The New York herald., 1865-12-08

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Praise Him who giveth peace.
The congregation then dispersed.
Miscellaneous Observances In the City.
AT THE HOWARD MISSION AND
HOME FOR LITTLE WANDERERS.
The children connected with the Howard Mission and
Home for Little Wanderers situate at No. 81 New Bow
cry who always look forward with peasurable antcipa
tons to Thanksgiving days. admirably entertained
through the kindness Of the benefactors Of the Mission
substantial dinner after which the parents Of
the children to the number Of about two hundred
also provided for.
The children, to the number Of nearly eight hundred,
assembled shortly before one O'Clock In the school
rooms, which they completely fled and were
there addressed in suitable speeches by the Rev:
w. O. Van Meter the excellent superintendent as well
by Messrs. Dodge Groom Rose and Phelps, Profess
sors Dyer and Bradbury, and other gentlemen. Tho
children looked extremely neat and happy their bright
intelligent faces aud pleasing address rejecting the
greatest credit upon their excellent teachers and upon
the institution. There large number Of visitors
present. who were entertained turing the afternoon TO
some beautiful singing by the children TO pisnoforte
accompaniments by the lady teachers Dinner TO the
children was commenced shortly after o'clock and
owing to the number 20 be served and the limited &C
c0mmodnton, IL was near four o'clock before all were
provided for Besides dinner, each child was given
small bag containing provisions sweetmeas &c, TO
take their homes The parents to the number OF two
hundred, wcro then invited 70 the dining room, all of
whom appeared thankful that their children had found
such happy home. About three hundred small, neat
gilt edged Testamens were distributed among the chill
dren. The children went homo shortly before SIX all
having heartily enjoyed themselves
For the very efficient management OF this institution
and for the extraordinary benefits resulting from II,
the greatest credit Is due 10 the Rev. W. Q. Van Meter
and to the excellent lady teachers Misses Lewis Wal
lace, Ryder Grandy and Reys all of whom we're pre-
sent besides many ladies who voluntarily offered their
services for the day.
This institution is Of the most deserving of the
many Of its character in this city. If may judge
their apparent regret at leaving school, the Home docs
an immense amount OF good in its immediate neghbor-
hood The Mission has been established about Ave years
and In sustained entirely by voluntary contributions II
is calculated that dollar will keep OF the chill
dren for one week Tho daily average attendance is
i've hundred and hfty. The building 10 which the Home
Is situated is fur too small in consequences OF which
many children unable to obtain the benefits OF the
Mission. II Is proposed 10 erect Immediately q new
building costing nearly hundred and fifty thousand
dollars in order to meet the requirements Of the district
In which IL s situated subscriptions for which arc earn
cntly invited.
DINNER TO THE CHILDREN AT THE FIVE POINTS
HOUSE OF INDUSTRY.
Tho reply OF the Workhousc boy who said he would
have plum puddng' every day In the week, In answer
10 the question what he would do If no rich, was
not very unreasonable. The wealthy would find IL di-
cult to give pertinent IL asked what they
would do II their riches increased They could but
elaborate their pleasures, in other words, 'gd
nned gold" II differently inclined they might enjoy to
'the luxury Of doing good" The donations received at
The FIVE Points House OF Industry during the last few
days have proved that this luxury has been enjoyed TO
very great extent by those Of fellow citizens whose
circumstances are prosperous Turkeys, hams, chick
ens pies pickles, turnips, rasne apples, beans pork
and other edbes received in large quantities. thus
tfoi Thanksgiving dinner to the hundreds OF chdreni
under their care.
about two hundred and hfty Those who receive meals
and instruction only increase the number to four hun
Thanksgiving dinner yesterday. In age they ranged
from two TO fifteen years. The tables werc laid In the
covered playground Of the institution. Previous to the
discussion OF the edibcs musical exercises held In
the school-room. Mr. g b. Halliday Superintendent OF
the institution then marshaed them is,o. the dining
room, where they regaled with all the substantial
decaces OF the season Tho room had been desorated
with the national banner fesoons and also large guam
titles Of overgreens Az an annual treat each child was
served with much tea II could drink, this being
beverage only served TO them once year. After the
school children had been regaed to their fullest capac
ties the Italian children resident in that vicinity were
also treated to o Thanksgiving dinner. The remains
of the feast were then demolished by any one
who chose to pariske either adult or child
where musical and other exercises were performed In
very credabe manner. Short and suitable addrcsses
delivered by number OF gentlemen who had hon
orcd the occasion with their presence and although tho
stormy weather prevented many from attending II win
long remembered as one OF tho most successful and
pleasant Thanksgiving days enjoyed ~ the inpses or
Az an instance Of the good achieved by tho trustees Of
present time they distributing about four hundred
thousand meals annually During the preceding year
the number was but three hundred ana nty thouEand
THE HOME OF THE rEIEsDLEss.
Tho children Of tis institution, 81 Thirtieh street.
had quite carnival yesterday. The little ones. twelve
hundred number we're neatly and tastcfuy dressed,
and went through tho various exercises Of the programme
laid down for tho day in highly creditable manner.
The exercises consisted Of singing recitation, casthen
les &C., and closed by appropriate addresses BY
McSsrs Thornc and Edwards.
THANKSGIVING DINNER TO THE CHILDREN OF THE
UNION HOME SCHOOL.
The managers OF tho Union Home School, for the edu
cation and maintenance OF the orphan children Of
volunteers were yesterday enabled through the libc.
ra'iy OF numerous donors at Fulton and Washington
Markets, 70 provide bounfn Thanksgiving dinner for
the children under their charge.
THANKSGIVING AT TIE NEW YORK STATE SOLDIERS
DEPOT.
Thanksgiving dinner was also served up TO four
hundred soldiers at tho state Soldiers Depot In Howard
street. Tho men wcro marshacd into the dining
under tho supcrntcndcncc Of Mr.. 7. Dewey late
Adjntant OF tho Ft New York cavalry, and detective
olCer At tho Astor House. Before being seated, Rev.
DR. Strong ad letter from Governor Fenon, express.
ing his disappointment az bong unable TO be present
and thanking ho soldiers for their galantry the field
During tho dinner national aud patriotic airs worc played
Tho employees Of tho institution Afterwards par.ock Of
dinner, tie conclus ON or whch, cheers were gwen
for nr T. l.. Provost, Superintendent; General A. MGR
riit Mr. Danci T. Ward, Steward Dr. J. J. Van Rcnsse
laer, aud tho lady managers Of tho association, under
Hlioso auspices mo dinner isid been provd
AxSUAL DINNER TO THE EmpLoyEs oP THE AsroR
HOUSE,
Charles stcson, Esq, proprietor of the As,or House,
In aoeordanco With an annual custom. treated his en-
poyes TO Thanksgiving dinner yesterday. In number
about enc Luld,cd md twenty they down at noon In
tho Ecrsanis dining room under the of
Mr. Dewey, aud discussed with much relish the tradi.
one roast turkey aud other dccaccs provided for their
sntor sapmcns Such exhibitions good feeling do much
to promote ha, nony between employer and employc
TIE sESysBovs' DINNER.
Last evening hun trci and ny Of tho ncwsboys Of
New York wsro rcgacdN Si.h q substantial dinner Of
ham, turkeys and pies N tho Ncwsboys Home, al
tho Ssn Buildings Fulton stseet, In honor 81 the day
Of Thanksgiving Mr. o'Co, vnov tho resident superin
tcndent presided. aud when the feast concluded
tho yorngstera adjourned 10 N etercse room, and en-
joysd themselves nj practices o. gymnasium.
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Thanksgiving concert sv.sn In ths Twenty third
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