The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-20
IR0oKLYN CATHOLIC ASYLUM.

The New Building ON Albany Avenuc-Ds
scription Thereof-Cost Of Maintainina the
Orphans
No Christian charity from time immemoria, m,
surpassed that OF providing shelter and support for
the little helpless one whose infancy is left charge
upon its fellow creatures through, the death Of
parents. No virtue can excel that OF charity and
sympathy for the homeless orphan, and there Ger.
tainly can be no more happy means conceivable IN
the cause OF humanity for the dispensation OF the
means at the disposal Of the humane and charitable
than that which ID afforded in making provision for
the care and culture of these bereaved children whom
God has deprived OF their natural protectors This il
the view, evidently entertained to very great ex-
tent by the good people OF various denominations
In the City OF Churches; and it would indeed be
strange were 1t otherwise In such city, where
the opponents OF divine law are so numerous and
the evidences OF religion which, in the multiplicity
Of temples Of worship, whose SPIRES pointing
heavenward on every side. SEEM as 1t were. to call
upon all to bear testimony the fact OF their sin.
certify and devotion to the love, honor and glory OF
God, even as they would fulfil His precepts. The
Catholics are certainly most deserving OF the re-
peated eulogistic comments made from time to time
in the pupits OF their Protestant brethren with re-
gard to their unbounded charity in all mat
tiers appertaning to its exercise. And
more particularly this latter fact noticeable wneu'
it is taken into consideration that the Catholics are
clmstances The latest and most commendabe
evidence Of Catholic charity is to be found in the
erection OF the new substantial and commOdiouS
structure on the corner OF Wycko street and Albany
avenue.
Male orphan Asylum, then situated on Bedford ave-
nue., was destroyed by IRE, and the children have
and devoid OF many requisite convenences, was
still home and shelter 70 them-on jay
street. near the s cathedral The Roman Catholic
rectors Immediately set about procuring suitable
site for the purpose OF erecting new and handsome
building to supply the place OF the less pretentious
one destroyed Such plot OF ground was procured
through the tudicious management OF that body and
the purchase OF the present estate accomplished
of ground, occupying the area bounded by Albany
and Troy avenues and Wyckof and Warren streets
This forms beautiful eminence, and affords COM
manding view OF the surrounding country for miles
Plans and specifications for building were adopted
gress has not been SO rapid perhaps, was origi-
nally intended by those In charge OF the work. This
not work In the Winter, and carpenters could not do
ANYTHING until the former were ready for them.
The building itself win form noble structure. It
is 16S feet long In the wings by 200 feet deep. and In
form resembles the county buildings at Flatbush.
The centre building to which is the main entrance,
fronts on Wyckon street and VIII, when completed,
be three stories in height, besides having French
roof. The summit VIII be surmounted by gothic
observatory. over the entrance. in q niche, fine
marble statue is to be placed representing ST. VIM
cent de Paul holding in his arms little orphan.
me east wing alone however Is nnisned az the
wing that the parentless though not frendless little
boys to the number Of $50, Will repair on Tuesday
kind auspices Of the good Sisters who have been APP
pointed over them This section OF the asylum Ii
built like the Of that structure, OF blue stone
lquarried in that vicinity. with brown stone trim
mings. and Is two stories and basement IN height,
ne y 70 s an w9 y on e
avenue SIDE. Entering the hallway, one forms the
impression that there Is ample space and an entire
impression which ripens into convection as the place
is more thoroughly Inspected There are three large
upon either side Of The corridor, running the whole
length OF the wing are other rooms all OF which
nine feet in height, such as the kitchen, washing.
ironing and drying rooms refectory, storeroom and
bathroom. In the latter Is an enormous tub or tank,
to which lead hot and cold water may be re-
designed e to snoTa the rssaiess means q
nre. on the first moor, where the ceilings
are twelve and half feet high. facing the
number. Then, entering the first door or the corri
dor, you enter the chapel, q large, bare apartment
ing % There are i've 'e other on
this moor also. Heaters are placed at short intervals
along the passageways and IN all the rooms,
which gives an air OF comfort TO the "Orphans,
Home, and blends well with the plentiful
numerous arched double windows. The steam
which heats the place. amounting to twenty-five or
thirty pounds Is generated IN e socea Q, ins
that purpose. The ventilation IS OF the most APP
proved kind and the asylum is well lighted at night
by gas.
ON the second story. where the ceilings twelve
feet high, are located the class rooms, reading room
pied as dormitory sleeping apartment for which
purpose 1t Is most admirably designed. At one end
Here also ne
for the physician Of the asylum: The beds
for the boys are comfortable and are In keep
ing with their general appearance, which Is both
clean and warm. The change which they win ex-
perience under the new provision made for them 10
the slipplantng OF their male instructors and guar!
dians by the commissioning OF Sister Baptste of the
Flushing Convent OF the Sisters Of Mercy and i've
others OF that order to this ONCE Will no doubt
prove highly beneficial 10 the orphan children. The
woodwork OF the structure throughout Is South
and bases being entirely OF the former wood, which
requires simply coating OF Oh 30 keep ~
using any paint whatever. The walls, which are two
feet inches thick at the base and two feet al the
top are hard finished ner1 OIL g me w0rSnsn are
the place and arranging for forming terrace In
front OF the asylum which will be surrounded by an
iron railing. Work Ia TO be resumed on the centre
and the west wing as soon as the weather Will admit
in the spring. The total cost OF this noble and
charitable enterprise cannot fall short OF 100000
when completed. II viii then AFFORD a durable ana
ample place OF refuge commensurate with the re.
also OF several future generations
At the last annual report OF the secretary OF the
Orphan AsylumSocety 1t appears that there were
since AUGMENTED 10 $40. me expenditures for their
maintenance and on account OF the new building
was s36OO0. The average cost per head Of the boys
is $50 81.
The Female orphan Asylum adjoining st. Paul's
church. Congress street, which Is under the care Of
Mother superior C0n3tantia, OF the Sisters 0I Char
lty one OF the best managed institutions or
the kind In the country, has 500 little
girls within its sheltering walls thus making the
whole number OF children in both asylums 50o The
amount expended for the support OF the latter
during the year 1867 S2l ,497. the average cost
up
Of cost between the two asylums $50 % FOR each
female orphan less than the boys. This difference
In favor OF the economy OF the gif home Is owing
Constants, several years since, through her
individual and highy commendabe enter
prise, energy and zeal, caused TO he erected and
sdjoned TO that asylum an industrial school, whcre
tue inmates under her charge aud young gr.s who
are out OF employment IND constant and use a1a.