Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-26


ly trimmed. for the girls and an equal
number for the boys.
At noontime a Christmas dinner OF
turkey and its numerous and enjoy
able side dishes was served to the in
mates and sisters. In the afternoon
the children played games and gave
an entertainment, which consisted of
songs recitations, etc. Many of the
children received visits from friends
or relatives In the afternoon. Many
gifts for the children were received
from outsiders.
A regular Christmas dinner of tur-
key, vegetables. etc, was served tho
inmates of the Newark Orphan Asy-
lum yesterday In the afternoon the
orphans, with the exception of those
In the nursery department, were taken
to various amusements In the city.
The general celebration of the day
was in charge of the asylum staff and
the young women of the Ladies' Guild
of the institution.
The annual Christmas entertain
ment of the asylum took place Tues
day afternoon. A large supply of
toys, clothing, fruits, candy, etc, was
distributed to the inmates. The gifts
were made in the assembly of
the asylum by Miss It. 7. Ormandy,
the superintendent. An entertainment
appropriate to Christmas was given
that afternoon by the children.
Among the largest Christmas night
affairs to be held yesterday was the
annual reception and dance of the
George Carols Pleasure Association.
The affair took place in the Colosseum
Hall and Annex, In Springfield ave-
nue.. There was large attendance
h. 1fK,or Tn hn n nr~Y,A M
there was a matinee reception.
The record breaking attendance
made this years affair of the ASSOC
citation the largest that has been
held by the organization in it's twenty
and more years existence.
There was dancing in both halls.
There were two orchestras, one for
dance music and the other for
promenade. The dance program be-
gan at 2 o'clock in the afternoon and
continued uptil o'clock in the morn
ing. Each woman present received
an appropriate souvenir. The affair
was in charge of a capable commit
tee, headed by George Carols, chair
man, and Edward Rail, assistant.
The annual Christmas entertain
ment of the Columbus Club, composed
of members of the Knights of Column
bus, was given yesterday afternoon
in the clubs quarters in Broad street.
Santa Claus gave each child present
box of candy, toys and suitable
gifts.
A Punch and Judy entertainment
| was given with vocal and instru-
mental musical selections. About 300
children were present. The commit
| tee in charge of the affair consisted
of w. McEnhill, chairman; w. ]. Nor
| L 10 q
Nolan, M A. Toohey, DIR. T. L. Fair
field, j. A. Ward, E. ]. Delaney. ]. ].
Madden, J. Caffrey, ]. J. Farley, f.
| c. Ritger, T. A. Brady M. Mahon, r
! Sexton, T. McAloon, ]. Fitzpatrick, P
j. Short, d. ]. Mcnamara, j. f. Gall
and John ]. Berry.
The Salvation Army distributed
! more than 600 well-filled baskets OF
| food Christmas eve and yesterday
morning. The baskets were given out
| under the direction of George S. Cas-
Ter. brigadier-general of the organiza-
| ton. Worthy families, whose condi.
ton had been investigated by the
army, each received a basket. The
distribution took place at 113 Halsey
| street.
Many hearts were gladdened yes.
terday as the result of the annua
distribution of basket dinners among
the poor and needy by the Volun'
teers of America. The baskets were
distributed from the headquarters Of
the organization. at 307 Plane street
on Christmas Eve, from to o'clocl
in the afternoon.
At the annual Christmas entertain
ment for the children, which tool
place Christmas Eve in the Turnbul
Auditorium, In Market street, mor'
than 1000 little ones received gift
of toys, fruits, candy and clothing
Prior to the distribution of gifts [
cantata entitled "a Search for SAINTS
Claus was given.
A majority of the articles tina
were distributed were donated b.
charitably inclined persons in Thu
Il city and the vicinity. The Christ
mas activities of the Volunteers o
America were in charge of Mrs. r
Niederbuehl. adjutant.
i As the result of the activities of tn
Ladies' Benevolent Circle, a charit
able organization of about 200 mem
bers, many needy families who other
wise could not have observed Christ
mas day in an appropriate manner
enjoyed the holiday yesterday. Nearl
100 well filed baskets containing foo
and clothing were distributed by tn
circle. The proceeds were derives
from card parties conducted by tn
organization in Dodgers Hall an
also from the members dues.
The circle has distributed quantit,
!, of food and clothing to st. Peter
Orphan Asylum, st. Michaers Hos
pital, the Bethanien Home for tn
Aged, the Little Sisters of the Poo
and other charitable institutions. TIL
baskets were distributed under tn
direction of Mrs. e. H. Reibold. pres
ident; Mrs. Arthur Mously, secretary
and Mrs. Elmer Freeland, treasurer
The Yulestide festival was properl
observed by the inmates at the HON
for the Aged of the Little Sisters Q
the Poor, at Warren and Sout
Eighth streets, yesterday More tina
200 aged men and women began tn
celebration by attending mass in tn
, chapel OF the home at O'clock !
, the morning. After the mass q ligh
repast was served
= The main meal was at noon tim