The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-12-26
ArrHE ENeL1sH LUTHEaAN CHURCH,

the poor, under direction Of the Womsn's
Benevolent society.
AT THE ENGLISH LUTHERAN CHURCH.
The Frat English Evangelical Lutheran
Sunday School heldits anniversary last even
ing. At an early hour the children began 10
assemble aud the audience room OF the
church was crowded with the members OF
the school, their parents and iriends. The
Little Jewels looked their best, seated COM
pactly on and near the platform in the front
OF the church.
The programme consisted largely oil rectl-
lions and songs by the Jewels, ana they did
themselves credit, IS well Is their Superin-
tendent, Mis- Mary Robertson ana her
helpers, who have for weeks been preparing
them for this event.
Several very appropriate select readings
and pieces OF music were rendered, TO the
great satisfaction OF the audiences, by mem
heie OF the main department Of the school.
The reading Of q number OF telegrams from
sant1 Claus, from his snowy home at Ike
North Pole, and at different points along his
way to the entertainment, kept the Jewels
in great site of expectancy. He finally
arrived and delivered 10 every member OF
the school MICS christina box filled with
fine clndy and nuts.
the pastor, In a short speech, present I'd the
superintendent Mr.. W. 4. Heimberger, with
two very large, choice and valuable steel en-
cravings, the gift Of clc;s No. l, which Mr..
Heimberger has taught in connection With
his duties IS superint sndent.
The anniversary exercises, though LEGS pub
lie than wal the Gaze on many former octa.-
ions OF the kind were in every way success.
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In addition to the churches mentioned
above, the Zane Street NJ. E. Church gave u
very pleasant entertainment, the programme
tioi rendered by scholars OF the Sunday
School. At its conclusion the veritlble
Santa Claus, having concluded his engage
menis ut other gatherings in the city, came
out Of great old fire place, which with a
monster chimney had been erected on the
platform EXPIRE. liy for his accommodation.
and prt2ented each pupil Of the school a
generous supply OF candies and nuts, and
many other fine presents. The occasion was
very enjoyable to both old and young.
The Sunday School OF the Fist Pfesbyt:.
rian church enjoyed lis Chriatmss treat In
the morning. Afr. J. NJ. Belleville Is Super.
intendent, and has very interesting school.
The room was appropriately decorated and a
special service WIS prepared. The confec-
tionery given out was Whitman's best, aud
the presents made by both teachers and pu.
pills were numerous. It wa1 very Joyous
affair.
THE EAST WHEELING MISSION fcH0oL.
There was not Sunday school Christmas
celebration held in the city yesterday that
pleased and delighted the children more
than the one given last night at the Eigh-
tenth street Mit1ion School. This school hes
been in active operation for over ten year,
and, without doubt, has been productive Of
much good In the East End. Dol. Robert
White, the Superintendent, has held the
position for long time and with an earntst
corps OF teachers to assist him hr1 been quite
succss9ful. Last night there were nearly 260
scholars present.
At the rear Of the stage ives a winter
scene, loaned from the Russian booth Of The
late BsTsar OF Nations On one side stood an
evergreen tree, its broughs bent down by a
representation OF snow. On the other side
was the snow covered cottage of Santa Claus
from which, at the proper time no emerged
IN his bluff hearty way, greeted the children.
distributed the prizes, and left the work OF
giving out the sweets 10 the teachers, disap-
pearing amid the shouts and exclamation Of
delight OF the small boys and girls. The
exercises were short, frequently interpreted
with singing, and were enjoyed by everyone.
OTHER CHRISTMAS EVENTS.
At the Catholic Orphans Home there ives
a splendid 0hr'stms1 tree, aud notan inmate
was forgotten in its contenis. The dsy YVES
made a very happy one for tho orphans by
this suspicious opening.
AT the Chiidren's Home, also, the day IVES
rendered pler7ant by special Chrlstmss
dinner.
Mr.. James Dillon, Superintendent OF the
city gfs works, enter aimed sill the employs
OF the works last evening at bounteous din
ner in the large room at the new building.
Secretary Hszlett and Collector Farls were
superintendent Wolf, OF the Telephone
Exchange, gave II dinner party at tho Nc.
Lure House to the employees OF the Exchange.
Eight young ladies and six gentlemen were
the guests, aud an enjoyable parry 1t was
The tables were arranged In I form, and a
touieniefe was provided for each guest.
Special souvenir menu cards were also pre-
vidsd, with the appropriate caption, Hello
What will you hsveg
The hotels all did themselves credit with
the special bills OF iars provided at dinner,
and nearly everybody devoted o part OF the
day to O generous dinner, without which
Christmas 10 scarcely OhrisImal