The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-25
Joy AND SORROW IN
THE PRESIDENTS DAY
Festivities of the Children
Mark Celebration.
ATTENDS H0AR FUNERAL
May Take Horseback Ride Later.
Children's Parry Plans for To-
morrow Repeat History.

President Roosevelt's Christmas Day
was a varied one. He did not go to
church. but remained in the Mansion
with his family until II O'Clock. sharing
ir their enjoyment of the distribution
of gifts At that hour he went to the
executive offices. and spent three-quar-
ters of an hour debating official cores
pondence.
Shortly before noon the President left
the White House AID went TO the Con-
necticut Avenue no ne Of Senator Hoar
of massachusetts,, 20 attend the fu-
neral services of Mrs. Hoar, who died
suddenly yesterday
This afternoon. If the weather is
not too inclement, the President ex-
poets to take a long horseback ride.
Arcbie's Great Hit.
Archie Roosevelts Christmas tree
proved the success he had anticipated.
He spent much time yesterday putting
the finishing touches on il. in the sew
ing room. II was laden with gifts for
other members of the family. and for
a few Of his particular friends. 1t was
not the intention of Mrs. Roos SlaallsauS.ss,
have a family Christmas {
Indispensable. and arr
on his own account.
ed to see the tree y
when he was ready yed.
Quentin, who has Fdture
wagon. six or seve Was put
in an application - hopes
for an early granting "a h.s iuest by
his father.
Copies of THE Strenuous Life" and
others of the Presidents books, all
bearing his autograph, were among the
gifts presented by him TO the unmarried
employees at the White House offices.
Gayety for Young Folks.
The young people are holding full
sway I'm the Executive Mansion today
Miss Roosevelt returned last evening
from New York. and all the members
OF the family are home for the holidays.
Theodore, jr. and Kermit returned
from Groton School several days ago.
Several of the relatives of the Presi-
dent are guests of the family. Miss
Carow. Mrs. Roosevelt's sister. is in
cluded in the house party. The FIVE
Misses Roosevelt. OF Now York, will
arrive later They will attend the din
ner New Year night. the party includ-
and Pansy Roosevelt.
All preparations are complete for the
Christmas party which Mrs. Roosevelt
has planned for tomorrow afternoon.
from TO $3.50 O'Clock. About 600 chill
dren have received invitations. Miss
Roosevelt will follow the children $
party with small dance of her own
this being the first time the White
House has been the scene OF ball
since her coming-out party Two winters
ago.
History Repeating Itself.
The ehiIdren's Christmas party to-
morrow has recalled the fact that more
than a half century ago the grand
parents Of the children now living en-
joyed similar event. This was a fanny
dress ball. which President Tyler gave
in honor Of his little granddaughter
Mary Fairlie Tyler
The historic East Room Of the White
House witnessed a bewildering scene
that evening, as some of the older
people now in Washington can remem-
Der. The little hostess dressed as
Titania. in white satin covered with
spang!es, with gauze wings. tiny slip
pers and a silver wand. received her
guests seated on a mimic throne at
one end OF the East Room
A numerous train OF subjects were
seated about her on the steps of the
throne and the floor was filled with
merry throngs of little folks. transform
ed into kings and queens, knights and
pages. princes and princesses. few
members Of the Cabinet and adult
guests were present, but they were the
wall flowers Of the evening. Country
dances and the Virginia reel kept the
merry throng in continuous motion and
at intervals servants Brought IN great
trays laden with refreshments.
One Of the pieasantest Incidents OF
Christmas at the White House took
place Yesterday afternoon just befor,
the President left his office. a number
Of the clerks and old-time employees ex-
tended to him the greetings OF the sea-
son. which he hoartiiy returned.
The President then came cut into tn,
lobby OF the White House office build
ing. shook hands with the dOorkeepers
policemen and Secret Service men and
wished them all a Merry Christmas.
Cheap Holiday Tickets South.
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