The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-12-04
The FOUNDING AsYLUn FAIR.
Success Of the Undertaking ana Progress OF
the Observation-Disclosures of the Committed o,
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Success Of the Undertaking. and Progress OF
the Insti.utiou-'ChauEs of the Com mittee o;
management.
The noble charity In aid OF which the fair has
recently been held Is now beginning assume that
prominence IL 40 wen deserves. There is certainly
institution in this great city that presents
stronger more meTltorious claims TO tho
philanthropy ana benevoence OF the COM
mnnty tAan The transformations yet magnificent
establishment known as the Founding Asylum. Few
indeed pause TO think OF the glorious achievements
OF the concern ana while the cries OF the deserted
though innocent ttle ones do not reach beyond the
wass Of the building, the patient and heroic self
sacrifice OF the good sisters OF Charity, 10 whose
care they are committed, cannot fail TO awaken a
generous and substantial ponse IN the great and
ma8nanlmous cause OF humanity. The far which has
jas closed has been successful As previously stated
the sum Of 500 600 must be raised In comply
WITH the requirements or the Legislature, which, IN
case that amount should be realized has resolved 10
devote another 100000 towards the erection OF the
new building meeting OF the Fair Committee
was he'd on Thursday, at the Founding Asylum, No.
North Washington square. All the returns how
ever had not been completed, and az several
Churches anu societies not represented the fair
had promised contributions, IL was agreed upon fhe
suggestion Of the Very Rev. Father STAIRS Vicar
General who presided, to a. the first DAY OF next
month for the reception OF all returns Including the
sale OF uckets and The amounts every
Where Obtained Tmaefeo IN , aid %, of The asylum
VIII run up % 10000 aud 1t Is confidently hopeI
that the reSaining $4,000 viii be contributed by
tuition In fact IL must be DONE else the Legislature
Is dissolved from It's charitable agreement BUT this
- the season Tor tue poar, and as Christmas Is
Drlskly coming on surely the Founding Asylum VIII
share IN the large hearted berallty OF the people OF
New York. 10 should not be forgotten however that
the money collected the fair cannot be used for the
present maintenance Of the establishment ana that is
existence IS dependent upon annual subscriptions OF
from So TO 500. Latterly its resources have been
severely taxed; for the knowledge OF It's useful
ness Is becoming widely known the speedier are lfs
advantages being appreciated. Such an Institution
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no adulation 20 commend Itself visit there VIII
impress the mind more 1orciby than the most bril-
liant Grafton or most powerful essay. Within q
space or thirteen months l,41 infants have
That they have been cared for with the
earnest Affection and untirng devotion OF a mother
must be patent To all, since the Lenderesv sympathy
and care are bestowed upon the most neglected
infant sent TO the asylum. The new building, It ~
expected, Will meet oil emergencies; and let the
wealthy remember that the Bank Of Charity Is in
heaven, ana deals out good interest when time shall
be no more. communication from The gentlemen
who successfully conducted the ARRANGEMENTS
OF the Far Is rs loows:-
The committee TO whom was entrusted the direc-
ton or tue Fair FOR the Founding Asylum beg
leave 10 express their grateful thanks 10 the
ladies who took charge OF the several tables and
those 10y whom they were ably assisted. They
also desire to thank the officers and members OF the
Twenty-Second regiment for their kindness In ten
dering the use OF their armory for this undertaking.
TO the press OF New York their sincere acknowledge
ments are likewise rendered for their FREQUENT and
hearty commentator OF the fair and the great
charity which 1t was designed to aid.
lho committee are preparing their report and
when ready 1t VIII be published in full, giving the
complete returns or each table, 1t is hoped that this
report VIII be made before January.
Very Rev. w. STAIRS, V. G., Chairman.
JOHN MULLALY, secretary.