Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-12-27

asylum farm than probably any
farmer in the county produced at
home, setting the same Kind Of din
ner. After the enjoymcnts Of the
day were over the evenings pleas
ures were in order. From six to
eight in the evening was given TO
the patience when the floor was
again put in order for the employees
and their friends who spedt few
hours very pleasantly in a social
dance.
SURF RISE PARTY.
About q score of young people
very agreeably surprised MissManda
Combs at the residence Of Prof. and
Mrs. w. ). Arnold last Tuesday ev-
euing. The evening was spen; in
music, games and other amusements
until reasonable hour when the
guests took their departure, all cali
ing the surprise a very pleasant sue
( cess.
LITERARY SOCIETY.
The few members Of the literary
societies Of the University who are
left in Salem to spend the holidays
had very pleasant time in their
neat and commodious hall last
night a short literary program
suitable to the occasion was rem
/ dered. after which q social time WAS
had for an hour or 50. On New
Years eve they anticipate giving Ii
Dickens party, in which some of
the scenes pictured by Dickens will
be acted out.
CHRISTMAS AT THE INFIRMARY
Mr.. and Mrs. James H. McCor-
mick, who manage the above named
county institution, left no one OF
those under their care without a
present. There are nine inmates
there at present and all were made
happy by the kindness of Mr.. and
Mrs. Mccormick. a genuine Christ
mas dinner was served and a very
enjoyable time was had.
AT THE CHURCH
This church was filed to its ut
most capacity, including the north
wing. which was thrown open TO
the visitors and friends. a good
sized tree stood al each end Of the
rostrum, and between them was an
old-fashioned fireplace, arranged
with 8 good degree Of naturalness.
| The trees were ladened with many
fine presents to both young and old.
a more pleasant Christmas eve
event was not had in the city than
the one held in this church. AT the
close Of an excellent literary pro-
gram, Albert Jessup, as Santa Claus,
came rustling down the chimney
and oHt OF the fireplace, which
caused much amusement and some
excitement among the little folks.
EVANGELICAL
King Winter cautata was render
ed in this church on Christmas
night The exercises were gold and
highly appreciated. The characters
were well sustained by the fellow
ing persons: King Winter, Mr.. /.
G. Caldwell; Santa Claus, Mr.. E. O..
Casebeer; Queen of Sunderland,
Miss Ada Bowersox; Dream Fairy,
Miss Minnie Frickey; Mirth, Miss
Lena Bier; Love, Miss Edna knight: /:
Hope, Miss Daisy Beers; Joy. Miss
Lulu Sayer; Kings Page, Charley
Bier.
PRESBYTERIAN.
Christmas eve was very pleasantly
spent at the Presbyterian church.
Recitations were given by the young
people and addresses by the pastor
and superintendent. The little folks
feasted their eyes on the the Christ
mas tree, which was very tastily de-
corated. Two prizes were given out
by the superintendent for attend
ance. Nuts. candy, cakes and
oranges were passed around, and al
together the children's mouths were
too full of the good things to express
their appreciation. Their happy
looks plainly showed that the Christ
mas services were success.
AT THE METHODIST.
A literary and musical program
was carried out in good style, and a
jolly time was given the children.
A forest of small trees, with numer-
Gus gifts, managed by Geo. Hatch,
az Santa Claus, made plenty of fun
for the children. The occasion
passed off quietly, and all felt that
the children { time honored hero OF
Christmas had done his work molly
in leaving no one Of the little people
60 home without present.
CONGREG ATIosAL.
Mother Goose and Santa Claus
vying with each other for superior
ity, gave plenty Of amusement for
the children. santa Claus was the
favOrite among the little folks.
The church was crowded until sit
ting room could not be had. The
children were made happy by
numerous gifts.
CHRISTIAN.
In this church one large tree fair
ly groaned, under the load Of pres
ents. The exercises consisted Of
music, Z magic lantern exhibition