New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-12-26


Justly popular Seminary, or as many OF them as
could find room in is large Chapel had the pie asure
of listening vocal entertainment of very pleas
ing character, given by its pupils, under the direc-
ton of Prof J. T Root. The programme embraced
choruses. tIios, duets, &C.. from Rossinl, Keller,
Glover Wallace and others, together With some
meritorious compositions from Prof Root. These
were admirably performed by about one hundred
young ladies' OF the Institute who were chosen by
their associates are told from Nj Roots diff
fereLt classes and constituted a galaxy of beauty,
which, together with their excellent performances
seemed TO impaIt the highest enjoyment to all pre-
sent That there should be anything OF grandeur IN
chorus OF school girls the high order Of eEecu-
ton and expression demanded Of professional sing
ers, vas of course neither aimed at nor expected
but the precision Of time, the accuracy OF intons-
ton, and the happily balancing OF parts and blending
of voices, have never heard excelled by any
similar chorus and credItable to the Industry
Of the pupils TO the capacity and tact OF their
teacher We were pleased by everything performed
but particularly so by the duet, Tell me, where DO
fairies dwell THE trio In Beautiful Star the
"Chorus anc Echo" by Mr.. Root and the trio and
chorus "Regna Terra" This last, inform
ed, is taken from a Mass which a lady heard IN a
convent of Europe. She so highly pleased with
this part of it, that she asked the privilege OF copy
ing It, which was refused By hearing it several
times, however aided by musical ear, which has
so often outwItted exclusive possessors Of fine music
she enabled to copy it from memory, and thus
introduce it in this country 1t is really gem, and
We hope soon to see it published c.
WASHING AND BATHING ASSOCIATION
The building of the Peoples Washing and Bathing
Association is situated in Mott-st, near Grand. 1t
is AZ feet wide by about 100 deep, and consists OF
basement and two stories. In the basement are two
front rooms designed for Offices and other wants of
the establishment Between these Two rooms,
and extending back the depth Of the building, is a
narrow passage in which is laid small railroad
track for the purpose OF conveying coal to the rear
for the of the steam boiler. 1t is so arranged
that load of coal can be dumped direc. into car
underneath the sidewalk, and on each side OF this
passage way is large Swimming Bath, one for
males and the other for females the largest of which
is 40 ny IS feet. Appended to these Baths Dres.
sing Rooms for the use of the bathers The first
floor above the basement is devoted to bathing in
Tubs and is divided into Sc bathing rooms, each
with bathing Tub clean towels and other appropri-
ate furniture. To these tubs abundant supply Of
hot and cold water is brought in pipes, that bath
may be obtained Of any desired temperature These
baths are intended to be furnished at the lowest pos
sble rates so that the poorest people may be bene
fitted by them. The second floor is devoted TO wash
ing There six rows or ranges Of tubs, contain
iRg number sufficient 70 accommodate about ninety
washers at one time. Pipes conveying cold water
and steam into every tub. The object of this de-
partment is to furnish facilities and accommodations
for those families that, for want of room, other
causes have no cOnveniences for that necessary
operation at their homes Such as take their cloth
ing to the Wash-House, and pay trfing sum per
hour have the use Of all the accommodations there
furnished. A woman coming into the wash-room
with her bag or basket OF soiled clothing is by the
attendant shown to STALL contaiying two tubs
slightly separated from each other la one Of these
tubs she washes her clothing and bols them in the
other In order TO dry them she has only to turn
around and pull down horse suspended in closet
above filed with hot air, where they are speedily
dry. board provided for the purpose is then
placed on the tubs and forms an ironing table I'm
denesth the line Of tubs, on miniature railway are
passed hot haiirons the ashers that they have
no occasion to leave their stalls from the time they
commence washing until their clothes are dried and
ironed complete so that each woman can have her
clothes entirely under her own care and charge the
whole time. BY means OF these arrangements wash
inc can be well and speedily performed IN wet
weather as III dry, IN foul weather as IN fair.
steam boiler of ample dimensions for furnishing
steam 20 the establishment is placed Ill the basement
of the rear at safe distance from the main building
small steam engine is used to aid in the various
operations of the establishment. The foregoing des-
crlbes the establishment is designed to be when
completed, according to the plans adopted by the
Building Committee No part of it is yet in opera.
tiop but 1t expected that section OF the washing
roam will he adv for a DAYS.
ENTERTAINMENT ON RANDALLS ISLAND.
--Yes,erday capital entertainment was given TO
the children at the Nursery on Randsll's Island by
Mr. Rowland and Mf. Stagg In the morning quite
a large party of ladies and gentlemen, among whom
we're Mr. Simeon Draper, Mr.. Hais.ead and MIR.
Coleman OF the Aston House, proceeded 10 the Isl
and 10 DE present at the Christmas f6te. The chill
dIen to the number Of |, 200 we're assembled IN the
School House, and went through an examination IN
a very cIeditabe manner. The exercises were
varied, but very interesting especially the singing,
ID which the whole body of children joined. After
the examination, they partook OF good dinner,
which they enjoyed captally. When the repast was
over, Mr.. Rowland, and several other gentlemen,
briefly addressed them and impressed upon them the
necessity of good behavior, and attention to the IN
stucon OF their teachers, that they may be fitted to
act their part good members of society. The en-
tertainment was very interesting throughout, and
both children and visitors were highly delighted with
the proceedings. The children in the Hospital were
attended 10 by Mrs A II. Gibbons, who presented
them with number Of toys and other articles, suit
able for presents 1t only just TO say that every
department Of the establishment on Randals Island
exhibited the utmost cleanliness and order and the
whole of the company present complimented the
officers for their evident attention to the welfare and
hspplnes Of the children.
~ The Second Company of Colon