National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-15
OCDNEWSFOR THENEEDY
MORE PROGRESS MADE IN THE
GRAND CHARITY MoFEMESE


The example Of those who nrst entered into the
project Is being followed by others who are more
tImid and who always wait to be led. EVERYBODY
admits that the movement is q mort praisevorthy
one and should receive the active aid OF not only
the charitable of the District, but also OF those
who may be temporary sojourners here, but who
take an Interest in any project which has ior us
object the amelIoration OF the condition OF their
fellow-men. That all can do something for the
furtherance of the good movement there is no
doubt. and that even those in moderate circum-
stances are doing all they can to give the man.
ayers active aid has been demonstrated many
time since the subject was frst agitated. Inc
managers Of the institutions TO De penenteo
should also give the movement their energetic
Euppor for IT is to assist them in their noble work
that the project is being carried through.
EPIPHANY CHURCH HOME.
The Martha Washington tea party for this
worthy object is to commence this evening and
continue tomorrow evening. The ladies who are
interested in the matter arc worthy members Of
the above church and belong to the best circles Of
society. They have labored hard and earnestly
for this project and deserve the success they bid
fair TO achieve. The Epiphany Home is noble
institution and one which It should be considered
q pleasure and duty TO assist. It excludes no
one from its benefits, and those who are without
funds are as quickly cared for as the less INDECENT
Il is sorely taxed to provide the means 70 meet
with debt Of some three thousand dollars, which
the managers are endeayoring to pay OF, which,
together with the expense attendant upon the
running of the Home, leaves . large sum to be
raised at cnce. The tea party promises 70 be very
enjoyable and those who attend will derive addi-
tional pleasure from knowing that the amount
expended goes to a very laudable object. The
ladies who serve the tea are to be sttired in the
costume of "ye olden tymme,n while the beverage
to be served promises to be Of q sufficiently prime
quality to satisfy the most inyeterate tea-sipping
old maid in the land. The Martha Washington
tea party is quite novelty in the way OF enter
age its object as well as its attractions deserve.
LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR.
The Homo for the Aged, under the care OF the
nbove-named management, received substantial
token Of the esteem in which It Is held by the
public last evening. A grand promenade concert
was given for Its benefit at Masonic Temple, and,
Judging from the large number Of people present,
the concert VIII add large sum 70 the depicted
decorated by committee Of gentlemen who have
had large experience IN the business. and the
music was furnished by both the Marine and
Weber's bands. The attendance comprised
large number Of the elite Of the capital and very
enjoyable evening was passed. The success Of the
eTincsd in Il by Ms. General Sherman. one
Of the most energetic workers in the cause Of
charity in the District. The Aged Home is GER
tninly most deserving institution, and q more
extended effort should be made to rid II Of the
debt with which it is encountered and enable the
managers to add other greatly-needed accommo-
dations 20 their Home.
THE coLoRED HOME.
A lady interested in the Colored Home has
again appealed to THE REPUBLICAN to assist It
to obtain the means necessary to the carrying on
OF the work Of the Home. The needs and useful
Of the institution have been fully set forth
in these columns that little more or should be
said to make the people take an interest in 1t.
Although the Home Is for colored people only
yet It Is supported almost wholly by white people,
the colored citizens seeming to make no effort 10
aid in its maintenance. Among the objects of the
Home is that Of providing places where the chill
dren shall be adopted and taken care Of by kind
hearted people. Many such homes are secured
every year. and that the children who obtain
them are happily situated is evident from the
letters which are frequently received from them.
The following is O fair specimen Of many that are
thus sent from the children who are adopted at .
distance:
DEAR -: We received your letter last week,
and were very glad to hear from you. 1 have q
very good place and plenty Of kind friends: am
the only colored person in the neighborhOod. and
the children are all very kind to me. Mr. Hin
man is q farmer, and am the only child in the
family. Mr.. Human keeps a dairy, and milks
sixteen COWS. 1t is vacation now, but expect to
go to school again when the fall term commences.
prize for speilingLa nice book: title, down the
River author. Oliver Optic. l have read the
Bible through four times; am reading It the nth
time; am reading in st. Mark now. The first
time, read It for an old blind lady. would
like to know something about the friends in the
"Home." Where has Miss Strong gone, and
tell me all about them, and ask some Of the chill
dren to write to me- Mrs. Human SAYS perhaps
some time may come and see them. Tell them
that have got nice doll. Mrs. Humans
mother brought It to me when she went to New
York. have got q savings bank, with over three
dollars in II in hard money. went to little
white girls birthday party last week. who used
to live in New Orleans. We had splendid time
/ have nice carpet on my floor; have room all
Give my love to all the children, and especially
to Mrs. Strong.
