The New York herald., 1872-07-05
THE DAY ON RANDALL,s ISLAND.

To the half-rOasted citizens Of Harlem Randall'S
Island, with its cool, shaded, green lawns, pre-.
sented most desirable retreat. High Bridge,
Carl's Park, Christs Park and the several other
sylvan retreats adjacent to Harlem were densely
crowded by excursionists from the city, 80 many Of
the Harlem folks went over to the island partly to
see the boys enjoy their holiday and at the same
time enjoy it themselves. The poor little waits Of
the city were all dressed in their best clothes, and
seemed to enjoy the holiday hugely. The pro-
gramme for the morning was as follows:-
CHAPEL PRoGRAxxE.
l. Opening song, children "unfari the Glorious BAN
2. Reading Scriptures and prayer, chaplain
T. Reading Declaration of Independence, Mr.. spogen.
1sob %aS BY bS SaRs Rsy S4 ssss
Z. Song by choir girls
yns aelsas Ms banner q aesas SSs iaud
IL Dismissal from chapel, band playing "Hail colum
THE MUSIC
was rendered by the brass band Of the institution,
which is composed Of ten Of the boys in the House.
Mr.. Steers grafton was not so much sermon as a
patriotic harangue. He spoke Of the pure and
patriotic words Of the founders of the republic and
whenever he mentioned the name Of washington
the boys in the chapel cheered and clapped loudly.
morning were very fine, and could be heard on the
New York side Of the island, where, despite the
ne e
were dismissed from the chapel whence they at
once proceeded to the dining hall and partook Of an
unusually good dinner, mutton stew and potatoes.
Later in the afternoon when it became little cool,
they were permitted to go to the playground, where
the real fun Of the day was had. Those who had
been unfortunate enough to leave their shoes in
the dOrmitOry were mercilessly pelted with tOrpe-
does, which the institution supplied for the amuse-
ment OF the boys. When the torpedoes were all
gone the boys went at ball playing. match game,
which had been previously arranged, was played
between picked nine from the House and the
IOwas, of Harlem. In the field, with the sun pour
ing its scorching rays down upon them, they played
with an animation and zeal which would have done
them credit on cooler day. At night fireworks
the boys who had behaved themselves during the
day were permitted to witness the same the others
being sent to bed. The supper provided
peanuts and bread, but the boys seemed to relish
the feast and one y0ungster asked another, 'Bill,
when does Fourth OF July come again ~ On being
informed Next year." q look OF sorrowful longing
crept over his countenance, and he silently sucked
his orange.
The Nursery, which Is situated on the extreme
northern end OF Randalls Isand, had separate
programme, as 1t has no connection with the
Refuge save being situated on the same island. The
children were all neatly dressed and presented
quite fine appearance. The order Of exercises Is
published here With
Atdaylight salute was fred with the unfurling of the
Eight O. clock A. NJ, parade RandaI's Island Guard.
Reading of the Declaration Of Independence by the
Song, discovery Of America" by the girls
'SH p oSSs and phen
Song, Don't Be in Hurry to Co." 2l2 large girls.
song Up tns s, Hay Sy .s the girls nv.
Recitation dressed in character "Nobody's Child"
Song, Make the Home Happy" large beys.
SsS%G%e You
Finale, "star-spanged Banner" AO children.