Donations were sorted, repacked, and marked for Belgium, Germany, France, Austria, Hungary, Serbia, Greece, and Russia.
[3] US Army soldiers at Fort Hamilton loaded the cargo onto the US Navy's collier, the Jason, which it loaned to transport the goods.
It's going to be filled with gifts For families abroad Who've suffered in this cruel war From fire, gun, and sword Now all the boys and all the girls Will ev'ry effort bend To see how many useful things They to the ship can send; But I was thinking we could do About as much real good By sending money from our banks As well as clothes and food
Let's wave our hats and clap our hands As we send it on its trip; May many a heart and home be cheered By the gifts of the Christmas Ship!
So this year we'll help Santa Claus Remember each poor child, And bring a smile of happiness Amid those terrors wild.