The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-17
CITY IntelliHenee.

TnE BRirIsH PnovIDESr ASSOCIATION Preliminary
towards the inauguration OF tho named
society taken three years since by few Eng
lish gentlemen residents OF this city the most profni.
ncnt among whom were Mcssrs. Jackson Ashton aud
Bradley for the purpose OF looking after The mutual
interests OF all British residents vho might reed the
assistance of association Of the kind. But, up
recsnt date, decisive action has been taken toward.
tho permanent establishment Of the claims of s
cety Upon the British community for their support OF
It's objecta Last evening however, pursuant to public
the star Hotel State street quite number cf persons
assembled there Tor the purpose Of hearing the general
laws OF the society read and eLrong their
members The meeting called to order shortly after
eight o'clock. Mr.. 3urgesa, PRESIDENT p1o tenn, ~ the
chair and the goneral laws Of the society read which
provide for the establishment OF fund by contribution
Of the member for the OF rendering pecuniary
assistance TO SICK and distressed meoes Of the assoca
ton. committee 10 draft bylaws Cor the internal gov
errmcn OF the organization appointed, and several
new NAMES weic enrolled.
FssrrsL Ar ST. FRANCS x,usp's cuuRoBr-A grand
festival for the benefit Of the poor OF st. Frances xavirs
parish will open evening ia the hall of tho
Jesui;s' College, West Sxtsent street Tho ladies'
under whose direction tie affair Is got up have made the
most extensive Prcparains 10 render attractive "a the
generous patrons OF such charitable undertaking. and
intend o give all who call the worth Of the money that
msy be exp nded on chsures aud purchases.
FsrR ron ST. DoNrAcRs ROMAN cAruoLc CauFoH--
The nir for the benefit ~ Bonifacss Roman Catholic
church. which opened las, Wednesday evening has
been great success and promises TO add handsome
amount Cor the enlargement. Of the ed6c.. II viii be
contnued during the present week NJ Rupefls Hail. In
Forty fifth street between Frst and Second
TuE LATE CENEaAL Coats,s.s Hcnss--The magnificent
horse Dandy formerly the property Of General Michael
corcoran, finally disposed Of by rafting, tho pro
sacd amounting TO sos, being devoted to the sup
port 0. tho schoo attached The Church OF the Trans.
fguration. After considerable delay the
proceeded with. and, ~ late hour on Friday
Mr. DaIev brother of Rev Father Daley
declared the winner OF the prize.
PRESENTATION To wnLt,x BINGHAM pleasing reunion
took place last evening the engine house. IS Anne
street The occasion was the presentation OF re cap
to w. Bnsham Assistant Captain Of Metropolitan Hook
and Ladder Company No 10, By Mr. John Iorton
through Mr. Henry Cunningham At the recent large
nrc state street Mr. bingham displayed considerable
cooness bravery his rc cap bong completely burnt
while yet his head Tho anssr went OF pleasantly for
si
tssn,h Nsv YORK Cavalry regimen, hold another moc,
ing last night place 10 iyth street. for tho purpose
Of considering their claims for tho reward offered for
the capture Of the assassin Booth. They aege to be
the only claimants FOR this reward which amounts 70
one hundred thousand dollars. Boston Corbct,, who
shot the assassin Il win he rccoectcd n member of
this regiment As the claims for the reward have 20 be
Alsd by the Of January deemed necessary TO
rvesent them In the proper forms without delay and
Captain Schaefer authorized TO take the necessary
steps He was requested 10 prepare the applications
which will be signed by tho members Monday, Tues
day and Wednesday they are to be forwarded
20 the War Department some action taken In ref
erence tho organization OF veteran society OF the
members Of the above named regiment The regiment
OF whom about four hundred are left 70 claim the reward
offered for the capture OF Booah.