New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-22

tanning persons were thus relieved during past
Treasurer. Robert b. Minurn; Corresponding Secretary
and Agent Robert NJ Hartley; Recording Secretary
George GrswOd. Office OF the Associations BLDG House
Room No, 80, third floor, entrance on Eighth-sI
| MIDNIGHT MISSION.
This Society, whose title and aims have been frequently
brought before the public, its origin In informal
conversation held the lat Of November 1866 between
the Rev. g. H. Hiard chaplain OF st. Barnabas Mission
and Mr.. Gustavus Stern missionary of the Do
cesar Board OF the American Church Missionary Soc
| ety." Others TO their aid and on the Goth
ofJanuary 1861 the subject brought before the pub
lie through printed circulars read and distributed IN the
various churches Several ladies offered their services
| coworkers In the good Thus encouraged and
for three months on the corner OF Twefths and Broad
way, and comfortably furnished On the 1st OF Febru-
airy the first reception held printed cards OF invita-
uon having been distributed by the members. who went
out two and two upon the streets. two evenings IN the
companed by short appropriate tract handed TO those
willing TO receive them, but kind words OF importantly
almost compelled to come in. They were not merely
thus invited TO the Friday night receptions but the cards
| day, except Sunday from to p NJ; at which hour
and comfort such might come and TO render pecuni
airy assistance uf absolutely necessary 20 such as should
second meeting Of the young women was pre-
vailed upon to to ST. Barnabass House, but there
seeming be deepr0oted prejudice against this house,
account OF its publicity IL thought that If Home
could be provided which should be but little known, that
| more direct benefit would be conferred After
siderable elaboration commodous house procured
in Amityst at rent OF 50 900 per annum which would
afford adequate accommodations for 10 or 20 dodgers.
| The parors were neatly and simply furnished and,
through the Kindness Of friends, adorned with few
them cheerful and attractive for weekly receptions
| hOusekeeper was secured, aud the new home was
opened early In May. Since then the Midnight Mission
has been mighty power good II has met with dis
appointments and the vicisstudes incident to any
enterprise. It offers ready and immediate refuge to
any who, stung by the consciousness OF wrong-doing
aud orsaken OF friends have resolved to live better no.
bier purer lives Most OF those VINO come are giad 70 re-
| main weeks and months submitting themselves cheer,
fully 10 the kindly influences that surround them I'll
habits Of industry are formed and they are ntted 10 earn
honest living when effort is made TO procure Tor
them lesbectaDe suaos' VI 10 roS'I t men ~ 90 tb
friends They are OK course required 10 CONFORM 10 Ine
wholesome regulations OF the house, such as regular
hours OF rising in the morning and retiring at night and
attendance upon family prayer They are also required
to Keep their bedrooms In order and To share IN the oral
nary work OF the house Ihey are taught the use OF the
needle, OF which most OF them are very ignorant Ihey
acquire invaluable habits Of order and regularity, TO
systematically instructed IN tue things which secure
10 lthem everlasting peace Contributions sent 10 Mr.
Plny +. Smith, Treasurer, No 20 Nassaust will be
gratefully received.
TIE HOME FOR FRIENDLEss.
The Home for the Frendess, so well known to all OF
our readers is situated No. 80 East Thirtehs and
managed under the auspices Of the American Female
Guardian Society. II organized thirtyve years
ago. The Home comprises two large and commodous
buildings one Of which is the Home itself fronting on
birtethst and the other in which the Home Chapel
the hospital, and the publication once OF the society
daShg On b ccf rbis choritoSIe Home as is name
implies, is 10 furnish shelter To destitute children who
tortured with hunger and FUSED, perhaps by unnatural
parents may here find rest food, and parental care The
charity Is intended more for children than Tor adults
For the latter gives temporary shelter until the
recipient OF their bounty is enabled to provide for hs
own maintenance. Bnt the grand object aimed
il s to provide permanent home FOR the children This
institution is supported by voluntary contributions.
