4 -. -
CHRISTMAS DAY AT CAMPBELL HOSPITAL.
iesierdaY was appropriately celebrated at
Samphell Hospital, in charge of Surgeon T. 81
sdXter through the exertions OF Mrs Dr.
Kelly, Mrs Chaplain Gaylord, and Mrs. d.
mcClei!ahd, an excellent dinner, consisting of
turkeys, chickens, oysters, variety OF vege-
.aoies, pies, cakes. &c, was served up for the
patients, Numbering about 300, with whom
quite number of ladies and gentlemen also
sat down Previously to partaking of the din
ner the vlsiters We're shown through the build
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partmeIt in admirable order-the men in each
ward having apparently tried to Guido those
OF the others In decorating their wards, and in
some the decorations were very tasty. consist.
ing of colored paper, cut into a variety of
Shapes, evergreens, etc. In all the wards were
Well arranged aquariums, containing a variety
oi beautiful fish. The company assembled in
the reading. room while the tar les in the di.
nlng-room We're being prepared, where they
were RECALLED with excellent music from the
band Of the 14th N. H. regiment.
hnr al III h
abundantiy supplied tables, and after the Di-
vine blessing had been implored by the chap
lain Rev. Mr.. Gaylord), full Justice was done
10 inc feast, Before rising DR.. Baxter pro-
posed s. The President Of the United States: he
has overthrown the most boastful of kings and
driven HIM from the last ditch" to which Sen.
ator Ceiiamer appropriately responded. urging
the soldiers to remem Der that in this war, more
fhan in any other. had they the sympathes of
the people who rejoice with them that the be.
thalg OF the end is approaching: Among
M ass, and Ooilamer, of VT; Representatives
Grlder, OF KY, and Morrill,, of VT; B. F. Ten.
ny, Esq, OF Boston; Gen. Payne, (who was
Wounaed at Port Hudson) with his lady and
Messrs. Wallack and Davenport, and Mrs.
Karen, now playing at Growers.
In the evening band of minstrels gave q
concert followed by short play, and a prom
enade to the music of the band closed the fes
tivities. --a
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terestng presentations were made in the
Public Schools of the first District The
pupils of Miss HI. H. Slater, Secondary
NO. ~ presented her with beautiful bound
copy OF Moore's poetical works, through
Mr. 5. John Thomson, Of the Grammar
School,, who paid a high compliment in the
address to Miss Skaters abilities as a teacher
Miss Slater replied in feeling terms. The pupils
of Mr.: Thomson's School, through him also
presented Miss Slater with handsome eopy
of Mrs. Heeman's works.
No. u ofS
h1T. 10. Wilson, one of the trustees, handsome
silver plated water pitcher, as an evidence of
their regard-the presentation being made by
the teacher, Miss Fannie Hoover, who was ap-
rriately responded TO by Mr.. Wilson.
The principal of the Female Grammar
School CMiss Annie E. Evans,) was presented
by her pupils with handsome SILVER plated
cake basket, through Mr.. Wilson, to whom she
feelingly.
Miss Adeline K Lowe, of Female Intermedi-
ate, was the recipient of handsome card
basket, and napkin ring, from her pupils.
The pupils of Secondary No. 5, presented
Miss Letitia b. Allen, their teacher, with a
handsome silyer-plated card basket.
The teachers of the District through MIR.
Thomson, Of the Grammar School, presented
MIR. J. 0. Wilson, one of the most ficient
trustees, with handsome escritoir, of Galt's
which he received In a neat little
Male Grammar School, Mr.. John E. Thomp-
son, was the recipient Of handsome par1or
presented to him on behalf of the
pupils by Master Robert Young in q few ap-
proprlate words expressive of the esteem in
which that teacher is held by his school.
ExEMPTs.-On Thursday afternoon the
Board OF Enrichment exempted the following
persons frnm the operation Of the draft
Walter johnson, Sd ward, disability.
C. A. Baldwin, Sd ward, under age.
Adam Cowel!, 5th ward, alienage.
A6am Karnald, LIST ward, alienage
=. GeFg, ath ward, erroneous enrolment.
Alfred Diggle, 7th ward, erroneous enroll
John Drew, 18th district, over IS and mar
Thomas Hunt 7th ward, over IS and mar
ried.
John Green 9th district over IS and marked.
Hugh GaliheI, sth district, over 35 and mar
ried.
George Andrews, I'd ward, residence in New
York.
THE GRANDEsr science and mechanical ex-
bibiton In the worid-Sanderson's gigantic
Do Panorama of the Russian War. will be on
exhibition tonight at Odd Fellows HALL,
Seventh street. The representations of mill
tary scenes on land and sea are truly m dgnif-
cent and life-like.
OHR DOLLAR, ONE DOLLAR Jeweiry Store, ABS
Pennsylvania avenue, near AZ street. de 22-5t*
GIyE all your friends a present and 50 to the
avenue, near 4A street. de Est
Loss BY FIpE AND ROBBERS, PREVENTED The
ubscribers call attention to their extensive stock
of Herri. g & Co.'S Fire and Burglar Proof Safes.
which are furnished at the manufacturers prices
delivered at any Fart f the 6 sit Ner,RE Co
de % I'm Sole Agents for Herring & Co.
CoREs. BuNIoss, BAD NAILS, &C.-Te be rid of
these troublesome annoyances, call on Or. White
and limit to his POPULATIONS. You are sure to
get relief without experiencing pain. Ofic8-No.
424 PenpsylVania avenue, (Lane 4 fuckers
for consultation. de II If e.
MEN's DRESS SUITS. .
7I.-.s - Mems Bxsixsss Sxits
81 YosaA's Dress Suits. -
y 81. YOUTHS BKs;nsss Salts.
o GildTsns' Dress Sxits.
p NOAH WALKER Co., 36S Penn. avenue, Metro
polit&n Hotel Building, would respectfully
nounes that their annual display of Fall and Win
ter Clothing il now ready for inspection. 1t is
omprisad of An assortment of Genslemer's and
Youths Clothing of the newest and richest designs
To those who study excellence with economy In
fashionable articles of dress, an opportunity is
now 4ered for Belsctine from the most attractive
stock Of ready made clothing in this city, very
reduced prices. -sa ~ oc3-4m
sa,----~ E MARRIED.,
On the Path inst by the Rev.. e M Lemon,