Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1880-12-27
Christmas.
A Glance at the Day in the City an
what 1t Brought.

as one or two of the preceding days of the
week brought, was quite favorable for outs
door as well as indoor enjoyment. The en-
tertainments at the opera houses were well
attended both matinee and evening. At the
churches the attendance was good and the
Christmas music was much enjoyed. The
Christmas trimmings in several of the
churches was very tasteful and afforded much
pleasure to the throngs of visitors. The hol-
iday appearance on Chapel street wore away
little soon after II o'clock noon, at which
time the few Santa Claus stores which had
been open were closed for the day. and life
| and activity began to subside in this chief
| thoroughfare If the census of the turkeys
geese, chickens, ducks and other bipeds de-
molished throughout the city had been taken,
| no doubt il would have shown that great raw
ages had been made and that most of the people
had little care for DIR. Tanners example. If
the joys of Christmas were confined alone to
a favored few it would have been scene sad
| to contemplate, but everywhere the din of
penny trumpets and the rattle of toy drums
| were heard, and hundred other tokens were
everywhere apparent that Santa Claus had
visited the scotters home and made it hap
py one" "Pinafore" was family revived, the
occasion of the musical revival being traced
to its public rendition once more in this city.
That there were many Christmas reunions
was attested by the well laden and lengthy
trains of the day before bringing scores of
visitors to the city, and the throngs of rela-
| tives at the depot to meet friends. A few
railroad attaches had day of, their respective
| trains being omitted for the day, but the num-
Der was few, and railroad business seems to
admit of small chance for intermission, es-
pecially in these days when the freighting is
tremendous and the passenger travel also
greater than ever before. Crowds of visitors
were at the roller skating rink enjoying
themselves and entering into the amuse-
ment there afforded with all zest and interest.
There was very pleasant time at Loomis'
Temple of Music, where about four hundred
persons enjoyed themselves, and about three
hundred children were surfeited with the
happiness which the Christmas gifts brought.
The children were all assembled in great ex-
pectation, when it was whispered that Santa
Claus had missed the train and wasn't COM
ing. CONSERVATION began to appear on the
faces of the children. But it was suggested
that committee be appointed to find out
about it. This was done, and Myra Cargin,
Eddie Porter and Jennie Bartlett were ap-
pointed. Great suspense ensued. They
raped at the door of the very pretty ever
green cottage on the stage, on which was in
scribed "Santa Claus" Two dwarfs ap-
peared at the door. The committee much
alarmed stated their errand. Santa Claus
DANES P. Bogart) thereupon emerged at the
top of the chimney and informed the little
girls that he had well nigh forgotten their
Sunday school, but would Immediately at
tend to business and ask the fairy queen to
help him out. Little Lottie Pease, the fairy
queen, acquiesced, and waving her wand dis
patched Santa Claus for her domains. Santa
Claus returned overwhelmed with presents
and the present distribution began, great glee
prevailing. The gift to Rev. Mr.. Adams,
the pastor, was one of Rogers statuettes,
'Why Don't You Talk" Another group was
presented to the superintendent, J. J. Mat
thias.
The children of the New Haven Orphan
Asylum had grand time Christmas. In the
morning they were all assembled in the large
hallway of the asylum. Eager boys clam
bered on the ratings and stood on the stair
way in the hall, while the girls stood around
and near the large Christmas tree. Santa
Claus made his appearance about ten
o'clock. He was quantity dressed and
amused the children. Jocelyn P. Cleave-
land was the Santa Claus. The tree was
loaded with many fine presents and as
many more were piled around the hall. All
the children received presents Many chart
table people recollected the little orphans by
substantial gifts The children, after the
distribution, sang Christmas carols and other
wise entertained those present. At noon a
good turkey dinner was provided. Among
the visitors were some of the former inmates.
Some of the members of the Board of Mana
gers also called.
At st. Francis Orphan Asylum the children
were entertained as is customary on Christ
mas day. There were the usual Christmas
services, and the children were presented
with gifts The little ones were made happy
by other attentions which they received.
The Sabbath school gathering at st. John |
street NJ. E. church occurred Saturday even |
ing and passed off delightfully."-. A crowd of |
people were present, and there was much joy |
manifest with young and old-oficers, teach |
ers, scholars and visitors. The exercises |
we're interesting, and the gifts numerous and |
beautiful Mrs. w. A. Langly read selec- |
ton from Dickens and Miss Edith Richards |
recited Christmas poem very finely. A |
feature of the occasion was the presentation |
to the pastor Rev J. w. Barnhart, of an ele- |
giant piece of Rogers statusry, named lis it |
SO nominated in the Bond, =" and a table to |
hold it, with appropriate remarks by Henry |
Storer, Esq. The response from the pastor |
was timely and in keeping with the occasion. |
Mr.. W. S. Dowd then, in short address, |
presented the superintendent, VIM. E. Camp, |
with beautiful silver plated ice-pitcher and |
cup in behalf of friends of the school. His 1
reply was timely and appropriate. All the
members of the school were then treated to
boxes of candies, nuts, &C., and very general
pleasure with the Christmas entertainment |
was expressed.
st. Paul's morning service yesterday was
largely attended. The Christmas music was
repeated yesterday at the morning and even
ing services.
The very inclement weather kept many
away, and, as at all the churches, the attend
ance was very thin. The committee who
decorated st. Paul's so finely consisted of
Messrs. Mansfield Kimberly, Durant and
Osborn. Their work was greatly compi-
mented.
Christmas carols were sung by party of
twelve or fifteen of the children attending
the Sunday school at English Hall. They
were out Christmas morning from till s land
sang under the windows of many of the
friends of the school and left Christmas
cards. They received many happy greetings
during the last part of their calling, by which
time friends were up and dressed
At the Hospital.
The thoughtful hberality of friends made
Christmas day at the hospital one of more
than usual interest. For several days pre-
vious gifts of money, poultry, fruit, toys &C.,
were sent to the institution. A Christmas
tree was placed in the children's ward on
Friday and beautifully decorated with gifts to |