The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-08-27

Gala Day at Flushing, l.. I.-Au Sorts of
Sports-Generous Aid from PrOfessiOnals-
rfy,u ANN


A Gala Day at Flushing, l.. L-An Sorts of
Sports-Generous Aid from Professionals
A Chance for Amateurs.
1t is often complained that the orphans OF our
soldiers who died during the war are left compare
lively unprotected, and that national institutions
such as are to be found in European countries, do
not here exist Private benefcence. however, has
done much to soften this stigma, and among other
noble institutions for the care OF the soldiers
orphans is the Union Home and School. located In
Eleventh avenue between l50th and 15lst streets,
which now Appeals TO the public for aid. This
institution has long been. doing its charita.
BILE work at the expense OF several ladies OF
this city, who have generously supported 1t by their
private donations, but owing to the constantly In.
creasing number Of applicants and the inadequate
accommodations Of the building now In use hun
dreds OF children have to be turned away, left to
whatever chance the world may afford them. At
present the building can accommodate about 200,
but there are fully 100 more receiving the protec-
ton OF the institution The ladies in charge OF the
Home have therefore, resolved to enlist public
sympathy in behalf of the little ones, and TO this end
are about getting up 'grand military FESTIVAL and
Ieie chdmpeue," which Is 10 commence on Monday,
October 2. Several professional men IN the amuse.
ment line have kindly volunteered their services Tor
the Jee, and Judging from the programme 80 far as
made out the festival promises 10 be one oil the most
brilliant affairs Of the sort ever witnessed In this
country. The Flushing ana NOrthside Railroad
Company will special excursion trains to Flush
ing during the day. and give one third OF the gross
receipts TO the Home: Phelan Collender VIII sup
ply billiard tables Josh Hart has volunteered
the services OF his company the Mutual Base bal
Clnb will exhibit their skill at base ball. and Henry
Leslie, 1.-The hero OF Niagara" Will render hs ser
wees by an exhibition on the tlgat rope and be-
sides all this there Will be trotting sports OF the
carnival as displayed by fifty 1antasJical knights
foot. races by professionals and amateurs. 10,
dies equestrian race, riding for diamond
rings balloon ascensons, walking matches, prize
dancing, skating match, Yacht race, veocipede
race with number OF other attractions too numer-
Gus TO name. Prizes for all the sports are an
nounced, ana championships are among the
honors Dancing Will be kept up oil day for the
lovers OF the terpsichorean art and good music Will
be furnished. Altogether the festival besides the
claims 1t has upon the charitable, will supply SC
many attractions, both novel and exciting, that
| lovers OF fun and merrlmenJ OF all classes may be
sure to enjoy very pleasant recreation. The
ladies who issue the call are Mrs. Q. p. Daily, Mrs
| Virginia Farragut Mrs. Alexander Shaler, Mrs
David Hoyt, Mrs. O. M. Lydlg, Mrs. J. c. Fremont
| Mrs George i. Hopper Mrs. Il. johnson, Mrs. ). j;
| Vandalism and Mrs. L. II. Rowan. The FESTIVAL
| will last TWO weeks.