New-York tribune., 1901-12-25
At THE WHITE HOUSE.

1,-sbt,1+on Dec "a (SpeciaD.-The Chrlstflds
celebration at the White House began carry 'iil'
morning when a turkey was given 10 edc" IN
Ioo presents which were received every le"
minutes last night were being delivered TO-DAY
almost as fast the doorkeepers couio eien
cetpts for them Mrs. Roosevelt went out aDous
noon TO do her last Christmas shoppihs' <Ai'ei
luncheon the children went to the nome ot Coi,
mander and Mrs. Cowles. in N-st, wnere hheiS
decorated tree the chief attraction 10 '
Young Roosevets and about twenty-five ooSs aii
girls who were invited to meet them Appropri%a.e %
presents were distributed to the little guests, 10
sonA of the hospitals in Washington the PresioehI
and Mrs Roosevelt sent large wreatns or moves
and number Of gifts went out from the "hi'e
House for the poor in New-York and Washinstoii
Scores of presents were sent 10 1rlehos Vi |
family in New-York. Washington and other Cities
Among the gifts received by the President was
big box OIL Smithfied hams. which came from
farm near Richmond. Va Miss Roosevelt re-
cefved many gifts. In the evening STOCKINGS "elo
tackled to the mantel in the White House library.
Tomorrow morning after breakfast presents win
be distributed. Kermit and Archibald VIII IN an
likelihood be found in the morning on the ni'e
House lawns trying new stilts skates anu o'iie'
TOYS President Roosevelt will probably take a
walk with his son in the forenoon. or go to cnurcn
In the evening the President and Mrs. RooseVet
will entertain large party at Christmas olfihe.'
After dinner the President and his guests, 1ncluo-
ing Miss Carew ard Commander and Mrs. Cowles
will spend several hours in such Christmas JoiiiI-
cation as has rarely been seen by the Oldest at
of the mansion In the open HrepldceS
bright fires will be burning, the cone shaped crys-
tai chandeliers will illuminate the finely furnished
parlors cheerful greetings will be exchanged. ara
thus in elegant simplicity the delights of Christ
mas will be enjoyed by the President and his
family
Mrs Roosevelt's Christmas gift to the President
will be fine seal ring which selected. 1t is
understood in compliance with his wish. The
Presidents gift to Mrs Roosevelt will be fine
This afternoon the President and his son. Theo-
dore. went for a long walk -.
There few callers to see the PreSldent TINS
forenoon, and not many expected until a1ter the
HOLIDAYS Before the Cabinet met this morning
General Isaac Khan, the Persian Minister 10 the
United States, and Senator Hale, Of Maine, were
General Khan has been away from Washington
leave of absence. and called to pay his respects
Senator Hale discussed some legislative matters
with the President.
On Thursday. If the weather Is good, the FSooSe-
welt family. including the President, will probably
down the Potomac River on n cruise Iheodore
Roosevelt. jr. is going a hunting trip. and wants
his father to accompany him The PRESIDENT Is IN
goes he will take his best guns with him, and there
viii! be good shooting In case the President
get away Theodore will go with DR.. Rixey
and Mrs Roosevelt may accompany them The
Presidential yacht Dolphin is ready for any sail that
may be ordered.
While the Cabinet in session to-day President
Roosevelt called into the reception room TO see
Chief Justice Fuller. When the Chief Justice de-
then went into the anteroom and wished those as
Sembled a merry Christmas. He then crossed over
the which the clerical force OF the White
House was at work. and extended his greetings TO
mas said he; "a very merry Christmas, and very
many of them