The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-25

Among the families of the President ard
the members oc the Cabinet Christmas Day
was celebrated in the usually quiet way
the festivities taking place at home in most
cases.
AT the White House the day was given up
10 the three little girls OF the President
family, and the children enjoyed the day
just as other children do. in Il round or
merry-making. A large Christmas tree
was provided for the children, and Presi-
dent and Mrs. Cleveland gave their time
to the entertainment of the little folks.
There were many presents from many dif-
ferent people, and the tree was loaded 10
the floor with good things.
There was Il merry exchange of presents
at the White House. The President him.
self gave turkeys to the employees or the
house. and he in turn was the recipient OF
many tokens, Each member OF the Cabinet
was presented with big red apple by
Secretary Morton "A the White House.
Vice President and Mrs. Stevenson and
their daughters spent the day in home
like way by leaving their rooms at La
Normandie and becoming the guests Of
Mrs. 81. I. Scott, Mrs. StevcnsoHs sister,
at her home on Sixteenth street. MI
Lewis Stevenson is absent in Japan this
year. and his wife is i'll poor health, and
of the day.
CHRISTMAS IN THE CABINET.
The Secretary of State and Mrs. Olney
spent the day with their daughter. Mrs.
Minot. and few other friends were en-
tertained at dinner.
The Secretary of the Treasury, with Mrs.
Carlisle. had Il pleasant family reunion at
home The occasion was made plea SAINT by
the presence of their son, Mr.. William Car
Isle, and his family. who are spending the
holida vs. at the capital. Mr.. and Mrs. Lo-
gan Carlisle were also members OF the family
circle.
The reunion at the home OF Secretary
Herbert was made happy by the presence
of the entire family circle. and the Christ
mas celebration was an unusually joyful
one Mr. and Mrs. Micon were present.
Miss Herbert has lately returned from Eu-
rope. aud Mr.. Hilary Herbert is enjoying
his holiday vacation from college work
Secretary and Mrs. Lamont had chill
art1l'> holiday celebration at their IL street
home and the day WAS thoroughly enjoyed
by the three little folks.
AT the home of Postmaster General and
Mrs Wilson the family circle was broken
bv the absence Of one abroad. Miss VIII
son and her sister are home from college
and are entertaining several school friends
during the holidays.
The enjoyment OF the holiday AT the home
of Secretary ana Ais. Smith was marred
by the Illness OF their little daughter, Lucy.
The father and mother Of tie Secretary
and Mr. Burton Smith spent The day with
them.
Attorney General and Mrs. Harmon en-
tertained their daughter, Mrs. Wright,
of Philadelphia. with her husband and
young child.
Secretary and Mrs. Morton had quiet
family celebration, and with Miss Morton
entertained a few friends At dinner.
VENEZUELAN FESTIVAL
Senior An,irade, the Venezuelan minister,
celebrated the Christmas festivities today
in true American fashion.
There are no ifttle onos at the legation
and the early morning passed with good
cheer among the members OF his family
At eleven O'Clock they attended worship
at ST. Matthew'S Church, and later in the
day partook of a genuine American dinner
with a large twenty-pound turkey grazing
the table.
Senior Ponte, the secretary of the legation,