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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-02
SKATING AND CURLING.

"Ncw Years. on Ice-HOw Gotham,s
Visitors and Citizens Amused Them
selves-The Fun and Frolfc OF the
Day.
The several ponds in the PARK embracing the
"Lake," sixth avenue" and "i1Oth street, were
well patronized yesterday, considering that 1t was
New York's greatest festival occasion. Until noon
those that visited the Lake strangers, appar.
emily being country cousins who, having been told
OF the pleasant amusement, made this the day OF
visitation. occasionally these manifested courage
enough to put on the "stccl," and their gretesuue
manGuvres were not only the talk Of the lockers
on, but caused many merry laugh About
one O'Clock the 'city" people made the
cOncOurse look as In Olden times
and the officers then could nod and
speak with one another without having their in
tentlons nisnterpreted. or course it was New
Years Day, and they had forgotten it, their polite
ness being Of the usual pleasant Order although in
this particular there cannot be any charge submit
ted, as they are full OF inormation' at all times
and though 1t may be invidous to direct attention
to one or more on duty during the day the gray
coated individual in charge Of the Seventh avenue
entrance At two O'Clock was especially polite to
all the incoming army of ladies' and gentlemen who
ielt that "a skate" was better than receiving or
making ''calls"
At three O'Clock the throng was greatly aug
mented and the refreshment saloon full. The
"fancy fellows' were ont, and they gave the spec
taors on the .Drive" ample chance for argument In
the matter of their respective skill, while they
discussed the proprlety Of setting aside for them
the space for pracnce which they desire. As night
was approaching scores of GOtham's Juveniles were
noticed bucking on their skates and then the Lake
was brilliantly picturesque Costumes new and
elegant were numerous and the .'strange" ladies'
chose not familiar with metropolitan life) took
many notes" OF scarfs, dresses aud sacques 1t
was to them chance not to be neglected,
The crowd seemed the same on all the ponds
Mirth, good nature and "willinQ to do anything,
kind OF spirit pred0minated. In this way
the day was passed, and rich and poor enioyed
themselves alike. II the same feeling OF fraternity
was elsewhere exhibited as noted among the visit.
ors to the Park, then yesterday was indeed an
occasion OF ''good will' to all. The curriers' az
usual, were on hand and on their park, between
Seventy.fourth and Seventy fifth streets, PLAYED
several scrub" games, to give them the practice
necessary to enable them to be in "ful feather
next week, when the "pointr contests are to be
inaugnrated. Captain Costar took charge yester-
dav OF the Park police, to the qualification OF all
who were advised of the fact.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-02
THE WELSH NATIONAL SOCIETY OF NEW
YORK.

On Monday evening last numerously attended
meeting OF influential Welsh citizens OF the city
of New York was held In the basement Of the
Welsh Preshy terrain church. East Thirteenth street.
for the purpose OF the organization of the Welsh
National Society Of New York. Mr.. John 7. Davies
President OF the ST. David's Benevolent Society &C.
cupied the chair.
The objects Of the society were set out by the
chairman In an enthusiastic speech, which may be
briefly stated TO be to unite the Welsh of the city
of New York and its vicnities with q view to
better recognition as American citizens, such as ~
bestowed on other nationaities In public matters.
That the Welsh, having contributed largely 10 the
interests or THIS city ana the country at large,
have no representatives in municipal matters In
acknowledgment OF their services, which they
consider themselves entitled to, inasmuch as other
nationaiities are recognized not more worthy as
citizens or more capable OF discnarglng any duty
conferred on them than themselves.
The Rev. Howell Powell, pastor Of the Thirteenth
street Welsh church, delivered very appropriate
aud effective speech on the same topic, urging the
Welsh to unite in claiming their privileges as cti-
zens, and not to remain subServient TO other ma
tionalties, enumerating circumstances which
forced this duty on themselves as nation that had
contributed so mucn to the welfare OF the country,
and were prominently termingled with It's history.
rotary OF the committee appointed to frame tile
constitution and bylaws Of the society, read the
same which were unanimously adopted and the
Rev. Fred Evans, pastor OF Central Baptist church,
followed in q characteristic speech. The meeting
then adjourned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-02
SLEIGHING IN 1873.

