The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-15
Dedication Of the New House Of Industry "a
the Five Points.

Ue0lcag1Om 0A W1eG new AOW0c u knO00I8y "a
the FIVE Points.
A LARGE AUDIENCE PRnsENT-sINGING OF THE
CHILDREH-CLERICAL ADDRESSES.
This new House Of Refuge and Industry, which has
been 20 successfully reared mp under the Of tn
Reverend Doctor and Mrs. Peass dedicated
morning.
Services took place In the chapel the building which
was denssly crowded with ladies and gentlemen, who
are and have been interested in the completing Of the
charity. A number Of clergyman were present, m
cludipg Rev. Or. Bedeu, Rev. Dr.. M1hlenberg, Rev.
Messrs. Cuyler, Thompson, Adams and Dewitt
A portion Of the children who are cared for In the
house. occupied elevated seats at end Of the chapel
and presented most healthy and clearly appearance
The exeyeises commenced about half past eleven
O'Clock by IL children singing hymn. At this point
Of The proceedings "Craxy Kate" appeared and made
few remarks on the conduct Of the legislators Of New
York and the trustees Of the Brick Church property She
then retired amidst the OF the audence ios her
Rev. DR.. MunIAsBuRe than made prayer.
ARCHIBALD RussuI, hq, PRESIDENT OF the institution
description Of the building ana the objects for which
instituted Halt the cost Of had oeen only paid as
yet, and Of 30 600 required 10 discharge
debts outstanding and s. 600 more yet wanted 10
finish the house. An earnest appeal was shen made for
aid 70 the people and high comph%cpf PAID TO Mr. and
The children chaunted hymn, and the I24th Psalm,
with portion Of Gospel Of Saint Matthew we're read
During the proseedings Psalm xxxiv. was given an
exIGesse 81 the ieelirgs Of the inmates The xviii
OF Saint Luke Is 81 verses read instruction for
Christians engaged in the good work.
Rev Mr. CuY1KR then the audience in feeling
TERMS sho wing the great utility OF the house in rsscaing
the young from degradation in is life and the death Of
the soul in the The institution should not 90 pee
med to fail from want of sympathy, or Indifference oil
The people. Indifference what had to dread most
Let the house 90 down wher away and the hopes for
religious food COthirw and shelter i've
hundred chdIen Gle with IT, Their hopes Tor coming
in life would then be destroyed.
Rev. JOS r. THOMSON followed Mr.. Cuyler after the
children had chaunted another hymn Ills remarks were
very orcibe in aid OF the charity and his "reminiscences
OF state OF the Five Points eleven years sgo
forcible.
The hymn "sundAy schoop' then given by the
children.
Rev. DR.. OsoooD then spoke and made strong appeal
aid Of the charity The voice Of Goa had spoken to
impress the holiness of their duty in aiding tie work on
fand.ton in the HE 1es practical economy 1t has the
frsgn TO conduct not only Its affairs economically bat
teach its inmates the Importance OF economical habits
This Is esteemed of weight next to the soci and rei
GIG MS advantages proposed to the benehsries OF tae In
stituton.
pext address: This, be said, Was the proudest day
OF his Hfe six years ago, he passed thru gh the vc
niy where the ece Stood he heard the singing
of sacred songs and wondered that sucn sounds shouli
here gree. his He inc ured, and found tnLg
pany OF and women In the upper walks of life,
taking here the primal steps for religious reform
That good work had progressed. Hundreds Of p,or,
naked, and starving wretches had been supplied with
clothing and toCd Facilities somehug by honest
ncustry afforded 'hose who had not kno honest
labor for years There had been dark hours in the
secuilon OF their enterprise but benedcsnt public had
aided Them in their work. Upon the spot where thsy
convened, DARKEST crime had been committed
and widest and most degrading and iDhu1an revelry
had prevailed. A new euicc there n3w, and new
and songs. He hoped it would be blessed by
Go1 and that human aid would never be wAnte. to carry
The work.
Mr. J. H. PEasE, the general superintendent followed in
few brief and effective closing remarks lie had never
before he said been situated that ne completely at
loss what say but al present his heart tooful
gratitude for utterance. He invited eli present TO look
through the building after the teripaon of the exercises
Tho building yet unfurniahed and was for the pubic TO
furnish The present time had not been set apart To
lci dor a'ioDs il intended simply 10 dedicate the
buit ing the high and noble work for which il
apart. But he knew there many who would prefer
to contribute then enable the trustees speedily
20 furnish the buiIdl and prepare 1t 70. the admission
Of those il intended to benefit An appeal for inoe
datc ntibutions and enlargement upon the necessity
Of such aid, terminated his remarks
An anthem well and appropriately executed, followed,
by the children, when benediction pronounced by
Rev Or. Dewitt which closed tic deiicatoy services.