The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-05-21

Inaugural Proceedings Last Evening-Ad-
dress By Mayor Hoffman.


The grand Charity Fair in aid OF the Protectory for
Destitute Catholic Children opened last evening
under the most encouraging auspices Long before the
hour advertised for the OF the inaugural
exercises the spacious structure Seventeenth street.
north OF Union square, fairly packed with visitors,
ana the aggregate admission fee must have grathed the
good ladies' to whose efforts the enterprise is due. The
appearance OF the Interior The ceiling Of which 10 fairly
covered with the national flag steamers and banners,
was truly enchanting The gas jets with which the
building IS lighted thone with remarkable briiancy
and shed all around halo OF light which, being reflected
from the ces de vri that covered the tables seemed
TO gain double lustre On each OF the pillars supporting
the roof Is banner bearing the OF arms OF
State Of the Union and high all these floats the flag
Of the nation All the tables magnfcently decorated
and though they vet what they viii be in point
OF beauty it would be difficult to imagine spot cup
d'GI Of which is more charming than was this building
last night Twenty five Catholic churches Of this city
represented by tables and others being put
up that tonight not less than thirty churches will
lend their aid in forwarding the noble enterprise. Com
mencng at the westerly end OF the building, on
the left hand side from the Fourth avenue an
trance, the church tables range in the following
order 81. Francis Xaviers (under the charge OF the
jesuit Fathers OF Sixteenth street College Church Of
the Immaculate Conception lRev. DR. Morroush's,; St.
Yorkvire St Stephens; St Vincent de Paus
Frenchl; St. Columbas; st. Andrews. Duane
street, St Joseph's, sixth avenue; st. Marys Grand
street. And on the opposite side ranging in order
from the west end OF the building Church OF the
Holy Redeemer Third street tGerman): Church Of the
street Church OF the Nativity, Second iSt
Patricks cathedral S. srdgets st. Peters, Barclay
chaplain to the protectory is pastor; 81 John the
Evangelist; Church OF the Transformation
Church Of the Holy Innocents; church Of ST.
| Anthony OF Padua utalan) st. James. In addition
TO these and besides the tables Of other churches which
will be in full blast tonight there independent.
table, furnished with splendid articles under the charge
Of Mrs White and Mrs: Mack, under the charge OF
the Catholic Sunday School Union and few others To
partcuar,ze az to these tables would be nvidous The
ladies everywhere seemed co be veng with each other
the decorations OF their stalls the beauty the
articles exhibition, and the efforts they each and
all making TO provide food, ramen lodging and educa-
ton for the thousands Of little whom circumstances
| have placed in condition OF total dependence on
| Christian charity. fine brass band in attend
| ance dscoursed choice excerpts from the ope-
4 ras and gave the national airs with much
| effect Meanwhile the throngng mass moved hither
and thther inspecting the various stalls and bestowng
Their COMMUNICATIONS most lavishly upon all In add
ton TO the stalls mentioned there Is also extensive
suite OF refreshmen rooms wherein is provided every
necessary calculated to satisfy the appetite Of the most
fastidons THIS department is in charge OF number
OF beautiful young ladies' actne under the direction of
Mrs Chrysal and Miss Kent, add win form Of the
main sources OF in aid OF the charity in
| whose behalf 1t inaugura.ed Many beautiful
paintings brorzes and choice works OF art
Gr ass the emit s
them will lack purchasers when the time for holding the
/ fair shall have elapsed
At eight o'clock the rush toward the platform situated
In the centre OF the building announced the arrival of
avor Hoffman who was announced as the orator OF the
inaugural occasion After making the circuit Of the
building in company with Rev. Father Quinn, Dr. J.
Henry Anderson. Police superintendent Kennedy Com
missioner Acton James ,. Nicholson and other gen.
the loud and prolonged cheers OF the assemblage
after having been introduced BY Dr. Anderson. Vice
President or the Protectory Society, who apol0gised
for the ABSENCE Of DR.. /. s Ives, who IL
| confined to his residence by illness, he pro-
ceeded to deliver the opening address. 1t was mainly
appeal oil the chartably disposed OF whatever re-
gious denomination to aid in forwarding the good work
that the society had undersken. The privilege and
power Of mingling with the people, Of addressing them
In their public asssmblages, OF uniting with them in
their works OF charity. Of encouraging them in every
effort TO relieve the poor and suffering Of every condi-
ton, faith and nationality still belonged he said to the
ment had yet forbidden the enjoyment Of privilege
| or the exercise OF the power; and no commits
or exhaust the other. He took this Opportunity, tv
to acknowledge the obligations he felt that much OF
rghtful authority st remained, and he was confident
that those who heard him in the true spirit OF charity
would, 10 all charity, join with him in this acknowledge
| ment This was not the place, however, for long
speeches but rather for action not FOR talk for spend
ing not for spending breath for good deeds and
not fair speech; for liberal acts and liberal profess
tracts from the purse and not from The poets for lavish
ness IN expenditure and not In thought for open hearts
phrase the speaker then pictured thorny path OF the
homeless, houseess little wanderer and conjurcd all
OF whatever class persuasion or denomination 70 come
forward and help in forwarding this most charitable
enterprise The closing portion Of the address was quite
humorous and contained illusions to local politics and
municipal affairs that drew forth unrestrained peals OF
laughter When his Honor had concluded three cheers
proposed by DR. Anderson and the audience Joined
In giving them with will.
pleasing incident followed. While the Mayor and
his lady, who accompanied him, were going to the
freshment with The Committee OF Arrangements
two beautiful little girls presented each Of them with
splendid bouquet behalf Of the young ladies OF st.
James church. which token OF respect they each hand
somey acknowledged The crowd OF visitors continued
TO increase up to ten O'clock and II late hour
fore the building closed for the inaugural evening
Tonight the lair will be Gin the full tide successful
operation"