The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-12-15
WARDS OF THE NATION,

Grand Enzanr tor the Orphans OF the Fallen
HerOes-MngniiiceHt Display and Attractive
Inducements.
Charity begins at home Despite the envious
snarls against the grand metropolis of New York It's
gigantic benefcence has set a worthy example to
the world Substantial proof has already been given
too Of the gushing and overlooking Kindness or its
citizens. To the cry OF famine they respond with
plenty, while the Sick the poor and the ignorant
have cordial friends in the Empire City. In TINS
there can be no exaygeratlon. The deplorabe war
now being waged may have caused some feeling
among the foreigners residing In New York, but the
FAINT MoANS OF THE WOUNDED
on the field Of battle have touched the hearts OF all
| The generous manner III which the people OF this
city supported both the French and German fairs IA
worthy OF lasting commentator 1t was IN keeping
with the grand ree-hearled and sympathetic feeling
| or the people. How much more brilliant VIII DO the
| demonstration on behalf OF the orphans OF the
noble patriots who shed their blood TO preserve the
Union-which means the natlon--a few more days
VIII show. While all charitable undertakings mer /
support 1t must not be forgotten that the orphaned
children Of the gallant soldiers and sailors who
were shot down starved TO death when fighting
for their country have strong claim upon the
Tonight fancy fair and bazaar, under the aus
plces Of lhe Grand Army Of the Republic. Will com
mcnce at the armOry OF the Seventy-irst regiment
Broadway and Thirty iiith street, ana the proceeds
are 10 be devoted to
THE UNION HOME AVID SCHOOL
FOR Soldiers and sailors Orphans. The exhibition
promises 10 be brilliant AFFAIR The united ana en-
thnsastic endorsement OF all the leading military
men OF the country, to say nothing Of the warm
heartea support Of every man now alive that par
tcipated in the war, Will surely make the
coming fair grand success. That 1t ought
TO be such none can dispute. Inc French
and German fairs We're marked by gem
eral appreciation, ana It Is not too much TO
expect That the American far-so TO speak-slould
rival both lnnumerable attractions are presented
and the armory has been most tastefuly arranged
i2r is occasion among other things M ber OF
trDuted several OF their best paintings. There Will
be IN all about thirty tables, and II is well to
ton that the system OF mp0rtunng visitors will be
totally ignored. The chances are to De limited, ana
as the prizes are drawn The winner Is 10 be
nonnced. In fact, the regulations VIII be as perfect
as possible IN every respect. Among
THE NUMEROUS ATTRACTIONS
Will be splendid cigar stand. At this table splen-
general In the country--a question to be decided
by The votes Of the VISITORS who, OF course, will not
hesitate 70 pay 1rlie for the privilege All the
bic ladies, and the most costly articles Will ex-
posed both for sale and ratie. The ext raor binary
variety OF the munihcent gifts precludes descrlp-
ton, but it Is but right to state that a more
attractive or elegant collection could rarely be seen.
Mrs. Charles p. DAILY the highly esteemed and ener-
getic president OF the benevolent insttutlon WIN
superintend the arrangements, which must certainly
prove gratifying to all who visit the iair.
THE DECORATIONS
are exceedingly appropriate. and In every avail
able niche hangs the portrait OF hero OF the war.
The bandS from Governors Island from the Navy
Yard and that OF the First artillery will perform
alternately, ana ample provision mas been made Tor
prOInenaulng.
THE FLORAL TEMPLE,
at which bevy OF beautiful nymphs are TO preside,
VIII be one OF the grand attractions, although It IL
almost WOndrons to gay so, since the exhibition IL
full Of the most charming Inducements Mrs. David
Hoyt, the secretary OF the institution, was vigor-
onsly arranging the details last evening, ana 1t Will
not be surprising II the display tonight exceeds
anything OF the kind that has been witnessed this
season The fair will be formally opened this even
ing by General George b. Mcclellan, and an address
Will be delivered by the Rev. DR.. Bellows, President
Of the Sanitary Commission; William NJ. Evarts and
Others. The Inauguration is awaited with pleasure.