New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-04-15
PUBLIC MEEIXNGE
CHAPEL OF TaE COLoRED HOME.

sItst near the East River, solemny dedicated 20
TIE worship of the Almigh God yesterday atsrsoca>
Tie Rev. DR.. Adams Dr. Tying, Dr. Phillips, the Rev
John d. Wells and J. B. W sksiy, togsthsr With the
pastor the Rev Mr. McF srlsnd and bet Wecn forty and
6fy ladies' and gertlsmen were present. The coIored
PEOPLE 10 the number of about ops hundred were
present, the males on the LEFT of the pulpit end the
females on the right among the sitter vas . vsy
decrepit old woman, whose feet were supported by
cushions she must have been eighty years Of sse
There vas an excellent choir of ladies snd gsntl mac
from several Of the Methodist churhes in the city The
following brief synopsis Of the htoy OF the Home
from 8 report by DR.. FITCH:
In the Winter OF 1882 few ladies me. at the hoase
of benevoleu. lady in BOND street, to form society
or the relief of aged and INDECENT colored persons
During the first year OF its existence, twenty-five per-
sons were assisted at their houses, and were ire
auently visited during the Winter Without any
knowledge of this movement, it was contemplated 70
found an nfirmsry for colored persons, and an Old
house in Ninth street was negotiated for, to eonnsnce
the undertaking in the Spring of $50. The above
Society now, after year experience, became con-
yrced that il was difficult, to procure board for taeu
pensioners smopg families of their own COLOR aud the
two objects above named were united. A house was
hired on the banks Of the Hudson, where 1t was IN
tended 10 unite asylum for the aged aud an inhr
mary for the sick. Eleven of the pensioners we're re
moved there early 10 May, and thus originated the
colored home Before the close of the year the move
ueut succeeded so well that house and twelve lots
were purchased the corner Of Forteth street ana
Fourth sveIue, aud the inmates were removed
thither in april, lSil.
In Nav 1916 the Society was incorporated by the
title Of 1.-THE Society for the support OF the Coored
Home the Charter declaring il to be, for the sup
port and comfort OF infrm and destitute eoored
persons of both sexes .
In consequence Of the increase of population in the
vicinity of Foreth street. the present location was
purchssed in the Summer Of 1918, and IN November
of the following year the two wings of the present
building were so far completed ths, the inmstes we're
removed to it. In Octobtr iS1o, the south ounsins
was completed and occupied by the officers OF the
institution The Secretary of the first meeting re-
mai1 ed in Office till 1854 and only one OF those who
attended that meeting remains among the Board OF
Managers. The first and second DrecHesses were
elected in the Spring OF 1870. go m
The Society has now all colored persons OF the City
and County Of NewYork, who from age and inhrulity
need charity and many from other parts OF the coun'
try. From its organization till now some 5000 have
been connected with 1t.
Ever since the Home was erected The managers have
desired 10 raise funds sufficient to add another building,
which should include q chspel a1d rooms necessary
for the officers, and for this purpose have already ad
by such moneys as had been donated toward forming
q building fund. During the last year the Chspains
report showed that from the increased number attend
ING religious services the room occupied as chapel
was entirely too small for their accommodations and
at meeting Of the Board in June it was resolved to
commerce the present building.
The corner. stone was laid by the Chaplain, the Rev
Mr.. McFarlsDe on the 10th September, 10 the pres
ence Of the Managers and friends OF the INST tuition,
which has gone on prosperousy to its completion IL
is due to the ladies to say that they have been making
great eor to procure the necessary funds and with
much success. They have been obliged TO borrow
IS 600 while the sum raised is between $bOOO au1
Il 600. The chapel can seat 1000 persons. 1t has
two long galleries, and is well lit and ventilated It's
dimensions are so feet by 49, 1t has gas and all the
modern improvements. ,
The exercises yesterday were opened by Mr.. Nc
L ho read n
taments appropriate to the occasions after which
hymn was sung by the choir and the Rev. Dr. PHIL
LIPS offered up the dedicatory prayer.
The dedcatory hymn then sung by the choir
L" Crest Kios Of Glory come
This temple as thy home
This peopis a. thine own
The Rev. Dr. Tying then delivered brief but elo.
quent address, taking for his text We viii go up
unto the house OF the Lord lie particularly spoke
to the coored people present remarking that If they
were true believers and gored in the Cross OF Chnst
they we're the house of God for Jesus Christ was His
Temple God did not despse the poor beggar Lszs'
rus but chartered company Of angels to cordoct him
to glory; and He would do the same tor them, though
on earth they were poor and despissd He trusted
he would meet them al beJond the grave in that holy
place pro vded for chose who loved the Lord Jesus be
denied that there any trials for those who had His
love shed abroad in their hearts poverty was no tal
when they had the riches of His grace even the loss
Of one whom he held dear about year ago, was no
trial 10 him. for God had promised to be everything TO
him. Let bis beloved friends then remsmber, that the
house of God was fret, their glorious Savior; sec
ondly their own converted hearts, and thirdly, their
heavenly home, where they would be forever singing
praises to God and TO the Lamb. When they got
there they would not be called outcasts. voice
No, no. Let them then sing Gods praises here and
forever. Amen. The anthem, 81 was glad when
g they said unto mo, will go up unto the house of
the Lord" then sung by the choir, after which,
the Rev. j. b. WAEELY delivered short address,
ard concluded with prayer.
The Do1ology God from whom all bless
ings Aow"-wss then sung. Mr.. WAKELY pronounced
the benedctop and the exercises closed with an an
them by the choir
In consequence Of the incemency OF the weather,
ard the few persons present. the regular programme
was not carried out.
Mr. ScUppER's LEcTURI.-The Rev. Mr.. Scudder