Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-27

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For the Middle States clear or partly cloudy
weather during the rest of Wedr esday, with n,
decided chsnge in tomuervt ure or baroin, ter,
and light northerly to westerly winds
SUNDAY SCHOOL LELEBHArIoNs.-Wlt h .tte
recurrence of the Christmas tiue comes the
annual celebrations of the various Sunday
Schools. Those Of st. Paul's and Christ
Churches, which took place on Saturday last,
have already been noticed in the G"z,tte.
That Of tie 3 ptist Sunday School came of
last night aud was a decided success. Promptly
at 7:30 o'cl OK the exercises opened With the
singing of the hymn Glory TO God in the
Highest" which was followed by excellent
opening remarks from Rev. MIR. Penick, and a
deeply im preSsiv VIC prayer from Rev. DR.. Hippo,
Of Baltimore. Just how far to blend the mirth
full and the devotional on such occasions Is q
matter to be managed with much care and tact,
and it may be- allowable to mention specially
the calming, earnest prayer OF this gentleman,
as strkiiugiy appropriate. He alluded 10 a
way which checked levity-for the time over the
Christmas tree-to that Tree OF Life whose
fruits are imperishab!e. Then came the hymn
"Jesus is BorD," after which the follnwlug pre-
sentatioos were made By Rev. Mr.. Pen'ck,
on behalf of the church, a handsome maltese
cross to Mr.. Robert Adam, the accomplished
ORGANISE. ulT. tAuau, IL udy UC III hSdi
contributed much 10 the pleasure aud success
of the evening by his interludes during the
exercises. Then, after one verse of a hymn, a
beautiful present was delivered by DR.. Fllppo,
in a happy speech. to MIR. N. ID. Rl!tenour,
the popular and efficient superintendent OF the
school. After an exquisite piece OF vocal mu
sic. rendered BY two sweet looking young
Misses 1.-THE Misses Mediey,) various iud,vi
duals received presents. delivered, with well
chosen remarks, by Rev. Mr.. Penick, who, 10
turn, received a gift, the presentation being
made by Rev. DR.. Hippo, 10 a specially witty
speech. The superintendent then gave the
pupils a cornucop is apiece with q toy or other
article of more or less valu.. Dollbables, tin
horus, housekeeping utensils, 10 miniature,
p%erfumery, Is, &c. we're distributed freely,
and though some of these things fell into uu-
suitable hands. the owoers will, doubtless,
make the best of them. Ii some of our young
ladies and gentlemen have paraded tin horns
upon the street 10 day it Is no. surprising. AT.
ter The doxology ADD bcuedic;iop, the crowd
dispersed, having had a capita! evening, loag
to be remembered 10 connection with Christ
mas. 1876.
The celebrations of the Second Presbyterian
and Wharf Mission Schools We're combined,
and held 10 the basement OF the former church
at three o'clock this afternoon. The room was
uhUuSOuciJ ucCUt6tCu VIM SFSAeiSSoet SS
whole west side being a succ :sslOn OF arches.
There we're four large aud numerous smaller
Christmas trees. About 3T5 children were
present, the infant classes, Uumbcrlcg about
1875, occupying the front benches. Alter pray
er, addresses by Rev. Mr.. Diuwiddie add 9TH
ers, aud the singing Of hymus, each child was
presented with u conucopia OF candy or some
other present. The children were dismissed
with the beuedictiou.
The scholars Of the Grace Church Sunday
School also assembled a, three o'clock this al
teruoou. The Christmas carols were very pref
tily suug by the children. aud an appropriate
address was delivered by the rector, Rev. DR..
Sprigg. A handsome arch had been erected
10 the west end Of the Sunday School room,
aud was laden with candies, fruits, &c., tor
the young folks, all of whom were bountl.
fully provided with the good things, ADD
then dismissed.
City COUNCIL There was a slim atten-
dance of both members and spectators in both
branches of the City Council last night. There
seemed to be a tacit understanding that no
business would be done during the holidays,
and both Boards adjourned, after a lew mlu-
utes' session.
Board of MISUNDERSTANDING after the
readiog OF the minutes.
W.T. IuO ONi1sS
the recurrence of he festive season, aud NOV
ed to adjourn until the mex. regular meeting.
Mr., Shoots motion was seconded and car
ried, and the Messenger directed 10 80 lntormthe
other Board.
Common Counci1.-A bare quorum IS pres
zen, within the bar, while OUTSIDE tour qulet gen
tlemen sat to be edited.
There was but little business Tor Council at
ats Opening. The committees were called, but
had nothing TO report. When some election
bills came up,
MIR, Evaus suggested that they go to the
Claims Committee, but at the suggestion OF
the President, withdrew bis motion, saying
that he wished the bills paid, but he did not
know that the Aldermen would concur 10 any
action other than q reference. The bills were
then passed.
Private information was here received that
the Board of Aldermen hod adjourned.
Mr.. Lambdiu.-I move the Board a%djouro.
The President was about to put the question.
Mr.. Hughes.-Ougbt not the Aldermen Dc
Informed by the Messenger that we are reac
TO adjourn.
The Presilen..-I can't do that.
MIR. Hughes. -WhyI
The Pr, sident.-They have adjourned, and
don't want to send q Messenger around 10
their respective houses. >
After some remarks as to the discourtesy Of
the upper board, the motion was carried and
tho Council adjourned.
WASHINGTON GAMBLERs.- Many Of the
Washington gamblers have been summoned to
appear. to day, before the Police Commission
ers. Among those who could not be found was
a native and Tor many years a resident OF tins
city. of whom the WASHINGTON Republican
speaks az follows: THE next character is John
Heath, John Talty's partner in the Exchange,
the latest addition to the gambling bells 10
Rum Row. Johu Heath ought to be sum.
moned, said a knowing one yesterday, in''mat-
ipg that Heath could tell something if ne was
brought before the board, Johu tleath's name
was mt dpwn in the summons, but when the