The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-01
What little good IL in our power,
And do IL while We CAM
THANKSGIVING AMONG THE NEwsBoYs

H9S enjoying themsctveS tcRSttug on
the good things of this fe the newsbcys thought they
should not be dcbarred from eating and drinking little
better than usual 50 they applied their friends of
tLc Chidren's Aid Society to furnish them with the
wiorwithel SO that they migh% "eat, drink and be
merry" But, unfortunately, they had very little
ney 30 give and the boys consequently In danger
Of losing their Thanksgiving feast Application, how
ever made to dealers in Washington Market, who
promptly came forward ana contributed more than suf
feent TO supplp them for three days ahead vote
slen among the boys and they agreed to dispense with
the dinner and have instead supper, and supper they
die have. A long table arranged which dis
turkey oysters &c and the boys fell too with
wu and succeeded in clearing the table. After
The dinner they seated and brief addresses made
to them by visiters who present
"Mr Tracy" said the boys to their Superin endent,
'sco you know why are like the Russians
Mo- responded Mr.. Tracy, "why7"
t'why, because We have been down on the turkeys"
This piece of wit received with loud laughter aud
cheering Here Of the boys thought that little
champagne would not be bad after 50 generous feast
Another suggested "hot rum' but this democratic
beverage did not meet with their approval at all
Mr.. PHELPs-Now, boys, want TO say few words to
you. (cIies Of Hear him, he's the man who give the
you gosl humored It did me more pleasure TO see
yon cat than il would be for me to eat myself
Tie boys here looked incredulous but they cheered
tie speaker vehemently as he took his seat.
Mr.. Rocr--Boys, do you know where Thsnksgising
orei,ated, Boys puazed.l
'toncy Island" These guesses received with
shouts Of dersion by the other boys.
BiG Boy-Oh tho Governor makes Thanksgiving.
Ar Tm Boys-yes, yes that's it--that's 40.
sir. Roor-Your partly right boys; the Governor
'aud You have nll heard of the MayHowera
Eoys-Yes, yes; We amt done nothing else.
M. Roor-When that vessel landed on shores, the
rlgrim Fathers knelt down and thanked God for his
uecy in saving them from destruction; and their de-
have thought it but proper that they should
keep The nlbsance Of the event In their mind.
sr. Root continued in this strain for time, and
ihe boys appeared 70 be greatly edihed by hs
Mr. PAapsy was introduced He told o story Of a
Young ka who had committed murder lie had visited
him in his cell, where he found an engraving Of gal
lows with I've steps leading TO H. Now, boys, said Mr.
aey what do you think was the 6rst step 10 the gal
osb BoY--Plsyine domlnoes
AscrHfs Boy-prinking brandy and water.
Mr.. PAHnrY-No; that was not the hrst sep--t was
sonnasd rirsn o the dsf
gai'ovs which sabbath breaking, stealing robbery,
and finally murfer.
much affected By tho d,s'esf-. ON the whole the
pewsboys had jolly TN .nt enjoyed Thanksgiving
much moro than those wl 8 g sun vusly every day.
THE MILITARY PARADE.
s usual Thanksgiving was hept up with great spirit
sc-terdsy, BY tho '4rset companies which ara - naue
rcus In our city from early dawn TN dewy cvcr a
constap. stream oi them kept passing the HERALD oce
dresed in all the pamp aud circumstances Of glorious
war" For some weeks past II has been In possible to
hire band in the city, everything in the shape OF
one hsd been engaged. A. consequence Instruments
such have before had the honor OF appearing
before the public brought into rcquiston Buges
hockinsy out Of tune and Rses with most mes uchoy
squea split tho Of the psssers by aad gave At Of
horrors to such musicaiiy disposed. However
asa general thing, the music wss good and rejected
credit on the players Companies dressed in every con
ceivsbse manner oot indeed QUE would think la
veuton was exhausted in the ~sy OF eai(orms Amcus
.hs sess pis.,,x s.ssts tns lag Abs.aal. ~. ias