Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-12-26
CHRISTMAs DAY.
Kew IL Was Observed In the District
Columbia

Christmas Day was generally observed
throughout the District of Columbis by all
classes OF our citizens, who are not behind the
people Of any section in their regard for, and a
proper Observance OF the joyful Anniversary.
he day was almost as quiet as a New England
Sunday, and SO far ss the weather was con-
eeTned, IL was regular old fash Oned New Eng
lard season. The air was sharp and keen, and
during the morning a snow storm set in and con-
unued ali day, and last night and to-day. The
Storm, however, failed 10 tetIact from the gem
eTal enjoyment Of the occasion. On the con-
tTaTy, II gave Zest TO the in door celebration
oi the day, making the Christmas TIE brighter
and its warm glow mere acceptable. The mar
kCts and stores were crow ded until late hour ON
uescay evening; every body seemed ioIly, and
but lutte drunkenness noticeable on the streets
AT O'Clock yesterday morning the chimes OF
the Metropolitan NJ. Z. church rang out mer-
~ peal, and soon after the whole city was astir.
Al Of the government departments and District
Onces5 and stores. and places OF business gem
orally. Remained closed all day. The pro-
gramme OF services in the various churches as
published IN THE STAR of Tuesday. was fully
carried out The early morning services were
wei attended, a. we're the regular services at IL
O'Clock n. n. TIE street cars were crowded
during the day and evening, and late at night
tNptri-hced cOnSidsTabie.OiircRltY in Running,
ON iIg 10 the SLOW which accumulated on the
tracks at about 10 O'clock fOur horses were
attached 10 every car on tire 5th street line and
even then lad all they ceuld 30 70 pun their
loads Up the hHl above the avenue. The
tbCateTs were crowded at the nature
ana evening peTfOTualCes. and 4 iarye
number or balls and festivals took place
IN the evening, all being well ATTENDED.
So Tar as can be learned. but few accidents or
incidents Of disagreeaOle nature occurred
Guiicg the day and evening. The few intOx-
lcefed persons seen on the streets seemed 70 be
only ful enough 10 be funny, and generally
Kept within the bounds OF propriety. Duriny
The prevalence Of the snow storm in the even
ng cIOHds OF young men IN the northern mart
OF the city, with tin horns and other dis,nrianr
Instruments, amused the mseIves by seranatn0
ITon,irent parti1s and calling for speeches.
, CnIls.Ll,s eve services were Celebrated in
many OF the churches, more particularly By The
sabbath school children, to whom were pre-
scented gifG OF various kinds. In each Of the
school looms were Christmas trees laden win
The liberal donations OF Kriss Kringle. The
Sabbath schOOi-TOOm Of the New u rk avenue
PTeSby terrain GhuIch was crowded by the chill
aIen OF the school. their parents and friends.
Two beautiful Christmas trees we're here ar
Iar geo, bearing gift for each child in the scho1
HE CNeTclsss commenced by the chant, oGiOrfa
In I-xcelsis," by the Sunday school; after which
Vas sung the anthem of Lloyd. While shsp-
herds watched their hocks." Mr.. j. ". ThOmp-
son, Ii behalf OF the congregation. then prs.
sent-d the pastor, Mr. . ). Mitchell, vita a
lOch e. BOOK cont aiming check for Il roo. Mr.
mitchell, IN his usually happy style. made a
oeauthdi and appropriate Acknowledgement
Dr. Ross then presented Mr. a. z. Bradley, the
superintendent, with one Of Rogers groupss
entitled Playing Doctor Mr.. Young the
director OF the school. was the recipient OF An
slee AIT eCiticn OF ChaS. Dickens vOrks-in
fourteen vClumeS-a gifg from the school. Altar
each scholar adTeeeived a present from the tree
the tnIng was given up 10 social enioyment
The Cd ildren OF the Sunday school OF the E.
street Baptist church lad jolly time on Christ
mas eve he school TOOm was prOtusely deco
rated, an Immense Christmas tree being the
center OF attraction. A festival was also held
IN the Congregational church, for the benefit OF
the sunday school. The exercises consisted OF
IecltatOns, singing, &c. Another festival was
held IN the East Washington NJ. T.. church.
which was much enjoyed by the children and
tbeir parents and friends. The SUNDAY school
CT wesley chapel held a Christmas festival last
night, the exercises consisting Of a stereOpticon
tAAibition, singing, r5cItatiOns, music, light
ing me Christmas tree, and presentation Of
GIfJs.