The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-12-25
BOSS" TWEED.
A PrIncely Christmas Gift 10 the Poor Of tho
Seventh Ward-He Hangs the Holly by tho
Hearths Of Hundreds OF Impoverished

A Prlncely Christmas Gift 10 the Poor Of tho
Seventh Ward-He Hangs the Holly by tho
Hearths Of Hundreds Of Impoverished
Families.
Yet another and still grander demonstration Of
the munifcence OF the great leader OF the Tam
many democracy, Senator Tweed, was developed
last evening at a meeting OF prominent citizens of
the Seventh ward held In the parlors OF the Oriental
Club. 235 East Broadway. and called at the instance
OF Mr.. Michael J. Shandley. The commodious and
elegant OF this famous and select east side re-
sort were crowded with citizens principally in
teresed In the object OF the invitation issued by Mr.
Shandey, While many were there developing the
scheme, as trustees, 10 erect bronze
STATUE OF SENATOR TWEED,
on Tweed plaza, at the junction OF East Broadway,
New Canal and Rutgers streets. During the pro.
ceedings or the meetings OF both parties could be
heard the sweet voices OF visiting ladies In another
part OF the building, appropriately
wARBIlNG "CHRIsTMAs CARROLL
At the hour mentioned In his call Mr.. Michael J.
Shandley took position in the centre OF the front
parlor, and asked the attention OF the gentlemen
present to the reading Of letter he mad received
IRON Senator Tweed, which he knew would arouse
all the better emotions OF their hearts and endear
It's writer still more to the people or the old Seventh
ward. the communication came in so appropriate
a time, In cold December whose biting winds the
poor so keenly felt and on the eve OF the Birthday
Of Him W, VINO was 6oIp II he lowly manager and de-
ciarea Tue srea'es 2 a v1ft oasn way
MIR. Shandley then read the following letter -
DEPARTMENT. PUBLIo WoGKs .
-31 BROADWAY NEW YORK, Dec, Is, lS70.(
DRAR slR-Be pleased to call together few willing citi
zens OF the Seventh ward who would be and
patient IN the labor and exercise judgment, and be
matte in the distribution of the fund.- ask them
cept from trustees OF the poor OF the precinct
the amount indicated the enclosed check. Have
organize as soon az possible for the relief Of the
MICHAEL J. sHAsDLEY, Oriental Club
Mr.. Shandley stated that the amount Of money the
check called for was
FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS,
which announcement created q sensation which cal
minated IN general clappng or hands and finally
an Ouburst OF enthusiastic cheering Mr.. Snand-
ley then suggested the property or an
immediate organization, when Mr.. jeremiah
Qulnan proposed for chairman or the
meeting Judge Edward J. Shandley and John Gal
Win, President or the Board OF Assistant Aldermen
for Secretary. committee was next appointed TO
select title for the organization and select perma
nent officers. During their retracy Judge shandley
addressed those present IN terms highly laudatory
OF Mr.. Tweed. The committee reported as appro-
pirate for the name 'The Tweed Poor Relief Associa-
tion OF the seventh Ward,n and nominated the fol-
lowing list OF ollcers, which was adopted
Board OF Trustees-Presdent, Judge Edward j.
Shandey; Treasurer Jeremiah Quinlan; Coroner
Patrick II. keenan,, Alderman Bryan Reilly Alder
man John Calvin, Assemblyman John J. Blair.
On motion OF Coroner KEENAN,, Mr.. william M.
Tweed was chosen honorary president.
The ward was then divided INTO three relief dis
uicts, and committees on fuel provisions, clothing.
&C., were appointed The association VIII be III fun
operation, IL Is thought, by Tuesday evening, but
public announcement OF he day OF distribution wl
be duly made.