Evening journal., 1904-12-27
POLICE GLADDENED THE
HEARTS OF MANY TOTS
Christmas Distribution Of Gifts Was Success.
The Tree Never Looked Prettier and
the Whole Affair Passed Off
AuspiCiOusIy
SALVATION ARMYS ANNUAL DINNER

lVins rescued two or three youngsters
from the surging mass and brought
them inside. Special officer Shell was
ticket taker and he showed wide ex-
perience in that line.
Several hundred children who had
not received tickets congregated around
the building and watched with eager
eyes the more fortunate ones. Seven
hundred tickets were given out and
when the holers Of them had received
their gifts the little ones who still re-
mained outside wended their way hOme-
ward with empty arms and sad hearts.
Salvation Army Dinner.
The Salvation Army yesterday following
its usual custom OF feeding the poor. and
in all, about 700 men. women and children
were given a fine dinner and in addition
to this baskets were distributed among
homes. the inmates of which were unable
to call at the Salvation Army's head
quarters, No. 300 Shipley street.
Last night every child that called at
the army barracks was given a present.
The dinner was served from 11.S0 O'Clock
in the morning until o'clock in the even
ing.
There were five big tables prepared in
the assembly room at the barracks and
as fast as one was vacated there were
numbers Of people ready to fill the places
again. The women and children were
served first and when all OF them had
received their dinners the men were al.
lowed to sit down. The sight was inter.
esting. Other members carried baskets
I fhrnffcrh oIf % e "a,
whom they knew were in want Each
basket contained enough food for flv'
persons and about three hundred Of then
were distributed in various parts Of thu
city. The dinner consisted Of CHECKER
and turkey. hot and cold beef. ham
sausages, potatoes in several styles. veg
etables. salads and deserts. There wa
enough for all mad no one went away hun
CRY.
| A separate table had been prepared 70
the crippled children. There were man,
/ children who could not climb the step
to the barracks anu they were carried ur
Santa Claus in Attendance.
Last night special exercises were hel
in the barracks. Two large Christina
trees had been decorated and the plao
presented a pretty appearance appealin
especially to the children, few Of whoi
were fortunate enough to have a tree {
their own. After the musical and literar
program. each child was given a preser
by Santa Claus. About 500 persons wer
present.
There was considerable self-sacrifice o
the part OF the members Of the army I
carry on this good work.
For several days they stood on III
street corners soliciting contributions &c
wards the fund necessary to defray th
4 expenses OF the dinner. The weather, IA.
or stormy. did not interfere with the wor
and the men and women braved the el'
ments in this philanthropic cause. In a
S1s5 was received in the street boxes. Tn
sum with other donations netted $500 wit
which the food, toys and clothing wei
purchased.
Adjutant and Mrs. Harry Roe expires
their appreciation OF the kindness,
, shown by the people Of the city to II
, men and women in command. They al
extend thanks to the press Of Il
b city for the valuable aid rendered.