The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-12-28
A SPIRIT or
JOYFULNESS
PREVAILED ON .
CHRISTMAS
CHILDREN MADE MERRY IN SUM-
DAY SCHOOLS. AT THE MUNICH
PAL CHRISTMAS TREE AND AT
THE ELks' LODGE.
THE UNFORTUNATE WERE
WELL TAKEN CARE OF

The holiday spirit. which seems TO
have been abroad in the country and
in the community this year with a
feryor and contagiousness never
equalled. reached It's elimination on
Christmas day and was an event long
to be remembered thruout the land.
II was a day OF giving and receiving
and was made happy for both old
and young; in fact, all were made
young in disposition by the hospitality
and good will OF the great Christmas
festival. Not only was there good
cheer for people around the family
hearthstone. but the kindliness and
benediction OF the occasion was ex-
tended to the nations defenders along
the Mexican border. and as far as cir
cumstances would permit 10 the sol
diers In the trenches In Europe.
In Canon City. SO far as known.
there was not a hungry soul. Not a
single childs stocking that had been
hung up TOR Santa Claus that was not
hIled with nuts. candy. oranges and
toys to bring pleasure and gratifca-
tioh to their recipients. No home was
devoid OF that sunshine and good
cheer that comes from generous
hearts and willing hands and all were
inspired and made better by IL
During all the week before Christ
mas the people Of Canon City were
engaged In the scramble OF holiday
shopping with feverfsh enthusiasm
lest somebody should be forgotten In
the distribution of holiday presents on
Christmas morning. THAR work was
thoro and complete and when all was
over and the gifts had found their way
to those for whom they were designed
they sat back eomplaisant. satisfied
and happy in seeing everywhere abou,
them unfailing signs of peace on earth
and good will towards men.
There were Christmas trees in the
churches and in many homes for the
children. TO whom December 25th is
the preeminent feast and festival OF
all the year.
The Elks lodge. rs well as other be
nevoient orders. contributed to the
happiness of the little folks by enter
tainment and the distribution OF gifts
to them. At IL o'clock Monday morn
ing there was n Christmas tree at the
Eiks' club building to which all OF
the children Of the city under 10 years
OF age that were not members OF Eiks
families were invited. Santa Claus
was there TO hand out the gifts to the
little folks and $50 of them were in
attendance TO receive his bounty. Mon,
day afternoon from until O'Clock
there was another Christmas tree al
the club building. but this time re.
stricted TO the children belonging 10
the families OF Elks. at which 24o
youngsters were present to enjoy the
occasion. Christmas was a great day
at the Elks club and during the after.
noon n feast of roast elk meat. &c
companied by delightful musical and
entertainment program. was served to
the members OF the lodge. their wives
and families. Several hundred peo
pie. many of them from out of town.
were present to enjoy the hospltalIties
of the occasion. M
The Sunday schools OF the various
churches took prominent part in
the Christmas activities and their Of
forts were everywhere directed to
making people happy ON the birthday
of the worlds Redeemcr. Some OF
the larger schools OF the city had two
or more Christmas trees in order that
none should be forgotten or escape
the bounty Of their officers and teach
ers. This was notably the case at the
First Presbyterian and the First
Methodist churches. where there were
trees for the pupils of the different
departments OF the Sunday school
AT all of them there were interesting
exercises with special holiday music
Christmas was day OF happiness
at the Odd Fellows home. at the coun'
ty farm. at the STATE penitentiary. ~
the county jail and in othor Institutions
Of tho community. Al well as in pri-
vate homes. At all Of them there was
eeastinG and merry making. Turkey
dinners, with all Of the good thingu