The most Modern Way OF Enjoying the
Pastime-Flfth Avenue, the Park and
the Lane-The Snow Wearing Away
Fast-The Parade Runners Yester-
day-Why II Looked Pretty.
The lovers OF seighing must have experienced
some little disappointment in the pursuit Of their
favorte pastime yesterday, for the condition OF the
snow was not by any means such as to afford the
greatest possible enjoyment on runners. The fact
IL that the mild weather OF the past two or three
days has been OF such a very indeterminate char.
acter that II has neither carried away the nor
left it, 1t has simply unused" IL. However, the
proportion OF sleighng parties out for the purpose
OF mere sleghing was not by any means so great
yesterday as might very reasonably be supposed.
True, IL was
EvERYBODY's HOLIDAY
but everybody had something to do in the way OF
reviving old acquaintance. and perhaps of max
Ing new ones by following that awful, boresome
custom OF making New Years calls This very
largely tended to diminish the array OF sleghs in
the Park and on Harlem lane, did also the add.
tional fact that a large number OF persons con.
cluded, as IL was their 'day out,u 10 .'kil two
birds with one stone" and make the round OF
their New Year visits with the aid
of sleigh. And the nying caval-
cades OF coursers and cutters were
not nearly so imposing on the lavorite
io"'en VI usPiay' but IN any event people want
ut least they preier--bettcr snow than they could
find yesterday. At one O'Clock In the day when
ordinarily people begin TO show out, If they mean
to go out at all the appearance of Fifth avenue
from seighing point OF view, was
BEGGAIrY IN TUE EXTREME
and at three O'Clock IL was but little better. The
amount OF travel Oh the avenue since the advent
OF the snow has already played grave havoc,
and the snow has been pretty thoroughly
cut through to the pavement and turned
over and over until the appearance
Of the tboroughiare IL anything but inviting. or
course no villanous and piebcan street railroad
has yet SCARED the face OF the grest thorough.
Jare-we grow ~ last there's no knowing how
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-02
NEW YEARS CHEER ON THE
ISLANDS,

In all the institutions the islands OF the East
River over which the Commissioners OF Charities
and Correction hold sway the day was apprOpri.
ately observed by religious instruction and rest
from labor. At eight O'Clock in the morning the
Roman Catholic clergymen oniciated in all the In
situations at mass. About ten O'Clock the Prot
presence Of large ana, in many cases. devout con-
gregations OF worshippcrs. At the Penitentlary
religious services were held almost every hour of
the day, and in consequence instructions
were given to the captain OF the
island. This order was intended to prevent
Q crowd Of the prisoners friends from besieginQ
the institution and interrupting the religious oxer
cses, as well IS to prevent the smuggling into the
prison OF liqu0rs-a practice not by any means un-
common on New Years Day, when no restrictions
are placed upon the visits OF the friends OF the in.
mates. Visitors however, were allowed at the
other institutions, including the hospitals and
lunatic asylums on Wards and Backwell's islands.
Christmas Is the day when the Commissioners
make mi their great spread for the inmates
piled all the tables with an abundance OF
New Years cake in addition to the usual ra.
ton. In the Infant Asylum. on Randalls Island,
and the Boys RefOrmatory on Harris Island.
treated to candies and nuts and were given a
holiday warden Stephens, OF RandaIs Island
Nursery, improvised an entertainment for his
band-the Randall's Island Cuard-paraded, and
made. for boys, very creditable show. There
were very few visitors from the city, owing to the
frem the New York shore. yet New Years Day did
not hang heavily upon the residents of the isles of
the East River.
At Bellevue Hospital three services were held
Nice New Years cake was distributed and the lay
presented the quietude Of the Sabbath.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-02
NEW YEARS IN BROOKLYN.

The residents OF the City OF Churches began their
circleway round the four seasons OF the new year
yesterday, with thoughts as varied perhaps, as the
number who 60 to make up the vast population.
Some felt like closing their eyes upon the scenes
through which they have passed in 1872, while others
were clingng tenaciously to the memories OF incl
dents which they would not for the world have
ob'iterated, and therefore stepped slowly across
the threshold into 1873, with their eyes over their
shoulders, and waving old Time with whom they
have travelled. a fond and affcctionate farewell.
But young Time slid out upon the worlds stage
with confidence yesterday that gave the Brook.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-02
lyni.es IN assurance that they had nothing TO fear

