The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-12-25
CHRISTMAS
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Yesterday afternoon VIII long be re
membered by the inmates, both old and
young, OF the Branch Hospital, Kakaako.
\ large Christmas tree, loaded down
with all kinds of toys, candies, clothing,
etc, was provided for them. The Christ
mas tree took the form OF a large wooden
cross, about SIX feet high, which idea
originated with the Mother Superior 1t
stood on i pedestal in the office, and pre-
scented a very attractive appearance
when decorated with the endless variety
OF articles that had been 50 Illegally con
tributed by citizens OF Honolulu. The
generosity OF our people was never more
fully shown than on this occasion, for
not only did each and every inmate re-
ceive several presents but there was
hall a room-fuli lett ov
Mrs Fred H. Hays s.dan worked very
hard for the services of the affair, be
sides contributing u large variety Of
articles OF kind most acceptable to the
poor people. Previous to yesterday the
younger inmates had been talking freely
about Sir. Santa Claus, and mentioning
numerous things they hoped he wolld
send them.
The distribution took place at 3 o'clock
in the afternoon, there being present
His ExcelIency Walter NJ Gibson,
President OF the Board OF Health; Mr.
and Mrs Fred Hlyselden, Mrs. Chas
T. Quick aud the noble Sisters. The
bell was wrung, and the inmates, all
neatly dressed, formed in front Of the
Office. The door was opened, showing
the Christmas tree, which caused a
happy expression OF delight to come
over their faces The room was deco
rated with evargreens, aud on the center
of the arch was the Hawaiian flag.
.All being ready, His Excellency Mr..
Gibson told them they had many kind
friends in the city who had not forgot
ten them. The Rev Kauwa stepped
forward, and on behalf OF his fellow in
mates expressed sincere thanks to the
donors of the bountiiul supply OF presents
and good things. Three rousing cheers
followed his remarks.
The women were the first to receive
their gifts Mr. and Mrs Fred H. Hay
selden presented them, His Excellency
Mr.. Gibson calling out their names, at
the same time adding few kindly
words. Most Of the women received
parcel containing new dress, besides
other articles The men were each given
a large bag filed with clothing, a razor,
pipe and tobacco The girls received
toys, candy, combs, perfume, etc, while
the boys were remembered with toys,
jews harps and large bag Of marbles
for each one.
Alter the Christmas tree had been
Mr.. Gibson said he had few
more parcels to dispose Of These We're
for the Mother Superior and her noble
band of assistants The contents OF their
different parcels created much merri-
ment Before the inmates dispersed,
Mr.. Iayselden distributed among the
men some tobacco and cigars, and the
women, girls and boys were supplied
with oranges. The occasion is one that
Will not soon be forgotten by those pres
ent.. The following is the list OF donors
J. T. Waterhouse-A box containing
twenty-lour dozen OF toys.
Hyman Bros-Dress goods
Goo Kim-Two pieces dress goods,
children's clothing.
John Nott-Large lot OF tinware conf
calities.
NJ Phillips < Co.-Pipes, harmonious
and cigars
Z. 0. Hall & son-Pieees OF denim.
His ExceIlency w. NJ Gibson-Toys,
etc.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. H. HayseIden-A
large quantity Of useful articles
NJ 5. Grinbaum < Co.-Numerous ar
ticles.
f. Horn-Thirty pounds candy and 4
large Christmas cake.
H. T. Mcintyre & Bros.-Two boxes
apples and other things.
Fort-street school children-Toys, etc.
Two children-Desk and toys
NJ. w McChesney & Son-Two boxes
raisins
Mrs. Il. Loye-Large box OF cakes.
Hon. A s Cleghorn - Perfumery,
toys, puzzles, etc.
HOLSTER & Goa very large guam