The Hawaiian gazette., 1912-12-27

talented ciocutionisi. rocitcd appforfi
ate Christmas pieces In way which
appealed even go those who do not IN
dcrstand English, FOR her rantdmimt
was almost as good 40 her speaking.
She WIS repeatedly cncored by the
happy youngsters
Pleasant Services,
Mrs. Iuiia chiffon and Mrs Anpai.
The sweet voiced soioists Of tho Royal
Hawaiian band, also sang several beau
tifully sweet aud. plaintiye Hawaiian
songs. Those, with an address OF wei.
come ard sincere message of thanks
from Colonel Cox, finished the even
ing IS program.
The event last night was the culmi-
nation Of the annual plan of the SALIVA.
ton Army TO bring happiness TO the
hearts Of the homeless and friendless.
The funds, for the most part, were
gathered in during the few weeks pre-.
ceding the holidays in the big iron ket.
ties which the Salvation Army workers
presided over Mt the street corners In
the business section of Honolulu.
The dime or the quarter, or moro,
which you dropped into one or more or
these kettles finally came out of the
"boiling'' in the form of n Christmas
stocking last night, OF perhaps Christ.
mas dinner or Christmas basket the
previous day. Nearly every cent was
used as the giver had intended, for the
Salvation Army in its great work has
less overhead cost of distributing its
charity than any other phianthrophic
organization in existence, it is said.
Nha - -, Il ,gNr "A L.. e+,l,A
cluded dolls for the girls. Indian suits,
wagons, mechanical toys, children s
games, Jackknives, kites and nearly ev-
erything which only child can ask for
at Christmas. Besides, there seemed to
b, bucket after bucket filled with can
dy and boxes piled high upon each 9th.
err filled with oranges and apples,
Enough for Everyone.
"There was enough for everyone
thank Cod" said Colonel Cox during
the evening ut was grand success,
brought happiness and joy to hundreds
and we feel deeply grateful to the gem
erous public which has been the cause
of making this indeed such Merry
Christmas for the poor and friendless
children of Honolulu"
On Christmas night the Army held
its exercises at Manoa home. This place,
in charge of Adjutant Mary Story, Is
the home for fifty children. They had a
big Christmas tree and it was loaded
from one end to the other of every one
of its many branches. In addition to the
gift distributing there was also an ex-
cellent program. This, together with a
boutiful dinner, made Christmas real
ly happy for those whose lives have
been so sadly free of this great Joy.
Another Christmas tree celebration
was also held by the Army on Christ
mas night. 1t was i the Korean chill.
dren of Honolulu. It is estimated that
there were about 300 of these little fell
lows, boys and girls, in attendance. The
event was held in the mission on River
street, near Vineyard Chun Kiang Jun,
Korean worker in the Salvation Army,
had charge of this affair, working I'M
der the direction of Colonel Cox.
For Japanese Tomorrow.
On Saturday night the Army will
have tree for the japanese children.
1t is estimated that there are about
100 who, at that time, will get their
first glimpse of Christian Santa Claus
and experience the joy which he brings
to all children.
Besides these, Captain Puck viii yet
direct at eight Christmas tree exercises
| in different parts of the island, especial
ly in the camps.
1t was on Christmas Day that most
of the work was done by the Army
workers. Colonel Cox rode in the patrol
wagon Christmas morning TO convey
greetings to the territorial and county
prisoners, and incidentally large buck
cts of candy. During the afternoon
Christmas dinner was served free to the
penniless and friendless in Honolulu
| This feature was directed by Ensign
w. f. Johns, in charge of the Salvation
Army hotel
1t is estimated that about 200 enjoy
! ed a bounteous feast who would other
wise, perhaps, have gone hungry and
lonesome to Sed Christmas night, There
were few white persons, and one OF
two women in this crowd. All of them
seemed to enjoy their dinner and ap
preciate the generously which made II
possible.
Dinners Distributed.
/ In addition to this there were 17t
baskets distributed. For days previous
to Christmas the Army workers hat
visited the camps and out of the way
places of Honolulu, where poverty and
want and hunger hide, and hunted out
the needy cases. In all instances names
and addresses were taken and in many
cases where the needy ones were found
too old or weak to reach the Army
headquarters, arrangements were made