The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-27
TIVE HUNDRED DINNERS.
The Poor of the City Fed by the
Salvation Army.
OTHER CHRISTMAS EVENTS.
A Merry Feast by Theatrical People
Sunday Afternoon.
The Congregational Christmas Tree
Some More Presentations-A DIM
ner at the Poor Farm The
Catholic Fair Today.

There were many Christmas dinners in
Salt Lake, but none was more thoroughly
enjoyed than the one given 7 the Saliva
ton Army TO the poor of til city at the
old Continental hotel building or yester-
day afternoon. 1t was q splendid dinner
and was served IN an admirable manner.
1t was hot too. There was hot roast beef
and mutton and pork and coffee and veg
etables in abundance.
It was given under direction of Captain
Harmon and Lieutenant Wise of the
Army, who have only recently arrived
from San Francisco. Donations were
made by number of our liberal hearted
citizens including the banks of the city.
Tickets had been given by the army to
300 people but double that number applied
and none were turned away hungry from
the doors. There was the careWorn
mother with her little ones, she who had
striven to keep the wolf from the door;
there was the aged old man who had been
buffeted here and there for oh so many
years; there was the waif of the street
with unkempt hair, covered with mud,
CRIME on their faces and hands; there
were hundreds there, and while clouds
darEened the sky outside, while the rain
came down in an Implying pour, inside
the building was the bright sunshine of
peace, comfort and plenty.
The Christmas was made happy for
them. The old, old story of ssPeace. on
earth, good will toward men, was
reality. They were happy, supremely so,
and could those who SO kindly donated
to the feast have heard the thanks and the
"God bless youn as they fell from the lips
OF those who had partaken they also
would have been happy In knowing that
the charity bestowed was so heartily APP
preciated.
The members of the Salvation army I'M
der whose auspices and to whose efforts
the dinner was given, request THE HER
AID to extend their heartfelt thanks to all
those who contributed, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Beardsley, formerly of the Continental,
to Messrs. Jennings & Caine, who so
kindly gave them the use of the building,
and to those who assisted in preparing the
viands for the repast.
1t was a red letter day for the army and
reflected credit upon them in every way
and one long to be remembered by the
deserving poor.
TIE WONDERLAND DINNER,
The Christmas repast given the attaches
of Wonderland by the management Sun
day afternoon at the Silver Grill restau-
rant was one of the happiest and jolliest
of holiday events. About thirty five Bo-
hemians were gathered around the board.
After the feast came the toaStS, songs,
Rotations and some cracking good jokes,
and such a general good time. as only
theatical people know how to have.
CoNGREG ATIoNAL CHRISTMAS TREE.
The Congregational Sunday school will
hold its Christmas tree entertainment at
the church this evening. Santa Claus,
who has not vet left town, will be in at
tendance and there will be some fine
Christmas music from the big organ.
HIS HONOR TO MR.. RICH.
Councilman Rich received a very hand
some Christmas present, with the compli-
ments of his Honor, the mayor. 1t was
an acrobatic bogie man, that must be
seen in order to be appreciated. MIR.
Rich IS enemies say the significance OF the
gift lies in the fact that the acrobat is a
hard kicker.
FOREMAN EVANS REMEMBERED.
Among the Christmas presentations
made was that of gold pen to John E..
Evans, foreman OF the Salt Lake Litho-
graphing Co., by the press boys and of
an 4. o. U. W. ring by the printers en-
ployed under him. The presentation
speeches were respectively made by one
of the press boys and by w. G. DeWar.
chairman of the chapel.
At THE POOR HOUSE.
The inmates of the county poor house
received an elegant Christmas dinner yes
terday, for which they are indebted to the
z. G. NJ. l. and render thanks for the
same.
William H Rowe gladdened the hearts
of the poor unfortunates by giving each a
Christmas present.
CATHOLIC FAIR.
The fair to be held in the Continental
hotel for the benefit of the Catholics Will
open today. The ladies were all busy
Yesterday arranging for the display of the
fancy articles, which they hope to dis
pose OF during the week. They extend a
cordial invitation to all who wish to enjoy
q grand treat. The refreshment table is
presided over by ladies who can cater to
he tastes of the most fastidious. May
he ladies meet with the success which
heir labors and the cause they represent
deserve.
HE "socIAL EvENING's'' CHRISTMAS
PARTY.
The Social Evening club gave its
Christmas party last evening at the
I. o. o. F. hall on Market street. AS
social events are generally judged by the
number of persons in attendance,
coupled Will lne dppdfeu5 SuJOg menu
Of those participating the clubs party
can only fttingly be alluded to as a
brilliant success in every respect. One
hundred couples took part in the grand
march at $50 O'Clock, and there were
over $50 couples on the floor during the
evening Prof. Olsen's band furnished
the music, and dancing was kept up until
after 'clock this morning. A pleasant
feature of the evenings programme was
q delightful banquet at the California res
taurant at 1880 O'Clock. The hall floor
was in first-class condition, and every
thing excepting the weather seemed to
combine in making the event one of the
most pleasurable of the season. Special
credit is also due to the reception and
floor committees for the efficient manner
IN which they discharged their duties.
THE U AND I CLUB.
The u and club had a very pleasant
time last evening at Gifts hall, on Mar
ket street. Dancing was the principal
feature of the programme and was in
dulged in until late hour. The attend
ance was good and everybody seemed to
get the requisite amount of pleasure out
OF She occasion.
POSTAL IMPORTATION.