Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-25
Miscellaneous.

The German society will hold carnival
especially for the children. A huge Christ
mas tree bearing the fruit of full-grown love
in generous gifts will be the grand feature of
the festival. Following. this a concert will
be given, and the festivities will close with
dance.
j. j. Hill, Esq, the general manager of
the st. Paul & Manitoba road will receive
e hearty ssMerry Christmas from good
many hundred Threats this morning he
has been devastating this region in
search of turkeys, and has succeeded in dis
tributing over 500 to employees of the road.
It was generous act, which is heartily ap-
preciated, and the pleasure he has given 80
many to-day renders Mr.. Hill certain of q
very enjoyable Christmas time for himself.
Friday evening the "Liedkraug'' will give
a private entertainment at their hall on
Ninth street. The concert will consist of
choruses (male and mixed), solos, Duets,
one flute solo, piano Duets, one quartette.
Mr. J. T.. Kicker, the director of the society,
will deliver an address. 1.-The Christmas
tree of tho German in America" is the SUBJ
ject. After the concert the rich contents of
large Christmas tree put up for the child
rem of the members of the society will be
distributed among them.
Col. Kruger, late of the editorial staff Of
the Volkszestung, will carry with him on his
visit to the Fatherland heavy silver mounted
ebony cane, appropriately engraved, the
Christmas testimonial of his friend, Mr..
Julius Gross, of the old St. Paul house.
Last night, Vice President L.. E. Reed, of
%ho ho ss I, Ell
custom, gave Christmas supper to the en-
ployes of the bank. TwentY-three with the
host sat down to sumptuous repast of four
teen courses. The Renu embraced all the
dellcacies of the season, and the seasons pre-
vailing in other. climates than rs Q below
we're called upon for their products, which
we're bountifully supplied. The supper was
enjoyed, not alone in substance, but
for the generosity and kindness prompting
it, intensified BY substantial remembrance
gift. .s-s. ~
Remember the street car drivers to-day.
Supt. Walsh has put the receipts of to-day
in their hands as Christmas gift. Every
body ought to manage to take ride to-day,
and drop in q bundle of tickets or extra
nickles. No class of men are as deserving
of remembrance at the hands of the
public as the street Car employees. They
should not be forgotten on this merry
Christmas. 10y. .~ ,
The gas company were in the market, yes
terday, and helped to bull turkeys. Every
employe of the company. sixty in all, has
turkey for dinner to-day, presented by
President II. II. Sibley.
Capt. Otto Drehr was made the recipient of a
handsome present last night, by Messrs. Kinker
and Bell, the two efficient and popular clerks
consisted of a handsome camp chair, which
was received by the worthy captain with the
highest marks of appreciation.
Edward Mckinney, the well-known livery
man opposite the custom house, is certain to
have merry Christmas to-day. This is sure
thing because he has the consciousness of hav-
ing made great many other people happy.
With characteristic generosity he bought q
wagon load of turkeys and armed with them
and corresponding number of
cans of oysters he supplied each of his en-
ployes with a Christmas dinner. he then took
team and proceeded to distribute his Christ
mas offering to those who were in situation
to fully appreciate his thoughtfulness. Nc
Kinney knows how to make merry Christ
mas, " and he deserves the one he will enjoy
to-day.
H. CHRISTMAS "OFFICIALLY."
There'll bs general suspension of bust
ness to day.
AT THE CUSTOM HOUSE,
The United States circuit court adjourned
yesterday until next Monday, and the jurors
we're sent home to their respective turkeys
families.
The United States marshal's Office, the
collector Of internal revenue, clerks Offices
and all others will be
closed for the holiday except
The Postofice-To accommodate the
public, DR.. Day, postmaster, will keep the
Office open until 9 O'Clock A. H., and then
again the mail will be delivered at 6 o'clock
P. NJ.
COUNTY AND CITY OFFICES.
All the county and city Offices will be
closed to-day, except the Jail and lookup, and
these two will be closed on such unfortu-
mates as take on too much boom.
THE POLICE
will be on their beats as usual.
The "Oa,ly Globe"
Every subscriber will get his paper as
usual to morrow morning.
III You Want Real Bargains,
Lose no time. Piles of seasonable Dry Goods
for a little money, at the Strouse Bankrupt