Iyntes IN assurance that they had nothing 70 fear
IN tho tusure on ,org M thew nlaced their trust
=" s'o .1e' ~ 's 80 S f -
In the Great Ruler OF all. Ihere are, NO ooup',
hosts In Brooklyn who have an accumulation OF
aipa IN answer for and while the wear ts vonng
e'le ~ ane"e ,oi on" "o s"e s" :. 'Suns
and their new-formed resolutions OF reformation
fresh they should improve the time. Notwth-
atandino tho diecouragino nictura drawn nv the
s.sns sns ,,,s. p'o' -.
REFORM committees OF Fifty and one hundred OF
the BROOKLYN politicians OF 1872 the confidence OF
a ,or.a c,oss =, tho o,,,..r. =, proo,,vr hoe ma,
"N. e'' VI ."o o''AA0"' VI D'ooA''n nus NV
peen shaken In their integrity, and, as their con-
stituents fled into their dwellings and partOOk OF
their bounteons hosnitaitties noth,no cop,d hava
80 49,. r', e So~ ".
lhuuccu tnem 70 cnanse Plopapy even tne worst
pontician Ior one rom NEW acrk. Inc prayers
OF tne tn9nsanus Oh Drook'yms -, iair aaugnters
LOT acear uay were ioI .me sun came OUT
Drgm.y piccissy u. sne ouI tH hr;rht vl ,s ap
peaIanCe IN .nS uianuu, anu .no o,Em' WIS VI
tnose VINO naS pcen ,oosilg i4r war; ot mappy
umc, anu VINO mau peen Iussi'k a ~, matns aoI
many weehs s IA W re % y S
sp1fkleu VIII ueisnE ino yo"ns I'S ,s W., vi" ae ~.
looked upon as on SUN WITH uay bsr Se oS'
IN iut ,OaCe upon Ie sawo masred Iong IN tSeir
anu 'moso VINO moa a scon honams aifya m ,hn
Deus weIe "fouseu anu son Uv on 1hicb " tSa1
ipor 'anoo vi ING 'U1 Ssgo npmrhe~ ~ tbaa
woIe 70 san. ,,o 90 tha commnnity ottandaS
cnuICn-Hong pVsiom ~, .ae rnhas 20 Jr,,",, tha
inc services ~ tme h,nsssn"s ~ n; my
were attachea ana re.uraeu o'G q; t :" Ds,aS
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-02
The Day at Essex Ma rket.

itself visible in the Essex Market Police Court at
the usual hour yesterday morning. backed up by
the Justice himself who announced himself as be.
ing in state Of torpid gorgeOusncss, adding that
ere the "dying of the day'he was extremely poeti.
cal-his gorgeousness would probably assume
hilarious attitude. The prisOners--and there was
. host OF them--pretty much all bore unmistaka-
BILE evidence OF having spent the night "calling,"
as they expressed 1t. Black eyes and bruised faces
there were In abundance, but the last vagabond OF
them smiled, and would be merry in spite Of the
gloomy surroundings. One by one they were
brought up and told their story, which was always
to the effect that they had been enjoying New
Years Eve, and, unfortunately, took "just a wee
drop too much" The g0Od-natured Justice hadn't
the heart to lock them in O cold, dreary cell, SO,
very properly, forgave them their little eCcentrci-
ties and allowed them to depart In peace.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-02
COMPTROLLER GREEN'S MIXTURE
FOR OFFICE.HOLDERS

That it had good, honest look none could deny,
but all seemed afraid to touch 10 lest IL might in
some way get them into the unenviabe fashion OF
retaining other peoples money or prohibit the pos
sihty OF their ever after allowing that, with the
exception OF themselves, any one Is honest. And
SO, choosing rather to imbibe the liquids they
familiar with than ny 10 others they know not OF
the numerous Official visitors quietly but firmly ig
nOred the article.
About twelve O'Clock the callers hogan dropping
IN, and In short time there was u continuous
stream passing in and out. Mr.. Tracy having
number OF calls to make, left the building early In
the forenoon, and then the task OF doing the hand
some devOvcd upon his genial deputy Mr. Gard
ner who acquitted himself most admirably The
prisoners were accorded the liberty OF the build
table, with their numerous friends, many Of whom
lett little souvenirs behind, to, in measure, as.
snage the misery OF the captives. Ere night shed
It's s0mbre mantle the number OF callers had nearl
reached seven hundred, not one OF whom quilted
the building without feeling that it was good to
have been there's
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-02

