New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-05-13
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mo before our minds 70 mental elevation that far sur
paseea the feelings eutertan for the Nspolcous OF
butchery, and the Byrous and Bul~crs OF literature
The may be said Of the founders Of the Home OF
the Frendless What sweet word Is that OF Ho ne IL
rings now in his sar. with the melody cf early years
and he hoped that he would not be deemed rreverenf
In saying that his last wishes on earth viii be 20 md
Home in Heaven. The speaker alluded to the fasniona
bic places Of worship and the gorgeous churcnes prs
pared for the wealthy, and said wout Jesus 60 % nose
pisces first II he more earth' No. he could
imagine him a chad in the stable at betnlencm
lover of poverty in older life seeking among the POI,
luted spots of the ey and with that smile that played
upon his heavenly features when he said "Suher sfie
children 20 come me-" and gathering them up As
lambs would bring them to such Home as this, or ne
would be found seviating the sorrows OF some poor
Nssdaleu and poning out the path OF salvation de
would not enter into detail of what might probably %
the future condition if they were allowed to continue In
the course of life from which they were taken Tue
consciousness of doing good action brings napp.asss
of a person, who, while the banks OF the HUDSON
amusing himself, attracted by cry OF pain, wnen
suddenly he child struggling In the water he
Jumped in and saved il and the happiness that he ex'
perenced the mouent the narrator said, he never
believed possible Such viii be the case with every one
who helps in snatching poor children from the snks OF
wretchedness and infamy
Rev. DR.. Bowling delivered the next
W1erea. Il Is solemn truth that repentance however
deep and bitter does not obvisis the consequences Of SIN
the present life; therefore
Resored That every motive Of Christian benevolence and
parental regard should esa parents sna n bs empta
tons and dangers 10 which they are exposed
kesored That the measures OF prevention d c,ns
over the thousands of orphans aud ends but yruous e
males who have natural guardians chy ents 70 "a, n
sympathy and confidence OF every lover OF ~oo
every follower of Him who went about doing good
After some voluntary remarks, collec-
ton was taken up benedicon given, and the meeting
adjourned
Institution for the Blind.
The anniversary of this Institution was
celebrated yesterday afternoon at Metropolitan Hail. in
presence Of an audience of about fifteen hundred per-
sons the majority of whom ladies. The stage was
occupied by the pupils. The exercises were con-
menced with prayer by Rev Mr. LOTT superintendent,
after which, Mr. T. g. Cooper delivered few remarks
explanatory of the character OF the Institution isnot
said he, many suppose, Asylum for those VINO are
afflicted only it is institution established tor the be-
nsvolent purpose of enabling the blind to be;oms as In
dependent their capacities viii allow. Few know
but those who have them in charge, how great Is their
aversion to be considered apart from the external
world and how great their eagerness TO prove tney
but active and intelligent beings, ready and gad 10 Ae
their places and stand their chances In the great race OF
life Ii Is true that all society and social intercourse -
based upon the full possession OF all tne .s sa%
II one OF them is taken away the rest lose tner ecacy
Rut pan of education has been adopted oy wncn tns
work of the Loot il divided among the remainder
and the blind wish to prove that they surfer no more oy
their loss than falls the lot of thousands oil men and
women In different shapes- is their lot and they wish
patiently to abide BY -,
At the conclusion of those remarks the
band consisting entirely Of pupils of the institution per-
formed piece Of music with considerable skill. The
pupils then joined in singing very beautiful song enti
lied The Coming ofSpring accompanied by the piano
The wonderful proficiency which nome of them had at
tanned in reading from raised letters was exhibited by
two pupils who read portions OF the Scriptures indi
Gated by persons among the audience The ease and
rapidjty with which they read making their fingers per-
formhe part Of their lost sight, would BE almost In
credible to any except those who witnessed It, Master
J. Miner sang with much taste and expression, song
entitled "The Reaper on the Plain" after which solo
played on the plano by Miss H. Barnett, another
pupil The execution with which this was performed
elected the frequent applause OF the audience. =,
The examination in Geography, which
followed reflected crest credit upon the advancement
of the pupils in that branch of education. The prompness
and loud of voice in which some of the questions
were answered caused considerable merriment among
the audience Some of the smaller pupils evnced de-
hall.
The pupils were next examined in Gram
mar, in which they displayed like proficiency 1t
should be particularly mentioned that the examination
was conducted by blind inmates of the Institution
duet performed 1pon the piano by two OF the pu-
pills, and quartette, called "May month Is coming
sung by four other pupils, after which quickstep was
PLAYED BY the band Miss Francis I. Crosby delivered
original poetic address, which possessed great merit
The remainder of the exercises consisted OF Vocal and
Instrumental Music and examinations In Astronomy and
Arithmetic. One duet called THE syren and Friar,"
sung by Miss L. Snien and Master K Jackson Is par
deserving of notice. The young lady has re-
markably pure and sweet voice The questions in As
tronomy were answered in every instance with cor
rectness and promptitude that exhibited considers
bic acquaintance with the Science.
The exercise closed with a chorus by
the pupils Several very neatly executed specimens of
willow work. paper box work, fancy knitting and bead
work. executed in the Institution were exhibited on the
stage The hall given for the OCCASION gratutous-