The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-26
JOY At ORPHANAGE
Christmas in Mount Sain.
Mary's a Great Success,
INMATESARE REMEMBERED
Tokens Of the Day Given Gu.
by a Santa Claus.

To apeliorate the condition Of suffer
ing humanity is a charity to perform.
which the sweetest toned harp in heaven
might wei be laid down
The wants Of the unfortunate appeal to
US at all times but more especially on
those occasions when there is world
wide rejoicing, but in which The poor have
but little part because of their poverty.
Among the vast lot of nnfortunates the
poor walf has the first claim upon our
sympathies. Thrown out upon a pIuless
world at an age when he is unable TO
struggle for himself, he would soon sue
cumb to hunger and want were it not for
those Ravens founded by charity where
ne is watched over and cared for with all
the tender solcitude Of a loving mother.
Thanks to the kind hearts of many of
Wichita's best citizens. the fifty little
orphans cared for by the Sisters of Char
ity at Mt st. NIary's College Hill, yes
terday enjoyed a feast the like Of which
many Of them at least had never exper-
fenced before.
Good old Santa Claus did not forget the
waits. He visited them in good style and
gladdened their little hearts It was
pathetic sight, this gathering of 50 many
little orphans, ranging in age from IS
months to Il years. all of them hoping
yet fearing that the last Christmas of
the century would pass for them as
though it had not been at all
Quite a concourse Of visitors were pres
ent at an entertainment given by the or
phans in the hall of the institution yes
terday afternoon Prominent among them
were Rt. Rev. Bishop Hennessey, Very
Rev. J. Henry Then and Fathers Able,
Bierrenbach and Nagle and Mr. and Mrs
J. H McEntire. Sr
The entertainment consisted of a SER
les Of tableaux representing various Incl
dents attending the nativity of Christ
The representa- were c1everly execut-
ed by the orphans and demonstrated
great care and painstakng in the prepar-
alton.
Following this came Santa Claus. A
large Christmas tree laden with all man
ner Of good things was unveiled and each
little girl was given candy nuts, a doll,
story books and numerous other things
that gladdened their youthful hearts.
Old Santa Claus presented these as
each little girls name was called Little
Lawrence, a IS months old babe and the
pet Of the institution was the only one
one who feared the children's friend But
even he finally mustered sufficient oour-
age to take his allotment of candies and
toys and in a baby lisp said tank co."
Not a child was overlooked and the Incl
dent Of the day will long remain fresh in
their memory. They are all a bright,
happy set, with a healthy appearance and
it did the hearts Of the visitors good to
see them romping about without any ap-
parent thought or care for the future
The sisters in charge desire to express
their sincerest thanks to the following
donors, who made a Merry Christmas
possible for them:
Rev. J. Henry Then. s.; Mr. Mahon,
s.; c. Fulton, So; a. H Stevens, IS; J. II.
McEndre, 50: P. Y Healy, s.; Ben Eaton,
s.; Oscar Smith, 50; Mrs Casey, 81: Mr..
c. w. Carey, 3; Mr.. C Lease, 81 Mr.
Hesug. 81; Mr. Daniels 81: Mrs. z. Bis
santz, 81; Mr.. W A Hart 81; NIr. I. W.
Jill qAs III <AtIiilJus 81. MT. AIllQOu,
Il; Mr.. W. Davidson, Il; Mr.. J. II. Nc
Entire. Jr., Il; Mr.. W Davidson, 81; Mr..
W Davidson, 81; Mr. Ostan SOC; Mrs.
SOC; Mr.. Chas. Topping, CSC; Mr.. /
Martin, 25c; Mr.. Hillard, 25c; Casey and
Garst, candy; Mr.. Mcdonald, candy: Leh-
man & Higginson, oranges; Mr. McEwen.
figs; Mr.. Chas. Fuller nuts and cakes;
Mr. Weinschenk, tea; Goldsmith, story
book; Mr.. Larkin, apples; Mrs. Eaton,
books, L. J. STEELE books and toys: Mr.. /
]. Braitsch, shoes; lines & Co. toys: Mr..
Noyes, one dozen handkerchefs; John
ston & Larimer. bolt Of gingham; Mr..
James Martin, two turkeys. two pigs and
two bushels Of apples; c. P Mueller. dec
GRAFTON and cut fokers: Mr.. T J. NeyIon.
two dozen knives and forks.
Happiness is but another name for
perfect health. Use PRICKLY ASH BIT
TIERS and be happy. 1t keeps the vital
organs healthy and we'll regulated