Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-12-26
THE DAY OF DAYS.
Christmas Generally Observed by the
People Of Fort Worth.
Services at the Churches Entertainments.
Several Presentations Mnde-Good
Cheer Generally.

Although Christmas morning was
cloudy and a stiff norther blew. making
II disagreeable to people who had to 20
outdoors, no one complained, but even
the crusty and heavy hearted ones tried
TO make the day pleasant.
All the churches had services aud bet
ter music than usual, while the pastors
OF the different churches preached elo-
Quent sermons on the birth of Christ.
Large congregations were present at all
the churches and many pleasant little
meetings were held.
4 FAMILY REUNION.
Among the hundreds of happy family
gatherings that marked the glad Christ
mas day yesterday in the great city of
Fort Worth there was one, it is believed,
of more than ordinary interest, and de-
serves more than passing notice. 1t
was the one that was seated around the
sumptuous board of Capt. y. Ia Croix,
~ his elegant resid ence, 1910 East Front
street. Capt. la CroIx, his four broth
ers, tie Messrs. Phenix, their families,
and few friends of the family,
constituted the group. They were rs
follows: Mad son Phenix, his wife, Mrs.
II, PhenIx, and their children Mr.
Frank and Miss Myrtle. Columbus
Pheni1, his wife. Mrs. Emma Phenix,
and their children, Miss Ora, Miss Edna,
Masters Clyde and Leroy. Lionel Phe-
nix. his wife, Mrs. Helen Phenix, and
th IL children, Mrs. DIR. j l.. Cooper
Miss Irene and Mr.. asa Phenix. Mr..
Adolphus PheuiX recently loGcted in Fort
Worth and whose family in another
state, will probably soon join him here.
Lastly the Captain himself, his wife,
Mrs. Jennie laCroiH, and their
children, Mr., De Loss and little
Mr.. Milton lRCroix. In addition
10 these were MIR. William Problt, Mr..
William Sirrells (who accompanied the
brothers 10 Texas /. y. Cooper Esq,
Mics Clarady and Mr.. John White.
Neither should there fail to be mention
made Of the Major, the faithful old at
tendAut, who shared with equal dis
tinctiou, the many good things OF the
hour. These FIVE brothers were pict-
ure to lock upon. The best product OF
The great stnte Of Michigan, they pre-
scented II fHe illustration of business
eueTgy aud physical manhood. Neither
weigho d less than two hundred, Adolf
phus, the larger turning the scales ut
30, and fhc five Rggrecnting a weight of
1000 pounds. All with the excep-
lion OF tho Captain, have come
to Fort Worth, rroUably within the last
two years. They are excellent business
men, ell have good homes, and all say
that Fort Worth is the place for them
and they are here TO etay. It would lie
difficult to properly describe the dinner
and the beautiful Christmas tree laden
with presents made glad many little
heart that had been dreaming for q long
time of the coming OF dear old ST. MEX.
Capt. and Mrs. La croix will ever be
kindly remembered for so elegant an en-
tertHinment.
AT TIE BAPTIST CHURCH.
The First Baptist church was crowded
last night 10y the Sundsv-schooI children
and their many friends. Two scenes
were presented which were true
TO life and greatly enjoyed.
The first scene destribed
family circle, the old mau reading, the
wife knitting, the children playing. 1t
them of Santa Claus. The second scene
shows the children asleep, and good old
Santa Claus comes down the
chimney md fills the stock
ings. After the baskets of presents
were distributed, there were recita-
lions, music, etc. The entertainment
was very pleasing one.
a number of the other churches had
entertainments for the Sunday schools.
GOLD AND SILK.
DR.. IL. Y. williams was forcibly re-
minded tina the time 10 be merry was at
hand on Christmas eve, when the en-
ployes of his establishment presented
vii a solid gold HaaI1d Sill
hreila. It was raining at the time of
the presentation, which made it
seem more appropriate and
the patter of the iaIn played Il beautiful
accompaniment 10 the earnest and well
worded response of The doctor. There is
n strong tie of friendship existing be-
tween Or. Williams ami his employees.
CAPT. HAROLD REMEMBERED.
The manager of the Fort Worth clear
ing house. Capt. f. Is. Harold, has
hos, of friends in Fort Worth who appre-
cate his sterling qualities of head and |
heart, but none more so than the clerks !
of the Fort Worth clearing house who |
are daily thrown in contact with him. |
! Yesterday they presented him with
beEutitnl gold watch charm in the shape |
OF gold medal, rs token OF their es-
teen and respect. On one side was |
inscribed, presented tu T.. Is. HAROLD,
Fort Worth clearing house.
Christmas, 1890. - ON the reverse side
were the names Of the seven clearing
house clerks. J. NJ. Logan of the Fort
VI orth clearing house made q neat pres
speech, which was responded TO
III few eloquent words by the genial
captain.
AT COL. SMITH $.
Mss Florence Smith, the daughter OF
orr worthy mayor, Col. J. z. Smith,
ct her fathers mansion last
night in manner worthy OF her
family. A great number OF her
young friends were there and
il is doubtful IL III the whole state OF
Texas there was @ happier affair. There
were visitors from Dallas and Weather.
ford. 4 delightful supper was served.
The affair was a grand one,
ana when the looker-ou observed
the beauty of the young ladies
and the chivslrous bearing and evident
good breeding of the young men he felt
that Fort Worth could well trust the
future 10 their bands.
very pleasant time was had at the
residence OF Mr.. and Mrs. {. Il.