National Republican., 1883-12-29
HOLY Innocents, Dav.

The Christmas festival and celebration ot
Holy Innocent day of the Sunday sch oil Of
St. Marks church took place last evening
After singing several Christmas carols, the
children were each presented with a box OF
candy and fruit. Mr. Richard Goodhart made
the presentations, after an address of wei.
come.to the little'opes. The school has mem
bership of 115 scholars and % teachers. The
officers of the school are as follows Superin-
tendent, Mr., Richard Goodhart; librarian,
Mr.. Talbot who has two assistants; organist,
Miss Mary Smith. r'f-H ~
At Christ church, Navy Yard, the Christ
mas festival and celebration of Holy limo.
cents day took place in the chapel adjoining
the church. A number of Christmas carols
and rccltations were rendered by the chill
dren. During the singing the folding doors
were opened. displaying a large tree laden
with candy and fruits, which were
distributed by st. Nicholas personated
by Mr.. Charles Bradford. The chapel was
hlied to its utmost capacity by the little ones
and their relatives aud friends. This school
is the third largest in East Washington, hav-
ing about 400 scholars. The teachers number
thirty. The officers are as follows: Superin-
tendent, Rev. G. d. Andrews, rector of the
church secretary, Mr.. II. j. Wylie; libra
rian, Mr.. Ryther. This is the first church
built in Washington, and has large congre.
cation.
Hp WI loblnHs tnUbTlululueUU ana celeOra-
tion OF Holy lnnocents day of the Epiphany
Sunday school took place at Epiphany church
last night. After the carol service and an
address ~ the pastor, the scholars proceeded
TO the lecture rooms, whore large Christmas
tree was placed. Each of the scholars was
presented with gift and q box of candy
MIR. h. ). hutchinson, superintendent of the
evening school, was presented with hand.
some engraving by the young lady teachers
The Christmas celebration of the Church
OF the incarnation was held ut tho church,
corner of Twelfth and N streets northwest,
last evening at o'clock. All the children
and large part of the congregation took part
rector delivered bright and interesting ad-
dress, after which the children was presented
with handsome box of candies.
At all the other Episcopal churches the day
was celebrated with appropriate ceremonies.
though tho Christmas festivals had already
taken place in most Of those not mentioned
above.
The Sunday school of the Church of the
Holy Cross, corner of Eighteenth street and
Massachusetts avenue, held their Christmas
festival and celebrated Holy InnOcent's day
last night in the body of the church. A large
ana handsome Christmas tree was fixed at
the chancel rail, well filled with good things
for the little ones. short service of even
song was held by the rector Roy. Dr.
Harold. The professional hymn, "Adeste
Fidelis,' was sung by the choir The carol,
"Once in Royal David's City" was sung by
the school, An address by the rector followed,
on ''fhe Tree and Its Teachings" The dis.
tribution Of gifts took place much to the de-
light OF the little eager hearts, which were
gaddened by the candies, fruits. TOYS, and
books bestowed The singing of the carol,
angels from the Realm OF Glory" con,
cluded service which was much enjoyed by
large congregation of children aud parents