Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-30
ORPHAN BOYS HAPPY.
GIVEN THEIR ANNUAL CHRTsTMAs
FESTIVAL. YESTERDAY.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CELEBRATIONS.
Those Of Grnce-Street Presbyterian
and Other Churches Held and
JOY with Little ones.

name INSTITUTION, when IL eagerly looked
forward TO by them with each recurring
anniversary. was held yesterday after
noon in the spacious chapel in the main
building. and It proved to be one of the
most enjoyable occasions Of its kind. ever
held there.
Mrs Gil. ever jealous TO please her
little charges, had arranged a most at
tractive programme. which was carried
out by the children and those who volun-
tarily assisted them I'm a most creditable
manner.
The chapel was densely crowded when
the boys walked in singing GLORY to
God" Rev Dr. Morehead offered
prayer, after which the chorus Of boys
sang. Ring the JOY Bell.." Memories
of Old Times" was then rendered. after
which Ola Santa bounded into the room.
The chapel was beautifully decorated
with cotton and cedar which went TO
mako up a most realistic snow scene,
and Old Santa, as he danced and sung
with his usual good cheer, was the
cynOsure of all eyes
While he distributed presents 20 the
boys. the programme was continued and
the Christmas bells were rung A sere-
made was then given Santa Claus, and
Or. Parker made some remarks.
After the boys had emptied Santa's
sack, Home. Sweet Home" was sung.
and the boys. with their guests. marched
TO the dining-hall. where Mrs. Gill had
prepared for them a most bounteous re-
past. Among the visitors were: Or. W.
w Parker president of the board Mr..
George w. Anderson, vice-president; Mr..
s. S. =. Patteson, secretary, Mr.. Thomas
J. Todd Captain Maxwell +. Clarke, Mr..
d. o. Davis. Mr. Henry S. Hutzler Mr..
u. IT. Elicit: Miss Julia Thompson. ac-
companiod by her friend. Mr.. Cottle, Of
Boston: Mr.. and Mrs. Perley. OF Char
lottesville Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Dali
ton. AR W. i. Seaton. Mr.. Claude Bat
kins. wife, ana twins; Mrs. J.. w. Cum
ninCham and daughters; Rev. Mr.. More
head. Of the First English Lutheran
church; Mr. and Mrs. J. +. Talbot. Rev.
James Ellsworth Cook. Miss Burton.
Miss Trahcn, Miss Talbot. and many
others.
When the feast was concluded Home.
Sweet Home" was beautifully rendered
by Mr. Frank Cunningham.
Christu.as with Grnce-strcet school.
The Sunday-school scholars Of Grace
Street Presbyterian church enjoyed
very happy festival yesterday afternoon.
The lecture-roOm had been prettily de-
cOratcd for the occasion; garlands OF
evergreens were stretched from the nu-
mtIous pillars. and were woven into
Christmas bells. which hung from the
ceiling in different parts Of the room,
and IN one corner a snOw-stOrm was
cleveriy depicted by means Of cotton
wool flakes suspended on invisible wire.
fa n - IFrnf
and towards the end Of the entertain
ment two huge bran puddings were
brought upon the scene. and the scho-
lars each dipped for Christmas-gift.
Refreshments were served. and each
child was given q box of candy and some
fruit
Addresses were made by the pastor and
the superintendent.
In the evening tho lembers OF the
church held q reunion a. the same place.
The affair was informal. and was great
~ enjoyed. Refreshments were served.
and musical selections were rendered by
the members Of the choir and congrega-
ton.
Santa Claus and snow-storm.
The Broad-street Methodist Episcopal
church SDuday school mas arranged al
interesting programme for q Christmas
entertainment for the scholars of the
school tonight at 8 o'clock I'm the lecture
room OF the church Santa Claus and his
wife will call on his trip South. He will
descend from the chimney Of a beautiful
y-arranged log cabin. a little while be
fore he comes there will be q heavy snow
storm falling I'm reality. This snow-stOrm
is an entirely new feature-sOmething
never tried before i'm this city. The pub
lie is invited TO attend, and o pleasant
time will be assured all.
Trinity Lutheran Schools Enter
tairment.
The Christmas celebration of the Trinity
Lutheran Sunday school took place on
Monday evening and was d success IN
every particular.
The tree was beautifully decorated. The
musical selections rendered by the pupils
Of the school We're excellent. and with
dialogues and Rotations by some OF the
children. showed no small degree Of tai
emit Rev. J. A. Morehea1. pastor Of the
First Evangelical Lutheran church. maze
q short address in n very happy vein. Mr..
Jacob Umlauf superintendent Of the
school. was presented with handsome
teachers Bible. and Miss Hettie Wacter.
the orpanist. was presented with SIX
umbrella by the pupils. ana each scholar
received bag Of confecuoneries and
fruits.
rbe Little Cleaners Festival.
Tho LITTLE Cleaners OF St Johns Epis-
copal church held their Christmas festi-
val in the lecturo-rOom Of the church at
1 O'clock Yesterday afternoon. The room
,,.oe nrattilv decorated for the occasion.
and was filed with the Little Cleaners
and their friends. \ very attractive
programme OF vocal and Instrumental
music was given. aud the afternoon
nasseI away delightfully."-. Each mem
ier N the society received a Christmas
qlft and q box Of candy.
Park-PIace Celebration.
There will be held al Parx-Piace Metho-
dist Episcoual church corner Pine ana
west FRANKLIN streets next wednesday
January 9Th. ~ T.. H., the annual Christ
mas celebration for the Sunday school
The school propos 10 have Christmas
tree. on which vii De present for every
eobolar In the school. and possibly q sur
prise for the officers and teachers. IN
connection Herewith win be Rotations
by the scholars. and songs. too. Those
,,ieb,ne 20 snend a pleasant evening are
invited 10 attend. Especially rs IL desired
tbot an the parents Of the children be
present
celebration at Gyyathmey.
The Gwathmey Baptist Sunday school
,ru hold their Christmas celebration at
. O'clock this afternoon Or. George b.
steel OF Richmond Is the efficient super
irfondent Of the school. and VIII conduct
en-. exercises. and Rev. Dr.. W. Z. Hatch
IN will give the prizes away. Many peo-
rie win 20 out from the city. The trains
ain stop. going and coming.
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