The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1915-12-17
BLACKFOOT'S BIG
XMAS CELEBRATION
Work Progressing Very Nicely; All
Will be Ready ON Christmas Eve

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Will be Ready ON Christmas Eve
The various committees have been
working out the details of the big
Christmas celebration and now the
plans are complete for the entire en-
terprise. The finance committee has
met with very hearty response from
the citizens of the town and country
around. The fund has been growing
constantly until it Is now one-third
more than was at first thought neces-
sary, however, when the immediate
expenses are paid for the actual tree
and celebration all other funds will
Pbe turned over to the good cheer
committee who will purchase clothing
rand food for the needy Of the COM
munity. AS the. spirit sthe
committee on treats has become un-
easy for fear they would not have
enough supplied to give every child
we'll rounded sack. With this in
mind $50 more sacks have been made
and will be filled in order to make
sure of enough for all.
The Time
Christmas Eve, Friday, December
"a, at o'clock sharp.
The Place
The northwest corner of the Court
House square and the street adjoin-
ing this.
The Occasion
Blackfoot's first municipal Christ
mas tree. The get-together meeting
of the citizens of all walks of life..
The glad time for all the children of
the community. The imbibing of
good cd fashioned Christmas cheer
and spirit.
The Program
Band concert.
Called to order by Mayor Peck.
Short talk, "The Meaning of
Christmas"
Prayer.
Christmas carol by the High School
school children of the primary
grades.
Christmas carol by the Tigh School
chorus,
Singing by entire assembly, "Si-
lent Night
Benediction.
Distribution of treats by the city
Everybody goes home happy after
every body, "A merry Christ
mas"
Some Preparations
The domestic science girls have
made several hundred bags for treats. 7
They will sack the ton of good things
some day this week
The little folks are drilling every
DAY on their part of the program.
There will be no delays or waits if I
everyone will do his part.
Mrs. o. F. Smith kindly contri-
Duted two boxes of apples.
Several of the good fellows, who
were not seen by the finance commit
zee, have called upon them and hand
I'd in nice silver contribution. The
is made up as follows:
4. D. MacCosham, James Martin and
James Duckworth. Let the good work
90 on.
The committee IN decoration is
'eady for the big tree. They have
heir work all planned.
Any one having brush, boxes or any
,ther combustible material that will /
10 for bon fire will confer a great
avor upon the committe who has
his work in charge If they will notify
sam Mulville or telephone to either
'ffice of the high school. We need \
big cracking fire to make the scene
omplete. Telephone at once, please.
It is requested that every home
lisplay lighted candles in the win
lows during the evening of Decem-
'er "a and 25. The big tree will
70 Illuminated both nights.
Do not let the thoughts of storm
'revent you from planning to come,
Ior let any weather condition keep {
ou away. There will be warmth and N
heer no matter what the weather.
Hear Skovgaard at the High School h
auditorium, Monday evening, Decem-