The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-05-15
CITY INTELLIGENCE,
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IHE ANNIVERSARY OF THE NORTHERN HOME
FOR FRIENDLEss CHMDREN.-As was antic,.
PaIeu, Inls ahair was a complete success It
was held in the Onion NJ E. Church. an edi6ce
WIN win capacity for seating two thousand per
occupied, but the aisles, vesLibules, steps. etc.
were packed with deeply interested audience,
Whlle large numbers were unable to gam ad.
M InTittance. lance. Among these was Mr.. Conkling, one
Oi the speakers Punctually at hali-past 7
O'Clock, the house being then filed, a skilfully
executed voluntary vas performed on the fine
organ of the church by Mrs. Mack, which was
followed by a breI prayer by DR.. Suddards, and
an appropriate anthem by the choir of the
church, under the leadership of Professor
Mack. 4 Rev. }. Nell, the gentleman an
nounced - preside, not being present, Thomas
Mason Esq, was called to the chair which
position he filed unul the arrival of Rev. DR..
Nadal. The Invocation was then sung by the
children in most effective manner This was
followed by the Salutatory, in which
twelve little girls, representing the months
OF The year, participated. After Scrptural reci-
tatlons and more singing, his Honor the Mayor
was called for, but was non esq tRUentus. This
was a disappointment, OF course, but was not
permitted 70 interrupt the exercises. They
were continued by the singing of the "Alptne
Hunters Horn by the CnIldren, which was
doIe IN most admirable style. Judge Bre wster's
turn TO ADDRESS the aud ence now arrived. He
was called for by the Chairman, but like his
Honor, the Mayor, was not on hand. The next
exercise was a Cradle Dialogue, by nlne little
girls, who introduced a cradle, and a nicely
dressed Da0y, and in true WOmanly style pro-
ceeded to put the baby, which had become q
little Obstreperoue, TO sleep. The three cradle
hymns were sung in very touching style; the
audience expressing its delight in the most mark
ed manner. Mrs. Partngton's Tea Party, which
was performed by four lutte girls, attired as old
lady teaormkers, was inimltable in style, and
would have done credit to far older performers.
Among the features OF the evening was the reci-
tatlOn OF affecting niece putitlnd no Hnviny
Soldier" by the orphan boy of deceased soldier.
The singing OF most pathetic song by the chill
dren, entitled the soldiers orphanage Song"
followed by most touching appeal to the audi
ence by the Rev. A. Goodman, brought tears to
the eyes OF very mauy, and, we nope, large
addition to the funds of the Home.
Judge Pierce and Rev. Mr.. Conk ling not being
present wnen called for, Colonel Mcfarland,
the State superintendent of the Soldiers Or
phans Schools a veteran who lost his leg at
Gettysburg, was introduced by Rev. DR.. HutLer,
and delivered brief but interesting address, in
which he adverted to the fact that the State of
Pennsylvania had 1000 soldiers orphan children
under its charge, and appealed powerfully to
tnose present to aid IN their support. A colleC.
ton was taken, during which the "Marching
Song" was sung by the children. A little fellow
three feet high then took the stand, and In a
neat and appropriate address, which was deli
Vered IN very happy manner, presented a
handsome aquarium to A. NJ. Spanger, in the
name OF the children and the Home, as an
expression of their appreciation of his services
for the past three years in the musical depart.
ment.
Mr.. Spanger responded briefly, stating the
fact that the proficiency of the childrens sing
ing was attributable rather to their great love
and aptness for music, than to his attention, as
they received but one hours instruction in
eacn week. ''The Basket of Flowers" was next
presented by twelve boys and girls, each one
of whom held neat bouquet, with AN appro-
pirate motto. These bouquets, when collected,
formed beautiful flower basket, which was
handed to Mr.. j. W. Claghorn, with the re-
quest that it should be by him presented to
the twelve lady managers of the Home, there
Mr.. Clagborn received it, and presenting it as
desired made q few happy remarks to the
children, after which the "Good Night Song"
was sung by the children, and the audience dis
missed by Rev. DR.. Hutter.
As a whole, the exercises were of the most
Creditable and interesting character. Notwith-
standing the crowded condition of the large
church, the strlctest order was observed
throughout. The rectations by the children
were perfect of their kind, while the singing was
not only excellent and highly relished by the
audience, but the selection of songs and hymns
very appropriate while the organ accompani-
ments were rendered ia the brilliant style which
always characterizes the performances OF the
gentleman who presided at the instrument.
synopsis of the annual report was read oy
DR.. Butler, the Secretary Oh Ine boaru' FROM
The receipts ofthe two Homes, Northern, and
Soldiers Orphans during the year ending May
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were:-For their support, S26, ,254'73; on repairs,
purchases etc., SlOSO'64; in trust for lot $265O;
maid on new building, $7333 %; ground rent and
printing, $al333; balance IN the treasury,
S7O6O6. There were received into the two
Homes during the year 290 children, of whom
SO were soldiers orphans. There were in the
two Homes May l, 1867, friendless children.
l49: soldiers orphans 1872; making the total
number OF children in the Two institutions at
present 26S. The average number during the
wear was 282. 1t speaks volumes in behalf OF
the sanitary condition of these noble charities
that during the last twelve months but soli-
tary child has died, which, In family OF nearly
three hundred children, is indeed remarkable
fact.
having all necessary comforts provided for the
children who have sought shelter under It's
roof and the efforts of the ladies TO secure
these desired ends have been crowned with sig
nal success. -,..-,,,.
will not tall in the future, in the past, to con
tribute towards this no BILE charity.
ANN1vERsARY MEETING OF THB JEWISH FosTEI
HOME was held on Tuesday, May IA, at the Hal
of the Harmonic Society. A very large atten
dance of ladies and gentlemen was present
The meeting was opened by reading chapte
from the Bible, the minutes OF the last meetlng
and the annual report. Alter Whicn the Ires
sureI,s report was read, showing the e2pendl
tnres during the year for the support OF tn
Home, $4453'12, and balance at present IN Tn
treasury of S706'32. The Board oil Councl
made a report that subscriptions had Deen on
tened from the Jewish community OF $4,000
Societv on permanent footing, and TO enaol
the managers TO continue their good work Il
heban of the orphans and inmates OF the Home
ranging from four to dfteen years OF age.
THE children went through various recitations
and showed great proficiency in their studies
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