El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-25

D or CHARLES j. Andrews. leader. the male
chorus sang 20 Little Town Of Beth
! lehem,' 'Hark, the Herald Angels
Sing" 1T Came Upon the Midnight
/ Clear silent Night, Holy Night"
[ and "A Winter Song" The group
made the trip in a sightseeing auto
mobile. They reached Providence
hospital and Hotel Dieu too late 10
! sing Those who took part in the
serenadinE were; Edwin @ Knick-
meyer, acCOmpanist; ". ". Rose, !.
NJ Davis. O. J. Olin. NJ H Burrough,
n II. Lemen, c, c. Ruby. J. F. Cheek,
J. A Hewitt. a. J.. BehrinEer. ". II.
Mcdonald, J. F. Rhein, Charles Ro-
and L Worcester, jr.
Charities Make Riddles Happy.
Children at the Rescue Home and
the day nursery of the Associated
Charities were made happy by beau
tiful trees, laden with gifts and con-
fections- The tree for the nursery
kiddies was placed in the yard by Mrs.
Charles n. Bassett. Mrs. James era
ham HcNary gave the two trees TO
the Rescue Home and furnished the
decOFs tons. which were placed by the
Business Womens club Mrs. McNary
also assisted materially in the toy
giving.
Official FL Paso Lays Off.
The city hall and the county court
house were deserted Christmas day.
except for a few employees standing
guard in the city health office and in
tae office OF the sheriff. where some
one must be on hand in case of
emergencies All other officials and
employees Of the city and county were
observing the holiday.
Business houses were closed Only
hotels. saloons, restaurants, refresh
meHt places. confectiOneries- drug
eHr TTn---n- de
PafrOImeR in New Clothes.
Christmas morning saw a number
OF patrolmen in their new winter uni
forms. It was given out Monday from
the headquarters Of the civil service
commission that such OF the new suits
as were on hand should be IN the pos
session Of policemen to be worn for
the first time on Christmas day
Nine FeOthsOme Executions.
There were nine summary execu-
lions in the county Jail Tuesday. the
victims being that many fat turkeys
for the Christmas dinner for sheriff
Seth B. OTndorffs lis guests. Dress
ing OF the usual kinds. mince pies,
cakes and the like completed the
spread. Besides that furnished by the
sheriff, many Of the prisoners Toasted
themselves on cakes, candies and
other good things to eat. sent them
by friends on the outside. Many Of
the prisoners were also supplied with
Christmas money by their friends and
relatives.
Tempiars Have Fine Observance.
An unusual military appearance Z
was given the Christmas observance
by Fl Paso commandery Mo- IS,
Knights TemDlar. in its ASYLUM, Ma
sonic temple. Christmas morning, I
blew ITO the cOlOrs' and the flags
were sent through the lines formed
by nearly 100 Templars at salute. (
The hall was crowded not only with (
the largest turnout Of knights in uni-NI
form. but also officers and enlisted Z
men in the army and their wives and I
women friends.
Ritualistic toasts were given by ,
ReTs- A A Davis, Fuller Swift, I
chaplain RiXey, Gath Infantry, and p I
R. Blankenship. Eminent commander 7
Harry 3. Ogg gave a toast to presi- Z
dent Wilson, commander in chief OF /
the army, and all who follow the flag.
Music was furnished by organist ". I
F. Taylor and quartet composed of |
3. n G. Williams, c. ". Lyman, c. I
r. Rokahr and H. B. Hayes. AS a ]
final the audience sang America"
and the buglers blew retreat" The .
1uglers were brought TO the city by
Lieut.. T. o. Wiley. medical corps.
City Prisoners Feast.
Prisoners at the city Sail enjoyed .
IS a Christmas treat roast pork with I
apple sauce and dumpling stew and
cake, in addition TO bread and coffee
and the customary frij0les Annie
Berry, the cook, said she would be
glad 70 give them a more sumptuous
fare but that the high cost OF food
5tuffs made it impossible.
Lets Prisoners Go Free.
Nine prisoners were freed Monday
night at the behest Of judge Ben Jeu-
l. H--e
served but IS Gays OF a so day sen
-ence. Four Of the prisoners freed
we're women.
OF the 30 cases that came up before
Judge jenkins in the police court
Monday afternoon, only four were
lined, the judge being especially Z
enient in view Of the holiday season
Prisoners who had friends on the out
ide were allowed TO receive presents
lp to a late hour Monday night
Chief Il Popular Santa
Chief Of police Charles Pollock. re-.
erring to his experience as Santa
1laus at the Rescue Home Monday
hight said; 1T was the greatest fun
ever had The CHILDREN took me
or a real Santa, all right, and almost
ore the clothes off me"
Cody Soldiers Are Visitors.
Several hundred men from Camp
,ody. Deming. arrived Monday night
r. 81
'aso- Everyone that had the neces-
airy funds came here" said one Of
he visitors, TO spend the day
Walking on paved streets and enjoy
ng the pleasures Of a big CITY"
Christmas Charity Plentiful.
NO one need feel the pinch Of want
n FL PasO Christmas day" said Mrs.
ohn l. Dyer. "as the women who
OOk money for the FL PasO poor Mon
lay were ready to give It TO the As
ociated Charities and the Rescue
Home II there was need for it on that Z
light in order that it could be used j
christmas day. Our little Christmas
rec and the interested efforts Of the I
4th infantry band and Blue viii
on's company brought US in the
-Oodly sum OF S310.45 for the poor Of
his city"
Devoted Rand OF Workers.
From 10 o'clock in the morning until
he same hour at night a devoted I ,
and Of women and children gave
heir services. in addition TO the min
trels and the band. for the benefit
Il those whom Santa might other /
wise pass by. TWO-thirds Of the sum /
aised is to be given to the Associated
'harities 10 distribute and the remain
Ter is TO be given for the excellent
work. at the Rescue Home.
One little lad, who had the real !
'hristmas spirit. took two pennies to =
IrS- Dyer's home. which were {
M in q small wrinkled piece {
4 paper. thrust II at Mrs. Dyer's ser {
ant, and ran out 10 his friends be
ore anyone could stop the tiny chap /
nd inquire who It was who was Civ
1g his precious pennies to the chill ,
rem overseas.