The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31
SANTA CLAUS VISITS
GOOD CHILDREN.
sunday-sch Celebrations He d
at Many of the Churches.
MOTHER Go0sEIN GAlAATTlRE.
NJ 0THERG0OSEIN GALAATTIRE
Both We're at Seventies Street Christian
Church. and Santa I'D not Forget
TO Go to lhs Meth dist Mission
or to Male Q pnan Asylum.

The annual Christmas celebration OF
the Seventh Street Christian Church took
place last night. and was one Of the
preiueSt ever witnessed. The laI Se
church was well flied, and the little
once never had a better time.
Santa Claus and Mother Goose were
bo,h on hand.l and the coiioquy be-
tween the two personages that are the
oe-reSt in the world to the hearts Of
the Children afforded them the greatest
am~senlent. All the Mother Goose me o
d.e= were sung. and Santa Claus gave
all CT the children present. Over three
hundred presents were distributed.
a .n- IN u,,t ri, -
A debated Santa Claus visited the Sun
day and rec night schools Of the Meth
od.st Institute last night Crowded to the
doors 30 children with many frienus
listened to fine programme of songs
and recital on. that preceded the perfor
nance of Santa Claus. That pat: on saint
of Yulet.de joys distr ibuted gifts 20
each of the CHI. ldren Of both schools, af-
ter VIII. en- fruits and candies were pre-
scented to. them. The children Of the
schools sang Justify. and afterwards lis
teneu VIII great delight to the singing
of Miss Mamie Harrison. Miss Mabel
McEain and Mr.. Pritchard. who were
accompan ed on the piano by Mr.. Shep-
he d Webb.
The sunday-school presented to Super
in,endent. Mr.. Nestor Forbes. q
handsome Oxsord teachers Bible. and
that worthy hardy man." John Mclean.
was presented with a gold pen and
h.lf-6ozen stewards jackets.
Altogether this years ce ebra ton was
the best the mission has over known.
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Santa Claus visited Emmanuel Baptist
Church last night and a crowded house
greeted him. The two Sunday schools
united in their Christmas celebration and
there was a full attendance. After sew
eral songs and short talk by the pas
tor. Santa Claus appeared and addressed
the children. Candy and oranges were
distributed.
The cnildren's entertainment Of Holy
Trinity Church occurred yesterday af-
ternoon at 4:30 o'cloc-- and was enjoyed
by q large number of persons. young and
old.
One Of the most delightful features OF
the entertainment was the method taken
by Santa Claus to reach the church.
He came in a boat and when his craft
arrived he was received with q great
cheer by the young people. who We're
glad enough to see him. as he came to
distribute presents to all.
Another feature was the delightful
musical programme rendered. The poor
OF .ne parish and city we're not forgot
ten but a generous response was mads
to the appeal for them.
The Christmas enter ainment OF the
Sunday school OF the Second Presbyter-
Ian Church was given last night. Santa
Claus distributed a great number Of nice
presents to all the children. Here. too.
an attractive programme Of music and
recitations were rendered.
Boys Have Rousinz Time.
The boys Of the Richmond Male Or
phan Asylum had rousing time yes
terday afternoon. The youths and their
friends assembled in the CHAPEL shortly
after O clock and a fine musical pro-
sung by the lads. the en'ire assembly of
residents joining in the chorus.
Dinner followed-such a dinner as does
a. boys eyes and heart good. to say
nothing of the injury he is liable to do
to his stomach by overworklng it.
The Grace Episcopal Church. the st.
James Methodist Church, and the Meth
ODDS, orpfanage. on the Broad Street
Road. have already had their entertain
ments.
The Grove Avenue Baptist Church ard
the Cathedral Sunday schools also had
their Christmas festivals yesterday af-
ternoon. each school enjoying music be-
fore the presents were given. Every one
Knows that Christmas entertainments
are well attended. so the reports do not
nave to contain that statement. For
unately. as there are so many of these.
hey are very much alike.
The ,nurch of the Covenant and Hoge
Memorial Presbyterian Churches will
ave their entertainments this afternoon. |