Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-29
SUNDAY soHooL CELEBRATIONS

SUNDA1 SUdOUL UELEo \ a HUNS
Tbe Christmas celebration Of he San-
day school OF the NJ. E Church, Sou!h,
vas held in The church last nieh'. There
Wa, large attendance and the follow
ing interesting programme of exercises
wss well-rendered: Professional song,
"The s. s. Brigade" Nc. $50, schouI;
song, marching Orders" sctoo'; The
Lords prayer, school; sorg, Sunshine
aud RAIN" school; recitsticn, "The
Christmas Tree Wood, by Hits: Hays;
song, beginners class; recitation, "The
True Christmas" by Sarah Eddirgtop;
song, "Crown Him King of Kings"
school; recitation, so Little Town Of
Bethlehem" BY Janet R!sheil'; song.
"Follow Me-" school; song, II Game
Upon Midnight. Clear" primsrg class;
recitation, "His Birthdss," by Alice
| Bladeu; song, Keep the Hesrt Bells
Ringing" school; vocal duet, selected,
by Sslie Adams and Olive Sullivsp;
recitation, ''St. Nick In the City," by
Thomas Jones; song, "Hsrveat Song"
by school; address by the superintendent.
The distribution OF presents was the last
feature.
The First Baptist Church was crowd
ed last evening 10 witness the Christ.
mas celebration of the Sunday school.
The entertainment was opened by the
chjldreu of the school in chorus, Sing
for JOY" followed by chorus, "Like
Silver Bells" The Lords prayer;
chorus, "The Christmas Night" scrip
ture reading, Mr.. w. P. Ker.icks
cbours, "When the Christmas Bells sre
Ringing" proper, Rev. W. F. Wstson;
cborus, "Tbe Angels Soug;' chorus,
"Merr7 Christmas" The remaining
part of the exercises wss taken up with
a cantats, entitled "a Surprise to Santa
Clans." The latter vas the feature of
the evening which was made up of
number Of appropriate recitations and
songs. Those taking part were Mas
Helen Hickman ss "Mother Goose"
Mr.. Walter Langley as ''Sspta CLAUS"
and Master William Barnett as Jack
Frost" besides about 40 children, who
made up The "snow fakes" "icicles,"
"evergreens," "ho'ly," "miSt'etGe,"
".tar fairies'' and "Ohristmas BELLS"
1t was real children's festival, and The
little ones greatly enjoyed the musical
entertainment, after which came the
distribution OF candles, etc., and ether
gifts which were handed 10 The children
by "Moeher Goose" and slack Frost"
During the evening Mr.. James E.
Mansfield, the superintendent oil The
school, was presented with handsome
gold.headed ebony cane bearing an ap-
propriate inscription. The pastor, Rtv.
W. T. Watson, vas presented with
various tokens of appreciation asd
friendship both by the church aud his
class. Mr.. J. T. Preston, the chors!er
OF the school and leader of the church
choir, was also presented With several
tokens OF appreciation. A large uumbsr
OF gifts we're exchanged between teach.
ers and scholsrs. Mr.. ]. T. Preston
had charge of the musical programme.
and was assisted by Miss Mary William
son and Mrs Bolton as pianiats and Ms,
SChouldlcs 90 9ioluist. The enter.
tainmeEt vas of high character and
showed much effort on the part of those
having 1t in charge. The exercises were
brought 10 close with chorus, "TilL
Christmas Comes Again"
The Methodist Protestant Sunday
school held Its annual Christmas cele-
brstion last night. The eudiloriam was
profasely decorated By the master hand
OF Mr.. Harry Newton and mammoth
Christmas tree was loaded with orna-
ments and sparkled like many GENE in
the reflection of the light. A cantsts,
entitled "Sa1ta Olaus's Dream" was
beautifully rendered by thir,y-;Ho MEM
bers OF the schoo. Mr.. Geo. Tyler
acted as Santa Clsus and Mr. Aldrie6
Waters took the part CT street boy and
sang In bis blessing manner "Mlckg
McGnn." The Kings Daughters, which
was most prominent feature, wps por-
trayed By Misses Grace Tyler, Flora
Glasgow and Addie Lindsey, who were
costumed In white with purple sash,
containing large silver maltese cross.
The csntata closed by the whole school
singing the "Giving lime Is heEe,"
after which all Tine scholars, teachers,
the superintendent snd pastor were pre-
scented with gifts too numerous 10 men,
ton. Mics AIRY Ovens was presented
With the gold medal from the main
school, and Master Leo Deeton a gold
medal from the prlmsry department Tor
bringing la the largest pumbsr Of
scholars during the year. Sixteen books
were also distributed for perfect attend
ancp.
The Sunday schools of The Second
Presbyterian aud Bsthsny Independent
Ii. P. Churches will hold their celebra-
tons tonight. Trinity NJ. E. Ohurcl,
aud the Presbyterian Chspsl Sunday
schools will hold their celebrations to-
morrow night. The collection at the
Second Presbyterian celebration tonight
will be for the beneG. Of the Orphans
Home and School at Fredericksburg.
ARGUING STATE DEBT.
An argument bris.iing with autebeI-
lum history and later incidents of Inc
civil war In Virginia aud West Vlr-
ginia, involving claim OF many million
dollars on behalf Of the former agsinst
The latter state, was heard yesterday In
New York before Charles E. L't.lfG :lda
as special master In equity OF The United