A Child’s Christmas Gift in Renton

A very pleasant episode of Christmas was enjoyed by the small juveniles of Renton on Saturday last. Miss Florence Williams, finding that no arrangements were being made for a Christmas tree for the children, determined to get one up herself for the little ones, especially those whom for a month or two past she had gathered together on Sunday afternoon as a juvenile Sunday school. These numbered between twenty and thirty, from 4 years upward to 10 and 12. The tree was prettily adorned with the assistance of her older sister, Miss Gertie, and the gifts, consisting of dolls and toys, were purchased by or under the direction of Miss Florence. Though the afternoon was stormy, quite a number of adults were present, making a total of about fifty. The exercises were held in a room belonging to Mr. Dean of Newcastle. Rev. Mr. Murphy, Rev. George F. Whitworth, Mr. Robert Wood, and Mr. Thomas Jones made remarks, and the school sang 'My Country, 'Tis of Thee.' Miss Florence Williams, who is only 12 years of age, is deserving of great praise for the patience and perseverance in drilling the children and organizing such a pleasurable entertainment.