The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-11
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
Christmas at the County Home,


Thanks to the prompt and liberal responses
to my appeal for aid in carrying Christmas
cheer to our county poor and afflicted, and
which our county papers SO kindly published,
we were again enabled to make Christmas
bright and happy to those, into whose lives so
little sunshine and brightness come. The en-
tertainment was held on Monday afternoon,
New Years Eve, and although the weather
was very unpleasant, and many who wished to
be present, were prevented from attending, a
number of persons assembled in the large
dining room at half past two, and pretty
Carol service was rendered by selected
choir of eight voices, Misses Bessie and Eelen
Armacost, Mrs. Laura Williamson, Miss
Blanche Williamson, Miss Addie Manahan,
Miss Lillian Shipley, Mrs. Geo. Mather and
Miss Eva Rinker, with Miss M. Test Buck
ingham accompanist. Miss Mildred Warner
recited, " 1t Came Upon the Midnight Clear"
Miss Bessie Armacost sang solo, "Alone
With Thee," Miss Rinker read Bishop Phil.
ps Brooks beautiful Christmas hymn. 80,
little town of Bethlehem" and Rev. Fl. c.
Cushing, D. D., made beautiful and appro-
pirate Christmas address, followed by the
distribution of gifts. We were particularly
fortunate this year, with the help of the
stewardess, Mrs. Humbert, in selecting much
wished for articles, and we only regret that
all who so generously contributed could not
be present to witness the happy faces, and
hear the expressions of gratitude from the
aged recipients. A gift of. beautiful candy
boxes from Philadelphia, with their tooth
some contents, added greatly to the attract
iveness of the gifts and were greatly appre.
ciated. A liberal contribution was also re
ceived from our good friend Mr.. T. Lamothe
of Cuba, who never forgets us. | have tried
l. bv lattar oil 1uho
tributed toward the gifts, but as number of
contributions came anonymously, | can only
reach the donors through the public press,
and wish them, in the name of the recipients,
a very happy and prosperous New Year. In
addition to the cash contributions and gifts,
thanks are due also to the following business
firms: Miller Bros. Co., Babylon & Lippy,
T. w. Mather & Sons, for liberal donations;
Mr.. George r. Grumbine, oranges; Albaugh
& Babylon, and Mrs. Jesse Smith, confection.
ary, Mr.. F. A. Dieffenbach. Christmas cards,
Mr.. Geo. A. Bixler, tobacco, and also cash
donation from the teacher and pupils of
Warfeldsburg public school. mum.
ber of the inmates were made specially
happy by little gifts sent by personal friends
and old neighbors. A large box containing
handkerchief and pair of stockings for every
inmate, one of each pair of stockings filled to
the brm with good things. came from Mr..
Ritter of Sykesvile, one of the members Of
the recent grand jury, who during its session,
visited the Home. The box was received on
Christmas Eve, and the kind donor should
feel that he has contributed largely to a very
happy Christmas.
The Christmas dinner given them on Christ
mas day by the Steward and his good wife,
was another festival OCCASION, and as one OF
them said to me, This was the best Christ
mas of ALL In conclusion, let me again
thank all who so kindly helped, and to assure
them, that their help does not end with Christ
mas day, because all money not expended is
used in providing little delicaces for the
sick and afflicted, and help to carry sunshine
all through the year. thereby keeping them
constantly in touch with our labor of love.
Yours I'm His Name"
MARY BosTwIcK SHELLMAN.