Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-26

welfare OF those under their cOmmannl
We recall these memories. we revive
and freshcn them to-day, when all the
Christian world. men OF all creeds ana
faiths and forms of worship unite In cele-
brating the birth OF Him whose advent
and the burden of whose song WAS,
GLORY to God IN the highest On earth
peace and good win TO men"
When DR.. Hoge concluded his address.
OF which the above Is only q synopsis,
the veterans crowded around him to shake
him by the hand. When he spoke Of the
winters SHOWS they cossh not help think
Ing OF how often they had seen him In
the storm standing bsrehsaded upon Get
tysburg Hill in Hollywood performing the
last sad Offices for their dead. At all
times, IN winter and in summer. I'm the
day or in the night, Dr. Hoge has been
ready to answer the call Of the veterans
OF the home, and there Is deep pathos
in their affection for him.
Leigh-street's Anniversary.
The Leigh-Street Baptist Sunday school
held its thirty-ninth annual celebration
yesterday. The attendance was very large
and the exercises, conducted by Super
intendent Il. +. johnson, were OF highly
interesting character. The recitations,
songs, and other features were all good.
After these exercises Santa Claus. imper-
sonated by Dir. Murray, made his appear
ance through the fireplace Of the large
chimney, constructed Of boxes containing
confectioneries, but representing bricks.
Old Santa seemed surprised TO find
such a large gathering, and asked Mr.
johnson how many scholars he was ex-
pected to serve. Eight hundred" the
Superintendent replied. The generous
hearted Kris Kringle said he could not
think of providing for this large number
from his limited supply Of goodies. but
that when over the mountains he was
given a little whistle and told that when
ever he needed help In any undertaking
TO blow three times. He proceeded to
obey this Injunction. and soon had all
the help and all the good things needed
for his large audience. The boxes were
distributed and the children all went home
happy. The collection taken up for the
poor was quite a large one.
The v. VI. G. A. Campfire.
The campfire at the Young Mems Chris
tian Association last evening proved 10 be
one of the most enjoyable occasions Of
the year among the members of that
organization. About 100 boys assembled
In one of the upper class-rooms around
q big log fire, and with no other light
except that caused by the fitful
CLEAN of the pickering blaze
amused themselves with telling jokes and
reciting short selections in true boyish
style William S. Henning sang several
solos, and was accompanied on the piano
by Secretary Tibbitts. Several songs were
sung by the boys under the leadership
of Mr. Henning, and their voices blend
Ing together in sweet accord made music
which would have caused the blush of
shame TO mantle the cheeks of many
another chorus.
At II o'clock the entertainment was con-
cluded and there was not one present
but what carried with him a pleasant
recollection Of one Of the most enjoyable
entertainments in the history of the as
soclation. One of the boys in describing
the affair later stated that all had a
"rousing time"
SKY-ROCKETS ARE DANGEROUS.
Considerable excitement was created on
Park avenue yesterday afternoon by the
accidental discharge of a sky-rocket
through the parlor window Of Mr.. Hill
Montagues residence, by a son Of Mr.
Russell Bowie. The little fellow had
planted his rocket In the ground firmly, as
he thought. and instead of seeing the
rocket vending its way heavenward. as
was expected, he was astonished to see
It take a straight shoot through Mr.. Mon
tagues window. A little son of the lat
ter gentleman was seated in the room at
the time and narrowly escaT ID injury.
The rocket struck the rear wall and
spluttered out, causing little damage ex-
cept a small burn in the carpet.