Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-29
DINNER TO THE POOR.
THE MISSES BoDEKER's ANNUAL
TREAT AT CORCORAN RAIL.
MANY CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS.
A Large Number Of Sunday Schools
Have Their Entertainments, and
After Appropriate Exercises Dis
tribute Gifts-OtherS to Occur.



yesterday afternoon a; $50 o'clock. The
entertainment was opened with prayer by
| Rev. DR.. Goodwin. This was followed by
n very interesting address by Rev. Benz
| 1amin Dennis OF Manchester The musi-
cal programme was delightful, and con-
sisted Of a Christmas carol by the
Charity Band, of Church Hill. and solo
| by Miss Molly Harrison-"Talk About
Your Coons Having Trouble" The ac-
compartment was well played by Miss
Susie Harrison. After the music the
curtain arose on typical winter scene.
There was sound of bells. and Santa
| Claus Cr II. u. Hartmann drove ov,
the snow-covered ground in a sIeigh
drawn by two frisky goats (tandem).
They were driven by Master Robert WI
son. The presents from the tree, which
was very beautiful were then distributed
10 the eager children by Santa Claus.
Mr. Curtis was TO have given his famous
cake walk, but illness prevented his APP
pearance, to the sincere regret of all
present.
This is the third of these beautiful be-
neyolent entertainments given by the
Misses Bodeker.
THE CATHEDRAL SCHOOL.
There was scarcely breathing space at
Cathedral Hall last night, when ST. Pc
ter's Sunday school celebrated the festive
season in the old familiar wav The hall
was a study in packing children. Yet
each little one appeared to enjoy the ex-
perience very fully.
A colossal Christmas-tree was the cyno-
sure of every eye. 1t was fearfully and
wonderfully decorated with gaudy
baubles, and toys of every description.
The first items of interest in that won
drous entertainment were supplied by
the chldren's choir There were rousing
carols, and soft, tender lullabys; selec-
tions by the mixed choir and choruses
for boys as well as for girls. All were
cleverly interpreted, and were highly APP
preciated. judging by the applause. which
was no bad criterion considering the
longing desire that each small child show
ed to stand at the base of the munihcent
tree which held gifts for all. The climax
was reached when the distribution Of the
presents began. Each child was given
n bag Of candy, and some toy or more
useful article. A large number of ladies
and gentlemen were kept very busy with
the distribution. and the priests Of every
church i'm the city were interested specta-
tors.
ST. .PAULS MISSION.
There was a beautiful entertainment
given by the members Of st. Paurs church
TO st. Paurs mission Sunday school We'd
nesday afternoon at 4:30 O'clock. The
room was beautifully decorated with ever
greens and flowers; instead of a tree the
original idea of chimney built OF boxes
Of candy was carried out. A cheerful fire
was burning in the little hearth. The
stockings for the children were hung on
the chimney, and the gifts We're distri-
buted by Mr. Joseph Butler. who acted
the part of Santa Claus. The address 10
the children, which was unusually happy.
was delivered by Rev. Preston Nash At
ter the children's feast Of good things
was over a fine supper was spread for the
old folks, kindly donated by the men,
bers of st. Paurs church, and prettily ar
ranged by the teachers of the mission
school. The old and young fully enjoyed
this Christmas festival.
CALVARY MISSION SUNDAY SCHOOL.
Calvary mission Sunday school cele-
brated its twenty-first anniversary, as
well as the Christmas festival yesterday
afternoon. There were 100 children pres
ent, and the entertainment was perfectly
delightful. 1t. was opened very happily
by Rev. X. A. Goodwin, Of st. Johns
Episcopal church, and the following pro-
gramme was admirably Interpreted Song,
Johnnie Baker and Willie Sutton; recita-
ton, Matte Adcock Rica Noll. p Nit
chell; song and banjo accompaniment
Mr.. Eugene Davis; recitation, Goldie Haw-
kins, Annie Gionetti, Fannie Braseman;
recitation little Shervin Howard; song,
Lille Ldenberg; song and guitar accom-
paniment, Nellie Bosquet; recitation, Bes-
sic. Lidenberg; song, Eva Ellington, ac-
by Fannie Murray; recitation,
Pearl Mitchell.
After the concert all present were royal
ly entertained at supper by Major How
ard, the superintendent Of the school.
GWATHMEY BAPTIST SUNDAY
SCHOOL
The Gwathmey Baptist Sunday-school |
children spent a very delightful afternoon |
at the school-roOm yesterday. A glorious /
Chrstmas-tree was loaded down with |
presents and candies. which were dis |
pensed by Mr.. Hugh L. Powell, who act
ed the part Of Santa Claus. Those pres
INT from Richmond. besides Mr.. Walter
Sydnor, the superintendent were Mr.. and
Mrs. van Buren,, Mr.. and Mrs. Lefew,
Mrs. Junius Riddick, Mrs. Harry Derby
shire, Mrs John c. Epps, Mrs. William
Mcdowell, Mrs. Montgomery Mr.. ana
Mrs. Hunt, and Miss Hunt and Messrs.
John l.. Epps, Robert Williams, James
Gilman, Bayis Epps, Wilbur Montgomery,
Thomas Boudar. and y. Carneal.
The programme arranged for the occa-
sion was as follows: Prayer; welcome
song, Ivy Tignor; recitation, little Mid
,et," Annie Christian; little girls speech,
Matte Melton; solo, Mr.. Montgomery;
recitation, (Which Is BestT Daisy
Walsh. Nettie Melton, Ruth Richardson.
Minnie Tignor, and Bertha Christian; dia-
ogue and hymn, Christ Is Born" infant
lass; speech for a 6-year-old, Joe Chris
ian; hymn. Coronation" congregation;
BE Merry While You May"
Nary Christian; Throwing Kisses" Din
e Hunt; song, Maud Muller recitation,
The COLLINS VIII Get You If You Don't
Watch Out" Imogen Riddick; recitation,
William Walsh; song. "Christmas-Tree,"
Hattie Walsh; "Good-By," Lizzie Chris
ian.
After the entertainment Mr.. and Mrs.
". l.. Carneal entertained the Richmond
'isitors to dinner.
XMAS AT ST. JAMES.
The Christmas Sunday-school entertain
nent OF ST. James Episcopal church was
-ven last evening, and was very largely
ttended. or pleasant mention OF .Ae
Exercises were the singing by Mr.. G. NJ.
iunter and the drawings and talk on
nimals mentioned in Bible story by Mr..
!. r. Chesterman. The evening closed
With the appearance OF Santa Claus, rep
esented by Mr.. Tom Williamson, who
attributed confectioneries and oranges
mong the children.
CELEBRATIONS TO OCCUR.
There will be a delightful Christmas en-
srtainment In the lecture-room Of the |