There the present time l4j children and some IS adults,
which number includes the servants under Its The
internal and domestic arrangements OF the Home
conducted by and TO them s due the signal sue
which has crowned the abors OF the institution
Statistics for the year ending May 1862 aud which may
be taken as an exhibit for this year show; so,
sbs pa't S1
Adult, proriisd SiL LOO
CAidrss IN he ''1
| To,,t 1879
u ,j,a;. IN ica. Industrial SCHOOL,. 800
Irregular attendants IN Home Industrial sehool'.. 2s9
Total. tl1
Total q bsnstcsues ~
Leaves Of bread furnished Industrial SCHOOL,. ~ 900
| schools, all OF which nave been well sustained
rhe schools differ from the ward schools IN several im-
portant relations. In the rst place substantial dinner
Of bread Is daily furnished 10 every scholar and this
proves inducement FOR the children Of the poor In
the second place sewing carefully taught ahd me way
10 future usefulness Is thus prepared Thirdly Bible
lessons and explanations and the singing OF sacred
past year OF the principal things accomplished mas
been the erection OF Rose Memorial Chapel, In which
Home Industrial school No - now located This chapel
serves the purpose Of the school during the week ana Is
rented TO Christian Church for worship on sunday;
school No has also been added this year IL 10 situated
on the OF the city, near Central Park There Is
no effort OF the KIND within mile ana from the large
German population m the 'ciDy the society sstains
nourshng school. For all these schools bread Is day
Dy and Se oes and Sar@ents distributed
among them must also be computed bv thousands.
5 GT W Gay G 0" HSms the coming Christi
| mas will witness happy and joyial family: huge
heavy foliage will cast shade but the brightest sun
shine upon the happy children assembled around It.
for the Friendless" No. 80 East Thirteth-st.
THE HOME
In the latter part OF 1865 number Of gentlemen deeply
moved by the condition Of the increasing multitude OF
women who induced to leave the paths OF virtue,
met together 10 for their rescue and
reformation After careful consideration OF the subject
il was resolved to establish the city and In the quarter
where the evil was most glaring and open. house OF re-
ception In which VINO wished to reform might ma
temporary refuge, and which the Viruous who were
exposed 10 the same temptation. might enjoy protection
committee appointed TO raise the necessary u !
and consult with the lady managers OF he re-
male Magdaen Benevolent society asking theih tD take
tho charge Of sgeh AoSe u,t d ' home no %
West Houston-st, was rented. and an experienced
SUPERINTENDENT and MatrOn were engaged. On
"Wednesday Dee. "a. 1865. The Home was lnauguraed
by suitable religious services, and the work OF reseuhs
vicssitndcs usual 10 a new Institution During the
er part 1866, The Home labored under many enDar
easements. hut as time passed oD ana the Denencla re-
sus of the new movement began 10 be seen and appre
ciated The ome al length entered npon course when
her of inmates received In 1866 49, OF these IA we're
dismissed for misconduct, II ware returned to ther
naciiIes with families In the city aud country, went to
other Institutions sent To the Hospital II went out
ar their own request and 80 remained IN the Institution
The succeeding years witnessed an Increased pros
| lerity, and furnished for great encourage
| nent IL was length found necessary TO pro
vide better accommodations and the LIST OF May 1862
the Home was transferred 10 Its present comlnOdous
quarters No So West FOurthst The financial AFFAIRS .,
me institution are under the control of committee Oh
gentlemen as a Board OF Managers and tho Internal ana
| domestic arrangements are directed excuslycy oy
Committee OF ladies' TO whom its practical success Is
mainly due The services Of C. p. Tucker, M d., as
Physician OF the Home have been gratnfousy tenueeu
since the Home was first established Th health OF the
inmates has remarkably good, not single death
having occurred since the opening OF the houie. no
nresen number OF inmates Is They are employed III
sressmaEiny and plain sewing and are Instructed In