The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-25
the of another Christmas and wished one
another that 1t might prove to all happy one

In addition to the services OF Sunday such, there
in almost all the Roman Catholic churches in this
city Christmas Eve services New Jersey alone was true
70 the old custom in having midnight masses In both Dr.
Beams church, Jersey City, and Dr. Cauvneys Hobo
bokcn, solemn sung and an appropriate
delivered by the pastor Both places OF worship
were densey crowded by devont wor .hippers, who
listened with religious feryor 70 the music Of nana as
the church. filled with the happy THOUGHT that they too
with the wise men Of old had seen his 'star in the
east" great JOY fed their hearts, and all sorrow pain
and trouble were forgotten in the knowledge that was
Christmastmorning
Christmas Eve At Bellevue Hospital.
ENTERT AINMENT GIVEN BY THE MEDICAL STUDENTS
TO THE MALE AND FEMALE PATIENTS AND Chill
DREN.
Last evening the Twenty seventh ward Of Bellevue
Hospital presented very animatng interesting APP
pearance, which from the fact that the medical
students OF that institution had made tho necessary
Engagements 70 give the patients located therein supper
and the preparations made for the occasion were on
very extensive SCALE owing the large number OF male
and female patients which are present In this large
asylum J. H. Monahan, the Warden OF the hospital,
took most active part in having all the prelminares
attended to; and In this he ably assisted by Mrs
and Mrs. Riddle, who has charge Of the female depart
ment, and Mr.. p. Campbell The President and Com
missoners not idle spectators the OCCASION but
did all In their power TO make the entertainment per-
feet success.
The ward was nicely and tastcfuy filled up for the
OCCASION and profusey dressed with the Stars and
Stripes and other insignia suitable for the
occasion, and well lit up. Those Of the patients who
could not be present were attended their different
wards The attendance OF the surgeons and students Of
the hospitals, numbering some hundred was very i'm
| posing to witness.
The Governors Room tastefully and elegantly
decorated for the reception OF the visitors.
Lieutenant Dean of the United States revenue steamer
Bronx kindly contributed his best bunting for the coca
| SION, and, in company with his chief engineer, Mr.
Topper added cheeruness and variety to the scene by
The orderles' Of the male and nurses OF the female
wards had their patients clean and neat to sit down TO
which was OF very recherche and substantial nature
1t consisted OF roast and boiled turkeys geese. chickens
and all the requisite dishes suited for the occasion The
decorum and department Of the patents excellent
and they appeared fully to appreciate not only the
Kindness but the honor which the students OF the col
lege had conferred. Simeon Draper ESQ., President
Of Commissioners ana ex-Collecttor of this port was
present, and not only participated In the good things
prepared but appeared pleased and delighted At seeing
such exhibition OF the benevoence OF the students
manifested towards the sick and the diseased There
were present many gentlemen and ladies also, who ap
warden, with Mrs Corwin and Mrs Riddle, and some Of
wardens clerks deserve TO be mentioned for their
ons the occasion and their marked attention to the
i guests
The following are the names OF the Commissioners
members Of the medical faculty and clergymen who
i were present:-Isaac Bell James Bowen, James b.
| Nicholson o. W. Brennan Isaac A. Taylor M D. Anstin
Flint, NJ D. James R. Wood, N. D.. F. H. Hamilton,
Elliott, T D. B. Barber n D.. Wv ". Mccrssdy
i N. D., Stephen smith, NJ D.. Austin Flint ST.. NJ D.
LOOMS Professor rhomo. Noyss Professor Wilkinson
Rev. Father McGIynn, Rev. Father Gamboulle, Rev
Father Gallagher Rev Charles Phelps, Rev. Mr. Sum
| minbetts, and Mr..yohn Pomeroy, Hospital Engineer
The following gentlemen composed the Committee o
Students, and we only do them justice when stats
having this entertainment alike creditable themselves
having the enertainment alike creditablc to themselves
Ripley Norman A. Smith, Fred A. Castle J. Jsnes
| Samuel Holman, T. h. Hammond, - Mckenzie, J
H. Monahan Cvarden), MIRA Riddle, Miss E. MoushaI
| and Miss c. MonahAn.
The performance Of some beautiful pieces on the nelo
| deon were much admired and applaudcd.
After the nrst tables served Mr.. MoNAHAN, thu
chairman, proposed the following sentiment, from
| patient, which was loudly appaudcd on being road:
! 1.-THE Students Of Bellevue Hospital Medical College
that they make such good use OF their time and tht
rare opportunities which they enjoy under the tuition
Of the eminent professors who fash like meeors owe
the classic precincts OF Bellevue TO graduate with
honor TO themselves and their teachers, and besl0l
worthy and shining lights in profession known and
admitted the world for the rapid progress 10 ha
made in tho most useful knowlcdge-tha Of alternating
the suaernss OF poor afflicted humanity, and the thou
N NoS w ns sarn responded IL
demon behalf Of the students Of Bellevue Hospital Medi
ca College will say IN reply 70 the sentiment Jus
| appreciate The kind wishes expressed by you for on
success in hfe; and in return hope that you may al
enjoy merry Christmas and q Happy New Year
We gathered together here within the college wall
OF Bellevue from nearly every State In the UnionroI
Canada the British Provinces and from
| beyond the sen; and theo holidays approach ",
thought would like TO see the patients whom we ar
accustomed 10 in the wards from day 10 enjoy
| ing themselves well Therefore have made
this lhsic donation for your benefit and II certani.
adds greatly to happiness 10 you here, and rs
that you are enjoying yourselves finely Npplause.)
only add thatT wish you all "Mcrry Christmas am
| Happy New Year" and continued health and pros
perity In the future. Great applausc.)
i The health o. the Chairman having been given ami
applause, that gentleman responded in appropriate
| terms
After the large family Of patients had been sumptu
ously supplied the entertainment kept up with voca
and Instrumental music until ate hour when all scpa
rated highly delighted with the performance Of th
Christian duties they had been enjoying
We regret that h mentioning the OF me Dustin
gushed parties present omitted those OF r. Wilson
NJ d. Grand Sachem Of the Six Nations; and 4
i Logan, delegate ofthe Seneca Nation Of Indiana