Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-25

which were especially prepared for the
Christmas observance. were rendered and
contributed to the feeling of religious de-
votion.
AS usual, an effort was made to bring
some of the Christmas joy into the lives Of
those whom circumstances, or their own
act, did not afford a very bright prospect
of an enjoyable holiday. Generous hands
and hearts supplied the materials for
good dinner for the inmates of various
charitable institutions. and also the kindly
patron saint of the day had his representa-
tives to bring joy to the hearts Of the
orphan and the unfortunate. Some ac-
count of how the day was spent in many
OF the institutions OF the city Is given be
low.
The Children's Hospital.
The day was spent more quietly than
usual at the Children'S Hospital, because
OF The pI essence of scarlet fever. A large
number of donations We're received. The
dinner had pleasant Christmas features.
and The children who are confined to their
cots were looked after with even more than
ordinary tenderness and care. The scarlet
fever patients are Commissioning and Will
be able TO ietve their coucheS III a week.
There was fatality from the disease II
occurring within twenty-tour hours alter
the child had been stricken.
washington Ciiy orphan Asylum.
One hundred and seventy-live orphan
chiidren were maue happy at the Washing
ton city orphan Asylum. Yesterday was
a busy one because OF the reception OF
gifts sent III W the kind-hearted friends
oI the asylum. Last night the presents
were placed beside the beds of the children.
and when their presence was discovered
TINS morning the news passed from cot to
4 t..r. of deli a
ladies whom the reporter for The star saw
declared that they had not been able to
snatch a wink OF sleep because OF the
&c noEstIative ccstacy of the little ones.
4 here were q number OF callers and gifts
today, ana at noon the children sat down
TO Il feast of turkey, celery, cranberry, cake
ana CANDY. The Christmas tree Will not
ue unveiled till Saturday.
1T. Joscph's Asylum.
AS Star reporter approached st. Jo-
sephs Orphan Asylum, OH II street between
9TH and 10Th streets northwest, this MORN
ing. he thought for a moment that the CO.
lumbia- Union College foot ball game was
in progress in the asylum yard, instead of
at National Park. Ear-piercing shouts
and Indian-like yells filled the air and be-
tokened the opposite of discomfort within
the walls. In basement play room the
very little hops apparently considered Pan
denionium their patron saint, for he reigned
supreme one tiny chap dragged about a
immature fire engine with gailopng horses
to the great JOY of his companions. An
other manipulated with great deXterity a
wooden mule that threw its rider IN a life
ike manner. In the rear OF the room was
a boy with a tin hat, such as are worn by
real I'VE firemen, and he was the center OF
a noisy, admiring group. Outdoors the
larger boys were engaged in an exciting
foot ball game, taking almost as much in
terest in it as if it was an intercollegiate
contest. 1t was pleasing to glance into the
parlor of the asylum where half dozen
of the little fellows, more fortunate than
the others. We're entertaining friends who
had brought presents with them. One of
these fortunates sat on a sofa hugging
tightly two large oranges. at which he
stared with eyes rivaling the fruit in size.
Signs Of lie were visible about the asy
lum at q o'clock this morning and one hour
later breakfast was served to 1OI excited
but hungry boys. They all attended mass
at st. Patricks Church at . o'clock and one
hour later play began. Dinner, consisting
of turkey, celery, cranberry sauce, roast
beef mashed. potatoes and other vegetables,
mince pie and apples, candy and coEfec-
tionery-just good dinner in every re-
spect as the rich boys of Washington have
was disposed of with great rapidity and
glee. Play was then resumed. A barrel
of apples will be rolled out and served in
the d-fashioned way at pm.
The dinner and toys were donated by
citizens of the city. and the sister in charge
says there are too many givers to mention
ALL but her colleagues and herself as we'll
as the little folks, extend sincere thanks
for the same.
At. St. yinCcnt's.
The little girls at st. Vincent's Orphan
Asylum corner of 10Th and G. streets north
west. were almost bursting with sweet
meats and joy today. 1t is Christmas day
and they are happy and excited. In the
morning they attended three masses at
ST. Patrick's Church. and then were given
free access to ~ portions Of the big build
ing to do as they pleased. Those who have
friends or relatives were allowed to go out
TO spend the day. while some received
friends i'll the parlors CT the institution.
The feature indoors, however, was an elab
crate dinner served at noon. big Christ
mas tree, loaded with presents, will be
presented to the children tomorrow morn
irg In the asylum chapel. The donations
of groceries, toys, and other articles were
larger in number than ever before.
The Nc.Ssboys' Home.
Pandemonium reigned this morning in
the NewsboyS Home on f. street. The
score of little ores vino board at the home,
ard few others VINO are cared for there,
were up carly 20 taste the glories of Christ
mas, as some of them had never done be-
fore. a splendid tree, glitterirg with tin
sci and heavy with toys. stood in the rear
of the main ~ooEl, with curtain drawn
before it. When all the little eyes had
been rubbed open and the little feet We're
stilled, the curtain was drawn aside and
there was great rush forward that could
not he restrained. In the inillirg of an
eye the tree YVES despoiIcI Of its queer
fruit. ard happy fingers were pulling off
wrappers ord po.inG holes into covers at
O. great rate.
Every chad had game or book or 4
toy Such a sGuawking and saueaiing.
uch
those bright eyes had ever seen before!
Such Il happy time altogether.
Then there was candy and later the room
was cleared up and the youngsters Settled
down for q happy holiday.
Near while preparations were not relax