The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-25
AGED INMATES At
RUPERT HOME GET
|. PLEASANT SURPRISE
Gifts Distributed to All From
Large Christmas
Tree.
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.
ANACOSTIA, d. c., DEC. %

ANACosTIA, d. c., DEC. 25
{, A large Christmas tree, surrounded
with gifts for each aged inmate, was
d surprise, event for the old folks at the
Christian and Eienora Rupert Homes
for the Aged last night. Y
The aged persons gathered in the as-
sembly hall at the summons of Mrs.
Hermine Ramm, the matron. For the
women there were skirts, hosiery, and
handkerchiefs, while the presents for
the men consisted of neckties. hose and
generous supply Of car tickets. Each
inmate received oranges, nuts. and candy
as well. To add to the occasion wine
and cakes were served by Mrs. Ramm.
A large Christmas dinner was served
today. and the menu consisted of noodle
soup, sauerkraut, pork, stuffed turkey.
mince pies, cake, fruit. and coffee.
Although the Christmas celebration
planned by the board of directors OF
the inustitution for the children in the
German Orphan Asylum will not take
place until Sunday afternoon next, the
boys and girls already have received
presents In large numbers. and today
the children are being served with u
turkey dinner.
Yesterday was special visiting day
at the asylum, and the relatives and
frierds of the children took advantage
OIL
ones and bestow many gifts upon them.
In consequence there was a homeliko
gathering in the large hall yesterday,
and toys and games were much in evil
carried out by the children. Superin-
! tendent Oscar Prtel and Mrs. Priel, the
matron, were kept busy unwrapping
| packages aud delivering them to the
Next Sundays exercises will comprise
a Christmas tree and addresses and
recitations in German by the board OF
| directors and the children. A large
| supper also will be served.
All Christmas repasts of days gone
by were exceeded by the one served
today at the Government Hospital for
| the Insane. The chefs and cooks pre-
| pared a dinner for $500 persons.
| The stewards purchase for the meal
| consisted Of $500 pounds of turkey:
100 heads Of celery; six barrels OF
900 mince pies 800 pounds of fruit cake.
| and l. 400 pounds Of candy. There also
| were plenty of fruits. confectionery
etc.
| of the efforts of the h, spital authorities
' to provide the bounteous dinner.
At the first mass of Christmas Day
this morning in ST. Teresa's Churcn'
which began at midnight. the Rev.
| Charles M. Bart, the pastor, speaking
/ from the pulpit, acknowledged the
| gift firm his Pensioners OF Purse
| aggregating several hundred dollars,
| as a testimonial to him in observance
of his silver jubilee as a priest. the
| anniversary of which occurred last
| week.
| The presentation was made to the
| Rev. Father Bart a few hours before
the mass began, and 1t was COM
plete surprise to the pastor. the
| purse was made up OF contributions
! from members of the parish.
In the Emmanuel p. e. Church this
lmorning at IL o'clock Christmas
| services were held, at which the Kew.
| Willard G. Davenport, the rector, OF :
ficiated. The choir. led by Arthur
Simpson, gave special musical pro-
| gram.
The automobile of DR.. Mcpherson
Chrischton, of 1715 II street north
| west, collided last evening with a
street car at Nichols avenue and
Sheridan road. The damage done to
the automobile was slight
Irving Bury. of the firm of Bury %
Sons. left today for Bel Alton, Charles
county. Md, to visit during the holi-
days
The members of ST. Ignatius Church.
Oxon Hill, Prince George county, Nd,
assembled at midnight mass last
night. The Rev. NJ. j. Egan, the as
| siSfapf ma stor NJ 81 TereSa's Church n.