Evening journal., 1922-12-01
FOOD FOR POOR
and SHUT-INS
Churches, Charities, Lodges
See That None Hunger
on Thanks Day
HAPPY DAY IN
CHILDREN'S HOME

Thanksgiving cheer was carried
yesterday into the homes of more
than one hundred destitute families,
also TO patients in hospitals and in
mates of public institutions.
Distribution of baskets containing
chicken, potatoes. canned goods
coffee and fruits was made by sew
eral local charitable organizations.
While the Associated Charities did
not engage in the work actively. it
supplied the names Of twenty-five
worthy families 10 the Epworth
League Of Grace VI. r. Church,
which sent the dinners.
Several classes in the High School
also filled baskets of food and dis
tributed them among needy families,
as did the Wilmington Lodge Of
Elks and Santa Maria Council,
knights Of Columbus. The Sunday
Breakfast Mission and salvation
Army also did their part in seeing
that Thanksgiving was made some
thing more than a name TO the
worthy poor.
One destitute family composed OF
mother and four children was
made happy by the Kappa Kappa
Kappa Sorority OF the High School.
which presented 1t with a hugh
basket OF eatables and supply of
clothing.
half dozen large chickens form
ed the substance Of a tasty Thanks
giving dinner enjoyed by the fifty
four little destitute children who are
cared for at the Children's Home,
Riverview. Celery mashed pota-
toes, corn, coffee, cranberries. ice
cream and candy comprised the bal
ance of the menu.
Last night the children staged an
Entertainment in which practically
every one had a part. An interest
ing feature OF this show was the
gymnastic exercises by the children.
showing the results of weeks of care
full training. During the entertain
inent refreshments were distribut-
ed. Mrs. Eva Hay the matron had
charge OF the program.
Chicken dinner with all the essen
fial trimmings" was enjoyed by the
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phan Asylum, Sixth and West streets.
Candies and other dainties the gift
of the local Catholic societies. added |
10 the enjoyment OF the day for the |
youngsters. A similar feast was en-
1oyed by the aged inmates OF the |
home of the Little Sisters OF the
Poor. Fourth street and Grant ave-
hue.
Old Masons Made Happy.
The inmates OF the Masonic Homs, |
IN Lancaster avenue. enjoyed a spe<
rial turkey dinner, several large
turkeys raised on the home farm
grazing the tables. Many visitors
we're welcomed at the home during
The day. and there were many happy
reunions. The usual entertainment
was omitted because OF lack OF space
due to the new building operation.
The twelve aged men and womenI
at the Minquadale Home, near Farm
hurst, enjoyed a delightful dinner
which was arranged by Lewis Burk,
superintendent and his wife, who is
matron. The eatables here we're so
plentiful that there was enough left
over for another feast today.
At the Layton Home for Aged
Colored People, Thirty-ffth and Mar
ket streets. a chicken dinner was
served. Contributions for the home
were taken up in several colored
churches of the city yesterday as a
Thanksgiving Offering. The colored
boys of st. Joseph's Catholic Home,
Eleventh and French streets, were
also made happy by a big dinner,
candy and other good things.
At the state Hospital, Farnhurst,
a typical Thanksgiving dinner was
served the inmates. Patients OF the
Delaware, Homeopathic. Physicians
and Surgeons Hospitals and the
County Hospitals and Almshouse
were also Afforded added cheer and
comfort through dinners and other
dainties.