20 Sc. Peters ana, II they do nothing else, help
themselves by q rctrospcction that cannot exclude
some share OF grateful feelings. Through an the
busy years that have built up into marble blocks OF
palaces the vicinity OF the old church there must
have been many temptations TO sell the valuable
property. But II still stands place Of worship.
Just as Oid Trinity and st. Paal's stand and viii
likely, Ike these, see many more New Years, and
IN the end be historic Church landmark, loved
lor lts Old age and associations. At the nigh mass
tnls church were present. The music OF tho mass
was well selected for the service and Mr.. Pechcr,
tue accomplished organlst, with the excellent
cnoir under his direction, rave the audience an
admirabe MUSICAL New Years treat There was no
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-02

are always kfndfy treated, nave good food and all
the comforts they can enjoy; but yesterday the
dinner ana supper were particularly GOOD and in
the evening all the girls down into the parior
aud had jolly dance. There were no gentlemen
TO dance with; but the girls did not mind that
bit, and danced away until late hour. One OF
them played, and the girls danced tho polka,
waltz, palop, Lancers and Virginia reel until they
were completely tired out and could dance NO
more Two OF them wore elaborate dresses OF
sheets and pillow cases, SO as to improvise q
masked ball. They are all poor, respectable
girls Some OF them came rom the country
nom the street sick and destitute. The Chndren's
Aid Society Is doing agood work in this institution.
or been exposed to the worst temptations If the
Girls Lodging House had not offered them tenn
pOrary home Mrs. Hurley the matron, Ia very
kind to them ALL and the girls are as comfortable
as they can be.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-02
81. Adams Church.

Although yesterday was strictly obligatory fes.
tivsl In the above ritualistic church. New Years
was by no means celebrated with that pomp OF
ceremony which had been expected. The feast
was merely honored as the Feast OF the Circum-
clson OF the Saviour. The services consisted OF
low celebration OF the mass, Rev. O. W. Morrill,
ofllclating and Rev. Mr.. Bobian acting assistant.
The church was robed in its Christmas ornaments,
and looked neat and cheerful There no SER
mon, although the congregation was rather nu-
lnerous and apparently intelligent.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-02
AT THE CHURCHES.

Yesterday being the Feast OF the Circumcision,
morning services were held at nine A. NJ in most OF
the Protestant Episcopal churches In the city.
Those at Trinity church were conducted by Drs
Dix and Ogby and the Rev. Mr.. Howden, and
those at SC. Paurs, corner OF Broadway and Vesey
street, by the Rev. Dr. H. J. HaQht. The attend
ance was not large In either OF these places Of
Worship.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-02
NEwARK's CITY ATTORNEY ROBBED.

The residence of Samuel II. Baldwin, City At.
torncy Of Newark, situated at COS High street, was
entered by burglars early yesterday morning and
robbed OF two overcoats, two builal0 robes and
the weeks washing, In ali worth about two hun.
drcd dollars. No arrests.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-02
AT THE INSTITUTIONS.


Yesterday was day Of joy for the poor gills in
She Girls Lodging House, "a ST. Marks place. they
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-02
ST. ISarmabas, Home.

In St. Barnabss House. 3o4 Mulberry street. the
day was passed very quietly There was no celebra-
ton OF New Year except the usual morning SER
vice in the chapel. The HERALD reporter who went
through the building found everything in the neat.
est and ceanliest condition. and the inmates of the
House WIN all be comfortable this new year. Last
year the heuse furnished 76y5S5 meals and IS 208
lodgings--e magnificent record of which the
sisterhooa OF the Good ShepheI d. who are devoting
themselves to THE excellent work, may well be
proud There are few institutions in the city which
gre deserving OF more liberal support than st.
Barnaeas' House, and yesterday the representa-
1--WE OF the HERALD was informed that the house
had not money enough to pay Its current expenses.
Efforts are being made to obtain funds and II to
De hoped for the sake of hundreds OF poor women
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-02
The Ncwsboys' Lodging House.

Last night the newsboys assembled In the spa
cious lecture room OF the Lodging House to cele-
brate the Happy New Year." They had celebrated
It already the night before, when they drew their
savings for the month, and went out to buy all
sorts OF nice things with the money Some OF the
boys who had been Industrious drew as much as
$40 from the bank" The entertainment last
night was very enjoyable. The boys had music,
singing, recitations and oratory-that is, some
OF them got up and delivered speeches on the
"Happy New Year." The speeches were certainly
successful, for the boys laughed and hooted and
clapped their hands, and hurrahed. To-day many
viii receive their New YEARS. presents-new suits
OF clothes and boots. They were all happy boys
last night, and when they went to bed you could
see by their faces that they troubled themselves
but little about the future, and were determined
to make this indeed happy New Year.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-02

Five Points House or Industry.
In the Five Points House OF Industry the children
had merry time yesterday. They gave party--a
party With ice cream and cakes and lemonade and
apples and oranges and candy Every child got
paper bag or choice candies and every child ate
them up iii no time. The little girls
who made all the arrangements and prepared
the feast deserve much credit lot their taste and
skill. The children played at every conceivable
game from three until seven P. NJ. They enjoyed
the handsome toys which they had received on
Christmas. The discipline in the house s excellent
When the Superintendent and the HERALD re-
porter entered the large playrOom an almost
deaening noise greeted their ears. At least a
million voices seemed to be engaged In this uni
versai yelling and shouting. The superintendent
gave signal with his whistle and In one instant
all was silent as the grave. No jumping, shout
Ing, no screaming; every child was quiet and
recognized the presence OF the teacher. The lady
teachers were also at the children's party, which
was q complete success. The children danced and
r0mped and frolicked until 1t was time to go to
bed. They were all delighted with the advent OF
the new year which had given them such happy
time.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-02
The Howard Mission.

