The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-12-26
CHRISTMAS IN NEW HAVEN
PHASES OFF CELEBRATION IN RI
RTOUS OUARTERS.

Rich and Poor, Merchant and Clerk
and Prisoner and Ercemen Enjoy th'
Day in Their OWN Wny-PubIic Insti.
buttons, Societies and Clubs Provide
Entertainment for Members and
Guests.
Christmas, the last one of the century
was certainly most remarkable one II
many respects, First, the weather was
something phenomenal, for, besides the
absence Of snow, the temperature was
one that would remind one that there
is a spring coming. A green Christmas
is looked upon by many with supersti-
ton, who think it is a forerunner OF no
end of things that are unpleasant.
But all this superstition and feeling
of impending evil was dispelled appar-
entity for every ones face was radiant
with the peace on earth and good will
toward men" The merchant was hap
by in the immense business that had
been brought him by reason of the holi-
day season. The clerks were likewise
iubilant over holiday and a Well-earn-
ed rest, while the housewife found the
elimination of her joys in the radiant
| and happy faces about the FESTIVE
board and the healthful, hearty appe-
tites that did justice to her marvellous
handiWork.
Passing through the various streets
of the city one could here catch a
glimpse of Christmas tree in front
window, there two or three children S
faces smiling and shining, and further
on would be seen the young male metn-
Der of the family beating drum or
blowing a horn, undoubtedly a remem-
brance of Santa Claus. Few pedestri-
ans were encountered on the streets
| during the day, but those that We're
obliged to be out seemed to be imbued
/ with the feeling of contentment and
peace
AS darkness fell here and there one
Encountered a couple, perhaps an aunt
and uncle or mayhap some tots grand
parents. These We're hurrying to some
festival, and their arms We're piled with
bundles that were TO make some little
hearts glad.
SO much for the fortunate who are
blessed with plenty of the good things
of life, but there is another side to the
celebration Of the day, and that was the
side as displayed in the institutions
where those less fortunate are cared for.
In all the public institutions of the city
there was some sort of remembrance of
the day accorded to the inmates, and
in some way they were impressed with
the occasion.
Special services were held in the chap
ell of the Jail at S:t5 yesterday morning
for the inmates, and mass was celebrat-
ed by the Rev. Father Corcoran of the
st. Francis orphan asylum.
At Springside there were also some
little extras that were enjoyed by the
inmates there A special service was
held, and Father Corcoran called later
with some of the children from the or
phan asylum who gave little musical
entertainment Cigars We're served to
the men and candies and fruit to the
women after a most sumptuous chick
en- dinner which was enjoyed by all.
There was very enjoyable entertain
ment at Springside home in the evening,
which consisted mostly Of photograph
selections rendered through the courte-
sy Of William Everhardt. There were
also selections on the violin by Master
Morris Coffin, who is but nine years of
age. and he was accompanied on the
piano by his sister, Miss Fanny. Miss
Margaret Draper rendered a song and
recitation, which were very much en-
loved, and she was followed by violin
selection by Miss Coffin, Chaplain t.
B. Wilson and family assisted at the
affair with selections on the flute. ban
TO- mandolin and plano. The entertain
ment closed with a demonstration or
making a photograph record. The In
mates of the home seemed to thorough
Nv enjoy the entertainment Refresh
ments were served in the dining room
as a fitting climax to the pleasant
event.
Both of the orphan asylums had their
usual Christmas tree and entertain
ment that they have every year, and the
little tots We're not forgotten by santa.
The Day nurseries also looked after the
little ones that are usually consigned to
their care.
AT Grace hospital a service was held
and there was an immense dinner serV-
ed to the patients, besides a Christmas
tree in the evening.
The Christmas festival given last
evening by the New Haven hospital Tor
the nurses, patients and their friends
was largely attended James Morrissey
offloiated as Santa Claus, and distribute
ed the presents from the Christmas tree
in the hospital chapel, seeing to 1t that |
all were we'll provided for. The nurses /
dining room was handsomely decorated |!
in honor of the occasion, the tables be
ing arranged according to their classes. |
The entertainment was under the SUI /
pervision of Mrs. DeGrath and a COM
mittee of nurses and to their conscien-
tious work the success of the festival |
was largely due. The opening hymn /
was sung by the doctors and nurses.
The rest of the programme was as fol-
lows:
Duet by Mr.. and Mrs. Stock; also
by Miss HUME; tenor solo by Ned Hen
lie; reading by Miss Mae Colts; sopra-
50 solo by Miss Treat, concertina, by
Mr. Bell; solo by Mr.. Stock. J. II.
5ta1kweather was master Of ceremo-
lies; music was furnished by Miss Mel
,orn.
The day, which is the greatest festi-
val of the year for the Germans, was
July celebrated by the singing societies.
Tho eOpipty had two Christ