Arizona republican., 1919-01-02
FAST AND WEST UNITE IN ODD
 XMAS IN TRAIN
Stranded In Snow Storm,
 Passengers On Golden State Limited Put On Unique Ccle brat ion

One of the most unique Christmas celebrations of the west will long be remembered by a score of children and many grown ups who were passeng- CTS on the Golden State Limited, when that train was stranded in a snow storm at Pratt, Kansas, last Christmas Day. Members of the crew and pas sengers of the snoWbound train, united in celebrating with a regular Christ mas party on the train, with the sta tion at Pratt as auxiliary hall space. Included in the passengers on the train were people from practically every point in the United States and outside dominions. New York, Chi cago the Philippines, the Pacific coast and Canada were all represented.
 Plan Christmas Party
 As it became apparent the train would have to remain in Pratt all day Christmas, d plan was originated by Ed Shumate, Prescott, Ariz,. S. w. Casner, an attorney of Kansas City, and John T. Lane of San Francisco, to entertain the children on the train with a Christmas tree and celebration. W. W. Hammond, a lawyer of Peoria, H., acting as Santa Claus. Other members of the party and the crew heartily joined 4n, and the twenty or more children on the train were invited to the observation car while the adults were confined to the parlor cars.
 The observation car was decorated appropriately for the occasion. The Christmas tree was laden with candles, strung popcorn, cranberries and pres ents for each little child, as well as all the train crew. Aside from the gifts, sacks containing apples, oranges, boxes of raisins, nuts and candy were presented to each child.
 Decorate the Car
 The decorating was in charge or Miss Carol N Casner, q Kansas Uni versity girl whose home is in Kansas City, Mo-, M. I. Weiss of Fl Paso, as sisting. The committee on finance and formation consisted of Ed Shumate Of Prescott, Arizona; $, W. Casner, Kansas City, Mo; Miss A. Bell Howat, Springfield, Ohio; John T. Lane, San Francisco; Mrs. Ida A. Craver, prom inent in world of letters and a bedtime stories writer, had charge of the pro- gram and entertainment. assisted by Ensign Short, Venice, Cal; $. C. Gang, llOIt1lAf Al ALsr lsICuts 1AclA " AOAAt1A e1 Los Angeles, Cal, and & C. McMur- ray, Los Angeles, Cal. The committee on information consisted of Miss A. Bell Howat, Springfield, Ohio, and Mrs. Pugnire, Winnipeg, Can.
 The program was as follows:
 A Christmas Program
 Opening remarks-Staff Captain Pugmire, Winnipeg, Can.
 Thr~ftut colo I've mire.
 Stories and selections-Dr. Charles Piper, Chicago.
 Cullison, Kas.
 Mind reading-Ensign Short, Venice Calf.
 War stories-Percy Hamilton, Major (. A. C., Manila, P. l.
 St Nicholas-Mrs. Casner, Kansas City.
 Stories-Lt Harry Wishard, Los An. geles, Calf.
 Recitation-Mastcr Edward Mas.
 EXperiences-Mr Beverly, Los An. geles, Calif
 Stories-Mr. Woolwine, Los Angeles Calf.
 Soldiers song-Miltary chorus.
 Stories-Mrs. Ida Craver.
 Dance-Miss Hawkins, Fl Paso; MT Brown, Los Angeles, Calf.
 Banjo and whistling solo-Nr. Spen cer Chicago.
 The awkward squad, by soldiers.
 Stories-Mr. Cunningham.
 Rabbit contest-free for all.
 Poem-Dr. J. W. Elerick, Ottu miya, Iowa.
 Owing to the large attendance, tn chi. dren's exercises were held in tn observation car, while the program was given in the waiting room of tn depot, The program was excellent After the program a Nictrola was SC cured. and refreshments and dancing occupied the remainder of the evening The train was in charge of ConductO Dick Cordory, Pratt, Kas., with Pull man Conductor Spencer of Chicago.
 Passengers Who Took Part
 The list of passengers included Clar Hawkins Fl Paso; Mrs. Daisy Gin, Joliet, H.; w. M. Wilson, Dalhar Texas; J. F. Sims, supervisor of tn Frisco railroad; M Fisher, superinten dent refrigerator service, C. R. I. { P; Joseph K. Sims, engineering de pertinent, Frisco railroad; L. J. Barrl Los Angeles J ;. Adams Fl PasO Mary F. Alexander. Pittsburg, Pa: As Henson, Dodge City, Kansas: A. \. Miska, Wm. Libman, Dr. J. W. Elei ick, Ottumiva, Iowa; J. L. Workman Liberty, Ohio; B. E. WooIwine, Lo Angeles; Harry A. McGaughy. Chicago Major Percy C. Hamilton. C. X. C Manila, P. l.: R. II. Cunningham Liberty, Kas.; A. Bell Howat. Spring field; Thomas l.. Hill, D. D. S, Sant Ana, Calif. Catherine Marioette, Bis bee. Arizona Wm, A. Wiggins, Tu cgrhcari, N. NJ; F. F. Dickson, Tu curncari, \. NJ; MT. and Mrs. Will I Fogg and daughter Minneapolis, Minn Gordon Inman, Amarillo, Texas; M and Mrs. T. H. Decker, Duluth, Minn