The Washington times., 1922-12-25
CAPITAL ENJOYS
WIDE XMAS
GAYETY

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President Leads Celebrations.
Not One Humble Home For
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borhood were guests. Santa Claus.
called out of bed shortly after Q
o'clock. came back to town and at
the theater distributed candy and
nuts to youngsters. The Pollyanna
Club and directors of the municipal
playground assisted in the program,
arranged by Miss Mary Church Ter
rell.
Tonight many churches are plan
ming special services. Washington's
legitimate theaters will give triple
performances. while the movies OF
the city will be open as usual.
President Harding's Message.
President Harding. members Of the
Cabinet and all other high Govern
ment officials sent special Christ
mas messages to the vast army
sailors and marines each received
messages from their superiors.
The Chief Executive, In a message
to the disabled American veterans.
declared they are entitled to the
utmost assurance that a grateful
people stands willing and anxious to
do, and will continue to do, every
thing possible for them"
THAT the coming year may bring
them in fullest measure a restored
fortune, health and prosperity is the
earnest wish of the entire nation"
the Presidents message added.
Although Christmas did not Of
ficially' come until today, Washing
ton was celebrating yesterday.
One hundred youngsters Of the
youthful Chinese population Of the
city gathered last night in the Cos,
pei mission. The old games and
practices Of the Far East Repub-
the kiddies had big time. DR.. p.
S. Chen, an aide at the gospel mis-
Ion, supervised the entertainment.
Gifts By Ku Klux.
The knights of the Ku Klux
Klan, according to reports. Joined
officially in the celebration Of
Christmas. Ballston Klan No. 6
sent its representatives over Vir-
ginia roads hast night, scattering
baskets OF food and bundles OF
clothing to the needy.
The Volunteers of America, dis
tributing baskets brought cheer, to
many homes. Especially was there
Acton, 5161a Eleventh street south
xyost nna of Qo6 70 y,oiliaa viaited
by their representatives. Mrs. Ac-
toms only son is away from home
and without the gifts Of the Volun-
teers there would have been no
Christmas for her and two children.
A large community Christmas
tree in the playground Of the
Friendship House, 826 Virginia ave-
nue., was part of the celebration at
that house. Several hundred chill
tren gathered. Gifts Of food, cloth
ing and candy were distributed.
This celebration was helped by the
directors of Garfield playground.
Gayety In City Suburbs.
In Cleveland Park last might resi-
dents were entertained by Christmas
carols. Residents Of the neighbor-
hood formed a carol club and sang
in the community. Among the
singers were Mrs. A. H. Kirchofer.
Anne Woodbury.. Helen. Robert, and
Jane Wilson, Elizabeth and Stuart
Donnan, Ruth Nebeker, Carlos
Bailey, Florence and Margaret Kel-
Ter, and Arthur Fickel.
Montgomery County Maryland
residents were given a treat last
night when members Of the Mont
gomery County Social Service
League entertained with singing in
Rockville around a big Christmas
tree in front of the high school.
In Chevy Chase last night 100
children, trained by Mrs. James c.
Adkins, went around the community
in trucks and sang Christmas carols.
Girl Scouts OF Washington brought
happiness Of patients at the Chf-
dren's Hospital yesterday. Hun
dreds Of gifts were distributed.
Greetings by Coolidge.
Christmas greetings from Vice
President Coolidge to the people Of
the United States were broadcast
last night by radio.
The spirit of Christmas brought
greater crowds than ever to the
Central High School last night for
the community sing. Scores OF
Christmas carols were on the pro-
gram. The Army Music School
Brass Quartet made its first public
appearance.
Union Station was crowded last
night with hundreds of visitors
coming into the city. The big
station, always interesting, pre-
scented a gala appearance, and those
in the station made the night merry
by the oft repeated Merry Christ
mas" wishes. Officials reported
that traffic increased one-third.
Practically every Catholic church
in Washington last night celebrated
midnight mass. Protestant pastors
preached from special texts, and
splendid music completed the pro.
gram.
Two thousand or more persons
crowded the Franciscan Monastery
for midnight mass. After the mass
there was a procession to the
Grotto Of Bethlehem, and a low
mass was celebrated at the altar
of Nativity. A solemn high ma SO
was celebrated at o'clock this
morning.
Special singing by the church
chorus, under ,the direction of