Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-25
FALLS CHURCH.

The Congregational and Presbyterian
Sunday schools held their Christmas en-
terta.nments Tuesday night at their re-
spective churches. At the Congregations
Church the services were in charge of Mr..
A. P. Eastman superintendent, and were
opened with a chorus, Merry Christmas
to All Once More" and prayer by the pas
tor, Rev. ]. H. Jenkins The infant class,
Misses Edith Mortified and Margaret
Nourse, teachers, then sang very sweetly,
and accompanied the singing with ges-
lures. This was followed by responsive
reading by the superintendent and school.
Other exercises were a chorus, GLORY to
God in the Highest" by the school; reci-
tations by the class of Miss Gertrude
Nourse; solo, Beautiful Song" by Miss
Edith Merrifeld, with chorus; recitation,
Miss Ethel Rollins :. duet. Mrs. A: P. East
man and Miss Margaret Nourse; recita-
ton. Miss Mabel Newman; recitation, Miss
Agnes Rorebeck and Miss Mabel Ryer; adj
dress. Rev. j. H. Jenkins, pastor; chorus
by the school; address, Rev. Robert
Nourse. The evening exercises were closed
by the entrance of the Prince of India
Master Bingham Russell. riding an ele-
phant loaded with presents for the chill
dren, which were distributed. purse Of
$25 was presented the pastor by the con-
gregation and members, the address being
made by Rev. Robert Nourse. Mr.. G. A.
l.. Merrfeld, on behalf Of the trustees
| presented handsome banquet lamp to
the janitor Mr.. Lowe. Mr.. and Mrs A.
P. Eastman were also the recipients of
presents from the school. The church was
handsomely decorated with evergreens.
Al the Presbyterian Church there was
also a large congregation present. Mr.. E.
c. Hougn, superintendent, officiated, and
the program was varied and Interesting
opening with sohs by the school, en-
titled Our Joyous Greeting" and prayer
by Rev. d. l.. Rathbun, pastor; responsive
reading by the school, followed by the rem
dering of the Lords Prayer in sign Ian
guage by Miss Lula Mankin; recitation
''Hang Up the Childrens Stockings" Miss
Vivian Sims; violin solo, Mr.. Ryall Albert
son; recitation. Miss Lulu Price: chorus
Brightest and Best" by the school; re-
Daniel Wells; solo, Miss Bessie Rice; reci-
tation, christmas Pennies" Misses Eta
Allen, Hattie kesterson, Katy Merry and
Mary Newell; duet, Misses Alice Sims and
class, Miss Tillie Rawlings, teacher; read
ing. Miss Lizzie Allen; address by the pas
tor Rev. D. l.. Rathbun. unique feature
of the entertainment was representation
of an old Dutch grist mill, Mr.. Charles
Parker acting miller. The members of
the infant class, in charge of Miss Title
Rawlings, were dressed brownies and
fairies, bringing the grist to the mill, the
grist consisting of the presents and can
dies for the children. The scene was very
effective, and showed a great amount Of
artistic work on the part of those in
charge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Hitler will cele-
brate their silver wedding Thursday after
noon by a gathering of friends on the &C.
casion.
Mrs B. A. Traylor and Mrs. A. E. Tray
lor of Petersburg. Va, are visiting their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G. w. Drummer
Mrs. A. E. Traylor is accompanied by her
four children.
At the meeting of Pioneer Lodge Of
Good Templars Tuesday night Messrs. ].