Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-23
Workingmen,s Assembly.
! RESOLUTION AGAINST SANTA CLAUS AND TIL
CONTRACT SYSTEM.

RESOLUTION AGAINST SANTA CLAUS AND THE
CONTRACT SYSTEM.
The WorkiDgmen'S Assembly met last night,
MI. j. F. Clarkson in the chair and J. j. Murray
secretary. The resolution offered by MI. 7. G..
Campbell at a former meeting, relative to s,lf-
frage in the District of Columbia was laid over
for consideration at the next meeting. Mr..
Boron submitted resolution that the contract
system is as inconsistent with truth and right
as the superstitious impressions of Santa Claus
or the teaching Of our children by the deluSiye
ch1mney-corner stockings OF Christmas. Several
opposed the consideration of this resolution. as
1t was an attack on Christmas literature for
children and social usage from time imme
mortal Mr.. Boron took the floor in
support OF the resolution. He said we are edll-
eating our children in superstition, folly and
lies. We should educate our children in the
light of truth. Let honest facts be put into the
1enaef if nas + OF youth; Why cannot parents
Santa Claus being dragged in? It is deceit
which is demoralizing, when exposed to their
more mature Judgment and the influences Of
which travel with them through life. We want
to teach our children reality in place of lies and
GeceitS. Where do we find honesty now? Chi
canery, deceit. superstition, ignorance, bigotry
and deluSion is what comes of these Christmas
lies There be no objections to the practice of
making presents, but let it be done In honesty.
The contract system is just as delusive, and
deceit enters into business transactions the
Christian world over. This deception about
Christmas and Santa Claus is one Of the legiti-
mate causes OF decentralization in this world and
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several opposing the innovations recommended
by Mr. Beron'S resolution on the time-honored
holiday customs. Action Oh the resolutions
was postponed for one week.
REMOVAL OF CONFEDERATE REMAINs.-The
Alexandria Gazette says: Laborers were put to
work saturday evening eXcavating in the north
east corner OF Christ church yard. preparing
graves for the refinement OF the confederate
dead, who are at present lying in the National
Cemetery near this city. The committee ap-
pointed by the Southern Memorial Association
IS actively at work. and it is understood that the
remains will shortly be removed and mOnu-
ment be erected over them
DEEDS IN FEE have been recorded as follows:
w. Redmond to Dennis Callaghan, lot 10, So
1858; 5. Dennis Callaghan to Margaret Gears,
same property; s.. w. s. Roose to j. w. Nor
ton. lot % sub SO. 1872; s425. d. Smith to Il. c.
Smith. lots and 10, So. 315; S. E. Totten TO
J. A. j. CIesswell ct al, lot l, So. $50: 81 $50
George D. Todd TO Henry G. Wise, lot b, sub lot
8, So AS; q, 600. A. c. Bradley, trustee, to s.
Cross, lot 2, So. $685. $500. F. /. Fugett to John
Sullivan, lot /, So. 797; $500. Anna Wilson to
Nargaretta E. Sharp, lot IA, so. ESQ; Sc, 600. G.
II. B. Mite ct al. to G. s. Drury, parts II and r.
So. 403: 81 200. Cassin and Gordon, trustees, to
James Goddard, part 10, Bealrs addition to
GeOrgetOwn; 81, $50. II. A. Willard to j. H.
Ketcham, part to SO, So 700; $500. Frederick
thinner to X. A. Geier. lot 6. So. 1907; 49, 500. j.
M. Latta, trustee, to Thomas Sunderland So. 1873;
S. S. Hennques to OK. Foss, lot 8, So S64: 5000
3. H. Warner ct al, trustees to L. Adams, lot
13, so. Si1; Sc, OPS.