The morning call., 1892-12-26

Clothing epartmelt-6l9-62l Clay ST.
Yesterday was Christmas; to many it was
day of glad joy. to many more 1t was one
of sadness because there were none to
make GLAD their homes. Tkose who were
cherries were the poor whom Santa Claus
did not visit But there were number of
homes where the poor Inmates were made
happy by the boxes sent them by The
CALLS Christmas Bureau.
The headquarters were opened only few
hours, but during those few hours four LOADS
of boxes were sent out to please those who
could be reached.
In one home which THE CALLS Santa
Claus visited the poor mother had made up
q little Chrietmas tree to please her young
family of six. But there were no gifts on
the tree. not even dimes worth of candy.
Or tie branches, instead of toys and bon
bous and things which the Juveniles always
expect to find on the pine branches. there
hung small strips Of varicolored paper.
The larder was bare, and dry bread was
the best. fare that the little ones had TO
enjoy. Within half an hour after this place
was visited there was in the house CALL
Christmas box, flied with a generous
supply of good things. little candy and
few TOYS to amuse the little ones.
In that home there was in the afternoon
a little more pleasure than there was when
inmates.
A number OF the people who had been
visited presented themselves at headquar-
ters, where they were handed the parcels
made up for them. 4 majority Of the re-
cipientS were very thankful for that which
was given. Some said a simple thank
.yOu," while one expressed her astonish-
ment at the liberal supply Of groceries
given her. why" said she. ''you are
giving me too much; you ought to divide
To-. Ahat
homes might be made happy" Her parcel.
however, was not divided, and she went
her way, her face radiant with smiles
a number Of special gifts were made at
the request of tbs donors. A smoking set
sent in by Mrs. T. W. RHBge was given to a
soldier who had the misfortune 10 lose enc
Of his eyes during ere of the battles of the
war of the rebellion and has since lost the
use of the other. With this gift was a
package OF tobacco that was contributed by
an old soldier. who himself is a wounded
hero of the field. When he came In with
his contribution of four loaves Of bread, two
cans of fruit, ard several other little things,
he saw the smoking set on tile managers
desk and asked. "Who is 10 get that?"
Being Informed that it was for veteran
OF the late war, he said: That is right.
and you send him this package Of tobacco.
I'm sorry that be cannot SEE the set, but
tell you he'll enjoy smoke out of that
pipe for there is not a soldier who does net
like 10 smoke once in while"
Another was a special gift OF half doZe
plated knives, half dozen forks, half a
dozen spoons, half a dozen teaspoons,
q butter knife and a sugar spoon.
This was given TO lady who at
ore time was in good circumstances, and
who was extremely thankful for this un-
usual gift This donation bore upon it
:. the inscription, please give this package to
one family"
4 little lame girl who Is suffering from
hip disease, and whose case was mentioned
IA this column last week, was made the
recipient of several special gifts. One was
two new warm WOODEN skirts and two very
nice wooden undeTskiTts made fer her by a
lady who refused to give her name. An
other TO her was special contribution of q
dress pattern, and, last of ALL doll as large
las three months old baby-not new, it is
true, but doll. nevertheless.
A nice pair Of woollen slippers, which had
upon them q note requesting she delivery of
these to the woman who was suffering from
cancer of the breasf, was delivered in ac-
cOrdanee with that wish. When she re-
eeived these with a box of groceries that
she could use she wept for Joy to think that
there arc those who, although strangers to
her, thought enough Of her TO remember
her specially.
One woman, person of refined manners.
when she received the contents of the box
made up for her family expressed her
thanks in most modest manner and de-
clared that il it ever came in her way TO
show her gratitude to The CALL for its
kindness TO her she surely would do it.
This woman did not, like some, wonder il
there was not something else coming, but
she said that she was very thankful for
what had been provided, and it would 90 a
b great way toward helping her along until
she may be able to find work.
The work of distribution will continue
from day to day until all the goods are par
celed out. Many of those who are to be as
sisted will be notified by postal-card 10 call
for their packages.
The following are the contributions that
have been received by the manager since
the last acknowledgment:
Bacon 81 Co., printing OF necessary
blanks.
Mrs. W., 81.
Little girl, 25 cents.
friend, 81.
a friend, 81.
NJ. r. r., 81. ERNEST c. STOCK,
Manager of THE CALLS Christmas Box
Bureau