The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-26
SANTA CLAUS PAID
NURSERY A VISIT
Ga ;sin1as There a Day Of
Joy From Star: 10
Finish.

SAINTS Claus appeared on the streets
of the city Tuesday evening abous
eight o'clock and gladdened many a
childish heart Charley Deuham.
speaking confidentially, took the part
to perfection and after cmptying part
of his pack at the day nursery at sew
en- o'clock, he. together with Captain
O'Beirne and Lieutenant Fornon, paid
a visit to the jail where about rIrt5
presents in the shape OF candy, nuts
and fruit were delivered From the
Jail these people went through Hart
Iey's store and one OF two Of the other
stores bidding Merry christmas" to
the clerks. From there Santa Claus
went to the Salvation Army hall where
about 100 presents of all kinds were
handed to eager, Laughing children
many of whom wouId Has = gone with
out this year had not Santa Claus re-
membered that sometimes ones faith
er and mother through universities OF
all kinds, find themselves powerless
when Christmas day arrives, TO buy
presents even the cheapest.
The sum of S475 was taken in from
the Salvation Army kettles which
stood on the streets ten days and from
the sale OF the Christmas trees which
the army sold all but three. One hun-
bred and fifty-nine dollars was taken
in on the trees. The entire amount
was expended for presents for the
Captains people-those who depend
on hira each year 20 provide cheer and
happiness. This year more than eve
before Captain O'Beirne has had mani
helpers who have aided him in his
work The Captains wishes to thank
all of these-those who contributed
money, presents and clothing and
those who attended to the children's
tree and presents at the Day Nursery
Lamar Satterfield sang a number OF
beautiful songs for the children and
mothers at the Salvation Army ha4s
Tuesday evening and Mrs. NJ. Durham
played his accompaniment in SYM
pathetic manner. A short program OF
pieces spoken by some OF the children
and one by the Captain himself in:
Irish brogue was enjoyed immensely
Mrs. E. B. Moore and Mrs. Polk work
ed hard getting Christmas ready for
Santa Claus at the nursery. Several
young ladies waited on the table dur
ing Christmas dinner at the nursery
so that all the children and even the
matron could enjoy the meal untnter-
rupted.
santa Claus told the babies at the
nursery that he came part of the way
TO Fairmont in his sleigh but that
when he reached a place where the
snow failed. he was forced TO get out
his airship and alfght on the top OF
the nursery and come down The chill
dreu are said to have had the best
time of their young lives Christmas
eve with gorgeous tree-veryp very
beautiful, and with presents agreeing
with small penciled notes which were
mailed to Santa few days bsiore-
There were dolls. rocking horses, doll
dishes, small stoves, tables, games,
candy and fruit. Mr.. Fatt Of The Fair
mont hotel, donated ten pound tur-
key with gravy straight from the oven.
The chef in charge said he took spe-
cial pains with that turkey and en-
loved his share in the game with all
his heart. Mr.. Fatt also furnished
plum pudding, which was excellent,
celery and nuts. He also sent along
bread and a carving knife. There was
nothing in the Christmas dinner line
which failed to turn up when the eat
ing moment arrived. To watch the
children brought many lump into the
rhroats OF those who were respons1-
Bile for the enjoyment OF the little
ones.
Inmates of the jan received candy,
nuts and frhit-each one box OF his
own with salvation Army magazine
fConfinuad on maze fOuF.l