Christmas day in Hickory was ideal in every respect and children, with wagons and dolls on their little minds, had one grand time—some of them from 5:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m.
Church bells at 5:30 summoned the members to the early morning services at two churches and at 11 o’clock there were exercises at other institutions. At the First Baptist church Mr. Bradshaw delivered a special sermon to the Knights Templar, who attended in uniform. The religious services at the various churches were well attended and in the afternoon, which was a beautiful spring day, hundreds were on the streets.
Police officers report that the conduct of everybody was good. In fact, it was remarkable how quiet the day was. There was no drinking, so far as the officers observed, and the usual noise of firecrackers was almost absent. Occasionally a big waker went off, but one did not hear the continuous sounds that are so general on Christmas day.
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