Washington Chapel Chronicle 7, no. 10 (January 1916): 73-80
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- Washington Chapel Chronicle 7, no. 10 (January 1916): 73-80
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- Santa Claus Special
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- 1916
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Washington Chapel Chronicle 7, no. 10 (January 1916): 73-80
Author: Emma W. Crawford, W. Herbert Burk, Washington Chapel Guild
Year: 1916
The January 15, 1916 issue of the Washi ngton Chapel Chronicle provides updates on the progress of the Washington Memorial Chapel at Valley Forge, reports on recent events, and announces upcoming activities. Below is a summary of its main contents: Chapel Construction Progress Construction work on the chapel has paused for winter due to freezing weather, though significant progress has been made: The nave, choir, and organ chamber are nearly complete. A plank roof has been installed over most of the nave, and exterior walls of the organ chamber are finished. Artistic work continues indoors, including carving the sedilia, reredos, and state panels. Visitors can now view part of the completed nave and the Washington Window, praised for its Gothic tracery and artistic design. Christmas Celebrations The chapel hosted its most delightful Christmas yet: A children's service on Christmas Eve featured decorations by parishioners and a Christmas tree in the Log Cabin. A Christmas play titled A Christmas Party at Valley Forge was performed by parish members, followed by a party with gifts distributed by Santa Claus. Special thanks were extended to contributors like Mrs. Sarah Swift Zulich fo