Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-28
cHlLDRENS MERRY TIMES.
Christmas Entertainments of the Sunday
Schools Of Various Churches
santa Claus Appears Down q Chimney
In One Case and Always I'm some
Mysterious Manner.


ments were given last evening in the various
churches of the city. large fireplace was
constructed in the Sunday school room of
the Church OF Our Father, with a mantel,
ana the clock, and the turkey wing to sweep
the hearth, and the other features of an CID
time room. In front Of the fire on the
hearth stood q Christmas tree In miniature
ana when all the little ones were assembled
ana the big ones too. for the latter always
form considerable part of the audiences
on such occasions. the lights were turned
down. there was a Jingle Of sleigh bells. and
Santa Claus appeared in the chimney and
the delighted little ones saw with satisfac-
ton that he had not left behind his pack.
Then the presents were distributed and ice
cream and cake was served At one side
In the room a representation Of an old stone
wayside cross stood, and at it's foot the
children were asked to leave their gifts for
the poor. 30 that while receiving they also
gave to those in need.
Santa Claus brought his wife when he
visited the Sunday school children who
were waiting for him last evening in the
Sunday school room of the Congress Street
NJ. z. Church. He announced his coming
over the telephone, which was located in
the room, and so the children waited with
the more patience when they were convinc-
ed that he was really coming. When they
did arrive they distributed presents and then
disappeared with the same mystery that
had marked their arrival The following pro-
gram was given: Singing by the school an
address by the pastor. Rev. Walter Graham
song. reading by Miss Clara Sebastian, in
strumental solo by Miss Troxell, carol reci-
tation by Miss Ethel Hoffman.
Superintendent NJ. X. Grimes and Assist
ant Superintendent T. W. Grimes presented
the church with a handsome organ for the
use Of the infant class. Mr.. b. F. Poston
and Miss Hall impersonsted Mr.. and Mrs
Santa Claus.
The platform of Dumbarton Avenue NJ E.
Church last evening was crowded with chill
dren Of the Sunday school of the church
They sang q number of selections sweetly.
-Four little maidens, dressed in gowns Of
white. appeared. carrying lighted candles.
Santa Claus. who came in WITH the merry
ringing Of the sleigh-bells and joyous ex-
carnations Of the children. A distribution
Of candy and fruit took place.
At the Christmas celebration Of the West
Street Presbyterian Church Sunday school
yesterday appropriate carols were sung,
with violin accompaniment, by Miss jose
phine Appleby; Mr.. swindells and DIR. Lind
say added to the music by their cornet play
ing. solo was rendered by Miss Appleby
There was Christmas tree at John wes-
ley Church last evening. The services were
opened with an invocation by the pastor,
Rev. r. A. FISHER The singing by the
school was led by Miss Bungay Miss Annie
Brodie presiding at the organ. Master Rob
ert Fisher made the address Of the evening
Solos and recftatons were next In order.
The pastor was presented with a handsome
inkstand. Prof. Crumpton received an UNI
brella- The presents were distributed by
Mrs. Alice Goodrich, assisted by Misses
| Mabel Ingraham and Marie Brown.
Tabernacle Church.
Last evening the Sabbath school of the
Tabernacle Church gave its Christmas en-
| tertsinment which was unique. Dutch
wind mill was built by Mess-s. Windsor.
Williams and Halliday. Mr.. Cailan acted as
| miller, and by aid Of the wind, caused by
| the bellows of the Brownies" he ground
out the Christmas presents. The mill was a
substantial thing and a credit to the arch
| itect. Mr.. John windsor. The whole affair
was in charge Of Miss Rachel Garrett and
the superintendent. Mr.. Irving p. Tade.
The program was as follows: Recitation. by
Florence Fletcher; song. Prof. w. J. Steph-
ems; Stocking Chorus. by ten children: song,
| Ella Callan; recitation, EVELYN willett;
dialogue, Night After Christmas, Nellie
Fletcher; Robbie and Linwood Peatros:
song. The Mill. Prof. Stephens. 1t proved
| the most elaborate. refined and entertaining
Christmas entertainment in the history of
the church.
First Baptist Church.
The annual Sunday school Christmas eel
ebration Of the First Baptist Church, cor
| ner 10th and . streets. took place last even
| ing, and, as usual. was highly successful
and entertaining to members and visiting
| friends. Though quite lengthy the pro-
gram. consisting Of singing. tableaux and
Rotations was rapidly carried out and the
| exercises brought to a close at an early
hour. The entertainment opened with sing
ing by the school. which was followed by
reading a selection from the Scripture and
prayer by DR.. Stakely. the pastor. Reel
| tations during the evening were given by
| Misses Marie Collier, Florence Hoffman,
Emma Streaks and Edith Needham each
| in q most creditable manner
A tableau. entitled "A Christmas Group"
as also a class recitation. "A HOLIDAY
Acrosuc, and a pretty character song,
hock-a-bye. by members OF the primary
department. attracted attention and ap-
plause. A gossip pantomime by six little
girls OF the intermediate department was
particularly Noticeable and acceptable to
the audiences.
little play entitled santa Claus Out
witted." was well conceived and executed
and especially pleased the little ones pres
ent
A soprano solo by Miss Dorothy Byrde
Rogers and bass solo BY Prof. N. Du
shane Coward were highly enjoyable and
loudly applauded Miss Rogers replied to
her encore with another solo. playing her
After awarding prizes, presents and con-
fections. the superintendent read a state
men1 showing vast deal of charitable
work done BY the Sunday school This was
particularly notable In that accomplished
BY classes in looking up and aiding poor
, families each class selecting one or more
to look after individually. In this way
alone more than $50 was raised in addi-
ton to food, clothing and fuel furnished in
other cases.
The entertainment was largely attended
| and every one, particularly the little tots
| went home IN q good frame of mind.
NO IDEA OF COMPROMISE.