Entertainment at St. Joseph's.
The 112 orphans ented for by La Providence of St. Joseph's Institute, 28 Rue Montauban,—wer iven & wonderful Christmas party Saturday "afternoon by the Josuph's School and other friends, A. large Christmas tree, decorated with twinkling-coloured electri which the presents were piled. The Very Rev, Mother-General, recently arrived f oe on a tour of inspection, was escorted to the hall by the Rev. Mother St. Philomen Mother Superior of St. Joseph's Institute, and received by Mother ft. Austin, who is in charge of the one. of those who had assisted the preparations for the fole were present when the children—came marching. ing old French carols, 'They' were grouped about. the tree and the gifts were distribu! ed by the sisters and the visitors, each child receiving a toy, the gift of the students of St. Josegh's, and some useful present, usually a Jzarment. After singing more carols the children then adjourned to the eefectories which had been prettily decorated with coloured crepe paper, and a central Santa Claus Jdriving a. team of plum puddings. After a delicious tea a happy hour was spent with games and music
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