Show WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS 4 President Santa Claus for the Little WASHINGTON Dec 25 Snow Snow which began falling late last night gave Washington a n genuine Christmas appearance appearance appearance ap ap- ap- ap today Public and private business was practically entirely sus Sus- Interest centered In the happenings happenings hap hap- at the White House Early this morning the tho President and all the members of or his family repaired to the I library where presents were exchanged and many boxes and packages es which had hail come comae from out of ot town opened There were a large number of callers and man many gifts In the shape pe of handsome handsome hand hand- some ome floral pieces were received Soon SOOIl after breakfast st. the president l Theodore Theodore Theo Theo- dore Jr art ami Ferguson of ot the Rough Riders who Is a house guest r took a long hor horseback baek ride returning f. f In time to Join the rest of at the family at luncheon with Commander and Mrs Cowles At the homes of ot the Cabinet officers the da day was quietly observed while among the embassies and legations lec elaborate preparations had been made for tor celebrating Official dinner parties were given by the British and Russian The Thc Argentine Minister and wife gave a n childrens children's party part at tho the legation while the Minister l for tor Peru and his wife entertained a n number of or Peruvian students In the various schools and colleges of ot the United States Tonight the President will entertain a a. number of friends at the dinner which will be served In the state din din- ing S |