Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-26
THE JOYFUL THEME
OF the Birth of Christ Expressed in Sermon
and Music.

OF the Birth of Christ Expressed in Sermon
and Music.
The weather yesterday was appropriate. a.
everybody admitted. but still it was cold and
ssaiskin sacks were found to be very
comforable-at least that was no doubt
the experience of those who left their
homes to attend the services at the churches.
The religious observance of Christmas Day il
naturally marked feature Of the observ-
ance OF this great holiday. As Christ
mas came on Sunday there was
double obligation to 60 to church, which was
not. as n rule, disregarded. The church serv-
ices yesterday were generally well at
tended. The elaborate programs OF music
printed in TIE STAR were carried
church choirs. The high grade Of music
rendered was appreciated by the congregations
that filed tho sacred ediices and listened to
the joyful themes which the day suggested.
coLoRED LUTHERAN CHURCH.
The Colored Lutheran Church on Grant ave-
nue. northwest filled last Xmas eve with
great many cofored children and their pa
rents. together with quite a considerable number
of white friends. Rev. d. E. Wiseman IL the
founder and pastor Of this church. He has
labored among these poor people for eight
ton OF this neighborhood. Rev. Wiseman is .
Howard graduate and is a man worthy of the
confidence which is largely given him by
white and black he has made the Lutheran
Church q success. The exercises by the chill
dren were very commendable and DR.. Graham
acted as Santa Claus to perfection. Remarks
we're made by DR.. J. G. Butler, chaplain,
United States Senate; Prof. William V. Tunnel,
warden of Kings Hall; Frank j. Webb, IT,, W.
II. Harris and Col NJ. NJ. Holland. Many
poor child was made happy BY pretty Xmas
gifts and the new year will open all the hap
pier by the remembrance OF tbe merry occa-
sion.
MKESDREE CHURCH.
The Christmas service by the Sunday school
Of McKendree Church was held in the lecture
room last night. The occasion brought many
friends of the scholars as the room was crowded
long before the program began. At the en-
trance of each door a barrel was placed to re-
ceive donation of groceries, vegetables and
clothing to be distributed to those In need.
The program began with a stirring Christmas
carol by the school and after few remarks the
cantata, why Santa Claus Changed His Mind"
was rendered by young boys and girls Of the
school. showing very careful study on the
part OF each The program was without any
lntermission, consequently keeping up the in
terest from beginning to end. The music for
the cantata was composed by Prof. Chas. Chase.
anu sung oy tWeise uttlc BlIis as tney uldrCueu
around the room The room was prettily
decorated with evergreen and holly. The
scholars each received pretty box filled with
choice candy. Mr.. A. o. Latham and Mr..
Harry WEIGH had charge Of the program, Prof.
Chase directed the music and Miss Boss pre-
sided at the piano.
THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
The services last evening at the First Congre-
gational Church were given up to the Sunday
school and very interesting Christmas service
was held. REGULATIONS were given by J. Louis
Ewell, frankie Marsh and Margaret johnson;
the singing of Christmas carols, assisted by the
large choir, and address by the pastor, DIR.
Newman, made a delightful program, which
had been prepared by the superintendent, MIR.
J. f. johnson.
pleasant feature was the singing Of a carol
BY eight girls, RUBY Tully, frankie Marsh,
Grace and Maud Mcpherson, Mary Lamborn,
Edith johnson, Elsie Macaully and Lydia
Hughes. assisted by the quartet of the church
in the echo parts large quantity of supplies
for the poor were brought in and piled around
the platform.
The regular Christmas festival will be held
Wednesday evening at o'clock.