Your atectionate friend, JENNIE FIELDS.
THE TREASURY AT WORK.
In accordance with Secretary Richardson's de
caratiOn to aid the charity movement as much as
possible, REPUBLICAN reporter yesterday waited
upon Mr.. H. S. Vanderbilt, the chief of the ap-
pOintment bureau, with q package Of tickets. The
handsome chief clerk was in his usual good hu-
NOR, smiling as q June morning and giving every
body about him pleasant nod. The reporter had
no hesitancy in attacking SO good-natured man
In so good cause, and the following conversation
eDsued:
Reporter Mr. Vanderbilt Mr.. Richardson saws
disposing OF tickets, 50 I have 6ropght Won q
package to commence work upon.
Mr.. Vanderbilt with a SMILEY Sit down and
much energy / can display on ordinary occasions
but suppose this s case which calls for unusuai
eKertions- Are these tickets for dramatic per-
Reporter. Yes, sir.
MIR. Vanderbilt (smiling again.) Now you really
would not wish me to aid In corrupting the morals
70 to the theatre7
Reporter. Oh, but 1t is proposed to get up an en-
tertalnment or two in hall or church, SO that
while the ungodly may visit the theatre the other
inclined may also be accommodated with achurch.
IN, Mr.. ~ Hnn nd Al l see YOG are to pro-
will do all can to get these tickets disposed Of
charity should enlist the gynpathies Of all
classes, and am sure the Treasury Department
is made up OF as big hearts as there are in the
Reporter. Shall say you will dispose of two
thousand Of them?
Mr.; Vanderbilt, Qaughing.) You can say what
you IKE, seeing that newspaper men generally
DO. suppose 1 can have a load Of tickets If
Reporter Yes: a car load. Good day.
Mr.. vanderbilt is one Of the most active and
efficient officers in the department and will, with
out doubt, do good service in the cause.
TO-DAY.
Miss Lydia Thompson has kindly consented 70
dispose OF tickets and reserved seats in the box
office at Ford's, from two until four o'clock this
afternoon. 1t is limited that Miss Thompson's
early education has been so far neglected as TO
mint her from making change. Those who at
tend Miss Tnompson's reception to-day should
beneroience by passing in large bills and smiling,
as none are returned. The pleasure OF meeting
the accomplished lady and beautiful actress who
greatly to the pleasure Of paying out money in a
good cause, and those who thus pay their respects
TO the peerless queen Of burlesque" will find her
money. Mr.. Samuel Colville and Mr. Harry
Ford will assist in packing the money as fast Gs
Miss Thompson takes il in, and II their help proves
In efficient the remainder Of the troupe will be
drawn upon as reserve. Look out for q grand
rush for the bOx-oflce this afternoon.
Tomorrow
While Miss Thompson takes possession of the
box-ofice tomorrow, the young ladies and gen.
tlemen composing the troupe Will assume the
Of affairs up stairs and 81 run the |
on their own hook. A flower depart |
Inent Will be added to the opera-house for this oc
cason only, and be presided oyer by the beautiful
young ladies, who have turned the heads of half |
the youth Of the country. stock Of button hole
bouquets are 10 be placed on sale, which Will be
disposed by Hiss Ada Beaumont, Miss Camille |
Dubois. Miss Alice Anterior, Miss lilly Earle, |
Miss Dora Temple, the Misses Santon, Miss |
Stuart and Miss Wilson. These young ladies |
will dispose Of the bouquets at reasonable prices
and young gentlemen who attend their reception |
In the vestlbule Of Ford's opera-house are ex- |
pected to be gallant enough 70 pay literally for |
the privilege Of securing beautiful flowers from 1
1ueh fair hands. As there will doubtless be q |
crowd present It is desired that the ladies and |
gentlemen buyers will make their purchases ex- |
peditiously snd "pass on" Should the weather |
prove fine there is no doubt that the initiatory |
performance In the charity series, which Miss !
Thompson and her troupe are to so generously in |
nugurate, will prove most unequivocai success |
BOARD OF APPEALS.
The thirty daysset apart for the sessions Of the
board OF appeals closed Saturday They dfsaI- /