3. Catholic Societies: Of which there are four, accredited with eight workers, including five priests. Italian immigrants are particularly cared for under this group by the St. Rafael's Society.

4. Protestant Christian Agencies:

Christmas Celebration
for the Immigrants at Ellis Island, New York
Thursday, December 23, 1915
PROGRAMME

OvertureSalvation Army Band
 1. Hymn—"America"
 2. InvocationRev. Dr. Elliot White
 3. Christmas SongPlayed by the Band
 4. GreetingCommissioner Howe
 5. Christmas Greeting (in Italian)Rev. J. Moretto
 6. Christmas Greeting (in Spanish)Rev. G. J. D'Anchise
 7. SongPolish Children's Choir
 8. Christmas Greeting (in Greek)Rev. J. D. Marmaroff
 9. Christmas Greeting (in Russian)Rev. P. D. Vassileff
10. SongBohemian Children's Choir
11. Christmas Greeting (in Swedish)
12. DuetCapt. Toft and Dr. Leidzen
13. Christmas Greeting (in German)Rev. Paul Land
14. FantasiePlayed by Salvation Army Band
15. Address (in English)Rev. Dr. C. P. Tinker
16. Hymn—"All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name"
17. Remarks and benediction by the chairmanRev. Paul Land
Doxology

Boston Port of Entry

Boston is the headquarters for the District No. 2, including Portland, Maine, Providence, R. I., New Bedford and Fall River. The immigrant station in Boston is not at all adequate to the needs.