Holiday Revelry in Early Renton

Never before in the history of Renton has there been such a gathering. Delegations from Duwamish, White and Cedar Rivers lent their 'youth and beauty' to make this occasion pleasant and enjoyable. The gifts from the 'Christmas Tree' took place in the new schoolhouse, and long before the hour for distribution came, the house was filled with old and young, anxiously awaiting for the gifts to take place. The committee appointed to distribute the presents—Miss Bessie Terry, Miss Addie Smithers and Miss Nellie Terry—conducted their pleasant labors in a manner which cannot be too highly commended. At 9 o’clock, the 'Christmas Tree,' having been disposed of its precious fruits, was removed, and all who felt so disposed joined in the merry dance, and not until the morning was far advanced did they think of their homeward return. The supper was had at the Renton Boarding House, where 75 couples sat down to a table groaning under the weight of turkey, chicken, cake, and pie. Many were the thanks that greeted Mrs. E. M. Smithers for the manner in which she had performed her part on the most difficult of all the programmes. This was, in fact, a 'Merry Christmas' to all, and will long be remembered as the most pleasant affair of the kind that has ever taken place in Renton.