New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-26
CHARITY'S INTERLUUE.

JOYFUL STRAINS IN THE PRISONS AND BENEVOLENT
INSTITUTIONS.
In the TOmbs Prison the prisoners received
dinner although not equal to those given
in former years. The desire OF the Commissioners Of
Charities Correction to retrench in the matter Of
expenses the that turkeys, chickens. and
other decacies omitted from the bill Of fare.
Nevertheless the dinner furnished was q sub
stantial one, and knd-hearted friends sent
In apples, oranges nuts, and raisins sufficient
for delicious dessert for all. AT Jefferson Market
Prison, Essex Market Prison, ana Yorkvillo Prison
the prisoners also treated TO a substantial dinner
but no delicacies supplied by the Commissioners
In each institutions the prisoners were allowed
to receive from friends whatever food they chose to
furnish and many thus obtained dinner. BY far the
larger number however forced to be content with
what was furnished by the PRISON authorities.
THE SRwsBoYs' HOMES
The newsboys numbering 12O who reside at the Riv.
ingtonst Lodging house were well cared for last even
ing The school-room profusely decorated with
flowers and inscriptions OF evergreen. AT 730 p.
dinner consisting OF turkey, potatoes, turnips, pies
and cakes was served, and each boy ate a
plate covered with the good things. The boys
then sang several songs and recited several
declama tons. Addresses were made by Geo. F. Williams,
Dr. Miller, NJ. Dupuy and several Others Among the
visitors present were DR.. Henry f. Champion, Mr.
Preston Mr.. Body Mr.. Howard Potter and others At
of clothing and the visitors led through the build
ing to inspect the sleeping'rooms.
The newsboys in the Lodging house az No. 40 Park
place were entertained with delicious dinner presented
by william NJ Fleiss Three hundred and sixty boys sat
down TO dinner and il much enjoyed by all There
WAS abundance Of turkey ham, potatoes and icecream
Addresses were made by several gentleman. The Super
intendent Mr.. Charles OConor, WAS present. and per
sopally superntended the giving out Of the food The
roos we're tastefuy decorated, and merry Christmas
was enjoyed by all
About 100 boys we're entertained at the Elevenhst.
odOinghouse They assembled In the large hall, and
ware bouptifuly supplied with turkey and other food.
Moore Dpuy and severslioher persons addressed the
bovs NJ the close of dinner and songs and recita
tons were given by the latter.
MISSION SCHOOLS.
The MANNERS of the Presbyterian Church and
their pastor the Rev DR. JohDHsll, devoted yesterday
the care OF their mission schools The services began
at school IN Fouree nths which is attended by many
German children There nearly 600 young people
In attendance who after listening 10 Dr. Hairs address
to the teachers and pupils received presents At later
hour there was a Christmas festival in the Kingst Mis-
sion School Abont 400 children and adults were col
lected here who were addressed by Dr. Hall and MT X
Wells. TIE third meeting held also In kingst.
where handsome mission building, which was entered
at the oegihnngof the year, filled with nearly Duo
children Addresses we're delivered by the Kew Dr.
Bush, Henry Day, esq, and the Rev. DIR. Hail. Ihe
schools are conducted teachers ana 0fcers
and Oil tho societies appear " DO In very nourishing