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Show AViillccr nnil ynunjr gentlemen. You take me by surjirino, lint I wish to tlittnk you ff.r this token, and I know It will always remind me that the. boys always stand by me." The cane li3 a liirife ifolil head on which Inscribe: "To Cyrus I.. Haw ley, from the 'hoys' of the fait Lake Clearing hotiao, Christinas, WH." As the checks were exchans-ed, Mr. Roecrs of the Utah National bank, in behalf of Mr. llawley, handed an envelope to ea. h of tho representatives, together with tlio checks nnd remarked: ''Boys, I'm not supposed to know what these are, but they are neckties." On eiieh envelope was written: "Compll. metits of the season, C. L. 11." It is needless need-less to suy they wero appreciated. An Enjoyable Hop. An enjoyable hop was (riven at Youuijer's hall last evening under tho auspices of Cal-antho Cal-antho lodfre, Knights of Pythias. Olscn's orchestra furnished tho music and there wero fifteen cumbers on tho programme. The attendance was very select and the ball was a decided socal and financial success. Messrs. Karnsworth, Tobin, Martin, Rogers and Uisby formed the committee of arrange niunts, and are deserving of great credit for tho perfection of all details for the comfort and enjoyment of those present. Wonderland. This popular place of amusement has pre. pared a splendid holiday programme for its natrons, and is a warm, cozy place to pass a . DOINGS T03I0HR0W. CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES FULLY INAUGURATED INAUG-URATED AND THE SEASON OPENED. Halls Last Kvonlns Under t!io Auspices of Well Known Societies-Tho Charming Opera (r I'allnit.a. at the Theater To-nlght To-nlght Other Afllulrs. The anniversary of the birth of our Savior, a most joyous one throughout the christian world, will be upon us tomorrow. To millions upon millions of human beings it conies each year as a benefaction, leaving glad memories to be cherished long after its passage, pas-sage, In the multiplicity of joys its custom-ary custom-ary ami appropriate observance always brings to the people of Chriatian lands. To the children what infinite pleasures Christinas Christ-inas morn ushers in through the visitation of that great and good friend and benefactor of the little ones, Santa (lutis. Who among us all, whether mature or advanced in years, docs not recall the happy nicinorus of childhood that came with the dawn of each successive Christmas mom? And In the spectacle of childrens' glee old hearts are warmed, and gladsome thoughts of birthdays of the Savior of man-kind man-kind in long past years recur with emotions most pleasurable. In observance of the day, which The Times hopes will be thoroughly enjoyable to all, it trusts that thoughts of Him whoso birthday will come tomorrow will bo in the minds of every one. Let us think of tho grand mission for which He camo to a sin-burdened world, who, ln his sublime teachings spake as never man spake, ln which he gave utterance to that precept of radiant beauty and sublimity unparalleled: ' "As ye would that others should do unto you do ye even so unto them." Merry Christmas! Do not forget tho orphans. The Timbh willies everybody a Joyous day tomorrow. Like everybody else Tub Times will take a day off tomorrow and permit lis employes to enjoy a holiday. There will be no issue of the paper tomorrow evening. Christmas for 1VJ1, is ushered in, in a particularly par-ticularly happy manner and everybody has made preparations for a good time. There will be services appropriate to the occasion in all of the churches and many festivals will occur tonight. At the various orphan homes arrangements have been made for the enjoyment of the little waifs who have no parents to make the day a pleasure for them. At the home on tstale street the la-tiles la-tiles in charge have prepared a Christmus eve entertainment for this evening. There will bo a huge Christmas tree laden with presents and good things for the orphans. The I'uitarian Sunday-school scholars are engaged in tho decoration of a Christinas tree this afternoon in the parlors of the Metropolitan. Met-ropolitan. Sunlu CIkus in person is on hand couple of hours of enjoyment during the cold spell of weather. Tho stock company has made a splendid success and today appear ap-pear in a new comedy entitled "Fun 'In a Boarding House." It will he continued for one week. In tho Curio hall the Malay knife-throwers give their sensational impalement im-palement act. The Ryan children, clever little comedians, also make their appearance today, and Smith it Fuller, the great musical team, remain another week. Tomorrow, Christinas, it souvenir day, and all tho ladies will be presented with appropriate Christmus Christ-mus gifts. FatfDitia. The home company that will present this charming opera this evening and Christmas and the following evening, gave a full dress rehearsal last evening. Tho opera was given without a hitch, and the performance was gone through with a smoothness that would have been creditable to any professional profes-sional organization. The sale of seats has been very large and good houses wlil greet the company each night of the production. The company will perform the opera at Ogden on the evening of New Years day, leaving here on the 3 o'clock Cnion I'acilio train and returning after the performance on a special train. Many friends from Salt Lake will accompany them. Nat Itrightim. Xat llrigliam Is In Denver and will assist in a Christmas concert given at Trinity churc h in that city tomorrow. The following notice of the event is clipped from a Denver paper. A Christmas proerainmH will be fiver, on Christmas 1'ntht, Friday of this week. Hy Trinity choir, asited hy Nat Hriham, the famuli tenor of Salt bake City. The concert will consist of t'cliis from the .Messiah, both solos and choruses, nntl a liiicfliaiiconH part. Soloist: