The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-27
WASHINGTON Dimes
And ATTENDS SHOW
Theatersand Restaurants At
tract Holiday ThrOng.
GOOD FELLOWSHIP SUPREME
Merry-makers Celebrate Christmas
with Round of Observation-Disclosures
and Night Performances Wit
messed by Capacity Audiences.
Clubs of District Hold Open House.

Thronging cafes and restaurants. and
packing theaters TO their capacity limit
Washington yesterday celebra, its
Christmas in a day throughout which
good-fellowship and cheer ran high. sun
day had been given over to the church
observance of Christmas, and yesterday
was the holiday. and the thousands to
whom the annual event has not only A
religious but also a merry-maldng side
made the most OF their opportunity.
Matnees at the theaters brought out
the first quota Of the fun-seekers, and
che 5. Il. O." placard was early hung
out NJ practically all of them. The
photo playhouses opened at 10 O'clock in
the morning. and they continued crowded
I'LL their closing hour
The evening was a popular time for
pleasure seeking, and the hotels,
cafes. and restaurants were crowded.
There were after-theater parties, after
dinner parties. Attendance parties, and
just plain parties. Hiiarity and happi-
ness were the passwords of the evening.
Massed with holiday green's ana decora-
tons. the big dining-room OF the New
Willard presented an attractive spectacle
Tables were at A premium, bur every one
took the crush with perfect good nature
Holly sprays and mistetoe decorated the
tables. with favors appropriate 10 the
holiday season at each plate.
At the Cafe Republique both the grill
and main dining-roOms We're filled 10
their capacity almost every hour of the
evening The Republique chef had the
choicest of dainties prepared for the
diners. ana several special parties were
given following the closing of the the
alters. Christmas souvenirs were distrib-
Vted at the order Of Manager Gibson. add
ing 10 the prevailing good cheer Of the
evening.
The New Ebbitt cafe continued 10 dem
onstrate the popularity So quickly at
tained. and although Washington has
had hardly a month in which 10 become
acquainted with the offerings Of the Eb-
Bit chef. il showed that it had been
quick TO learn where a delightful meal
could be obtained. The cafe was deco
rated with evergreen and holly for the
holiday season. and quaint little SOU
venirs were given the diners.
Many Eat al New Fredonia.
The New Fredonia. opened but a few
days ago, attracted many. Under the
efficient management Of Mr.. Danenhower.
the restaurant presented an attractive
spectacle last night
Fritz Reuters was the mecca for a
large number of diners. Old patrons had
spoken for tables days before and this
popular Avenue restaurant drew its fun
quota Of holiday diners.
Harvey's enjoyed its usual holiday
crush. Every table was reserved early
IN the evening, and holiday spirit was
a characteristic of the crowd Both din
iEg-rcoms We're attractively decorated
with Christmas greens. and the souvenirs
took the form of small sprigs OF mlstle-
toe.
Although somewhat Off the beaten track
OF travel, the Shoreham was well patron
lied yesterday. both afternoon and even
ing. Members of the diplomatic corps
gave informal dinners, and the holiday
crowd was large
At the clubs, yesterday was an eventful
day. Christmas punch was a feature at
all OF them, and special programmes We're
arranged at several At the Metropolitan.
many Of the members dropped in dur
ing the afternoon for a sip OF the famous
Metropolitan teddy, and, on the whole,
the day was spent quietly.
The Cosmos and Commercial clubs both
had steaming hot bowls Of tOddy and
punch brewed for the afternoon. while
at the Press Club an orchestra added to
the pleasure. always such a characteristic
OF the club. Members OF other clubs en-
joyed the Christmas cheer and other holi-
day festivities provided for the occasion,
the rooms Of the various organizations
being we'll flled until a late hour.