Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-24
XMAS CHEER
FOR ALL CLASSES
Holiday Spirit Pervades the
Entire District.
DINNER FOR THE POOR
DISTRIBUTION OF HUNDREDS oF
BASKETS OF GOOD THINGS.
Feast for thousand to Be Spread at
Homeward Bound Mission-En-
tertainne for Children.
DINNER FOR THE POOR
DISTRIBUTION OF HUNDREDS OF
BASKETS OF GOOD THINGS.

In the name of sweet charity the capital
city today and tomorrow will see a most
generous outpouring of all that is good for
the spirit of man and good for his physical
being. Churches today will gather their
worshipers and afterward many of the
people of all denominations will quietly
carry out plans for making season long
TO be remembered by the needy members of
the congrega tons.
Christmas day will bring the largest pro-
portion OF pleasure to the greatest number
OF giyers, and corresponding rejoicing to
the poor, who for one day in the year, at
least are brought into touch with the all
pervading spirit of good viii. From early
morning tomorrow until late in the evening
1t Is promised that the work of distributing
the substantials of life, together with many
Injuries to the deserving poor will be
continued at several central points until all
have received their portions. Religious and
charitable organizations will serve dinners
OF turkey and trimmings to all who
apply. Altogether it would seem that not
the morrow.
Even in the correctional institutions of
the District, where men and women who
have sinned against the law are inundated
the officials have indicated that the un-
fortunates shall receive practical assurance
that they are not of a class apart but are
entitled to a share of human pity and
human kindness.
Dinners for a Thousand.
"a. .ne rioine"ard bound mission din
TIL it, ,,,,,, - .,ooo " eno .ats poor.
a., t,o aftou-,r,a.. - ~, .. ,, oioeA
of roast beef and hot erayw w'ii ,,ossas uonslss
potatoes and other seasonable MECHANICS
winding up with the genuine Eneiish nrd
ding and sauce made after the london re-
ceipt OF which Mrs Halsam has a conv
The Central Union Mission does lis great
est work toward providing for the moor and
destitute OF the city on THANKSGIVING day
and as a rule sends out very few II any
baskets on Christmas This year however
1t has been found necessary to hear ouite
large number tf appeals from those in great
need and BASKETS containing the substan-
tials of life were sent to the worthy ONES
yesterday Tile mission will have n morn
ing service from 10 to - o'clock on Christ
mas day. All the members of the board of
directors will likely be present Mr. n p
Brown. Chairman OF the hoard will ,,resido
The entire mission household that is tho
employees, about twenty. come in for snaciaI
recognition at this service In appreciation
of their faithful labors the hoard h.s e.
years presented each one with some Ii..ia
Gift 1t Is understood tba+ .o.,orr-a1 ,L i.ss.e
tendent. and that no. oniv u,1I Ii'e 49, upslih
remember him in kindness for his arduous
hnt thai the many friends iat,aau. ana services
the mission from the outside propose TO
show in some tangible way the high esteem
in which he is held by the public who
know his worth.
The SaIva+io, Ar,
Inose IN eharse OF the work of the Saliva
ton Army in this city will do all in their
poyer to make as many moor neonIa 30 ,,os-
stt,e bara,v With h,sp.,s "a - -
with small presents. some fime ago o,i',vb uben en-
can't Prootland ss tca,sser,sa aso "asn
most IN tl,js sitx, 70 R.ooLg,,,, ha 49, n.oi III niao
reeded nv Cant Harry Rayas 49, sas- ~
mediately began the work Of preparing for