Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-12-15
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COMMUNICATED.
iHE CONCERT FOR THE POoR.-Mr Editor:
me exercises OF this Concert gave great satisfac
tion believe, to those who were present; but the
time allotted the speakers (seven minutesl was
insufficient to allow even the statement of an out
line OF the extended and extending usefulness
OF the Young Mems Christian Association and
10 do Justice 10 the Orginators OF this interesting
school which Is one of five, ! understand under
The care OF the Association, in different parts of
the city
Ii was mentioned that the school originated in
lhe efforts OF young lady then living in this
neighborhoOd, who, in the early part of the sum-
Iner, soug at out, amongst the highways and by
ways Of the First Ward some thirty nnca red for
Children OF both sexes; many of whom were par
Tally or entirely clothed through her efforts who
were thus gathered, every sabbath into her pri-
yaie residence-at what Inconvenience YOU can
JndSe-and there taught the truths OF the Gospel
with Kindness and dignity that drew towards
her their undivided love, respect and confidence.
ThouYh not attached to IL, the writer has seen
enough OF this &C hool TO challenge his admira-
tion Of the soothing influence Of the female char
acter and IL the hundreds III such ladies in Wash
lnston wonld hut turn their energies into the
same channel, there would be hope for the rising
generation around us Qualified In every respect
10 grace the drawing room, and To dignity the
social circle, there IL no position where those
qualities shine with such undimmed lustre as at
The head OF that little band ofwayward children
.eacalng them ny pfecept and song to become
good citizens and good Christians.
In the course of some three months the Asso-
citation obtained the use of the large room in the
western Hose house, which was chcerfulIy
granted for the purpose. and have fitted Il up
with comfortable seats. taken the school under its
care; and there every sabbath are gathered abont
a hundred children. that would otherwise be
schcoled In the streets, receiving religious in
struction at the hands of some twenty tsach hers
(Superintended by Mr.. Van Sanvs sord j Including
Miss Goung, the originator, TO all Of whom the
community owe thanks, encouragement and sup
port,
IL ever the people OF Washington, even In
political point of view, owed an association a
liberal support, they owe IL to this Young Meas
Christian Association; and If there never was
before period in their history when such an
obligation rested on them, they owe IL now The
claim rests with binding force, not only on the
Christian, but on every human being who is in
~rested in the well-being of society, and who
would Perpetuate the inestimable benefits of this
enion, and keep their domestic hresides sacred
and secure from the assaults of the lawless
TraversiDg the lanes and alleys OF the city at a
sacrifice which the christian and anthropist
alone will make under an oveEpowering sense of
duty, there Is no channel tn rough which charita-
BILE funds can be 80 safe from imposition; and
though believe the Association does not profess
TO care for all the poor of the city, il will gladly
be the almoneTs Of the bounty OF those who are
willing, out Of their abundance. to minister TO
the wants Of those who suffering for the
necessaries OF life; and a knowledge of which
wants, brought to light by the labors of the
superintendent, gave rise TO the concert, which
was as II really deserved 10 be- 80 literally pa
trOniZed. III