The evening world., 1889-12-06
HELPFROM The 400
Society People Enlisted In Aid Of "Tho
Evening Worlds" Christmas Trees.
An Amateur Dramatic Entertain
tainment at Berkeley Lyceum.
Fashionable Bellies Whose Hearts Beat
warmly for children o: the Poor.

The following letter has been received by Thu
EVENING WORLDS:
In ts Editor -.
"some Of the most distinguished aud popular
among the society amateurs and some notable
professionals, desiring to do what they can
towards The EVENING WoRLD's Christmas tree,
offer their services for a performance to be
given on Friday afternoon, Fec. 90, at the
Berkeley Lyceum.
"A pathetic emotional drama will be produced
and the proceeds will be devoted to your Christ
mas Tree Fund.
"Will you kindly announce il through your
columns aud beg all those who have a tender
heart for the little ones to respond literally.
Perhaps, besides the pleasure of giving, they
NAV pass an enjoyable hour or two.
Tickets, 81 each, may be procured Mt the
Aston House. Brentanols, Berkeley Lyceum,
TIE EVENING" WORLD Office and at the residence
Of Mrs. Frederick 8. Goodwin, las West Forty
fifth street. MATTE SHERIDAN"
An EVENING WORLD reporter had o pleasant
chat with Miss sheridan, and that sprightly
little woman said the play to be presented was
Elsie" Of the Hazel Kirke" style. Mrs.
Frederick 8. Goodwin would take part and Mr..
and Mrs. Beaumont Smith, Of the Booth-Mod-
eska Company; Mr.. Guy Lindsey, Robert
Mantell's leading man, an | others; last, but not
least, Of whom In Importance would BIZ Don
Milf. Miss Sheridan's famous dog, Who has o
marquise for q godmother, and. hangs up q silk
stocking for Christmas.
II will be Mif's debut.
The 400 will be invited. The Berkeley
Lyceum 10 a beautiful little theatre. with a seat
inc capacity equal to that Of the Lyceum
Theatre.
The EVENING WORLD Christmas party in
Brooklyn will be held In the beautiful and
spacious Palace Rink. on Clermont avenue, be-
tween Myrtle and Willoughby. There is prob
ably no auditorium in Brooklyn so spacious or
so generally convenient Of access. Its use has
been generously donated by its owner. the we'll
known publisher. Mr.. Norman L. Munro.
Members of the Salvation Army have a very
tender spotim their hearts for poor and neglected
little ones. The Army is not rich in this worlds
goods, but they desire to aid in the work Of max
ing Christmas, 1889. a memorable day to the
poor children OF this great city, and have
rendered the free use OF their hall, No. 451
Seventh avenue. between Thirty-fourth and
Tbirty-ifth streets, for one OF The EVENING
WORLDS Christmas trees. ,
Donations of all articles that might be applied
in a charity Of this kind will be gratefully re-
ceived by THE EVENING WORLD. Merchants
having shop worn goodS can put them to better
use by donating them to the Christmas-TIee
Fund than in any other way. Everything that
has value in the apparel line. or that can afford
amusement or comfort to children, will be ac-
ceptable. %&~HN.
Merchants need only notify The EVENING
WORLD Of their intention to give, and The
EVENING WORLD wagons will be sent after the
goods. ...
Pcrsofs desiring contribution blanks can find
them at all branch Offices Of The EVENING
WORLD. s. 80 ..MS@ So -.
THE EyENISe WORLDS Christmaa-T Tree Fund
now stands as follows:
Previously Observation-Disclosures, @511.2 81
L. Rowland Brown .............. LOO
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