Evening star., 1881-12-31

Christmas Festivals.
PLRASANf SUNDAY SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENTS.
the festivals OF the several parochial organ
izations Of St Johns Parish P. E) Rev. W. A
Leonard, rectoTJ were OF more than usual interes
this Christmas-ttde. The frst at ST. Johns church
on the afternoon Of Tuesday last, was that OF tn.
Sunday school OF said church, CDR. Robert Rey
burn, superintendent where upward Of St
children, led by the rector and choir OF the church
tMr. MacLeod, organistJ joined In the service Of
song with great heartiness and precision. shor1
and appropriate address was delivered by the
rector, and the gifts were distributed to the
various classes by the superintendent and his as
under their care were duly served. On the even
Ing OF same day Chrtstmas-tree festivities were
the chapel OF the Holy Communion, on 2ad street
and Virginia avenue, a Jealous band OF Christian
workers had two well-laden trees provided for
their rapidly-growing Sunday school. The beau
tlful and fragrant flowers adOrnng the altar were
the gift OF President Arthur Here as at St Jonn's
| church, was very spirited music Miss Lola Lans-
dale. organfSt) and suitable address by the rec
tor AT the time the festivities were be-
ing engaged in at the chapel OF the Holy Com
munion. somewhat similar scene OF juvenile
happiness was occurring on the street i'm
mediately west (s3d> where st. Mary's colored
chapel Is located, another of ST Johns missions.
Here body OF devoted worthless, principally
members of St Johns. have in successful opera
tlon an industrial School,, for the training OF col
oreo people in some of the forms OF practical in
people and their white friends on the occasion,
and the neat little chapel was taxed to its utmost
~ iul space. on the following evening "wednesday
In the same chapel, the teachers OF the Sunday
| school provided the children with goodly Christ
lnas-!ree: here as in the other chapel of ST.
Johns, the children sang very heartily Miss Ring
void, OrganiSt.) the rector giving them a few
words OF good cheer.
Last evening, an entertainment was given by
the Ladies Social Circle of the E-Strcet Baptist
church After the exercises q repaSt. prepared by
the ladies', was served. Afterwards the program
was as tho 5ellSTs Piano solo Silver Threads
year, by Mrs. }. c. Smith: solo, "Rock Me in the
cradle of the Deep, by Mr.. Dean; recitation,
Zoe hy BY Miss Whetmore; solo, "The Sword of
Bunker HILL" by Mr.. Thomson
The Sunday school of the Western Presbyterian
church. en- Rev: T s. Nynkooppastor had a pie 2sa Mt
CHRISTMAS entertainment at the church, consist
ing OF music, recitations, readings and preSeHta-
tions OF presents to the smaller children. The
pupils to the chtldren's hospital and the Prote1-
tant Orphan Asylum. consisting of juvenile books
pictorial papers, mounted pictures, articles Of
The entertainment provided for the little folks Of
Kendall Chapel Thursday evening, gladdened the
hearts of all present. This chanel is one OF the
mission stations of Calvary Baptist church, and is
named for the late Amos Kendall. because OF his
warm personal interest in its prosperity. The
novel and effective decorations, and the crowd of
eXpectant little ones, made the scene one OF great
interest: ThrouEh the untiring labors Of the
energetic enc Superintendent A. H. Nelson, the my th-
ported from Efland and given "a local h.bit3tiol
and name," in a charming little cottage and
bower where, after the usual opening exercises OF
song and recitation. very well rendered. nrinci-
pal!y by the infant class, an amusing acted dia-
iogue was performed by members OF the school, to
the great delight OF the audience The climax
was reached when from Santa Claus magic box
handsome presents for prize Scholars and candles
Tor all Were distributed.
The scholars OF McKpndree NJ. E. Sunday school
were the happy recipients OF many OF the good
things that are necessary to make ''merry Christ
mas" Santa Claus dispensed his treasures from
two large and bountifuly arranged trees 10 the
Little Cleaners in the infant class. Mrs J. c.
and Meke have ehrss Of the
credit on them and the children. The program
was Interrupted by Mr. John C. Harkness calling
sented with handsomely bound volume OF the
"Hstory OF Methodism' for her untiring efforts in
oehalI OF the infant class. Refreshments were
served to ALL
District Government Affairs.
The public school teachers and Jantors OF school
buildings received their Day for December at the
usual places to-day.
ANOTHER SOUTH WASHINGTON COMPLAINT AGAINST
THE B. P. RAILROAD.
Yesterday committee of property-owners on
Virginia avenue appeared before the District
commissioners and laid before them q rernon-
STRANGE, unanimously signed, setting forth an at
tempt OF the Baltimore and Potomac railroad to
run a side track into the wood yard of one Miller
TO the damage of property, danger to pedestrians
ana IN violation OF law. and protesting against
SUCH ACT. Mr. f. d. wright. the SD0keSlnaE
stated to Mr.. Dent that permit had been given
the railroad By some OF the District officials, and
he thought without the knowledge of the Commits
SOnerS. Commissioner Dent said If it was in vic
latlon OF law they would take measures TO prevent
it, and he would put the petition before the board
meeting, and at the same time send the petition,
with a copy OF the permit, to Attorney Riddle for
his opinion as to the powers OF the Commissioners
in the premises II the action OF the railroad is
cuSSion the statement was made that the same
thing had been done by this railroad company in
making track across the pavement into the new
Office of Adams Express company. corner OF 9th
ANA streets southwest Mr.. Dent said If it was
Illegal in one part OF the city it was Illegal In all
other parts.
SIMMONS BY MAn..-A few days ago man
with his trousers legs stuffed in his boots was
in the line OF people approaching the stamp Win
dow at the city Post Office and yG!unt eered the
information that his wife and children had sent
him to town Ito mail couple o quarts of sim
mons TO their cousins in Californy." He had the
puckerIng fruit in an open box with only piece
of paper on the top. on which the address was
written. He was told By a bystander that it
would not be received when he said: Cant
hey? Well. told the old woman that they
would be more trouble than they are worth /
wish had never seen simmon. | have spent
two hours already about the darned things"
Holding the box under his left arm. with his
right hand over the paper top. he continued his
way towards the window however but just be-
fore reaching it he was jostled and his fingers
slipped in through the paper. Quickly with
drawing them, with the mashed persimmons
clinging to them, he danced around, and hold
ing up his hand said to the laughing crowd:
Jest look at this. will ye? The dod-drotted
simmons! ] wish to gracious | had bought
ticket and started with them myself to Cali
forny. Here goes the blamed things" he added.
pitching the box and its contents into the
street.
The Courts.
CIRCUIT COURT-J,idge MdcArthnr
Thursday, StutZ, administrator agt. Metropoii-
tan Lite Insurance Company; verdict for plaintiff
for 1880. Hoyden agt Day ct al; plaintiff called
ana judgment. Sordn agt. Douglass; verdict for
defendant for S160 damages Johnson agt Ran
dall; verdict for plaintiff
POLICE COURT.-.J,tdge Shell
THURSDAY, after cur report closed, Geo. Fields.
larceny OF ton OF coal, Second Offense); grand
jury, bonds $500. VIM B. Lowry, forfeited col
lateral Henry Shorter, do Robert Williams lar
ceny of two barrels OF flour from Edward d. Hart
lev: six months iall. Alfred Gpp-