Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-25

| woman and there was an array OF skirts
! and other articles, while on the other side
| wear. ETC., for the men. The recreation
| part of life at the home was not overlooked.
either as was indicated by the number Of
games placed on one of the tables for dis
| tributon and which will serve to while
away some of the hours this winter
| On the platform were arranged oranges.
nuts and confectionery. there being plate
| for each person. In addition boxes OF
candy were distributed. Mrs. Ramm made
| a brief address. The evening was spent In
recalling like occasions in other years and
contributed great deal toward the pleas
! use of those who are living In the establish
ment.
An ample Christmas day meal was served
this afternoon to the inmates of the Rup-
pert Home for the Aged Mrs. Ramm pro-
vided menu of noodle soup, turkey, cram
berry, celery. mashed potatoes. sauer kraut.
corned pork, mince pie and various kinds Of
cake and wine. The serving OF the special
meal is in keeping with custom at the in
stitution The dinner was served in din
ing room prettily decorated.
| Government Hospital for Insane.
The annual holiday entertainment at the
Government Hospital for the Insane was
given last evening in the assembly hall in
the former administration building. There
were present about 800 of the patients and
many employees of the asylum to enjoy the
proceedings, in which q Christmas tree
festivity was combined with dance. DR..
II. r. Hummer of the asylum stan was in
charge of the program. Decorations of
evergreens were entwined about the electric
light chandeliers and were in place on the
walls.
A mammoth cedar tree, illuminated by
nearly 200 miniature electric lights and rich
in decorative effect, was revealed when &
curtain concealing the stage was drawn
aside. At the same moment Santa Claus,
impersonated by Supervisor Charles Burch
SteDDed into view tn the acCOmnan iment
of Christmas bells. The visit of Santa
Claus was greeted with evidences Of
appreciation at his handiwork in the form
Of the beautifully dressed tree. When he
had retired the orchestra of the hospital
rendered several selections. A cornet solo
was played by Mr.. William. Davis and Mr..
Watson Isaac, of the AnacoStia Methodist
Episcopal Church sang a bass solo.
Bethlehem" Only a few presents were
distributed in the hail. as 1t was announced
that the inmates would receive their gifts
today in their respective wards. These
consisted Of articles of clothing, books and
the like. Cigars and candy were also dis
tributed today. Following the Christmas
tree festivity the remainder Of last even
ing was given up to dancing. In four or
more buildings of the female department
Christmas trees were erected for the pa
ttents, flowers were sent from the hot
houses to the wards and other efforts made
to contribute to the enjoyment OF the occa-
sion.
Christmas fare was supplied today for the
for the dinner, which was sent out at
noon, were purchased in large quantities
They consisted of $500 pounds of turkey
$500 heads Of celery, six barrels of cram
berries, thirty bushels of potatoes, while
there were added to the list by the asylum
force 800 mince pies and 300 pounds of fruit
cake. In the hospital wards oranges and
grapes were added to the menu mentioned
Industrial Home School.
The Christmas program to be given at the
entertainment this evening at the Industrial
Home School will be as follows: Song,
Sing Glory" responsive, Scripture; invoca-
ton; song, :'Welcome Christmas" greeting.
Edward Klieman; song by the school, Song
and Light" recitation. Bethlehem" Lot
tie Graves; exercise by nine boys. signal
Lights" song. 20 Judah, Take Thy Harp"
recitation. "Puzzling." Harry Russel; reel
tation, How 1 Know" 1rma Harper;
chorus by the school, Welcome Morn"
exercise by seven girls. ''What Did Christ
Give You?" song "'Tis Christmas in
Heaven recitation, ITO Kriss,' Lula
Graves; song, Ring Out the Tidings;" ad-
dress; song, Carol, Carol"
z The friends of the school and relatives of
the children have been invited to attend.
/ Two firms in Anacostia followed their re-
spective annual custom and distributed tur-
keys among their employees. Those who
Tolson and Samuel NJ. Frazier.