The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-25
FINDS
TRUE CHRISTMAS
SPIRIT PREVAILS
Churches of City Have Special
Programs and Local InStitu-
tons Are Given Cheer in
One Form Or Another.

Peace on earth, good will toward
men,
Memphians awakened with the Joys
Of a nearly ideal Christmas day. Gray
clouds suspended as gigantic curtains
IN a sky where Old Sol nestled in a
hidden spot. Merry kiddies~-all reaIiz-
ing a Christmas as never before-were
thrilled when a few scattering snow
flakes began to softly fan early in the
day,
Every phase of city life reIigiously
observed the day, Business ceased,
churches held services and usual local
occasions were enjoyed again on
Wednesday OF Christmas eve. The com
memoration was one ever to remain
emblazoned in the hearts Of Shelby
county citizens.
Thousands of children, who have only
slipped Of the bitter dregs in n fretful
life's cup, were made happy through
the efforts Of the Goodfellows club and
other charitable institutions, POOR fam
lilies, which have shivered before the
wolfs grinning grOwl, received food and
clothing in plentiful store,
Good cheer was the spirit OF Christ
mas eve. Hustling, busting traffic Of
human tides faded no anticIpations Of
the ewes sequence, Christmas day. The
hAiiiNGpll'It W Ctlil'b " NV tNtlll, lIlt
light in shining, eXpeCtant faces mani
Tested thoughts of Christmas morn.
Phantom Santa Clauses fitted about
the streets, much as fairies do in child
1ish dreams, in homes and In all places
where Santa Is wont to go. His pres
ence was felt by all, his goodness held
sway as always on Il Christmas day,
He moved in toy shops, artistiCally
touched gay decorations in show win
dows and breathed his frosty breath on
glistening Christmas trees. The most
fasttdious bedeCked themselves for the
occasion, while humber men and WON
EN- reflected his advent with laughter
and merrymaking.
The GROWING JOY of 200 newsboys
descended when they were treated with
the annual Christmas dinner given by
Maj. u, &, LaIIaChe, who for 80 years
has fostered this event, The dinner was
given In the Newsboys' club in the
basement of Calvary church.
For q time the youngsters forgot the
duties of business and only had eyes
for the tempting morsels towering high
on the table. After a musical enter
tainment In the parish house, they full
filled all requirements Of a healthy,
vigorous boy.
During lunch the newsies were en-
tertained by speeches by prominent
men, who told stories Of how boys
"buIu ne dDlt 10 Hl'NtHil IN lie n Dattlg,
COMMISSIONS Miller, Dr, W. E. Clark
and Rev, w, d, Ruckner, d, D., rector
of the parish, made talks.
More than a dozen churches arranged
pleasing programs, Episcopal churches
held communion Tuesday night at Il
o'clock, as did st. Mary's cathedral,
which also held services at IT'S and II
Wednesday, Bishop Gailor
preached at the latter service.
At the Central Baptist church SER
vices were held until II pm. Quartet
music was rendered by G. l.. Montgom-
cry, Ben Carr, Joseph Jackson and W.
E, Lee. Testimonials Of thanksgiving
were given by Rev. Ben Cox, pastor.
Christmas services began at II o'clock
at the First Methodist church, where
Or. W. II, Coleman, pastor Of st.
Johns church. preached. Special mu-
sic was enjoyed,
Victor Brugge was to conduct ser
vices at the Trinity Lutheran church
at 4 pm. A program for children and
a Christmas tree follow the service.
At the Sacred Heart church masses
were held at B, Z, 3, 9, 10 and 1890 am.
At the first, a high mass, l6 trained
voices rendered music, as did the boys
Christmas hymns were given by
the girls choir at low mass.
Holy Trinity church observed com
munion at 1880 am, and a second cele.
Dfatlon OF music was held at 1890. Gel
Of holy communion will be
held Thursday, Friday and Saturday at
1890 o'clock.
st, Brigid 3 church held unique scr.
vices at s o'clock, when all Of the uni
form men of the army and navy. who
members of the parish and ARE at
home on f%urloughs. acted as guard Of
honor to the first communicates and in
the procession to the crib Of the Divine
Infant.
Services at the Madison Heights
Methodist Sunday school were held
Tuesday night at 7:45 O'Clock. A little
playlet was given for the purpose Of
impressing the congregation with the
Importance Of American relief.