Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-26

ed to them by the Salvation Army.
f- At the Augusta House
: The Augusta House as usual offer
ed a tempting Christmas dinner 70
those who wished to dine out. Roast
Vermont turkey with chestnut dress
ing topped the bill with roast green
goose and potato dressing next on the
menu. These palatable articles cook
ed in the first class style OF which
the house is noted, was well patron
lied by the diners. Everything from
the oyster cocktail appetite sharpen
er to the coffee was served in su-
perb Christmas fashion. About 80
guests availed themselves of the op-
portunity to dine out. From 2.3O to
5 P. NJ. dancing was on the program
with the music furnished by Doug
lass orchestra, large number at
tending.
Al Hotel North
At Hotel North a special dinner
was served to d large patronage. Tur-
key Of course headed the menu to-
gether with the usual side dishes.
and, without which turkey might be
mistaken for. another kind Of u bird.
The dinner was served practically on
the same plan as the Thanksgiving
dinner, which was SO Well enjoyed at
that time, and without doubt was ap'
preciated just as much.
At Hayes Restaurant
A tempting menu was served TO a.
good ,numper during the day at
Hayes restaurant, the several courses
including roast chicken, mashed
squash. mashed potato, celery, cram
berry sauce. coffee Jello, and cof-
fee. ...
At the Augusta General Hospital
The patients at the Augusta Cen
eral hospital were not forgotten dur
ing the day. A big Christmas din
ner was served to all with turkey as
the principal article, and through
the generosity of Mrs. Fred Kinsman
crate of oranges made its appear
ance about that time to the evident
enjoyment of the sick. The children
patients had various Christmas
trees with which to delight their
hearts. There were many visitors at
the hospital during the oay a::a each
patient had very happy time and
every one was we'll remembered.
Norman Green of Waterville sent
in some books for the children's
ward.
At the City Farm
A home grown, home-cooked
Christmas dinner was piled high on
the festive board at the City farm.
Just glance at the following menu
and think of what you missed. Roast
chicken with giblet sauce, cranber-
ries, squash, sweet and white po-
tatoes, mince and pumpkin pies. as
sorted frosted cakes, oranges, pea
nuts. pop corn. candy and apples.
During the day each inmate was pre-
sented with Christmas package
from the ladies Of the W. c. T. L.
Tho Salvation Army
Much could be said about the ac-
tivities of the local Salvation army
Corps at Christmas time and still
words could not adequately express
the gratitude Of the needy families of
the city which We're presented with
Christmas baskets filled to overflow
ing on Christmas eve Without doubt
every family that sat down to their
Christmas dinner gave fervent
thanks to" the Salvation Army. The
Christmas baskets held a goodly sup
ply Of chickens. squash, bread. pota-
toes, apples, onions, carrots and
sweets.
kennebse County Jail
Special arrangements were made
by those in charge at the county Jail
to give Christmas dinner to the in
mates. The principal article on the
Dill Of fare was fresh native roast
pork surrounded by mashed potatoes
and the usual side dishes, practical
~ the same menu that was given for
the Thanksgiving dinner.