The Wichita daily eagle., 1898-12-25

the parlorS to enjoy the exercises and re-
ceive their gifts so literally provided for
| them. At the sight of the trees laden with
all manner of fruits, the joy, the gladness
depicted on each little face repaid every
one present for any part they may have
had in the arrangements. Candy oranges,
pop corn. toys. warm stockings, caps.
handkerchiefs, books, tablets. pencils, etc.
were given to all, and as they sat about
the rooms hugging their treasures in their
arms it was a true picture of contentment
To one and all who so kindly contributed
to the comfort and happiness of the chill
dren we would return heartfelt thanks.
The names of the donors are not all known
to us, but the following business firms We
wish especially to mention: Jones, F'letch-
er, Cottman. Chambers, Elliott, Tanner.
Goldsmith. Boston store. Bissantz bakery.
Watson Whitlock, Goldstandt. Chapman
& Walker and Culp.
All the past week Christmas boxes have
been Climbing College Hill TO find their
way to the home-gifts from many of the
leading business men of the city. No pub
lie institution in the city has been more
kindly remembered than the home. The
directors of the home were all present to
enjoy with the children their Christmas
pleasures. The exercises were opened by
an address from the president of the
board. Mrs. E. V. Critchf1eld, and vice
president, Mrs Naylor, and recitations. A
brief address from the superintendent.
Mrs Burnett, 10 the directors and the chill
dren under her care closed the exercises.
Then followed the distributing of the gifts
which lasted for more than an hour. lead
ing the children into wonderland and the
snowy regions of old Santa Claus.
SALVATION ARMY.
The salvation Army yesterday made a
Tree dinner for the poor of Wichita. The
dinner was success in every way. The
Army comes in contact primarily with
those who are not well to do. In every
city are many who do not knew the
meaning of Christmas time They receive
no gifts, and have not the benefits of com
Portable homes. The churches do not
reach them TO any great extent The
Army has remembered them in Wichita
yesterday. The most helpless were re-
membered first-the children of the poor
were served first. The grand total fed
was about 200 of all ages. They were of
good appetites and relished the abundance
before them. There was plenty Forty
basketsful We're sent out to those unable
TO come. The prisoners Of the county iail
were fed. One hundred pieces of clothing
and shoes were distributed to those in
need. Some very pitifui cases were helped
and made 10 feel happy for Christmas
There will be a Christmas tree az the
Army hall on Monday night. At this time
there will be provided a program OF good
music 10 he furnished by vocalists in some
Of the churches. This VIII con,iude the
Christmas dOings Of the Salvation Army
for this year
VOLUTEERS OF AMERICA.
The Volunteers OF America had
Christmas tree at their barracks on South
Emporia last night. This was for the
Sunday school. The hall was decorated
and musical program varied by prayer
and recitations initiated the entertain
ment Then came Santa Claus who put in
evidence gifts for young and old. The
crowd was characteristic Of the people
reached by the Volunteers. Their COS
tunes would not describe we'll for so
ciety column. Their manners were not
the mndest- They scrambled for what
Santa Claus had 70 give. The Volunteers
attempt TO reach those not reached BY the
churches and therefore actors denomin-
ated the other half" The Volunteers viii
net Saturday give dinner 20 the poor
and this viii be their contribution 10 the
cause OF the under half in The name %
Charity and for Chris; mas.
SONS or HEkIAEN.
Germania Lodge. No. l5. Sons Of Her
mann. invite their friends 70 the Christ I