The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-28
TINE NewsBoYs' LoDsIxe HOUSE.

One OF the best institutions in this city Of benevo
lence is the Newsboys' Lodging House, In Park place.
Other charitable establishments may be equally de.
serving OF the support Of the Christian public but
the aim and object Of this one commend it at
once to all thoughtful and benevolent people. The
very large number OF homeless and houseless chill
dren provided for in the Newsboys' Lodging
House are Just so many saved from the
communicating influence Of the adult crimi-
nal class which for the most part occupy
the wretched novels in the worst parts Of the city,
where they were formerly forced to seek cheap
refuge from the inclemency Of winter. The nstitu-
ton is admirably managed by the superintendent,
Mr.. O'Connor, and his assistants. Good, wholesome
food provided at cost to the children OF six cents
meal, and clean, warm beds are furnished to each
lodger for the price. The school, which Is open
every night, is well attended, and the gymnasium
which is attached is great attraction. The kitchen,
bathrooms and closets are models Of cleanliness and
hood order In short, the arrangements OF the nstl-
Sution are admirable in every respect.
Not the least interesting feature Of the News
boys Lodging House Ia the Sunday school, The
proceedings last night were most encouraging.
About two hundred boys, all with clean faces, and
many with new clothes, sat In the lecture room listen
ing with attention and respect TO the kindly advice
them, and joining heartily In the singing OF sacred
hymns appropriate to the season. Mr.. Charles
pease, secretary o. the Chii Children, , Ad
with his audience, made several short addressed
In simple and touching language illustrative
OF passages OF Scripture, which the boys
first read themselves and read aloud from the Blbie
with which each furnished. The story OF the first
Christmas Day was told with excellent effect and
was listened to with marked attention The replies
OF several boys to questions pun to them from time
to time by Mr.. Pease proved how fixed was their in
terest In all that was told them, well demon
strating their intelligence. The hymn known as the
ever Green shoren seemed to be greatly relished,
being sung with all the vigor OF lungs accustomed to
yelling Evening Telegram In the noisy streets Of the
city,
Mr. Edwards a gentleman who was introduced to
the boys who had travelled In the East Indies
and IN California, asked permission to read story
OF his own life, entitled GLOW Was Hung to save
My Life.n The title was a taking one. and he was
listened TO with eager attention, while in simple
and suitable Language he told how he had been
caught by branches OF tree In river In California,
and was rescued from drowning by the timely ar
rival OF q mueteer, who threw lasso around his
neck nearly stranglinr him. but saving his life by
drawing him TO the shore. mr.. Edwards was, at the
conclusion Of his story, complimented by hearty
round OF applause; and one OF the lads requested
Him. before ne left the hail. to call TO see them again.
Another song" and the Lords Prayer, which was
repeated by ali the boys standing brought the exer.
tses to close. -