Christmas at Caterham Sanitarium
FROM a report in the Caterham Weekly Press and County Post, we note that the children of the town were remembered at Christmas time by the nurses and workers at the Caterham (England) Sanitarium, the “tips” from patients having been put into a common fund and devoted to this purpose. The Post says:— A large Christmas tree was erected in one of the biggest rooms of the establishment, and there on Christmas eve the children gathered, being welcomed by Dr. Olsen, who talked to them, and asked questions concerning Palestine and the birth of Christ. In all cases the answers showed good training and understanding of the subject. A “good health tea” was served, and the children found it possible to satisfy hunger without animal food. Music also came into the program, and afterward Messrs. Priddie gave a lantern exhibition, consisting of the story of “Little Minnie,” one of Grimm’s fairy tales, and some humorous slides. At the close each child received a hamper containing fruit and nuts, and a parcel of garments, containing two, three, four, or five articles, according to their needs.