New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-07-06
FESTIVAL OF rHR SOLDIERS AT THE HOWARD.
ST. DEPOT.

scabhVu w" w lSSiuto tHat Is done Tor
them.
Tic labors OF the Sanitary Commission the Chrstinn
Commission and many other benevolent associations
winch we're started at tie commencement of the war
lave been doubly repaid by the gratitude which has
been shown by these brave pen and while they have
been cared for while fighting for the Union the
Sands lat minisered then necessities then delight
n doing the same kind offices now when the din of
battle and the clash Of arms has ceased, and when
victory is perehed on our banners.
The Rose Hill Soldiers Re lief Association which is
composed of some of tie benevolent ladies in the
aetropohs and who were among the first to organize
cety for the ameorstioD of the soldiers determined
On Tuesday afternoon to show their gratitude once
5ore by providing very line collation. at the Howard
T. Depot, over which they presided and dealt out with
heir tender hands the decscies If the to their
distinguished guests.
At o'clock the men assembled in the large hall of
Ae building and were addressed by Col Elliot r. Shep.
ard, who spoke for about hall hour in an advisory
gamer. He congratulated them the many victories
vhich they gained in the late them
ptske care Of themselves and their hardearned money
md no1 to spend It prohgltely rs too many OF their
comrades are doing. but 10 pursue as far may be in
heir power an honorable calling and not bring any
yroach the country which they noblv defended.
At the conclusion of the Colones remarks The Union
Gee Club, which was present, favored the company
With some Of their patriotic airs. Robertsons brass
band was also in Attendance, Which contributed not
little u the entertainment.
The very tasefully decorated with the Stars
ud Stripes and several paintings suspended from
tie wss-some representing scenes on the battlefield
The others represented the glorious dawn of peace
After the exercises were concluded the soldiers
tired TO the dning-TooD. where Doubtful collation.
vas awaiting their disposal, aud which they enjoyed
very much.
THANKS FROM WOUNDED VETERANS.
The,soldiers at the New-Engand Rooms de-
re to thank the liberal propretors Of several Of the
hotels Of this city including tie Astor House, the
Stevens House the Howard. Natl, nal Delmonieos.
Che Metropolitan. the Washington and others for pen
tful donations Of decacies furnished by them to Mrs
Russell the matron for their benefit; also to several
1salers in fireworks for Donations 1he Cripple
Briesle at the Rooms well as many convalesoenis
,iourning there. thus enabled 10 ouiWardy ties
,y their Joy at the return OF that peace to Our country
fl which they ere now suffering.
NEW YORK UNION HOME AND SCHOOL.
This institution organized May %, 1861,
and Chartered April p 1862. Is designed to provide
hoard and tuition for all motheless children Of the
officers and soldiers who have volunteered IN the ser
vice o. our country and in defense OF the Union ana
flag from city. and is one Of the most deserving
lhartabe institutions located within the corporation
huits Intended mainly for the care and instruction
Io those whom the casualties of battle have deprived OF
INer natural protectors, it especially appeals TO Vie
ICnpathy of the benevolent and TO the generosit! oil
oar State and municipal authorities Tor ana IN the prose
I9ton Of its God given work Of training and directing
lNe youthful minds committed TO It's charge lts man
ayers gratefully acknowledge donation oi soONO ron
N~fNN~
Estate episature and tender their sincere thnbks 10
al who have in any way aided them IN eA'ehuing w
Usefulness of the institution Duflng Ihe year &c
eldren have been enrolled upon It's register anu Dut
three deaths have occurred among the NUMBER. Inc
Institution is temporarily located on fy elghlhsI.
near Eighth in very healthy situation Iooks'ei!
neat and comfortable. and the chlitfeh appear oon'
The fourth q July festivities at the institution were
opened with prayer by the Rev. DIR. KtTedge ana the
song just before the battle. Mother" oher exer.
cises consisting chiefly Of songs AID Geelaha'lobs
suited to the capacities the children ioIoweS con
GLIDING with the singing Of tie "Stai Sp-need ban
her and VICTORY at Last" ana addresses by lhe
Rev. Mr. Hildretn and the Rev. DIR kitiredee. Inc
children then formed in procession and proseedeu 10
the school.r room, singing as they went - MATCHING
Along" where a substantial dinner awaited them In
The evening they entertained with display u
frewoI ks which had been donated for ther
Quite a number Of ladies and gentlemen hohoieu 'he
occasion by their presence and the festivities seeineo
& be very agreeably enjoyed.
A touching little incident occurred during tne eAei
eises of 80 extremely affecting nature as To DING
Bears to the eyes of many sympathetic VISITOR "hI
after three years service IA Inc armies VI
che Union b. he bs little daughter IRON me IL
stuton hich had Sheltered ana cared Tor her during
bis absence The little girl, who had not seen bef
father during his entire Of service oyeroyed Win
happiness at meeting him elasped HIM around the neck
burcing and kissing him. while gratied spectators
cbeered and applsuded. They departed toettleT, ap
parenty equally delighted with their pleasing change Of
The officers OF the New-York Union home ana S;nooi
are Low as follows: . .
Presideut-Mrs Drake Mils |icefreslcemh-Alit. thn'
p DAILY Mrs Col :. Wood TreasnIer-Mrs John ,. N0or
bisA Setretary-Mrs Charles {. Holmes hiAnsg.rs-s
r. Barney, Mira C. E. Wsdswcrh, Mrs IT, g. Law Me.
h Foster Mira c. Meior. Mrs H. Lee, Mira r. fol4snn'
Mr.. ~ Place, Mira W. Berr.an, Ma {. s. Haywood
The THEATRICAL PICNIC.
The Theatrical" Picnic which came of at
Bellevue Gardens foot Of Eghtie.hSi., East River on
HE Fourth under arrangements made by Albert Cas-
sedy esq was very largely attended AT al early hour
In the afternoon the grounds were crowded with
pleasure seekers of both and mine host. Freder'
.et Rnbenstein Of the Bellevue Hotel. with ali his
Walters had his hands fun to supply all the demands
that were made upOa his stock oi lager. RHINE WEN
Eeis. beer etc The character OF the participants IN
Che affair was, TO say the least. somewhat mIed IL
being theatrical picnic, OF course the nisliohic
profession was represented mainly by paiet gits on
other subordinate performers, WIN pIoDaoy no'
than the usual sprnkhng oi theVes P
rowdies ana hoics who not altOgeihei nae N"Sai
kie Fast men aud fast women were there Inc sSehe
vas altogether fast one and only suited u the hey
Hsy Of youtb-the quick pnlsaions ~ 'cd ahu
and the reckless enjoyment wherein the poTeI5 -!
and Bovery. girl are 70 charrninely al home Dancing
began early. The large platform IN me rear OF We
koel and overlooking the peasant ana breezy rNe ~
admirably adapted 10 tie purpose Ibroned upon Ler
ds with huge agons Of lager at Their eDoAt' Tue ho
6lers struck up tue tune $500
Which makes the old blood young,
And the young 30 bitne and giy,
That reason Is tITown TO the winds
In the heat Of the hondsy"
Yvery one was in an excellent lumor; there were
plenty OF pretty girls there were plenty OF "Bice
6oung mem they poked. they Waited they spun round
ba their heels they spun round on theT ioes' tbey
Aopped they slid they bowed ard cOnItseyed. the!
pmirked and smiled they trpped the hight fantastic III
svery imaginable style they soye tie misty maze IN
Every conceivable complication; the swings III OtheI
parts Of the ground were also IN full blast so were ne