The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-27
SATISFACTION
AND ENTHUSIASM.
Two Good Features of Christmas
in Freder ok burg.
THE CHRISTMAS GERMAN
The Steamer Tourls, Will Civ, a Gems
plim sntary Excursion to Urbanna.
The Sunday School Celebra-
tions Proved ErjoyabI..
Especial r,.-,.cn 10 rne Times,

Especial n,s-rtch 20 Tho Tiraes.l
FREDERICKSBURG. VA, Dec 20
Probably no Christmas was ever en-
Joyed here with moro satisfaction and
CEREAL and old Virginia hospitality has
,bounded on every side. Whilst nler,iIent
Ind cordially have prevailed there has
been the best of order and but little In
temperance. The Sunday School cele-
hiutions were attractive events and az
each Of the churches where the celebra-
lions were held yesterday large audiences
assembled. These churches were the Bap-
Ast. Presbyterian. Christian and ST Marys
Catholic the hour for each event being
10 o'clock, at all Of the celebrations the
children wore happy smiling faces and the
hearts Of many Of them we're made glad
by receiving special prizes. some for regu-
lar attendance. some for bringing in the
most scholars during the year. some for
department. whilst others were remember
ed by their teachers with gifts. The
celebration Of the Methodist Sunday School
WIS not held until $3.50 in the afternoon
and the large building was Inadequate
TO accommodate The large nuT1her Of per-
pms who sought admission. A all Of
these entertainments interesting pre-
Erannnes were rendered.. the bright. at
tractive ,usic being special features. st
tho Baptist Sunday Scho"i token G. es
TEEN was presented to Captain S. J.
Quinn. the present superintendent. by the
members Of the Bible Glass of which he
was a former teacher. the presentation
81 e:ech being made by Colonel +. D. Cole.
who has long been member OF the class.
Captain Quinn organized this class in 1866
and was its teacher for tt,rty-one years
until 1897 when he was elected surerin-
tcroent Of the school. He has been
deacon Of the church since 1880 and clerk
OF the church since 1874.
The Christmas german given at the
Opera House last night under the auspices
Of the German Club was a co-7plete sue
cess in every respect. The Opera House
was beautifully decorated with rains.
potted plants and running cedar and
nrnch's citing pand Of Washington fur.
nisl,cd ti;t nSic nIr. c j. Toward 1c
The graceful f'e;:res snd more tina fury
couples oa,t!c'n,'ed including c'->-
bcr OF fair visitors from other ci-ies and
sections. A large number OF soecta+ors
enioyed the rretty scene until niSnicht
when a sump+ro1's sr.p-er vas served 70
the dancers. after which danc'n~ vas re-
s,,rned and continued until o'clock
The mana gers Of the steamer Tourist
will give a complimentary excursion 10
Crhanna on the lower Ranpaha-noc1s 20
number Of business men and others in this
city tomorrow. returning on Saturday. A
n1;n1her Of Young peorle Of this city have
received invitations TO 2 grand hall to
be given at Urbanna ridav night and MANY
of them vii attend. going down on this
excursion which will reach Urbanna about
J o'clock.
Mrs. Fielding Lewis. Of ''Marr7!on."
King George county. who has been very
I'll IN Washington fo- eor1e -oclv- &c now
much better and will be able to return
to her home In about ten days
Mrs. R. c. L. Monrnre. Of Whitewater.
Stafford county. who has heen so eer!ors
Is I'll. Is so much improved as to be able
10 visit this city this week.
Judge r. H. L, Chichester and family.
Df Stafford county. have gone 20 Betheeda.
Nd, to spend Christmas with relatives.