The howard Mission was very quiet yesterday,
and Mr.. Charles Cook, the energetic Superintend-
ent, had for once % few hours OF leisure The $50
poor children who come every day to attend school
in the Mission and to get their good warm dinners
besides spent the day in their homes. The eleven
little girls who live at the Mission all had splendid
dinner. At the Helping Hand for Men, 31o Water
street. which IL branch establishment Of the How
ard Mission, some three hundred destitute men had
good turkey dinner The new year opened
auspciousiy for these poor persons for it gave
them what they were sure to thoroughly appre-
ciate-a good, warm meal. Epicures dining at
DemonicO's never enjoyed meal so much these
men enjoyed their turkey yesterday. They all had
excellent appetites, and they declared unani-
Year.r
, 1873-05-07
Municipal Elections,

Special D!spatch to The Chicago Tribune.
souTH BEND Ind, May G.-Iliis city decided
about one year ago have wator-works, andto this
end appointed q CommmisAion Of Ave mombors,
consisting mainly OF Councilu.ou, to put them
In. Tho Commission, IN part, recently contract
cd with the Holly Company for the works. In
tho meantime several syateuS prosecuted thom-
holvea, but tho interest contros down to tho
Holly aud ataMpipe aystem, and tho papers
were filled with communications, which grew
quito personal, md "ring" combinations Wero
charged, Public meotings were hold aud partisans
for oach grew bitter i'll donuuciationN OF tho
othor. Friendships haye tor the timo boon aoy-
cred and generally m11cl llfoeling las boon ot,-
Gctdorod, and for the purpose 0f getting ell ex-
preston Of the people ut tho city election to-
day, candidates for Councilman, advocating tho
atanlpipo "woro put up iu each ward. Tho
Holly men were contentetl with running two
prominent mombera Of tho Committee for re-
election. The result Is that tho election today
},as called Out the largest vote ever pollcd III tho
city, electing al tho 81 saudpipo mon by large
majorltios.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, May 0.-Tho election in
this city, to-day,. for city ofcers, passed OF
quietly. Tho poll WAS light and tho result close,
Full returns cannot bo had before midnight.
InD1ANApoLla, 1nd., May 0.-Tha following ro-
turnB have been received from cities where n,l1-
nicipal elections were held to-day:
Lafayette, Ind.-Tho entiro Democratic ticket
ID elected. The Council III o Democrats to Re-
publicams, Threo tiokots In the Ileld, ,-Dono-
cratic, Republican, and Temperance.
Uiehnoud. 1nd.-Demootatd elcvt Mayor and
, 1873-05-07
Sutton, {}dr.I1


WAsn1NoToN, May 0.-For the Gulf and South
Atlantic States, and thence to tho Ohio ,Valloy,
northeastorly and oaBtorly winda, falling baronl-
etor, cloudy wcathar md rain. clearing In Toxas
and Louisiana Tomorrow. For tho Northwest
aud Uppor Lakes, and thonco TO tho Ohio and
Lowor Missouri Valleys, northoastorly -winda
falling barometer, cloudy woathcr mud raiu.
For tho Lower Lnkca northeastorly winda,
partly md increasingly cloudy wcathor.. Tor tho
Middle statos northwostorly winds, high barom-
:e, otes, falng BY evening, partly cloudy weather.
land and Canada, generally clear woatllor in thHo
afternoon, with increasing cloudinosa ind north
cast winds.
Cautionary signalB aro ordered for Savannah,
Charleston, Wilmington, Norfolk, Cape lIay,
Toledo. Detroit, Cleveland, Chicago, milwaukee,,
and Grand Haven
NEW On1EANs May G.-Rnin fell for twclvo
houra, ending at G d. m. According to m ac-
count Of L. Frgor!o, 9-1o inohos foil 4 record
Of surveys Mt tho City Hail shows G1( inches for
.o1eYon houra. During tho storm, last night,
tho schooner dortrudo IIoweg was struck by
lightning: Quo man waa killed, and QUO serious
" iufurolJ.