The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-12-26

10 the trios of young men who went INTO
the deep woods several miles from town
armed with axes and a viii 10 Work. Tor
the real christmas-lke interior OF the
stately eaifice Double screens span the
chancef and a single design in bands In
stead OF the usual sestoon makes the nave
attractive and unique in appearance Inc
stained glass memorial windows OF the
chancel were intact, not having been IN
tured by the late storm, as was reported
recently. The window which was shat
tered was on the south aisle and was only
temporary. and thus easily replaced
The services consisted of vespers on
Christmas eve at II O'Clock. followed by
the usual celebrate OF the Holy Euchar-
ist at midnight The music at these serV-
ices was rendered by the men of the vest
cd choir and was given in even tone, the
fine quality of several OF the voices being
favorably noticed. The Christmas day
service was at II O'Clock a m being fun
choral celebration. The soIoist at all the
services was Mr. Harrington. OF Calffor-
MIA. Rev. DR.. Watson spoke at midnight
upon the circumstances of the birth OF
the Christ-chid. and at noon upon the
eternal Sonship enshrined in the doctrine
of the Incarnation.
FeaSts at the Hospitals
A. Providence hospital Christmas was
observed az in years past and the visitor
forgot for the time being that he was in
hospital. Dinner was served in the big
hall. while those who were unable 10 leave
their rooms had dainty repasts placed be-
fore them on prettily decorated trays.
About eighty patients, besides invited
guests partook of the feast, for il was
feast including every possible dish that is
known In connection with turkey dinner.
The usual religious exercises were held in
the chapel, which was beautifully deco
rated.
AT the Seattle General hospital aches
and pains We're forgotten in the pleasures
OF Christmas and the good things served
at dinner. Those who could not eat tur-
key were glad that others could. Mrs. o.
y. Roe the matron, was everywhere, do
ing all she could TO make the day most
pleasant for the twenty patients under her
care.
1t can always be said about the county
farm and hospital that the food is good
and there is plenty of IL. Yesterday the
Christmas dinner was a sumptuous affair
and the eighty inmates had every reason
TO be satisfied with the things Christmas
brought 10 them.
The X. +. restaurant, which has the con-
tract for feeding the city prisoners, served
turkey and plum pudding yesterday after
noon TO the ten occupants OF the city
prison.
The Unitarian church Sunday school
Will have a Christmas tree, with songs,
recitations. Santa Claus distributing gifts,
at the church at 7:So this evening.
To Their Friend and Chief.
The clerks OF the county auditor who
have been working SO faithfully Oh the
extending of the 1895 tax rolls for the past
two months. thought Christmas an cppor-
tune time to remember Mr.. c. 5. Carpen-
ter, who has been the chief clerk, and as
Mr.. q. L. Case, in his little presentation
speech expressed il, their friend and one
who has been willing at all times TO help
any and all. Their acknowledgment took
the form of a handsome opal scarf PIN set
in diamonds. II was just u O'Clock on
Tuesday when Mr.. Carpenter, busy over
some books, was agreeably surprised by
his men marching in upon him and not al
lowing him TO say q word until Mr.. Case
was through with his remarks. Mr. Car
penter, who is known as a good fellow,
soon recovered from his surprise TO thank
them one and all for their token of appre-
citation and good wishes
At IT. Clements.
At 81. Clements Episcopal church there
was an excellent musical programme. I'M
der direction of +. Boyd Wells. the service
beginning at II clock. and the Christmas
sermon. The Glory Of the Only BegotteI
SON was preached by Rev. Henry a.
Dexter The decorations We're particularly
well done. and the church was crowded
Win tire AidtlSll-biltiS- Inc oOit anu GNU
US, Glory to God" by Master Eugene
Edwards and the vested choir. was beauti-
fully rendered. as was also Mrs. l.. ID
Bruins solo The Manager Cradle"
Turkey Dinners tor Al.
In frequent instances employers present
ed their employees with substantial tokens
OF friendship. \. s. Kerry gave the mar
ried men Of his mill fine fat turkey eath,
and the unmarried men ate a turkey din
~ at no
Seattle * Rainier Beach Electric Railway
Company gave each of its employees "a fine
turkey.