Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-12-29
Christmas Celebrations im the
ChWrches and sunday Schools.

The members Of Hamline NJ +. church as
sembled in the parlors OF the parsonage last
evening to show, in a substantial manner,
their appreciation Of the services of their pas
tor rev. r. w. Blsckl and his estimable wife.
On behalf Of those present Major III. A. Hall
presented in brief, welEchOsen remarks, SILK
hat, silver goblet and box of handkerchiefs to
tR pastor, and TO his wife handsome silk
dress pattern. The good man and wife feel
4ngly responded, after which the evening was
devoted 10 social enjoyment.
Last evening Calvary chapel, at the corner OF
p and 5th streets. was filed to overlooking
with the Sunday school pupils and their par
ents. The programme consisted of singing
and speaking BY the smaller children; an ad-
dress by The pastor of Calvary Baptist church
Rev. A r. Mason. and closed with "Chlis
hringies Visit To the Log Cabin which was
gotten up by Mr.. kavanaugh. Each pupil re-
celNed present from Santa Claus. Just be-
fore she close of the entertainment Mr.. j. II.
Patrick. the superintendent, was presented
whh decorated china tea sci by Mr.. VI. Bart
lettln behalf OF the teachers. This school is
one OF the largest mission schools in the Dis
trlct- having over 800 scholars.
on Thursday night the 9Th street VI. p.
church Sunday school had very fire enter
church.
Al the Ascension church last evening the
sunday school had pound party entertain
nent. and after Rotations carol siT ging. and
readings under the superintendent, Mr.. Gar
neet 'ne III & were turned IN the pro-
A pound party took place at McKendree
chapel last night. at which the Sunday school
pupils and a host OF their friends were present
and pleasant entertainments took place
The Children's Hour was the title of the
service AT Christ or. T. church, Navy Yard,
last evening. The church was handsomely
decorated, and every portion of il was filed
The evening service was said. carols sung and
addresses delivered by the rector. Rev. G. d.
Andrews and Mr.. PIP. Little. superintendent
The lighting OF the Christmas symbol. ia
cObS Ladder. and reading the honor roll and
the ANIMAL reports followed. The offerings of
the sunday school ahd congregation were re
cciVed and viii be devoted to the purchase of
suitable New Year dinners for the poor.
The feast of the Holy InnocentS of the Holy
Cross Church. Rev. j. A. Harold rector, was
ct'ebrated last night The exercises consisted
of the professional Il short form OF evening
service, the ''AdeSte Fidelcs." sung by the
children. and short address by the rector
upon the " NartyTdom of the Little InnocentS.''
The chapel was beautifully decorated with
eVeTgreens laponicas and other valuable flow
erS: y Christmas tree was hung with gifts,
which were presented 10 the audience
The Kendall Mission sabbath school. which
II under the superintendent of Mr.. John
Olcott. held their Christmas festival in the
chapel. l3l- and ID streets southwest. last eve
hlnE. An exceedingly interesting programme
was carried out To the letter, included in
which were hymns. scripture recitation. adj
dress by the pastor. Rev. A. F. Mason: quar-
tette, Christmas hymn, Misses Ada Hall and
Laura Carroll and NeSSrS. Cooper and Dean ::
recitation. The Wanderers Christmas: = an
acrOStic exercise 10y the infant class: and read
ing the annual reports. Santa Claus. with his
Sitlgh hlICd and running over with good things
Tor the children. appeared and distributed his
gifts.
Last night the Westminster church. on 7th
street sout Invest, was crowded with the sun
uay school scholars. teachers and others the
occasion being a Christmas entertainments
The church was decorated i'm beautiful man
nef with eyergreenS. flowers. &c. After sing
lng and an interesting Christmas story by the
pastor Rev. DIR. Bittlnger. refreshments were
served.