The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-25
in Jelly Ham.

AT THE JEFFERSON.
Tho Jefferson also, has made ample
preparation for it's guests, ana the toi-
lowing delicious spread VIII be set DC
Blue points. Mobjacks. Celery, sailted
'''iTH cbirEsn essence. en- tasse. clear green
turtle. cfoustade Of fresh mushrooms
Broiled pompano. iau beurre ravigote'
sliced cucumbers. pommes, Nlct0rla,.
Boiled Virginia turkey capon. cuNcieS'
Flet mignon. plque aux fonds daru-
chauts.
Supreme Of young chicken. Richeieu.
Chesapeake diamond back terrapin'
Maryland
Beignet soufile. Ia reine.
Prime ribs Of or roast beef, with YORK
shire pudding. philadelphia chicken ca
pom. chestnut stuiiing' Rhode Island gos-
Potatoes. boiled or mashed. baked sweet
potatoes. French asparagus. sur crOus-
tade new spinach. baked stuiied toma-
toes green peas, cauliilOwcr, Ia creme.
Creme dc menthe punch. ,
guava or red currnnt Jelly
Jefferson and lettuce salads.
Plum pudding. hard and brandy sauce.
Hot mince pie, pumpkin PIE peuts
Biscuit glacc. Ia diplomatic. tutu
frutti ice cream. tho season fruits hSs'
dates raislns. mixed nuts.
or Edam cheese, toasted crackers
Coffee.
CAN SHOOT FIREWORKS
on this Christmas. as upon the last.
Mayor TAYLOR and Chief Howard will give
the young folks carte blanche in the mat
ter Of celebrating the holiday In their own
way. and n they use discretion in firing
their pop-crackers and blowing their
horns so that the sick may not be dis
.FINs IlH fr. 10 q
enod so as to cause accidents, they VIII
not be disturbed by the police.
The virtue Of giving is being fully cx-
ercised this year, ana the employees OF
many factories have been remembered
Al the Mnhiscr Manufacturing Com
pany's. where three hundred and fifty
bright-eyed maids and matrons i0yiully
anticipate the coming Of each successive
Christmas there was a double gladnoss
yesterday. Their always generous cm-
plOvers In instituting departure from
The usual character Of the distribution OF
presents this year had apparently counted
only the delight they could give TO the
girls.
Presents Of every description were
handed ont lavishly Everything that
could thrill the feminine heart with pleas
ure was there. from silk umbrellas TO
sweetmeats. and each was more than
satisfied.
MR.. TANNER REMEMBERED.
Mr. c. W Tanner whose unvarying
courtesy and idndlncss Of manner have
endeared him 10 all with whom he has
come i'm contact. Yesterday evening re-
ceived from his business associates
handsome token Of thflr love Tor MIN Hnd
their appreciation OF those general quail
ties which ne has displayed all during
their intercourse with him
The remembrance which hey bestowed
on Mr. 1aoncr was large case OF
solid silver. OF tho most exquisite work
The case itself is a work of art.
being lined an1 covered with satin. What
was msrc highly appreciated by Mr..
Tanner than the costly gift was the hand
eomcly engrOsscd testimonial which ace
compauicd Il. This paper was signed by
twcntv-four OF the business associates OF
Mr. Tanner and read as follows:
"Wc desire YOU to accept the accom-
panying testimonial Of our friendship and
esteem.
"This token is presented as an evidence
Of our appreciation of tho kindness and
good will shown i'm your business and per-
sonal relations with u.s.
"rhe high regard which we entertain
for YOU born Of your unvaying fulfill
ment Of the small sweet courtescs OF
life and your constant practice OF liher-
ality towards those who arc fortunate
enough TO be associated with you. leads
MS to assure you of our loyalty and good
fellowship.
Wishing YOU a continuance OF Gods
richest blessing"
Here followed the signatures of Mr..
Tanners business associates.
MIR. RUSKELLs GIFT.
At ll:3O yesterday morning The janitors
q lIHN
their appreciation Of the unfailing kind
ness and courtesy Of Scrceant-at-ATm
George 9. Ruskell. who Is IN charge of
the force, by presenting Nm with box
of silk handkerchiefs.
The presentation speech was made in
well-chosen terms by Mr. J. S B. Wright,
and Mr. Ruskcll returned his thanks in a
few eloquent remarks.
The employees OF the Hall were given
Christmas holiday. beginning Yesterday
az u o'clock, TO last until Monday morn
Ing.
Christmas was ushorcd i'm az noon yes
'erday at the stsmmery OF the American
Tobacco Company the Kinney factory.
.orncr Twenty-ffth and Cary street.
rhe seven hundred colored employees of
he establishment were gathered IN one
# the large rooms on the second floor
TO their being paid on
a VOCAL CONCERT.
Soon after Mr W. l.. walker. the man
Iger OF the stemmery entered accom-
ianied by his office force and few in
'itod friends. the colored people organ
zed themselves into a big singing orga-
lization and executed an impromptu pro-
,ramme 1he singing was exceptionally
Inc and consisted Of such well-known
'ongs as: Give thanks unto the Lord.
Let the Mount Zion Rejoice The
.ord shall wipe away all tears from my
yes Put me in the life boat" Il am
he way" There is sunshine in my
oul." There IS moonlight on the lake,
Why not tonight"
Mr.. Walker then made very neat ad-
iress TO the employees, telling them 10
,e thankful TO God for the good health
which they had been enjoying during the
'ear. lie also told them TO be thankful
O the heads Of the company who were
constantly planning how to sell their
foods and thereby secure work for their
employees lie thanked his people for the
courtesy shown those in charge of them
luring the year and for their faithful
work.
lie stated that the past year had been
fortunate and that there had
,een mere regular work than in any pre-
'ious year. In closing he stated that
ach one of the employees would, as dur
ng the past few years. receive q turkey
IS a Christmas gift.
TOCTHSOME TURKEYS
The people were then PAID on ana with
hs money each one received a number
which was TO be presented on the ground
loor. In large room back of the office
TX long tables were spread which were
overed in double rows with the finest
turkeys ever seen IN the Richmond mar
.et. some of them weighing from eish-
cen 10 twenty-ons pounds. Each turkey