Mr. Briuhatn, .Mrs. Carter, Miss l.i'iinonr .Mr. Urierly, and -Mr. l'f.'flkoru at the organ. and is distributing his gifts iu a lavish manner. man-ner. Tho tree will bear a heavy burden of candies, fruils, nuts, toys and ail that goes to gladden the childish heart and will be presented witli its choice crop of goodies to the children of the Orphans' home. At the tabernacle Christmas night the concert con-cert for the benefit of the old folks takes place. The programme which is a very line one was given in full In last evening's issue of this paper. Presents will bo distributed to the nircd over TO years, and to all the orphans. The concert will be a grand success, as thousands thous-ands of tickets have been sold. At the English Lutheran church Christmas services will be held at 11 o'clock tomorrow morning. The pastor, Kev. James K. Heates will deliver a sermon commemorative of the occasion. This congregation worships iu St. Mark's hull on East First South street, opposite the city hull. The Christmas exercises of the Central Christian church will take place at the church this evening nt7:HU o'clock. It will be participated in by tho pupils, teachers and officers of the school. All day long today, and for the entire week, for that, matter, the poMollice em. " plovcs have been busy. Every available lucii.of space ill the various departments is crowded with Christmas parcels. Every arriving ar-riving train brings them in, and each outgoing out-going train carries forth an equally large ttiautity. Postmaster Benton has placed a large bafket with a capacity of several bushels beneath thu opening for the deposit of parcels, and this was etl...l t.i tl, l.rim oL-.o-v ten iiiiiiut.es diirin? Will .SliiR "America." Professor Evan Stephens, conductor of the Choral society, announces that he will conduct con-duct the choir in singing the national anthem, an-them, "America," at the flag presentation at the tabernacle this afternoon. He has issued a request to the members of tho society so-ciety to attend and assist the Patriotic Sons of America by the singing of the anthem, and thus greatly aid In inspiring the children child-ren with patriotic ideas of their country. Odd Fellows Hop. The Social club of the I. O. O. F. gave its usual fortnightly dance at O. A. R. hall last evening. The attendance was not large owing to the inclemency of the weather, but nffuir was a social success and a very pleasant pleas-ant affair. Larsen's quadrille band furn. isiied the music for the dancers, tioSsl. Sam C. Mott, a well-known "exciter of public interest" in dramatic productions, is in the city arranging for the appearance of "The Clcmenceau Case." Preparations are being made by the Bap. tist choir, under direction of Assistant Conductor Con-ductor Peabody of the Choral society for special musical services next Sunday morning. morn-ing. The Christmas Cuutntawill be given at the Sunday school Tuesday evening next. Benevolent people are requested to remember remem-ber the orphans under the patronage of St. Ann's Orphan Aid society. Donations can be left at E. O'Reilly's clothing store, or at tho home, northeast corner First South and Third East streets. the dav. The receipts of the ollice for tins month will more than double those of lust year. Tho ollice has never had as largo a holiday business to handle as the present one. All of the territorial, federal and municipal ollices will be closed tomorrow. So will all the bunks and business houses. Tho day will bo given up entirely to the festive occasion oc-casion by all chissesof citizens. The sleigh, ing will probably continue tine, as the signal ollicer announces a continuation of the present cold snap. The ManairerCaned. Tho banks of Salt Lake City, those that are iu the clearings house, were probably not aware that their representatives, besides tending Btrictly to business, had a little scheme of their own on foot which came to a climax today after the manager, Cyrus L. Hawley, announced the clearings for the session. The Usual routine was gone through, and then some of the "boys" were feeling a littlo nervous. The manager closed bis desk, which was a signal, and Mr. Walker, of the Bank of Commerce stepped step-ped forward and said: "Mr. Huwley, in behalf of tho 'boys' of the Salt Luke Clearings houso, I present you with this cane as a token of esteem. In the coming months you may have occasslon to use something of this kind, but we hope not on one of us. We wish you a merry Christmas." Mr. Hawley looked for a moment at the pentlenien, accepted the caue, ami, after regaining re-gaining his 6clf-composure, replied: "Mr. SPOHTIXG AOTCS. TiiB-of-Warmen Tonight The Champion vs. the Captain. Tho tug-of-war tourney will commence at Walker's pavilion promptly at 8 o'clock this evening, at which time time the Norwegian giants under Captain Bonnerud and the Americans under Captain Lango, will go to the rope in tho opening struggle. The teams will give a parade this afternoon iu which all the men will take part. They have collected the most seasoned timber to be found among the nationalities represented represent-ed in Zion and the showing will be an excellent ex-cellent one. Colonel E. Kelly is making his arrangements arrange-ments for the meeting between Captain Lange and Champion Williams, and the match will probably take place early next month. Captain Langc has promised to prune off a big lot off flesh and get himself something near the beam . tipped by the champion. The (brilliant tournament at the Morgan which has been a source of much entertainment entertain-ment to those who attended, closed last evening ln a match between Cutlor and Mor-ris, Mor-ris, the former winning on a score of 75 to 70. Mr. Clark and Referee Davis are to be congratulated upon the excellent management manage-ment that characterized the tourney from start to finish. A balk line event is now being agitated. |