Evening journal., 1913-12-24
CITY TO JOIN
In OBSERVING
THE BIG DAY
Charitable Organizations Vie
in Spreading Christmas Cheer
Among the Needy
SPECIAL DINNERS IN
VARIOUS INSTITUTIONS

/ tomorrow VIII DC christmas Day
and as such will be generally observ-
ed throughout the city. Il is the an
nual day Of good cheer and good fell
lowshlp throughout the world day
upon which all i'll feeling Of any ma
ture is retarded to the background
and there is Peace on Earth, Good
I VIII to Men" Christmas is more gen
orally observed in this country than
any other of our national holidays.
the day upon which all hearts are
opened, and the unfortunate are re-
membered. by their more fortunate
brothers.
II is the day upon which thousands
upon thousands of children through
out the country are made happy by
the visit from the mysterious Santa
Claus from far distant cline, who
with his large pack Of toys and his
sleigh drawn by reindeer transmits
more spontaneous Joy to the hearts
OF the youngsters than perhaps is
caused by any other occasion in their
lifetime.
Wilmingtonians have for the past
few days been making all necessary
preparations for the visit from old
Kris kringle, who has descended from
the old traditional superstitions of
ages ago, and tonight thousands of
stockings. large and small. black.
white and colored, will be dangling
from fire places, bed posts I'D door
knobs, awaiting the visit from the
kindly old saint with his large pack
of toys
Many Provided for.
And it Will be strange if anyone
VIII be overlooked in Wilmington this
! year, with the large number Of char
liable organizations looking out to
see that all the children of the CITY
receive visit from Kris. The Asso-
clated Charities. the Salvation Army.
the Breakfast Mission. the Elks. tie
/ Police Tree committee. the S. Mich
{ olas girl. the Sunshine Society tile
public schools and various church
organizations have been working for
past weeks to see that Christmas
cheer is brought to the homes of ev-
/ cry one in the city, with dinners aad
other gifts. ~
1 With all the charitable orgapiza-
tons working hard 10 preveut euch
occurrences IN this city IL is safe IA
say that every child this year uill be
gladdened by the thought that he was
remembered after al. even though h
J was only small box of candy. !
cheap toy or warm pair OF stock
ings that were left in his sfockinr.
IN addition 90 the children being made
nappy by visit from Santa. many par.
ents: who have been too unfortunate re-
Gently to permit OF a proper celebration
OF the day, viii be rcmem bered. an0 n
basket containing q fine Christmas din.
ner viii be left al their homes Hun
dreds OF these baskets will De- distribut
ed by the charitable organizations and
/ generous individuals. IL has been the
custom Tor members Of the Elks for
some years TO distribute among the
needy poor many baskets containing
Christmas dinners. in addition 70 those
distributed by the organizations. The
spirit Of the Christmas occasion has
been prevalent in every sphere OF the
city for the past few weeks. and the
interest increases with the approach OF
the joyous holiday. TO come to a grand
climax tonight. Christmas Eve. And
there is no doubt that hundreds of wear.
led shoppers, with tired and aching feet
and throbbing temples from thinking OF
what purchases to make. will breathe a
deep sigh OF relief as they settle back
in bed tonight with the realization that
all is over and that tomorrow they
I will arise to enjoy the day which they
have been anticipating so long.
While yesterday was a miserable one
for the shopping that had to be done
and resulted in wet feet and drenched
clothing for many of the shoppers, vet
there was not much complaining because
Of the fact that it was the first bad day
they have experienced since the shopping
began. The department stores hav,
been crowded for many davs, and tho
tired shop girls win also be thankful to-
night when they leave the stores for
their homes TO enjoy full day of rest
and pleasure.
The day will be general holiday for
leveryone. and every business, place OF
every nature in the city will be closed
for the dey with the exception OF the
postoflice, where Postmaster English and
his force of willing employees will strive
ito get out all the Christmas mail in
order that no one shall be disappointed
in not getting q package or present,
which has been anticipated, An time TO
enjoy in season.
In the Institutions.
Christmas cheer. and loads OF II
will invade the various county insti-
tr cons and hospitals tomorrow, ard
TIC inmates Of each pace viii have
thei- hearts gladdcned with big
Christmas dinaers. ~'rcaa bv large
roast turkeys. with al the .rimmin 8.
cranberry cauce. pumr sin and mince
pies and everything ihai goes towards
making that feast long TO be re-
membered by the .a = .unates who
only enjoy such iuxurlos once year.
? Plsns have been made %" on elab-
,ate seal, by the man tsers vi the diff
ferent institutions 10 max tomorrow
q genuine day OF goad cheer and roth
ing has been left undone that would
serve to bring happiness into the
hearts of the inmates. and islten O.,
rs grca, an extent as possible iht
Z; fkness that hans over taeir lives
o. confinement
The largest and most elaborate celc-
brstion ~ COMPARISON or Numbers
VII be- II The Delaware state Hospi.
IT, "a Farnhnrst atboGga in genuine
,Chris'mss spirit mr. eooi choc' V VIII
uoi exceed ihat Of othe; institutions
At this hospital 10 WHEEL d inlor-
CcunLcd c1 Sceou4 fase.