Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-28
West Washington Affairs.

THE CIRISTGsS CELEBRATIONS Of four OF the Sum-
day schools al this place took place last night and
one Yesterday afternoon, viz: ST. Johns T. F. sun
day school al $50 all the children and large part
OF the congregation taking part. The services
held liz the church, and consisted OF an address by
the Suerint ntendent, Mr. John Narbury. jr, the rec
tor Rev. Dr. Lindsay, being unable to take part on
account OF sickness. number OF beautiful Christ
mas carols were sung by The children. ana the as
sembla-e then adjourned To the Sunday-school
room. which had been tastefu.ly decorated. The
infant Class formed around the Christmas tree
singing carol, upon the conclusion OF which the.
tree was unveiled, disclosing nestled among lis
branches an angel, represented by little child OF
the school. The presents with which the tree wa5,
loaded We're distributed among the children
Those at night We're at the Dunbarton-street NJ. E.
the West5street fresbyterian, the Congress-street
NJ P. ard the Gay-street Baptist. At Dunbarton-
street very interesting program was carried out
beginning with tab!eau OF lettered banners. form
ing the words ga Merry Christmasn introduced
with an appropriate carol Several pretty little
Christmas poems were recited and scenes produced
and, with the carols sung by the school, made up
given to each scholar and several presentations
made TO teachers by their classes. At the PreSty-
terrain sunday school musical program was car
RED out. after which sleigh filled with presents
which was mounted on the platform In the chapel
was unlOaded, beside which each scholar received q
bucket OF ca candy and nuts. Several Bibles were
presented for catechism and hymn books for bring
Ing and Keeping new scholars during the year. At
the Congress Mp. Sunday school good program of
music was given and boxes OF candies presented
by Santa Claus to each scholar, besides which
Ice cream and cake were served Several presents
TO teachers by the classes were made. the pastor
ceivng a very handsome book from his Bible class.
AT the First Baptist church two handsome Christ
mas trees filled with goOd things were placed at
the chancei rail. Hymns and carols Were sung,
and addresses were made by the pastor. Rev. DIR.
Lodge, Dr. Foster and others. RecitationS were
also made by some or the little ones. The decOra-
tions OF the chancel consisted of large evergreen
star, with border OF white flowers. Candies,
Cakes, cornucopias, books &C., were distributed.
IMPROvEMENTs.-The canal authorities have be-
gun the building OF a new fence and guide rail on
the river road, from Georgetown TO the stone wall,
In accordance with the orders OF the commissioners
The District authorities have begun TO build fence
On the new road, where the engine used Oh the new
conduit Is located. at the request OF county resi-
dents for their SAFETY.
LODGE ELECTIoN.-Wm. Louis Schley Lodge No.
4, o. NJ, has elected the following officers: s. NJ
L. L. Daw; j. NJ. G. ". Paul; L. S, ii. G. Divine:
f. s, q. W. Ballenger; conductor, Douglass Taylor;
chaplain, Charles Taylor.
BUILDING ASSOCIATION.-At the SD regular
monthly meeting OF the 11th Building Association,
held last night at Goddards hail. 81 600 retired
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