The New York herald., 1873-12-26

natural protectors.
avenue and Fiity-second street, which numbers
500 inmates, the usual religious exercises IN the
morning were followed by the ceremonies OF the
Christmas tree; after which the children were
allowed the liberty Of amusing themselves 6e as taey
chose for the day. special dinner was PROVIDED
at one O'Clock, toward which many friends Of the
institution contributed.
Home OF the FriendIess.
The children of this institution, over which Miss
Sarah c. Wilcox presides ma.ron, found box
of candy awaiting each one they awoke from
their sumbers on Christmas morning. No par.
ticular exercises had the object being to let
the children enjoy themselves IS they would at
home. The doors were thrown open Tor visitors
and parents and the friends of the children ana the
institution were continually coming IN during tho
day. At the dinner, which took place at one
O'Clock 81 children sat down. the table being FUR
nisned by the contributions or the charitable.
There Is connected with this institution lodging
rom Is ,to to 20 ss he no other
home than the one thus supplied. These, TOO, were
provided with Christmas dinner by the society
at the same hour. Visitors from the Home Of the
Friendless are constantly going about the city
looking up the worthy poor, with view OF render:
ing them needed assistance. The attention OF
wealthy ana charitable persons had recently been
directed to several OF such, ana resulted IN pro-
viding for them comforts suitable to the season
me Home also directly provided Tor q number
OF families, to whom Christmas thus became time
OF rejoicing rather than Of suner1ng.
New York Juvenile Guardian Society
The active members OF this society and the
teachers in its employ were busily engaged dulung
the entire day yesterday in making the Christmas
anniversary pleasant to the many children under
their charge. The object Of the organization, Of
which jeremiah E. Cary is President and william
M. vermiye Treasurer is to provide food, clothing,
shelter and instruction for destitute children Of
this city, and during the past year 1t has extended
charitable AID to 1923 OF such. The exercises OF
the day commenced by an exhibition OF the school
in the Orphan Home Building, No. 1o1 Eighth
street, under charge OF Mrs. Tilton. This was
opened with prayer by the Rev. Amos Brown.
and other performances, IN which the children
manifested the good results OF their tnseruc-
sC to the great delight os those
candies, books and articles Or clothing,
were given out. 1t was calculated d. that the
afternoon similar exercises ana presentations OF
gifts took place in the scnool at No 2o7 Bowery In
there were 200 children in attendance, and 70
every one gift appropriate to Christmas was
some 200 IN newsboys, who had been notified BY the
Secretary, Mr.. Robinson, to be in attendance,
marched into the room, and present similar 70
one. They were profnse in their expressions OF
gratitude, and, though more noisy than the oeca-
sion required. no disorder TOOK place.
This society has for several years been IN the
habit OF. giving warm dinners to those OF tho
the ne wsboys. during the months OF January,
February and March, and the same course will be-
pursued the coming year.
Five Points House of Industry.
The Five Points House OF Industry entertained
some coo poor children from the neighborhood yes
terday The chapel, where the exercises were
held, was prettiy decorated with laurel and pine
leaves. huge Christmas tree Is feet high and
laden with good things, gladdened the eyes OF all
the children. The tree was wreathed In garlands
OF pop corn, which presented novel appearance.
From one till three O'Clock in the afternoon there
was merry singing Of hymns, there were funny
recitations by the juvenile orators, gymnastic ex
ercises casthencs and one OF the little boys per-
sonated Santa Claus In very amusing and lively
manner. At three O'Clock occurred the great
turkey, with cranberry sauce, turnips, potatoes,
pickles. baked beans, mince pie and tea. When
the children returned TO the chapel every one re-
ceived q present, all OF which had been contributed
by various charitable donors. Every child got
doll. a work-box, or horse, or dog, or toy
OF some sort. The glee OF the happy urchins as
they received these presents 1t would be impossi-
BILE to describe. The remainder OF the DAY was
tine aS .ne WHICH
a great deal The superintendent Mr. w. +. Bar
nard deserves great credit Tor the success OF this
The Old Brewery and Five Points Mission.
At the Old Brewery and Five Points Ladies' Mis-
sion about 500 poor, ragged children received
presents OF every description-books, toys and q
bagful OF choice confectionery, raisins and nuts.
There were two barrels of oranges and 325 pounds
OF confectionery used for this purpose. Many OF
the children were those OF poor Italians, who
would have probably had to 60 without any gifts
whatever had 1t not been for the kind forethought
OF the managers or this institution. There was no
distinction whatever in the distribution OF these
presents; all creeds and all natonalites seemed to
be represented The children sang the Christmas
they had received were to them a very tangible
explanation Of the Importance and significance OF
the day. Up stairs the infant classes-some 16o-
received their dolls and toys, and the shouts OF
pleasure and capping OF hands re-echoed through
the entire building. This was real Christmas
music emanating from glad hearts,
Howard Mission.
The scene at the Howard Mission New Bowery,
was lively and gay one. Some 500 poor children
received handsome woollen jackets, sto ckings,
dolls, toys and bag OF confectionery each. One
OF the teachers, Miss Lewis, received picture ~
present from the children. who had put their PEN
MES together In order to show her their anection
and gratitude. There were two enormous Christ
mas trees, each is feet high, and groaning with
candies, berries, fishes, turtles, balls, dolls, trum-
pets, watches, fruits and every imaginable 10Y.
The jackets. comforters and stockings were bought
with the money contributed for the occasion py q
large number OF kindly donors. inc oAeacises pe.
the Christmas Scriptures, singing OF gay carols.
followed by short addresses ny Rev. Dr. Fuiton anu
other gentlemen At about halfpast three O'CLOCK
each child received bag OF oranges, ralsns, nuts
and confectionery, and the JOY OF the little recipi-
ents could be read In their happy faces. ihere
were not only presents Tor the children. put Also
for the teachers. The workers OF the INSTITUTION
presented the eY'cient superintendent, MT. Pease,
with a handsome dressing gown, and the Bible
class presented Professor Perkins, who has taught
music gratuitousy for years. with purse OF $oo-
each girl contributing as many pennies as sne
could afford. class OF 80 young women, most OF