The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-01
GRIEF FORGOTTEN
IN BIRTH OF YEAR
Every Person From President Down Extends the Coco
Cheer-Executive Mansion and All Organiza-
lions Keep Open House

similar institutions, the open house sign
was displayed ,no they were generous
~ visited Ivy members and friends.
Civil wa veterans were made well
come at Pythian Temple by tia Ladies
Auxiliary of the Government Printing
office
The young women Of the Mt. Pleasant
Congregational Church Christian En-
deavor Society viii be at home this
evening from s to 10. and similar reoep-
tions win be Ield by practically ali OF
the other church societies in the city,
What is being done by churches, sooie-
ties. and patriotic organizations gener-
ally is being followed by Washington
iaus individually. 1t is verify a season
of good cheer and the ushering in Of 1909
has made all Washington akin
Men Seek Cheer.
over 200 homeless men seeking shelter
and cheer gathered ia the dining room
or the Central Union Mission, at /
o'clock today. for a lunch dinner The
guests of the mission included many
men who, through the efforts of this
organization, have gotten work in this
city, and are able to face the world
again, as well as outcasts and the
"dowu-aud-OUts.
From the dining room, the visitors
were invited into the chapel, where re-
liglOus services were begun at 1 o'clock
ana VIII be continued throughout the
afternoon ana evening until 8 O'Clock.
Inc plans for this religious service in
clude a change of leaders every hour,
ana among the speakers will be fTenus
or the association and several guests
from other cities interested IN charita-
bic work.
In the board room Of the mission from
directors, assisted by the ladies of their
households. received all friends OF the
institution. Many of those who have
been interested in the work of the mis-
sion took this occasion to meet those
IN charge of the organization and 10
inspect the premises.
Piled With Gifts.
At tbs American Salvation Army
headquarters at us John Marshall place,
the floor Of the big parlor is piled high
with gifts for the entertainment to be
given the children this evening.
A genuine Old time Christmas tree
with a Santa Claus viii be provided for
the children o. the poor. In addition
10 the pleasure provided for the
youngsters substantial souvenirs will
be furnished in articles Of clothing and
IA food. over 200 children viii be PRO
vided for and The list OF gifts includes
new caps coats. trousers, dresses, ear
mufs, Shoes and other wearing ap-
parel as well as baskets COutaini~ 2
cake and fruit. The CASTOR clothing
donated by friends OF the army has
been supplemented by the new articles
mentioned
At the Salvation Army headquarters
al 90 Pennsylvania avenue, the chill
OTen received their presents last even
ing. Nearly 300 youngsters crowded Into
the GlUe hall on the second floor and
each went out after an evening of
jO.lity such as seldom brighteus the
lives Of these youngsters, with basket
containing substantial food as well as
cakes, candy and fruits.
Two thTisJmHs trees were laden down
with gifts and a jOVial Santa Claus
dispensed presents from the trees and
from high mounds on the platform.
The younger set at the Dewey Hotel
enjoyed an informal masqUe ball in the
Dewey dining room. practically every
guest and attaChe of the hotel remaining
up to usher In the New Year Following
the unmasking Of the Dewey guests at
10 o'clock the dancers were Joined By
members of The washington Times
Club, and their wives, who held a ban
queL in an adjoining room and the en-
tire party danced out the old year