Evening journal., 1895-12-26
ECHOES OF CHRISTMAS.
Good Cheer and Bright Sun
shine Abounded
TOY eUA,s RFFsOTlvfNEss

Possession of some OF the Small
Boys, who Formed Armies on the
West Side OF rswn-Ths olerKy Busy
In the Celebration OF the Day.
Although the Market street stores
present y iihed appearance to day, by
noon things we're being set straight
again aud brisk holiday business was
resumed. Shoppers were out again in
force buying fancy and useful articles
this afternoon The provision ard
produce markets, however, were
practically deserted
Christmas was quiet holiday In VII
mineton. In the afternoon and evening
the theatres were we'll patronizsd.
Several parties went to Philadel phla to
witness the Irving Terry performance
Christmas dance in the spacious
bicycle riding academy on Tenth street
was also well attended.
Remembered By Their Friends.
W. @ R. Colquhoun, secretary Of the
Board CT Health was remem bersd
yesterday by the employees OF the board,
in the gift Of a handsome marble clock
Each Of the employees received a hand
a.
The Bayard Legion presented financial
seerstary Walter McEgilly with hand
some meerschsum pipe.
Robby Got His Gun, joe Got Hit.
AmsnE the Christmas gifts rscsIved
yesterday by Robert Richards, a west end
boy, was toy gun. he WAS practicinR
with It yesterday afternoon a. Conrad
and Harrison streets when Joseph
MeGowsn, aged years got in the way
abd received the bullet over the right
eye He was not injured to any extent
Present From His opests.
James L Willis, proprietor Of the
Clayton House, was the recipient of a
very handsome gift ON his guests as q
token OF their regard. 1t consists OF
handsome Dresden china clock and
cAndlebra Rev. w. R McFsrlape
made the presentation in the parlor
yesterday morning.
Deserved Compliment.
Rt Rev John A. Lyons, Vicar General,
prsfacsd his ssrmsn in the Pre- Csthsdral
Of St Peter yesterdAy, with a deserved
compliment on the work Of the choir
which he said WAS equal to anything he
bad heard In Europe. The members Of
the choir feel proud Of this eommsn-
dation
A Christmas Gift OF 1000.
John A Lsngel gave one OF the hand
soonest presents Of the day. He sent to
Sacred Heart Parochial school his check
for 81 600 as a Carismss Offering to that
prosperous institution.
10 TIE HosPitals.
At both the Delaware and Homeopathic
Hospitals the patients Wera made glsd
with the cheer Of the day. at the
former services were held Ia the afternooa
by the Brotbsrasod Of st. Andrew. All
OF the patients we're remembered with
gifts.
ChristmAstids Occurrences.
It 10 said that a Christmas tree thirty
feet high has been placed 10 Dslawrre
Avenue Sunday Hcaool fer its Christmas
festival to night
Blshop Colsman and Rev George O.
Hall delivered addresses brimful OF good
cheer at st Gsorgss Misslsn, Edge Moor,
last night Superintendent GsSrgs
Psmberton directed the Sunday school
exercises.
The most acceptable Christmas gift
that the Cuban patriots and their friends
In this city conld have received was the
news that General Gomez had sui fl ank cd
Oampos and WAS nearing the gates Of
Havana.
The City Hall clock cslsbrsted Christ
mas by stepping short and remaining 10
Perhaps 1t got tired watching tho msrry
crowd In the street below.
Agent Frank Stout Was the almoner to
for seven families who we're deserving
but unfortunately too poor to buy the
good things which 60 to make up a
Christmas dinner.
The Salvation Army gave dinner 10 a
large number OF poor children and In
the evening two chi drsn were dedicated,
which is similar to bsptlzlng them.
About 300 chill iren we're fed during the
day. A number OF church peopls assisted
Ia tAe charitable work, among wh1m
we're Nc aud Mrs Nell Comfy, Miss Ella
Stockley and others Adjutsnt Harris,
Of Philadelphia. had charge OF the
evening meeting
The Sunday Breakfast Association gave
a feast to its patrons yesterday afternoon
In the form Of a turkey dinner.
A large number OF poor families were
supplied by the Associated Charities.
A Christmas entertainment will be
given Tuesday evening at ths Home for
Frisndlsss and Destitute Children.