The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-26

perfect weather on a Christmas uay
than was experienced yesterday ana
young and old found enjoyment both
in and outside the home. AS usual,
stockings were filed, Christmas trees
were dlvested and presents were given
and received. and the family circles
dined together, and altogether 1t was
a delightful observance of the great
Christian festival
One OF the great features OF the day
was the religious services in many of
the city churches, especially in those OF
the Catholic and Episcopal faiths. and
there were very large congregations.
The musical services arranged were
very beautiful indeed, and the programs
published in the News of Saturday
were carried out.
During the afternoon there was
plenty of entertainment furnished by
the several local theatres, and there
were number OF dances and social
gatherings in the afternoon and even
ing. the day. in a word, being made
marked by more than usual amount
of gaiety.
SALVATION ARMY.
There was a large attendance at the
rooms OF the Salvation Army on West
minister street. from o'clock until
noon, hundreds OF men, women and
children standing in line TO receive
Christmas dinner, and owing 10 the
grand work Of the organization over
600 dinners were distributed at these
rooms, and at the headquarters on
South Main street. Staff Capt. Edwy
White, who has charge OF the Rhode
Island and western Massachusetts, dis
trict, and whose jurisdiction includes
Holyoke, Springfield, Fall River, New
Bedford. Taunton and the towns IN
that district i'm addition 10 providence
and Rhode Island, gave out the provi-
sions.
The ticket holders were given turkey
or chicken depending on the size or
the family. with potatoes. cranberries,
oniors. turnips and coffee TO go with IL. |
Ii was a grand charity and many were |
the hearts made happy by the dlstrlbu-
tion of these good things. The materials
remaining at noon were carried TO the
Sourh Main street stun quarters, where
Ensign Goss and Lieutenant LOOMS
gave them out i'm the manner pursued
at the other place. In addition TO the
provisions number of garments were
distributed.
tn The evening there was Sa1vaItlon
Army Christmas tree for the children,
and the good work was brought TO a
very fitting conclusion.
A CHRISTMAS TREE.
The Providence Evangelical Young
Women's Christian Association gave a
social at the rooms corner of jackson
and Washington streets, Fast evening,
and one of the features was large
Christmas tree Santa Claus was I'M
personated by Elizabeth Turner and
about so of the young women from
haH n /
yitations. as well as a number Of Lflll-
dren, enjoyed this portion Of the even ]
ings entertainment immensely. Read
ings by Miss Durrigan, carols sung by
Miss Nellie Rockham and refreshments
filled out most enjoyable evening.
A large number OF boys and girls {
were invited as guests by Mrs. Gerret :
of the Providence cooking school yes
terday afternoon, and the table was
spread for an excellent feast and at
each plate was Christmas token. The
little ones had all they wanted OF the
good things OF life, and the manner i'm
which they made their attack upon the J
dinner was satisfying TO Mrs Gerret.
The children who partook of her hos
pitably were more than thankful.
DINNER FOR CHILDREN.
About 1900 children from the lanes
,
urbs were given Christmas dinner
yesterday i'm down town han. The
spread was furnished by popular sub
scription gathered by a local neWspa-
per. Turkey and all kinds Of delicacies
were on the dozens OF long tables and
after the banquet was over each child
was given present OF clothing or some !
toy. Quite a number o. the boys and
girls were given entire suits of clothing
nd nd IN l
sorts OF juveniles joined in the feast.
and none who applied were barred
About $500 was expended in the dinner
and presents. Andrew j. Marln was
the chairman Of the committee, which
was made UP or busIness mon and their ,
wives and daughters. The committee
also joined the corps OF walters.
AT STATE INSTITUTIONS.
! AS usual, the day was apnronriatalv
| observed at the state institutions one
| or the most enjoyable features being
/ at the state workhOuse in The fora
! noon. There was a musical and uter-
! airy entertainment In which "A number
OF ladies and gentlemen participated,
AIDED by the Toward orchestra. Later
an excellent dinner was served IN tha
inmates and then there VAS rore
amusement until supper time. Al the
state almshouse the inmates enioyed 1
Tn day; roast pork dinner was serve,
and then came the usual holiday sun
per.
Al the state prison there was no on
tertainment In the chapel as IN previ-
Gus years. Rev. Pr. James Coflcy. as
sistant at the cathedral. celebrated
mass in the forenoon az which special
music was rendered bv the prison
choir. led by Allan Dorsey. organigt
Warden Wall had a roast turkey dim
ner served which was partaken OF bv
430 inmates Of both the Providence
county jail and state prison. After the
men had remained az the tables for
about half an hour Deputy Warden S
Edmund Slocum took them 10 their
cells where they remained unt!l this
| morning.
At the Sockanossct School Tor BOYS
there was big day. there being "A
Christmas tree In each school room.
and there we're also number OF pres
ents sent by the board ~ state chart
ties and corr ctlon. At - O'Clock came
dinner. and then football ana polo M
til Z o'clock. az which hour the pres
ents were distributed. IN the evening
there was an entrrtainment. and Tho
boys went to bed happy
At the Oaklawn School for Girls.and