Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
IN THE INSTITUTIONS.

! The Christmas spirit was observed
/ in this city in the local institutions.
| the inmates being remembered in
many different ways in addition to
the dinner which is always a feature
of the day. The occasion was made
| one of joy and cheer both to young
and old and pleasant recOllections of
those who contributed to this Christ
mas cheer will linger for a long time
after the Christmas seasons.
At the City Farm.
Roast sparerib raised on the City
farm was a feature Of the dinner at
that institution, on Christmas day.
Grapes. candies, small cakes and
| oranges We're donated for the older in
mates of the institution by the Misses
Cannon, the local lodge of Elks sent
box of oranges and clothing for the
children and shawls for the old la
dies, while the local W. G. T. L. con-
tributed boxes of candy and the Miss
cs Eaton frosted cakes
Articles of clothing We're donated
by the matron and the committee of
lady visitors sent to the institution q
dozen silver knives and forks and a
box Of dishes.
ChiIdren's Home.
A happy time was afforded the in
mates of the Children's Home, on
Christmas day The superintendent,
W. G. Hawcs, visited the institution
in season TO be present at the early
morning breakfast and before the
breakfast hour was hardly over the
hall door was opened and Santa Claus
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gifts for all the children, we'll filled
stockings BEING distributed to each.
| Every child in the home was favored
with a doll and candy bags, games
and books We're also distributed. A
! box of oranges and candy were also
received from the Pythian Sisters.
The dinner included roast chicken
| and all the ffxings, w ID. Trask con-
| tributing to lettuce, celery and candy.
A number of the children who had
never had automobile rides were given
/ an automobile trip after dinner by
i Deacon George Gay of the Free Bap-
/ tist church.
| Augusta General Hospital.
| 4 Turkey dinner was served at the
Augusta General hospital and every
bered with Christmas gifts, making
the occasion a happy one for the in
valids there
Mrs F. G. Kinsman gave case Of
oranges and DR. and Mrs Davies a
box of grape fruit. Miss Ruth Rich
/ ards Of the National Home save plum
pudding of the variety which she alone
! is able to make.
ST. Marks Home.
! The Turkeys for the dinner at st.
! Marks Home was given by Mrs. John
r. HILL as has been the custom fer
a number of years. Christmas pud-
dings were donated by Miss Ruth
Richards and the ladies of the insti-
tuition We're generously remembered by
various other friends.
After the Christmas tree and carol
services at st. Marks Episcopal
church, y members of the church
choir went to St. Marks Home, where
a number of Christmas carols and
hymns were sung. This offering of
music was much appreciated by the
ladies.
Maine insane Hospital.
! A special Christmas dinner was
served at the Maine Insane hospital,
including chicken. turkey, ducks, pud-
ding and the usual filings. \ Christ
mas tree was in evidence in the eve
! nlng with present upon it for every
patient, which was distributed by
Adelbert Clark in the role of Santa
| Claus. Refreshments of nuts were
served and dance followed, which
was thoroughly enjoyed. Many of the
| patients were remembered by their
| friends from outside.