The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-28
THE BRAVE Ard THE FAIR.
American Works o. Charity for German
and French WoQnded-Ths New York
Founding Asylum and Other
Charities.

The wall OF the widows and orphans or the cnl1n-
itous strife on the fields OF devastated France and
the groans OF the wounded in The war between The
two great military Powers OF Europe, evoked SYM
pathetic feeling ~ the benevolent hearts OF CHAR
table citizens Organizations were formed.
appeals issued, and the whole machinery
OF benevolent action, which previous eXpe
rlcnce in our fratricidal strife commanded.
was put In mouon. And while relatives and friends
Of the gallant men who sailed out fro the historic
towns of The Rhine to chasrise the insolent Napole-
onc scourge, ana the admirers OF enthusiastic
France, rushing 10 arms IN defence of the republic
were equally eager 10 show their faitn by their
works OF charity, our native cltIzens were neither
indifferent inactive. The ca,,sc OF humanity Was
ably sustained, and TIE su1erings OF the victims of
Prussian and French aggression were well remem-
bered.
Az has once been sand and often been quoted
"Charity begins at nome, but does not end there"
The axiom is wen understood by the benevolent or
this city, Tor which contributions for the Widows
ana orphans and the suffering wounded in the
European war have been ana are sim layishiy
thrown into the lap OF charity. .thosc institutions
ana objects OF merciful consideration in onr midst
are held III watchlul care.
Among the most worthy OF the many charitable
an benevolent enterprises now claiming the
man Fair, III the ihirtyseyentn regiment
Armory, junction ot sixth avenue ana Broadway.
ms iair was SET on foot by our German citizens Tor
The purpose % raising funds for the reiic or all the
wounded Within the German Ines TIE results. 80
far, have been most encouraging, ana the eater
Prise promises To he quite successful. over 800 900
nave been collected: s7 nom tickets and sale.
and Sl3,U0D from subscriptions. There has been no
niggardlnesS shown IN the management OF the fair.
Everything connected Win Ii IS admirable. ana the
Anory "a IT Is to-day Will repay visit. even
ing especially the rooms oil the far oner special
fractions too good ana too numerous Tor minute
description in limited space.
THE FRENCH NATIONAL BAZAAR,
under the management OF ladies' committee. also
promises excellent results. IL VIII be supported 10y
onr most respectable French citizens, ana VIII no
doubt pe largely patroni1ed by the general public.
NINE. Mourralla, the secretary OF the French ladies'
Committee, makes the Official announcement THAI
Tic opening OF the far, which Is 10 be held IN the
same building where the German Fair is now held
mas been definitely liked for the 18th OF next month.
The arrangements thus far are complete, and the
ladies acknowledge that they have been ably assisted
M their undertaking 10y a number vi French and
American gentlemen. A COMMITTEE composed oil a
number OF prominent artists. has been formed 10
prepare the decorations and the services " Mmc
de iussan and NJ Charles Won Gnele have been
secured to make proper arrangements Tor the mnsic.
The following is u iist ot the ladies who have been
selected to preside ~ tho different tapies:-Nmcs
| Victor Place. wiie or the Consul General; Il. Ogden
Doremus. Ames Van Ward; Mile. Bossiere: Mines
| W. A. Budd II. j. Alien, a. Charvet, lndge Alker
A. H. LaZarre, lie Rocheite, SIMON Picot, Lasae
Jumel Perry, Bigot, Nash Jarvus, roulon, Lebmui
Miles. i.eclercg and Auberi
The following ladies have been dele .sited 10 re
| ceive contributions outside OF New iorS:-Nmes
Lespnases. Washington. Heights. DE Cuneau, ,taiet
Island: DHervily, fbiladelphia: Rit4, Philaael
Phia: Astie New Jersey; 81. Ameni, No. ~ nenr,
/ street. Brooklyn.
I THE NEW YORK rorSDLIHG HOSPITAL
J has long been desder.itunI, and mother home
charity could possibly appeal 10 the benevolent IL
~ the intention 81 the Sisters OF Charity, who's.
deeds OF dlsneresed, self-sacrIfc;ng goodness IN
rescuug the victims OF maternal rashuess from
cruel deaths need no enlOgy 10 erect q s,iiabe tus
tui0n which VIII enable Them 10 carry Oh their be-
nevoleDt work so nobly begun.
The Legislature last spring passed an act leasing
mat portion OF ground situated between SiXry-ephtu
and Sixty-nnth streets, Lexington and Fourth ave.
nues, as site for an asylum. and promised 500 coo
towards It's erection provided similar sum bc
raised by contribution.
Thus II remains only for the friends OF the charity
TO come forward with their open purses An oppor-
tuDty win be afforded them by the sisters on ,he
9Th OF next month, when great bazaar or fair viii
be held ut The armory Of The Twenty second rerl-
menl, Fourteenth street, in this city,
81. MAHY'S CHURCH FAIR.
The far now IN progress at Williamshridgs for
the benefit OF ST. Mary's church, which IS IN process
OF erection, promises 10 be complete success u
Is paroDZcd by all classes, without distinction OF
religion AMI committee, ON which are represented
both Catholics ana Professionals have volunteered
their services TO the esteemed pastor, Rev, A. Kim
sella, to collect aud receive contributions. The fol.
lowing are the names Of the gentlemen :--Messrs
William G. Ravens, Peter Briggs, James Mcnamara
and Daniel Cash.