The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-26
At the Charitable Institutions.

The patients at the RHODE islanu Hos
pital enjoyed very pleasant concert and
all received presents on Christmas Eve.
The arrangements were in charge of the
nurses of the institution.
AT the home OF the Aged Men SUBJ
stantisl Christmas dinner was served, but
the usual entertainment was postponed
TO a later date.
The inmates of the Colored Shelter
were suitably remembered by the board
of managers OF that Institution ana the
little ones were happy.
There were lots OF good things to eat
OF a substantial and palatable kind at the
Home for Aged Women yesterday.
The 260 boys and girls al the 81. Aloysius
Asylum spent very happy Christmas.
a turkey dinner was serveu and in the
afternoon there was an entertainment in
the main hall of the institution that in
cluded a Christmas drama
All The pleasure rnar rUuft be possibly
provided for the suffering from Incurable
diseases was furnished by the sisters in
charge, and the friends of 81. Joseph's
Hospital yesterday.
An excellent turkey dinner was served
at noon and there were gifts distributed
to all the sick ones.
The Christmas celebration at the home
Aged Colored Women, included good
dinner with ice-cream, Christmas
tree loaded with presents, and an enter
tainment.
At st. Elizabeth's Home there was
carol service and there were gifts from
the board of managers and from friends
OF the institution distributed. The
dinner was very satisfactory one.
A Fireman'S Christmas.
Among those who had a good time yes y
terday were the members of Hose
Company No. IL on Oakland street. Dur
ing the afternoon there were two orches-
tras IN the house that furnished music
for dancers and cake walkers. There was
plenty TO eat and delicious cider to
drink. A monster Christmas treo was
the attraction in the evening. The tree
was load I'd with knicl knacks and the
children in the vicinity as well as the
firemen came tn fer share-ei the truit
Captain y. Il. Haughton was master OF
ceremonies.
The Poor Children Dinner.
The dinner given at Music Halt yester-
day afternoon TO 400 children of this
city was q big success. The money for
the dinner aud the presents given was
raised by The Providence Telegram, the
management OF which as well as the con
tributors TO the fund have reason TO feel
happy over its success.
The dinner was bountiful one and there
were all the tixings, including ice-cream,
and the young people enjoyed the feast
as became tnelr years. 1he presents given
included toys and clothing.
The girls were fed in Steinway Hail.
Dennis O'Reilly was chairman OF the
committee in charge OF the arrangements
and he was assisted by A. p. Martin, A.
T.. Nickerson, John Brady, John Cam
field, James Ahern, J. 4. Radcliffe,
Charles III. Thurber, ID. j. Mccarthy,
John Davis. I. Il. Monahan and Chester
Horton. Mrs. Nickerson had charge OF
the Steinway Hall dinners.
AT Church Yesterday.
Thousands OF people made church going
a part OF their Christmas observance and
at many OF tho city churches elaborate
services were held ana carols and recita-
lions and Christmas anthems wero every
where to be heard. In addition TO the
religious services the'children had special
entertainment provided for them. The
crop of Christmas treey was never more
abundant and Santa Claus appeared on he
platforms OF many chapels and vestibules
during the evening. Among the churches
where special services were held yesterday
were: Cathedral, ST. Pstricks ST. There.
sa's, 81. Johns 1T. Joseph's, st. Michaeps,
ST. Edwards, Church OF the Holy Name
Church OF immaculate Conception,
Church OF the Holy Ghost, Church OF the
Mesah, Stewart Street Baptist, Elmwood
Temple, Church OF the Assumption, ST.
Thomas. 81. Stephens and 81. Edwards