Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-25
ENJOYElIBY CHILDREN
Little Orphans Made Happy by Christmas
Cheer.
How the Day Was Celebrated In the
Cit, Institution. : Good
Bhfngs to Eat.

In the orphan ijasyiums of the city the
day was observed in a manner dear to the
hearts Of the little inmates. and IN the
spirit Of Him who said "Of such Is the
kingdom of heaven" beautifully decorated
and bountifully supplied trees occupied
prominent places and great tables groaned
under the weight of good things being
spread. Toys were distributed early In the
day, and candy and fruits accompanied
them. Then for the ren--nder of the day
the little ones INDUCED in play.
st. Vfncent's.
At st. Vincent's Female Orphan Asylum
the 1O5 children arose bright and early.
and at o'clock this morning attended
mass in the asylum chapel, conducted by
Father Stafford, assistant pastor Of st.
Patricks Church. Next the children sat
down to a bountiful breakfast, and then
they were shown the handsome Christmas
tree given them by Father Stafford. and
beautifully dressed by the sisters in charge
of the asylum. Then toys and candy were
distributed, and until noon the little ones
played as only happy little children can on
such a day. AS the bells of the city pro-
claimed noon they sat down to table
which fairly sagged under the turkey,
cranberry sauce, celery, .mince pies and the
numerous other goodies which make the
day so dear to little stomachs. Dinner
over, play will again be INDUCED In until
supper time and after that meal they will
go to bed, wishing that Christmas came
about every other day, 6nd with hearts full
of thankfulness to the kind sisters and the
many benefactors of the asylum. Tuesday
the tree will be stripped and an entertain
ment provided
St. JOseph's.
The day at ST. Josephs Male Orphan
Asylum was spent in similar manner, the
boys. about 100 in number, attending mass
in their chapel at $3.50 this morning, which
was said by Father MCGEE, pastor OF St.
Patrick's Church. AT o'clock breakfast
was served, and two hours later the toys
and candies and other good things pro-
vided by the benefactors of the asylum
were distributed among the little fellows,
and then they were let loose in the great
play room, where about every game in
which boys delight was INDUCED in.
Their play gave them a tremendous APP
petite, and the fine dinner set before them
was appreciated in way which would
have gladdened the hearts of the many
good people who furnished it. for it in
cluded every delicacy ohtainable. Six
o'clock this evening supper will be served,
at which ice cream will play a prominent
part. and then to bed and happy dreams.
Next Tuesday evening there will he an en-
tertainment for the boys. when there will
be another distribution of candy, fruits and
other good things This will be given by
Madame Bonaparte in honor of the mar
| riage of her daughter, and the next day the
! little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. James F.
Barbour will act the part of a fairy god
mother and provide another entertainment
| for the children.
Washington City Asylum.
| The 1876 boys and girls at the Washington
| City Orphan Asylum were made happy by
the dressing of great Christmas tree
| loaded with presents and also by the serv-
| ing of such a dinner as will be long re-
\ hui,
| ed supply of good things set before them
| or course there was candy and fruits, and
| ice cream, and all such delicacies, and OF
| course the children played with their toys
ard enjoyed themselves as only children
| know so well how to do. This afternoon
| there was an entertainment by the kinder
! garten scholars, and next Tuesday evening
there will be another entertainment for the
! little ones Until after New Year day there
F.! will be no studies to learn, and every day
| from now until then the children will give
| II emselves up to play. The friends of the
| asylum have been very generous, Mrs. s
| w. Woodward sending a great box of toys
| and her example being followed by many
| others. Then, too, as was the case witt
| other asylums, the benefactors sent the
many delicacies which so delighted tn,
| children.
| Children's Hospital.
! The day was not forgotten at the Chill
dren's Hospital, for there not only grea
! tree, prettily decorated and loaded dowr
| with toys and candies, was set up for tn,
| little sufferers, but they were also supplied
in every instance where harm would not re
| suit with all the good things which max,
the Christmas dinner such memorable on,
in the lives of little ones. Every littl,
patient was given toys, and wherever posi-
tle they were given those they particular
i ly desired There was also flowers fo
| them, and the President and Mrs. Cleve
land sent great box of the most beautiful
! flowers the White House conservatoriex af
fCrded.