The New York herald., 1868-06-25
THE CATHOLIC PHoTEcToaY At wEs1cHssrER.

Among the many means Of discipline and amuse-
ment at this worthy charitable institution Is vocal
and instrumental music. For the qualification OF the
latter branch Of the divine art little band has
organized among the boys and they have been very
thoroughly instructed In the performance Of large
number Of selections. The instruments at their
command however, have not been OF the
most perfect or satisfactory kind, and hence
few of the weather. patrons of the insti-
tuition, desirous Of promoting SO desirable
an Accomplishment among their prot4ges. combined
In q subscription and purchased very handsome
set OF brass pieces which were yesterday duly pre-
sented by Judge Connolly. The ceremony was wit
Botfish, OF the Paulist Fathers; Fathers Quinn Of
st. Peters; Messrs Daniel O'COnor, Henry Houget,
Patrick McGovern. ]; F. l. Cunning and Captain
McManus. The boys having been drawn up in line
under the direction Of Brother fellow, Judge Con-
molly made the presentation in the following brief
1 could have undertaken DO DUTY more gratifying
to my feelings or more cons0nant with nay syInpa-
thies than I'll that which now devoyes upon me In the
Of music, and in behalf OF the contributors towards
that object to ask your acceptance Of them as an
noble EFFORTS in the cause Of humanity AID AID
our desire to aid your lab0rs for the improve-
%snt Of the beings whose and
charge That the 'Bweet concord Of harmonious
sounds'' which these instruments are designed to
awaken may ever emblematize the relationship ex-
isting between yourself and those hapless little
claimants for your charity and love, is our earnest
elcV0tlnR.
Ing and refining influences OF the art Of music, as
one Of the elements in the education OF the youthful
We ~ rSss SS SeTag may be as sccepaby
A song followed by the boys in chorus, ct the con-
clusion OF which Master Martin Mngs bright little
When first your Honor gracousy promised that
you would get up present for us our hearts throb-
now that you have not only faithfully fulfilled YOUR
promise but have even degned to intermit the most
serious duties OF your calling and have here in
na hrrnY inn oIn rnrstlS
fathery tenderness, your beautiful present, these
splendid Instruments our hearts overflow with
SoW Ddeed haVe Jastce 40 and exSis% aercy
met together, and fondly embraced each
other" But what return can we make you,
most honorable Judge, and those kind gentlemen
who have co-operated with youf How shall we prove
gratitude for such fatherly kindnessS This rich
hearts These shining instruments which have re-
ceived their ustre by dlnt Of labor bestowed upon
them tel US that we cannot better prove our graft
minds our hearts and our souls bright and unsulled
by dfigent and faithful application to the duties OF
sweet and melodious tones they are ready to give
forth when touched by skliu hands, seem to bid us
then too in our hands proclaim the praises Of our
venerable benefact0rs, not only "now and then,n
but as long as the Catholic Protectory of New York
shall exist. And whilst we thus bespeak our most
heartfelt love, venerati0n and gratitude to you,
gentlemen, who have been so nobly prompted thus
to testify your sincere fatherly affection for u.s.
1t shall be our sacred duty to remember you In our
prayers to the God Of love, and to call down
upon you Heavens choicest blessings. In these ial
and devoted sentiments most honorable Judge and
gentlemen we declare ourselves your most grateful
and afiectionate children, not only the members OF
the band but also the entire youth OF the Catholic
Pr0tectory. r., --.
Remarks we're also made by Father Quinn, after
which the visitors sat down to dinner, the boys ac
national and other airs. A movement has been
started TO provide them with uniform in order that
military discipline may be added to the pleasures OF
their boy life In the institution an