The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-05-11


solemnized Rev n. L. Rice, D. d. made the consecra-
ting prayer; Rev. Geo. E. Thrall broke the bread; the
OF sbs b Sy Rs ev and the DIS
Addresses we're made by Rev. DR. vermilyea, Rev.
Cyrus D. Foss and Rev. Mr. Mills and Others and the
services closed by chanting the hymn Gory be to God
on high, and on earth peace; good will towards men,
The New York City Mission and Tract
Society.
public meeting in behalf of this society was held at
Irving Hall last night The society instituted in
1927 and incorporated by act Of the legislature
passed February 49, 1865 Its object promote NOR
aty and religion among the poor and destitute of the
city of New York by the establishment permanent city
missions for the preaching Of the Gospel and for Sabbath
school and other services by the employment of mis-
sonares by the diffusion Of the Scriptures and by
evangelical reading Rev. Dr. Thomas Dewitt presided
at the meeting last night The proceedings commenced
with singing some of the Songs Of the Sanctuary Mr.
KING ofciaed organst After prayer being offered by
Rev. Dr. John Krebs the following statement was read
by the secretary
During the last year three missionaries were EN-.
houses held religious msetinss; mads
e sRe fes
e ss ,oS
1 and esdssa
TO at
and mis.ons restored ~ backsers church fellowship
gave 80 Bibles and
diture for the year, Of S2s,477 90. '>f'A'
Addresses made by the Revs Dr. Howard Crosby,
7 T. Aiidrsth ". auckland and others The fol.
lowing resolutions were unanimously adopted
the people who live districts distant from our churches
IL and ay
ra.on OF The money nter Of Se sne cen
Christian people has been ssy
our to the service Of the Gospel among poor
s, The growth 9, the Christian promoted wen hi.
most fallen and dsbased furnishes Illustration Of
the TACT that the Gospel the only and sufficient remedy for
sas,1 That as Of the CITY Mission
the churches give ground for oonndsnce IN the
ton Of the Chrstian people Of the city.
The meeting then adjourned.
The How ard Mission.
Anniversary NEHTING-RECEIPTs AND ExPENDI.
TUPEs-TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS SUBSCRIBED,
ETC.
The anniversary Of the Howard Mission and Home for
Little Wanderers was celebrated last evening in the
Brooklyn Academy Of Music. h. Terbell presiding
The children Of the institution one above the other
In parallel tiers the stage to the number Of two hum
~s>a .-A Afy They were all neatly attired and pre-.
scented cheerful appeszan.. crafuua.s hand an.
vened the proceedings with such music a. one OF Me-.
Yorks crack bands can discourse. The Academy was
filed 70 repetion by audience composed ladies' ana
gentlemen the friends Of the charitable institution
The exercises commenced by the singing OF glee
chorus by the children, with piano accompaniment
and consisted Of praye addresses and choruse inter-
the children received with applause by the asse.
bly, and constantly encored
The report Of the society stated that forty thousand
destitute and vagrant children In the city, The fol-
lowing are extracts from the report
has commenced. The Increasing demands upon
such that Il 10 utterly impossible meet them in the
building We now occupy and inadequate Il ID that build
IN view Of these facts The board feel that he time kas come
for them 70 ask the public for the wherewn 70 pur
chase site and erect building suitable purposes
modern improvements and skill applied in the
have budns hat va furnish day ana ana s.isssS
The sck are Waited, assisted and encouraged.
sns .1 soasn among the
Works sought for the unemployed.
Mothers their small children with W during The day
s S g ST s. q ssy not s:rs 2 take
The children 70 be sent 70 homes, and those who
temporary shelter remain in the Misson until provided for
tho other. enjoy the benefits Of the BATH wardrobe dining
Since the beginning Of the between and seven
thousand children have been received hundreds whom
have been placed in good homes Scores upon OF
crime and saved 70 hsmseves society and We trust 70
During the year ending April 50 1855 Les children were
The folwing rcasurers report for the
the institution