Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23
GIFTS AND FOOD FOR
C|TY'S POOR IS PLAN
Salvation Army and Central
and Gospel Missions to
Give Freely.
FUEL FOR SICK SCARCE

Washington's poor will he remem-
bered this Christmas.
This was assured today with the COM
pletiGn of plans by the Salvation Army,
the Central Union Mission and the Cos
pei Mission
Those unable to provide Christmas
dinners in their homes will be provided
with meals at headquarters of the three
relief agencies and the children of poor
homes. on whom Santa Claus seldom
calls at their addresses will find filled
stockings. warm clothing and good
dinner Tuesday
In line with its custom of many years
standing, the Salvation Army will feed
the poor from baskets which Will be
distributed to all who call at the head
quarters, $40 Pennsylvania avenue
northwest. There will also be a dinner
at the headquarters for the Juror y
mates who are not reached through the
will be given for the children Wednes-
day night, when stockings OF toys. games
books and candy will be distributed.
musical entertainment will also be
given for the benefit of the children
who apply ut the headquarters for re-
lief.
Fuel Problem Serious.
"A serious problem confronting OH
Gals of the Salvation Army this year is
the inability to obtain fuel for families
where sickness exists. Last Christmas
several tons of coal were distributed
among the poor by the workers. but this
year such form of charity will have to
be dispensed with unless supplies are
received by Monday night.
The workers have investigated what
are believed to be many worthy charity
cases and they report that fuel and pro-
visions are badly needed in these
homes.
The regular relief list of the Saliva
ton Army has been greatly increased
this year because of prevailing high
prices of foodstuffs and fuel and fami-
lies which year ago were able to pro-
vide themselves with necessities have
applied for relief An effort will be
made TO reach all homes which have
applied. but it is feared that fuel sup
plies will not begin to go around.
The Central Union Mission this year
has endeavored to reach every District
home not otherwise provided for where
sickness and poverty have been report
ed A merry Christmas has been assured
to all homes where children live. in
event of the family bread winner be-
ing absent or ill.
Responses to Appeal.
Mrs. John S. Bennett, wife of the
superintendent of the mission, said to-
day that the response to the appeal for
women to dress dolls. published in the
Sunday Star two weeks ago, came from
all sections of the city, The dolls have
all been given out for the women to
dress and six hundred pairs Of stock
ings have been made for poor chill
dren.
The annual Christmas celebration for
the children will be held at the mission,
622 Louisiana avenue northwest, Tues
day night at 80 o'clock Last year
556 children enjoyed the entertain
ment and this year the number is ex-
pected to be larger. Gifts will be dis
tributed to all children who attend.
The Gospel Mission. with headquar-
tiers at 214-216 John Marshall place, has
made similar arrangements to provide
for the poor. One hundred and sixty
families are today on the relief list of
the institution.
Four Tons of Coal Obtained.