Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-12-23


will, Of course, supply them with a
substantial Christmas dinner, but the |
gifts, which mean as much at Christ |
mas time to these old people as any
one else, will have to be donated by
kindly disposed people of the city. |
Here is an opportunity for the young
peoples societies Of the various
cnur2hes and the members of the
Christian associations of the city to
bring cheer and gladness to worthy
people. Mrs, S. c. Dyer is interested
in the effort and has kindly consented
to receive donations, or answer any fur
ther inquiries concerning the making
of same. GIFTS of books, current mag.
azines, fruits, candies and useful and
pretty gifts Of any kind will be crate
fully received, Almost every home has
many things that coud be spared at
Christmas time, the pleasure derived
from which would undoubtedly be
greater than that from their retention
The county commissioners will be in
session tomorrow afternoon from two
until three O'Clock, and anyone wish
ing to assist in a larger way can
make donations throngh them
II has been the custom of several
religious bodies to hold frequent song
and devotional exercises at the farm,
but thus far no Ine has planned for
services on Christmas day. This fur.
nishes another opportunity TO learn the
real meaning of "it is more blessed
to give than to receive" Mrs. Dyer S
telephone number is 270-J and her ad-
dress $50 North Summer.
A mixed program will be given in
the Jason Lee Memorial cnurch Thurs
day evening, beginning promptly at
7:lj. Some excellent musical numbers
have been arranged and all who wish
to attend are extended a most cordial
invitation.
The numbers win be as follows;
"Joy to the World 20. .Congregatiuu
Scripture readmg.............Mrs. Minton
Prayer ............................ by the Pastor
Welcome address ...,........l Herbert jasper
Song ......,............"..".By Primary Room
ESercse--ChriStmas DOls...............
................. Miss Van Winkle's Glass
Exercise-Christmas...B Beginners Glass
Duet Prom Young Ladies Glass
Exercise-Crown Jewels .............
....................... BY the Primary Boys
Recitation ..............,~......,.. Helen Fry
Solo-'The Little Christ Asleep '..
.............................. Catherine Barker
EXerciso-Snw Flakcs.......,................
.............By a Glass Of Primary Girls
Solo-..............Miss Marguerite Flower
Exercise-Star Of Bethlehem ............
..................By Mrs. Roberts Glass
Song ....,.............By Mrs. Ross Glass
ecitation..."..r.By Marsha Fuestman
Exercise--lIanging the Stocking.
..".."..By Glass of Primary Girls
Violin solo............. .."...By Ross Harris
Anthem .......,............,......,, Choir
Exercise ."........By Mrs. Frys Glass
Arrival of Santa Claus with ais pack
Services Christmas day at st. Io
seph 5 Catholic church will be celc
brated with masses, the music to he
especially beautiful. Everyone is wei.
come to attend Beginning at six
clock In tne morning, the first mass
will take place, st. Joseph s juvenile
choir, under the direction Of Mrs. f. n.
Albnch, TO furnish the music. Solos
at this mass will he sung by John G.
Barr, John Albrich, Leotta Maud, Claire
Barr and Johanna Domagalla, the lat
ter to sing "Stne Nacht. b" At the
eight clock mass the singing will be
done by pupils Of the Sacred Heart
academy. AT lO:30 81. Joseph s caoir,
under the direction Of Dan L. Langen.
berg, will render Marcos Fifth Mass.
Particularly beautiful decorations
have been arranged at the First Chris.
tian church for the Christmas exercises
which take place tomorrow (Taursday)
evening at 7:i5 clock. The program
will be given in two parts, the first
consisting Of stereoptican Slides de.
picting the star, tho wise men, the ma
tiyity and life Of Christ. The primary
and junior classes will give the enter
tainmeut numbers, the second part OF
the program to he made up of sol
dicr and flag drill Mems chorus
Nanny song by Miss Marie Boin
ger; song by Santa Claus, "Call Me
Not ,he King, after which the Christ
mas treat 10 the children will be dis
tribjtcd, followed by the benediction
Ahot thirty young people Of the
Episcopal church parish gathered at
their church Monday, using the quan
titles of greeucry which had been gath
cred TO appropriately transform the edi
flee for the holidays Following thI
evenings decorating activity, th,
Young folk gathered at the rectory
where they were entertained inform
ally and served wholesome refresh
ments,
The Leslie Methodist church vii
hold It's Christmas exercises tonight be
ginning at 1870 o'clock. The program
will consist of songs and recitations b,
the children. The church has beer
beautifully decorated by r. W. Little
happy surprise in decorative ar
awaiting those who attend. A smal
tree win be used, and u treat for eacl
child will be furnished. A general in
vitation is extended for this festival
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar j. sherman, Mrs
Grover b. Powers and daughter, Kuth
leen, and Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert "
Fawk and children, Virginia and Rich
ard, Of Riclueal, will be holiday guest
Of the G. W. Smons In Portland.
Mr. and Mrs. Z. NJ. Cox, with thei