The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1919-01-17
Christmas at the County Home.

A
roll county had been called upon %
many times to contribute to the
various Red Cross and war funds,
and had given 90 literally to the
needs of our distressed neighbors
across the seas, they did not forget
! the poor whom We have always
with us, and Christmas was made
very bright and happy for the aged
and afflicted inmates of our County
Home, because of their prompt and
liberal response to our request for
aid in carrying them Christmas
cheer.
4 bountiful Christmas dinner was
prepared for them by the excellent
Steward and Stewardess, MIR. and
Mrs. Lambert, and all were remem-
bered with personal gifts which
were greatly appreciated.
On the last day of the old year,
they entertained at dinner the Coun-
ty Commissioners and a few friends.
and i'm the afternoon our annual
festival was held, having been IN
avoidable delayed. The large din
ing room was beautifully decorated
with Christmas green's and wreatfs
which gave it bright and festive
appearance.
The exercises consisted of the sing
ing OF several Christmas carols, led
by Mrs. Claude KINNEY, organist;
PRAYER, by Rev. Paul d. Yoder;
solo, Silent Night, Holy Night
Miss Addie Manahan; recitation,
little Miss Eleanor KINNEY; carol,
lit came upon the Midnight Clear"
address, Rev. Mr.. Yoder; recitation,
'The New Year, Miss Dorothy Hoff;
distribution of gifts; singing, God
BE With You Till We Meet Again"
the Lords Prayer and benediction.
Because of the very liberal con-
tributions received this year, the
women were supplied with many lit
. tie wished for comforts, such as soft
slippers, white aprons, and little
things which give the touch Of home
to their rooms, and which are dear
, ito the heart of every woman, and
the men got a liberal supply Of to-
baccO, warm socks, gloves, etc
A special gift Of pretty crocheted
ties was, given to the women by a
friend, With which they were greatly
tPpleasea;; yu nd Itat neat little package,
containing face towels with a pretty
crocheted edge from another friend.
The little remembrances FaFe greatly
,, appreciated, because they feeF-they
are not forgotten by those who have
: known them in other days.
Tt i gratifying to know how gem
eral this custom OF remembering our
County poor at Christmas and other
times is growing. With the Sunshine
Circle at Manchester remembering
; them at Easter, and the Lend Hand
: Club of Gambler at Thanksgiving
; and representatives from all parts OF
; the county contributing at Christ
mas, they look forward to the differ
, ent seasons, with joyful anticipa-
: ! ton. and all who help may feel they
are engaged in a beautiful work
: remembering that the Giver of all
!. good things has said "Inasmuch as W
have done it unto one Of the least OF
these, We have done it unto Me-"
4 have thanked by card all the
! per 0na1 contributors, and i'm ad-
: dition thanks are due Jordan Public
school, New Windsor primary school,
Christian Endeavor Societies, Of Tan
, eytown; Aid Society, Church Of the
; Brethren, New Wfndsor;s Western
Maryland College Sunday school;
!. Nusbaum and Jordan, r. w. Mather
and. Sons, Babylon and .Lippy, C. v.
Wantz, j. D. Bowers. o. G. Corbin,
Westminster, and J. ID. Bale, OF
Medford ior liberal contributions,
and to the county press.
Through the kindness of friend
\ who supplied the money, the inmates
: were given the additional pleasure of
t giving the Steward and his family
. little gifts, which were presented to
them by one OF the women in very
cordial and happy manner.
, Every inmate wore the Red Cross
: button, showing their member
ship in this great organization, which
e was given them by the County Com
7 missioners. Last year the boys Of
; "old Go. IT." provided the funds
which made ten OF them members
n They were also made happy by hav-
ing a contribution Of So sent BY
another friend in their name, to the
starving Armenians. Rev. Yoder
- told them the story Of Armenia in q
) very graphic way and very happy
E day came to an END.
e Again thanking every one who
q helped to make it possible to carry
!, on this work, and with wishes for a
: happy New Year to all, from the in
M mates of the County Home,
L lin His Name"