Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-30
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS.
The Annual Exercises of SEVERN
suuday-schooIs Yesterday.

SunNnysSclOOfS ttHt"i""'s
The Christmas celebration of the sun
day-schOol children Of St Pairick
church was held in the basement Oh the
church last night, ana though 'iS , ne.
without was cold. II did not at all ihtei
fere with the attendance, which crowueu
the room as IL never was before. -.
The opening exercises began WIN the
hymn. "Let Us Hasten TO Adore him,
which was received with much IdNot'
Miss Margaret Iyeahey was forced 10 re-
spOnd to several encores, MISS Rosa ~,
Ions recitation fairly captivated tne
younger folks. who rose en- masse' VlaP
ping their hands in delight Inc WhoIe
AFFAIR was arranged by the efficient super :
intendent Mr. Joseph Campid0nico, az
the dictatiOn of the pastor. Rev. II. ). MI
Keefry. About 400 scholars are reshldii II,
attendance at the school, ana the various
dainties and deicacies they receives W.
thoroughly appreciated, as was eNluehceu
bv the happy cheer given IN return.
Mr. william Shervin was master Oh
ceremonies. 9th
Street Christian Sunday school was gwen
last night A large audience was present
and the programme was much enJoyeu'
The feature OF the evening was vall.a :.
entitled 1.-THE Triumph OF santa oIaus.
II was well rendered and heartily re-
ceived. Presents and confectlOneries were
given TO the children and members OF the
school.
The festival of the Broad-Street Metho-
dist church was given on Ihursuay NEe-
ming The following attractive pro-
gramme was rendered: Joy to the
World" by the school, Bible Selection,
by Lucy Pell; prayer. by Kew; W, 10.
Beauchamp. pastor; Welcome by MISS
Florence Jones: address. by kev' w. .;
Beauchamp. pastor; Ringing for Jesus,
song. infant class: recitation, John Nom-
BILE: recitation. Essie Gilbert solo, Miss
Bonnibel Tillery; Preparing for santa
Claus" Jennie Burrell. Eva Haskins, and
Mary Pell; solo, by Charles w. hunter,
choir Broad-Street church. recitation, by
Ethel Yearman: recitation. by Azalie Nc
Cullen; selection, by choir Of cnurch; re
citation. Maggie Bryant; song, "Ho, 10
Ho" infant class; closing recitation, Julia
Warren; "All Hail the Power OF Jesus
Name" by school.
MAJOR HOWARD'S SCHOOL.
Yesterday brought happy time to the
children OF Major Towards Calvary MIS-
sion school. Major Howard has quite
large school each Sunday afternoon on
Franklin street near the Old Market.
These little folks had their happy time
yesterday. Santa Claus to all intents
and purposes visited them. They were
all given candy, nuts. and other presents
This school is a mission OF the ST. johns
Episcopal school
The Grove-Avenue Baptist Sunday
school gave its Christmas festival yester-
uaH AFTERNOON dt t'oV clocN An ENJOY d.
Bile programme was rendered and presents
were given to the children.
\ Christmas-tree was given ut the First
Baptist church yesterday afternoon. The
children were each given a present.
The West-E Christian Mission gave
its entertainment on Thursday evening.
The children had a fine time and were
treated 10 good things that children love
so much at Christmas times
The Christmas celebration Of Westmin-
ster Presbyterian church Sunday school
Thursday night was most enjoyable one.
The little ones were out in force, and
each received highly-appreciated presents.
This afternoon AZ o'clock the Junior
EpwOrth League Of St James Methodist
f'niscOnal church viii hold their Christ
mas celebration az the church Each
member Of the society will receive a small
treat. and an excellent entertainment.
consisting of music and Rotations, viii
be given.