Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-28
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Two Golden Weddings.
FULL or HoNoRs AND YEARs-TEsrIMoNfAIs OF
FRIENDS.
The fftieth anniversary of the marriage OF
Capt Isaac Bassett to Miss Adeline Hurdle was
celebrated last night by the two particularly
interested parties and by a number of other
persons who were only incidentally interested.
The home of the happy couple, at No. IS I'd
street northeast, was crowded yesterday eve
ming from to IL o'clock, and the sixtv-nine-
year-old official and his wife, just three years
younger, received the congratulations Of o host
of visitors, many Of whom have known the as.
sistant doorkeeper for the greater portion OF
the ffty-seven years which he has spent in the
service Of the Senate. Two sons, Mr.. G. 7.
Bassett, of the pension Office, and Mr.. Isaac A.
Bassett. Of the post-office. were present, and SO
was Mr.. Grafton ID. Henson, who was one OF
Capt. Bassett's supporters on the occasion OF
his marriage.
Among the numerous presents received were
a silver tray from several Senators. accom-
panied by a note from Senator Evarts; a gold
card receiver, from the Senate pages; a gold
urn, from Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Winner. of New
York: snd music box from Mr. q. T. Bassett
Gold coins were sent by several persons, but a
bGnquet. from Mrs. Cleveland to Mrs. Bassett,
had the place of honor, and was apparently the
most highly-valued gift received.
The golden wedding of Mr.. James NJ. Wright
was celebrated yesterday evening at his resi-
dence, 1900 18th street northwest. Mr.. Wright
is chief clerk in the Office of the judge-advo-
cate-general and is seventy-five years of age;
he is Mrs. Wright's senior by several years.
He is member of the oldest inhabitants asso-
citation. and his brethren remembered him
with gift of solid gold service. About forty
members of the association were present, and
uifh ralaf OIL fria nd
the visitors number over two hundred.
Christmas In the Sunday Schools.
The Christmas celebration of the Sunday
school of Grace Episcopal church was held last
evening. After the children had enjoyed the
tree and presents had been distributed, the SUI
perintendent, A. s. Belote. on behalf Of the
teachers and friends, presented a purse of
money to the rector. Rev. DR.. Phillips.
Miss Matte E. Barker and Maggie Hill were
presented with medals for punctuality at the
Christmas celebration of the Fifth Baptist
church sunday school last evening. The room
was handsomely decorated.
Prizes for being present each Sunday of the
year at the Sunday school of Grace NJ. E.
church were presented last evening to Emily
Scrivener, Bernice Spies. Hattie Loveiess. Roy
Jackson. May Cissel, Addie Spies, Katie Gale
her. Edith Talbert Grace Lotus. Eva LOTUS.
houn. Contributions of provisions were brought
by the children to the entertainment
The Sunday school of Trinity church held its
Christmas celebration last night. The children
sang a few songs. and were then treated to a
series of magic-lantern views, ice cream and
cake, and q box of candy apiece.
An immense Christmas tree was the feature
of the celebration by the Sunday school of the
Eastern Presbyterian church Wednesday even
ing. Dolls were given to the girls of the in
FAINT class, while boxes of tools were given to
the bows
church had their Christmas entertainment last
evening and Santa Claus distributed his presents
and much happiness.
The Christmas entertainment of North Capt.
toll NJ. E. Sunday school was given last evening
in the church, at the corner of North Capitol
and streets, in the presence of a crowded
audience. Considerable preparation had been
made for the occasion by the efficient commit
tee having charge of the matter. Several
trees, nicely trimmed stood near the platform.
and about the platform were piled boxes of
candy and oranges. which were distributed to
the 220 scholars attending the school, after
the rendering of an interesting musical and
literary program. which was well executed in
all its parts. At its conclusion Old Santa sud-
denly made his appearance, and proceeded to
distribute the presents 70 the children, all of
whom we're delighted Quite q number were
also distributed to adult members of the school
and church from friends. The managing COM
mittee was composed of Mrs A. NJ. Hodes. Miss
Annie Geddes, Mrs. W. H. Fisher, Mrs. A. N.
Laing, and Mrs. U. 8. Lowdermilk.
Last evening st. Johns church was the scene
Of happy Christmas festival. 1t was "St.
Johns day and the children of the Sunday
school had assembled to celebrate the event. as
had been done in the same edifice for no many
preceding years. As the organist struck the
keynote of the professional hymn the vested
choir entered the church in double ranks, sing
ing the carol Brightly Cleans Our Banner
and marched by the two main aisles to their
places on the chancel platform. DR.. Leonard
delivered an interesting address on Christ
the light of the world" He was assisted on
the occasion by the two other clergymen of the
parish, and by the lay superintendent of the
school and the precentor of the choir. The
gifts to the children were distributed at the
close of the festival