The Washington times., 1907-12-25
Cheer for UnfortunateS
From Prosperous Hands

Spreading Chr stmas cheer in homes
that were cherries and exhibiting a
true understanding OF the meaning Of
the day. the lvation Army last night
and today distributed over 400 baskets
of food to unfortunate households where
poverty rather than yuletide plenty
reigns.
This follows the custom OF the army
for a number OF years. and none who
watched the poor as they came. half
doubling, and left with faces radiant
and arms laden with the good things OF
life, car say that the custom is not a
good one
The investigation to ascertain just
where these necessities were most need
ed has been conducted for a number of
days by the army. Many pathetic ap-
plications were received. They were all
Investigated and these most deserving
were given cards which, when present
ed at army headquarters last night,
gave the bearer the privilege 10 carry
10 a neglected home some Of the bless
ings enjoyed by the more fortunate
world about him. II was a glorious oc-
casion for the gtVers and for the re-
cipients, and mumbled thanks and tear
bedimmed eyes in a large number Of
IL
Is more blessed 10 give than 70 receive. "
Christmas Tree Monday.
The Salvation Army has been well as
sisted by the people Of Washington,
who contributed to q day Of happiness
for the poor by sending in provisions
and money for the annual Christmas
distribution. Next Monday afternoon
the army viii have a Christmas tree
for ell the children who did not enjoy
one today. Gifts will be there for hun
dreds Of the clty's unfortunate little
ones, who have TO toll for living. and
after the gifts are distributed there
viii be a dinner.
A number OF other charitable organiza-
tions. too. have extended aid 10 the Door
and all over the city today something
is being done everywhere 20 make life
seem worth while for the more unfortu-
nate brother At the headquarters Of
the Central Union and the Homeward
Bound missions efforts IN this direction
were especially notable. and all through
the day the organizations have been
appealed TO and have aided the poor.
A. the headquarters OF the former or
ganiZauon, services were held at In
tervals. and food supplied to the needy.
Inc heeneSL SuuereIS-
II Is IN especially pitiable fact that
many OF those who have sought as
sistance have been persons Of educa-
tlon and refinement. unfortunate in the
/ accumulation OF this worlds goods To
these It seemed an ordeal 10 step for
ward and receive from the hand Of
! charity. but the lump IN the throat was
/ overcome some way as the picture OF
/ a poverty-stricken home flashed through
I the mind. and these, too. trudged home
4 ward laden with bundles as the rest
I One woman acknowledged the charity
( OF the Salvation Army BY sending "a
Adtutant and Mrs. Quirk small Bible
I bound in English grain leather, given
: 20 her by the captain Of vessel wher
/ she was returning TO this country from
| Japan Intrinsically u was not worth
/ much, but 10 her, she stated II rem
| resented a great deal. for IL was one
/ cf the links that bound her TO the mast
/ when rhe had the blessings Of life that
I are denied her today.
! This as but one OF the many pathetic
/ tales Of the other side Of Christmas told
/ and retold by those who have applied
! 70 WashingtOn's charities in the hour
I OF Their need