Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-12-27

and some singing the school was dismissed. and
5 ldon, if ever, has more joyous set of children
been seen than they.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
The Sunday School Of this church, superin-
tended by Gen. Baloch, held their festival on
children present. Short addresses and singing
was the order Of the evening, and after the cor
nueopias, &c, had been taken from'the tree and
distributed to the pupils the company were
served with refreshments.
E-sTREET BAPTIST CHURCH.
The Sunday School of this church held their
festival ON Friday evening when after singing
and an appropriate address by the Superinten-
dent, Mr. Il. Richards, two handsomely decorat-
ell trees were stripped and the contents dis
tributed to the pupils.
NORTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
At this church, the Sunday School, under the
superintendent of Mr.. Williamson, assembled
at O'Clock on Friday, and two fine trees were
lighted up with excellent effect, after which
each of the twenty -four classes was called up,
and the pupils received their presents, and a
plentiful supply OF refreshments was served.
The pleasing exercises were interspersed with
singing.
MOUNT VERNON PLACE cHUBcH. (NErHoDIsT
sOUTH.l
At this church the children's festival took
place on "Wednesday evening, when a large
number of the pupils of that school and MEM
heys OF the church and friends received visit
from Santa Claus and his wife, who distributed
gifts around: and, after some fine singing a
plentiful supply of refreshments was served. On
Christmas morning a prayer and experience
meeting was held. which was wen attended.
M'KENDREE IN. R.) CHAPEL
There was no regular festival at McKendree
Chapel but the usual day break prayer meeting
was held on Christmas morning. YESTERDAY
morning, Mr.. j. {. Hardness, the Superint ,n,.-
ent OF the School, and Mrs. j. G. Harkness,
after an absence of some months, made their
appearance i'll the school room, and were
heartily welcomed home. Mr.. David $. CisseIl,
one Of the teachers. received a beautiful silver
butter dish as present from his class-Master
ID. Wildon making the presentation address.
and Mr.. G., who was taken unawares, apprO-
priately responding.
SEVENTH STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
The Christmas entertainment given to the
Sabbath school Of the Seventh Street Presbyte-
rian Church was a most enjoyable affair." The
exercises consisted OF addresses appropriate To
the occasion, by Masters Ireland and Roger
Williams, and vocal and instrumental music
under the direction of Mr.. A. G. YOunt, the eff
fictent leader of music in the school, After this
every member of the school received present,
partaking of ice cream, cakes and oranges,
which were was also provided for the whole
audience, embracing parents and others inter
ested in the school. This school is under the su
perntendence of Mr.. j. II: Heron, to whose
zeal and fidelity its present fOurishing condition
Is due. As a pleasant prelude to the above, the
members of the female Bible class, taught by
Mrs. Bittinger, met at the parsonage, and as q
mark of their affection presented her with a
beautiful silver pitcher and salver.
ST. DOMINICK's (cATHoLIC) CHURCH.
The early services at this church commenced
at O'clock a; M when grand high mass was
celebrant, Rev. J. A. Bokel as deacon, and Rev.
Father Young as sub-deacOn. Father BOkel de-
ivered the sermon, the subject being 1.-The ne
cessity OF a Redeemer and the benefits con-
ferred by his birth" The second mass was cele-
brated by Rev. Father Call, and the sermon
preached nv Father Young. MOzart's twelfth
mass was rendered in the morning, and in the
evening Millard's vespers were executed with
fine effect by the excellent choir The decora-
tons were very elaborate, about the altar espe-
rIa,i,, and with the illumination OF the altar,
the effect was most beautiful.
RYLAND CHAPEL.
The Sabbath School held an entertainment on
Christmas Eve, when the exercises commenced
with singing, and afterwards with prayer and
address by Rev. DR.. Hamilton. The SUPERB
tendent then distributed to the school, presents
for prompt attendance each Sunday morning;
after which, the school adjourned to the base
ment, which was decorated with evergreens.
There were two Christmas trees loaded with
sweetmeats and lighted up, anc kriss kringle
soon appeared and distributed his presents
among the children. Afterward the company
were served with refreshments in the basement
PAUL's ENGLISH LUTHERAN CHURCH.
The morning services commenced at IL O'Clock
on Christmas Day, with addresses by the pastor,
Rev. j. G. Butler, and Rev. DIR. Finckel, after
which some excellent music, under the leader
ship OF Mr.. Edward Tracy, was executed by the
choir which was reinforced on this occasion by
the choir from the mission connected with this
church. The church was handsomely decorated
with evergreens, and appropriate devices in
flowers and green.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, FIRST
WARD.
An entertainment was given on Christmas
Eve, when addresses, readings, and music was
ceived presents from the hands OF Santa Claus
persOnifed, taken from a Christmas tree, which
was loaded down with Juvenile gifts. The ex-
ercises were conducted by l.. X. Wilson, ESD.
a MT nf Sal hath Gcho
the pastor, Rev. j. j. CoOmbs, assisted by Mr.
j. +. Gleason.
CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION.
The first High Mass was celebrated at 3 o clock
Christmas Day, and the second at II, at which
+ father Mccarthy delivered an instructive ser
mon to large congregation.
GERMAN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH.
The services commenced at five O'Clock a. m.
on Christmas day, with sermon by George l..
Stutz, the principal of the parish school, and
who also is candidate for the ministry. At ten
o'clock the Rev. Mr. Brand preached on the
subject Of the birth OF Christ. At seven D. m
the services were renewed by an address to the
scholars Of the parish school; after which an
examination took place among the scholars on
the nativity of Christ, with appropriate music
for the occasion. At the conclusion OF these
exercises ahandsOme Christmas tree was lighted
up and presents distributed to the children.
GRACE CHURCH, EPISCOPAL.
This church situated i'm South Washington has
a rapidly increasing congregation; and under
the faithful ministratiOns Of its rector, Rev. Dr.
iioiLhcdu, Is having large measure OF pros
perity. The church was very tastefully deco
rated for Christmas, with evergreens and
flowers by the ladies of the congregation, and
the musical services were Of a fine character
DIR. HOlmead preached a forcible sermon from
the text peace and good will towards man. to
an unusually large congregation.
ST. ANDREWS PARISH
Services were held In the st. Andrews Epis-
copal Church on Christmas morning by the
rector, Rev. w. A. Harris, who discOursed from
Corinthians XIX, Is. The music was fine and
the choir, in which the parts are borne by Miss
Carrie Fisher, Mrs. Henry johnson, Mr. e..
Fleetwood and DIR. A. T. Augusta, was highly
cOmplimented.
ST. PETERS (CATHOLIC) CHURCH.
Hayden's No. Z mass rendered by the
choir on Christmas day and several of the solos
therein were sustained by the well known tenor.
MIR. Samuel V. NOyes, who volunteered his
services Oh the occasion.
CHRIST CHURCH. Pc.
There was the regular Christmas celebration
at this church, a large tree being loaded down
with gifts, which were distributed promiscOusly
among the children of the Sunday School.
Other Celebrations.
The Baptist Mission School, 18th street, near
the State Department, enjoyed their festival on
Friday evening. Mr.. L. s. Samson, the super
intendent, presided, and the following tableaux
given with tine pff Faith