The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-12-30
CheGry Xmas
For Many
Children

The Christmas tree given for the
Episcopal chrwch by F. w. Dickle
at Miners Union hall, Wednesday ev-
ening last afforded a most enjoyable
evening for some 800 people. child
rem and adults. who came out for
the exercises.
A large tree had been secured, and
the sight of it--half hidden by holi-
day decorations. was one to be re-
embered. The rear of the hall was
literally piled UP with presents-all
Of the best THAT money could bny.
Gifts were provided for 22O child
rem. and not one of the youngsters
Was overlooked or disappointed.
The program, which has already
been printed In the Record. was
admirably rendered, and showed
careful preparation. A number Of
selections by the Picche Orchestra
were given most acceptably Christmas
carols were sung by the children,
led by the choir consisting of Lena
Frank, Isabel Nesbitt, Thelma
Pugh. Miriam Lloyd, zelpha Middle
ton. Mamie Orr, Gladys Roeder and
Eola Walker, who were trained by
Mrs. Armstrong.
One OF the hits Of the evening was
the play. Mrs. Randy's Christmas" :"
given under the direction of Miss
Thompson and Miss Rittenour, In
which Lena Welland as Mrs. Randy
proved herself deserving Of STELLAR"
honors. She was well supported in
the following cast: Fay Walker, ,,as
Mrs. VanDuzen," Mabel K1miller,
Representing the charitable com
nittss;" Mildred Roeder, Frank viii
cox. Annie Caffey. Alva Ewing. Or
vile Waiker--"The Randy Children" /"
Recitatens by Aauiiuo ol-~issian
and Lewis H. Beacon Jr., were al
so rendered very commercially, .
A vocal solo, THE Silent Stars"
by Mrs. c. .. Breeze. received hearty
applause, and the soloist was KIND
enough to respoad with another very
pretty selection. Mrs. Breeze stud
led In the Royal academy, London,
England, and this opportunity to
hear her beautiful aad cultivated
voice was greatly appreciated by Pi
oche people.
Rev. Paul B. James Of Las, Vegas
made an address to the children II
which he explained the meaning o.
the Christmas tree and assured the
children that there was without doub
q Santa Claus, though none of then
had nevsr seen him. His remarks
were wei received.
As the program drew toward II
close, a merry jingling Of bells wa
heard In the rear Of the hall ant
Santa hiself made his appearance. II
seemed to be very much pleased wit
what he found and was in high spil
Its, very nearly succeeding In a
attempt to rope and tie" sewers
of the grown-up children who insis
cd on getting In the way. Some
these were unkind enough to asset
that 1t was the jovial genius
Frank Walker that had stirred Sal
Ia up to such excess Of merrimen
but this 10 Indignantly denied
those who ought to know.
All were agreed that the tree WI
the prettiest tha has ever been hi
In Phoebe, and the presents, bo
in quantity and quality, represent
kn advance even upon the high stan
id which the Episcopal church b
hitherto set for itself In its Chris
mas celebrations in this place. c1il
rem living as far away as Calien
and Eagle valley were remembers
and the little Indian boys and gir
several Of whom came 10 the
srcisss, received their share OF go
things along with hte others. AT
the little ones had been made nj
ny, the "big kids" who had ms
eanta 80 much trouble got their
in the form of toy dogs, cotton =
bits, tin trumpets, and other use
article suitable for children rang
from thirty to sixty years OF age.
Too much credit cannot be giveT
Pioche's big-hearted fellow citii
Mr.. f. w. Dickle. on whom fell
entire responsibility OF securing
presents and arranging the
and program. Doubtless his frie
In the east, who have thus intel
ed themselves In the work OF 7
church in Phoebe. would feel
repaid for what they have done
they could have seen the happi
OF the children, and could re'
the immense amount OF good "
their cooperation has MADE II
sible to accomplish year by yea'
There was nothing. perhaps,
was SO much. appreciated. as
gift Of two dozen base balls fol
boys for the team, sent by Bisht
s.. spaulding Of Salt Lake, ana