The Washington herald., 1911-12-26
THE WASHINGTON HERALD TUESDAY. DECEMBER %.

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the American Salvation Army Home were
given q Christmas tree yesterday after
noon, and the presents donated viii be
given to poor boys and girls who win call
to-day.
Almas Temple distributed 100 baskets
to poor families on Saturday, providing a
hearty Christmas dinner yesterday, which
was enjoyed to the fullest extent. Chill
dren in the city's hospitals were made
happier by gifts from the Christian En-
deavor Society.
At the City Gospel Mission, 21s John
Marshall place, about 500 men and women
received liberal portions OF bread and
steaming hot coffee.
The inmates of the National Soldiers
Home were RECALLED with typical Christ
mas dinner OF turkey, cranberry sauce,
plum pudding, and other essentials, fol-
lowed by services.
At the Salvation Army barracks Christ
mag dinners in baskets were given away
to 1000 poor people between z and 8
o'clock yesterday morning. Religious
services throughout the day were held by
Maj. and Mrs. William E. Scott, who
were assisted by the local officers.
The bachelors Of the Y. NJ. c. A. made
merry at a celebration at which the dis
tribution Of presents formed the main at
traction. There were also a Christmas
tree and all other appurtenances for a
joyful Christmas. After the distribution
of presents services were held.
Open house, with a big turkey dinner
was the principal feature of the festivi-
ties at the Eagles Club yesterday, Will.
| lam H. Clarke and ]. D. Britt being in
| charge.
Officers and men at Fort Myer, the
Washington Barracks. and the Marine
| Barracks took q day of, celebrating
| Christmas with turkey dinner and sports
NnrfC a. N&r h. 20, Of
| listed men had been put up at Fort Myer
and Santa Claus distributed gifts from
! an deliberately decorated tree at Wash
! ington Barracks.
Postmaster Merritt and his many as
sistants and letter carriers made a record
yesterday by getting out all Christmai
mail and presents by II o'clock, enabling
| the postmaster as well as the mail car,
riers and clerks to enjoy their Christmas
| dinner at home.
"NewsIes" Have Inning.
All the newsboys Of this city, old and
young, white and colored, big and little,
gathered in the auditorium Of the
Central Union Mission yesterday after
loon around tables grouped about a giant
christmas tree and partook of a bounti-
full turkey dinner, with plum pudding,
cake, apples, nuts, candy, and other good
things. While the good things were dis
appearing Rev. Zed H. Copp, alias Santa
Claus added the finishing touches. to the
delight of the youngsters. by describing
the home for newsboys to be erected in
this city.
The youngsters consumed 90 pounds of
| Vermont turkey, / crate of cranberries, !
crate of celery, 90 pounds OF jelly, 800
pounds Of potato salad, 150 pumpkin pies.
20 pounds of cocoa, 300 quarts Of milk,
and 4 crates OF potatoes.
A huge Christmas tree occupied the
center of the stage at Saengerbund Hall
last night. brilliantly lighted with many
candles, glittering with tinseI, and loaded
with candy, gilded nuts, apples, and other
| goodies. delighting the hearts of chill
dren. The members of the society had.
according to good old German custom.
brought their wives and children and
the children of their friends and neigh
bors to participate in the joy of a regu-
lar German Weinnachtsfeier. One of the
members OF the society, attired in the
garb of Santa Claus, made the round of
the hail. mingling with the youngsters,
| and adding to their Joy and merriment.
The children sang Christmas lieder, after
which toys were presented and a bag
filled with candy, apples. and nuts. The
celebration. which wound up with a small
dance, was under the auspices OF the
Ladies' Club of the Saengerbund.
The Ladies' Society Of the Columbia
Turnverein has made preparations to en-
terrain the members of the society, their
friends and children at a Christmas cele-
bration in the turn hall tomorrow even
ing.
The Arion Gesangverein and the Ger
mania Maennerchor will observe Weih-
nachten next Sunday evening at their
respective headquarters.
Twenty-Five inmates Of the Masonic and
Eastern Star homes near Takoma Park
INDUCED in an old-time Yuletide celebra-
ton. They exchanged gifts and the sea-
sons greetings and enjoyed hearty tur-
key dinner. DR.. NJ. A Strait played the
role of Santa Claus and proved himself
an excellent dispenser Of good cheer.