The Washington herald., 1914-12-26

Toasts were responded to as follows:
The Grand Encampment," by Past
Grand Commander George Z. Corson;
The Grand Lodge" by B. W. Murch,
past grand master OF Masons: THE
Grand Chapter" by Lem Towers, jr.,
grand generalIssimo; The Grand Com
mandery." by Grand Commander Charles
T. Lindsey; Potomac Lodge, No. S, F.
A. A. NJ" by Worshipful Master Rich
ard A, Roseberry; Potomac Royal
Arch Chapter, No. s." by High Priest
Montgomery Hunter; Potomac Com
mandery, No. g." by Past Commander
W. X. Reeves: "Our Sister Command
cries" by Past Commander w. S. waddy
George c. Whiting Lodge No. ., F.
A. A. NJ" by worshipful Master c. a
Failing, a member Of Potomac Com
mandery. and "Mizpah Chapter, No. g.
Order OF the Eastern Star" by Worthy
Patron R. A. Bogley.
De MoIay COmmandery.
De Molay Mounted Commandery, No.
4, Warren W. Biggs. commander, held
Its celebration in the commandery
asylum, Masonic Temple.
The exercises opened with a Scripture
lesson and prayer by Rev. DR.. William
Hart Dexter. past CN CNnmander, followed
by the ''salutation" by DR.. William W.
Barnes Past Commander Court F.
Wood read the greetings to the most
eminent grant master. Greetings to the
right eminent grand commando DR..
Charles T. Lindsey, were offered by
Past Commander Gratz f. Dunkum and
to Our Sister Communicates" by letters
and kilograms. The Hbation to deceased
fraters was poured in silence as Is the
Templar custom. The exercises closed
with prayer and the benediction by Rev.
DR.. William w. Barnes.
Orient Commandery, No. ;, held its
libation services in its asylum at Ma
sonic Hall, Fourth street and PennsyI-
vania avenue northwest, Eminent Sgm-
msnder Guy NJ. Neely presiding Pre-
late Richard Evans delivered the n.voca-
ton and tOasts to The GIand Com
mandery," The Grand Royal Arch hap
ter" and The Grand Lodge" Ha-e re-
sponded to by Past Grand Commander
Alex KenZie, Past Commander Will
lam Mehn and Sir knight Edward Drt-
ton, respectively.
Each of the celebrations was visited
by Grand Commander Charles T Lind
sey, Deputy Grand Commander Edwin
3. Hesse and Grand Prelate Rev. Paul
R. Hlckok.
It has been said that the Spirit Of
Christmas is particularly liberal In His
distribution Of cheer in poorer homes,
Charity workers did their best to uphold
this representation OF the good Saint
Nick
The Salvation Army had given away 600
baskets OF food-real Christmas food-to
the fortunate poor who were able to en-
Joy their poverty at home Children.
who seem to be able to enjoy Christmas,
with or without a home, just so there is
Santa Claus, had the Cosmos and How
ard theaters at their disposal during the
morning. The management OF the thea
ters and the Salvation Army workers had
charge Of the entertainments there-at
the Cosmos for white and at the Howard
for colored children.
One hundred pairs of shoes were given
away to children. At the headquarters
entertainment, with a Christmas tree,
toys, and candy, last night. Miss Irene
McCann had charge.
Breakfast Line Not Bread Line.
The Gospel Mission made a great effort
to furnish a real Christmas. Instead of
the usual morning bread line, there was
a breakfast-furnished by experts who
knew Just what was most appetizing, I'LL
ing, and warming. At noon there was &
at which children, who took part
In an entertainment around a Christmas
tree later, Joined with those who had not
eaten with children for some time.
Religious services, services in COM
memoration OF the centenary OF peace
between Great Britain and the United
States, q lot OF good music by the Mis-
sion Glee Club, q turkey dinner and a
Christmas tree for children were high
spots in the program Of the Central Un-
ion Mission
The services started at noon, and there
wasn't q pause until every one was full
of food and such good cheer as was pos
sible. Toys were distributed and clothes
were given away. Many baskets OF food
also had been sent out.
Dawn started the observance at Flor
ence Crittenden Mission. Those at the
home then sang Christmas carols. There
was exchange Of gifts and q dinner
There was an entertainment during the
afternoon and evening.
The Jesus VIII Help You" Mission for
Women held Its first Christmas celebras
tion- There was a big dinner yesterday
afternoon for the twenty residents at the
home. There were gifts, too, and an
that because Of many appli-
cations the management would rent an
additional house, which will accommo-
date twenty-four more homeless women.
Boys See Movies.
There were devotional services,
Christmas tree. lots of gifts and . great
dinner at the Industrial Home School.
Fifty girls and ninety-six boys had
glorious time all day. The Cathedral So
ciety for Girls, the Christ Child Guild, and
st. Adams Church furnished presents.
and a large time was had by all who
we're able to eat, see, or ir any way en-
Joy large times. A Christmas piaylet
was liven in the chapel Of the home.
A musical entertainment and a movie
.how. gifts, dinners and other things
sontributed to the happiness Of those at
he National Training School for BoyG