Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-27

and orchestra. The choirs at all the
churches did admirable work at the late
masses. giving evidence OF careful train
ing and Intelligent study.
THE BISHOP AT ST. PAUL'S.
Right Rev. Bishop whittle preached at
the Christmas-Day service at ST. PauI
church. There was a very large congre-
cation and the musical features were
particularly elaborate. and reflected great
credit on the choir and director, Mr..
Jacob Reinhardt. Bishop White took
his text from the first chapter Of st. Mat
thew, verse n: Thou shalt call His
name Jesus" etc. Il was a very polished
and forcible DISCOURSE an eloquent ap-
peal TO Christians TO flee from SIN, re-
memberng the great humility and sacri-
fees of the Christ child. The sermon,
which was not without an undercurrent
OF pathos, was deeply impressive and was
listened to with close attention
In the afternoon the annual Sunday
school ceebra tion was held. Rev. Pres
ton Nash ofiiciated, and delivered an ad-
mirable address on the Christian soldier,
and how he ought to wear his uni
form. There was a service Of song and
prayer arranged for the occasion, and
the attendance was very large.
AT THE FIRST BAPTIST.
on Sunday was very elaborate and adj
mirably rendered by the quartette. The
voices are selected from the best in the
city and have been carefully drilled in
quartette work by the organist Mr.. Les
lie f. Watson and the special music rem
dered by them on Sunday was acknow-
ledged TO be the best heard in that church
for years.
The sermons by Dr.. Cooper had special
reference to the lessons of the day.
CELEBRATION OF ST. LEO's CLUB.
St. Leos Catholic Club kept open house
yesterday at the cosey room beneath the
school-house. From o'clock until II the
members and their friends were entertain
ed informally, and spent delightful time.
The only formalty about the occasion
was feast Of eloquence at tho outset.
Mr. A. H. Fethaus president of the
club; Councilman John 4. West, and Mr..
Louis Wendenburg spoke briefly but to
the point. "The Progress of the Club
was the theme OF the president while
the other speakers dwelt more particu-
larly on its welfare. Games were played,
and the time was passed most pleasantly
and not unprofitably.
THE TRACTION MEN DINED.
The Richmond Traction Company al
ways thoughtful of the comfort OF its
employees, gave Its motormen and con-
ductors a most delightful repast yester-
day. Dinner, consisting Of turkey, oys-
ters, vegetables, and dessert, with an
abundance of hot coffee, was served ut
the terminus at the Reservoir and at
Oakwood. and the men were allowed six
teen minutes each in which to eat. The
meal was served during the entire day,
and IN addition to the edibies cigars, pre-
sented by Mr.. T. A. Miller, were given
the men.
All OF the American-plan hotels in the
city served specially elaborate dinners
on Sunday, but none Of them had very
large number OF special guests TO partake
Of the elegant repasts. owing 10 the fact
that all the travelling men who were
able TO make home for Christmas did so.
The Jefferson fed a number Of Richmond
people however. and the dinner was
perhaps the most elaborate ever served
by the famous hostelry.
AT THE ORPHAN ASYLUM.
The Christmas celebration at the Rich
1nond Male Orphan Asylum has been ar
ranged to take place tonight and on
Thursday. There will be quite an elabo-
rate display of pyrotechnics tonight, for
Mr.. T. Raab sent a dollar to each boy.
TO be devoted to the purchase Of fire
works on Thursday the annual dinner
will occur, and will be followed by u
Christmas tree. At i:30 o'clock there will
be a song service, to which the public is
cordially invited.
THE ROOSTER CELEBRATED, TOO.
An unusual incident o'zurred on Satur-
day night on Broad street. 1t was at
the time when the crowd was the largest
and the noisest. A rooster, that had es-
capped from a market stall, mingled with
the Christmas celebraters and seemed to
enjoy the novel experience. He did not
have a horn, neither did he have any ire
crackers. but he had a Grower. and he
used il Tor all 1t was worth. The mon
arch of the henery crowed Justify, crOwed
until he was hoarse. Finding that ne
could not longer assist in keeping up the
terrific din, he sought an asylum for the
night. He picked out the store Of the
Miller China Company as a good place 10
roost. and bided his time until the crowd
in the store had been materially reduced
late i'm the night. Then, when the door
was thrown open for a moment he took
wings and flew into the store. He light
ed on the shoulder of one of the sales
ladies'. and making a feeble effort 10 crow.
prepared 10 go 10 sleep. The young
lady objected 20 his familiarity and turn
ed him over a a cash boy. The rooster
was tagged out completely, apd offered
no remonstrance TO being placed In a box
in the rear of the store. There he stayed
until the boy went home. when the
feathered celebrator went along, doomed
to grace the table yesterday.