New-York tribune., 1874-11-27
CuARITYS GREATEST FEASTs.

THREE THOUSAND PERSONS FED IN THE FIVE POINTS
THE DEMANDS UPON TILE MISSIONS GREATLY
INCREASED OVER LAST YEAR.
The neiahbo1hood of the Five Points was in
high Gec yestcrday and respectable person was de
urly,d Of tho enjoyment Of a genuine Thanksgiving
feast The several Institutions OF charity had made
unusual preparations ana were supplied with immense
quantities OF foOI by their patrons. Between IL a. m
and y. II. fully 5000 persons were fed at the
three mission houses The House OF Industry
has for many years not only fed the
children Of their school, but also the hosts Of out
side poor VINO have money 10 purchase the REQUISITES
for the proper celebration of the day This the SUI
periutrude ent and the many ladies who aid him with
their labor aud money foresaw that the great stress OF
the times and the lack ~ employment already keeny te
In that part Of the city, would make tho demand upon
charity greater than ever before. Making moro than
the ordinary public appeals they urged The friends OF
the institution privately to provide freely and TO attend
the exercises OF the day as helpers. On "Wednesday
evening and yesterday morning basket upon basket OF
poultry and meats barrels of vegetables and apples,
scores pies and pud1ings aud all the necessary ac-
compartments in good proportion were poured III from
every quarter OF the city and from many towns in tho
vicinity OF Now-Y1Tk 1t seemed Impossible Tor such
vast ouanes OF provisions to be exhausted 10 single
day and il was more ertain that would need 70
70 without a complete dinner; and when the day was
ended there were beggars beseechnS the passerby
for a nickel TO buy a crust OF bread, much
les a hungry face 10 tell tbe story OF want
and cold. The large playroon was opened
10 the children OF the house, rcCnfocc1 by all the day
scholars and Others at p. m. AS many as could fad
places were admitted at once and the variety and eX-
clence OF the repast that spread before them dd
credit to hearts OF NewYors residents. Five hundred
we're fed IN this room and tbero was hardly percepti
ole dimnution OF the which still continued to 0e
received r. there happiness at any board in
this city. however luxurious. th.a II that during the
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have been made to believe it. Before this mp stairs din
ner was at an end, crowds OF men and women had as
sembled at the lower door, in anticipation of the
more general feast in the basement which was to be
served az O'Clock The line Of walters extended along
the sidewalk far down the street, ana differed little in
appearance from the jhrongs that wait their turn at lc
.ayngs banks at the time OF panic That they were
ell hungry was shown in manner that admitted
OF no doubt. willie ii equally evident that many OF
them w re toned to rely charity for their
holiday Gi inr -Four policemen stood " the door to
prevent any disturbance, and the mongrel crowd
was admitted in squads Of 50 10 the lower
room. Here was all the diversity Of food that
was found up stairs. and less appreciation. Com
pany after company and went until 112l meals
had been served IN lnis room alone Neither color,
race nor on thought or and little cared they
at that hour for the difference IN condition OF life be-
tween themselves and their DereacO.s. Though they
had been taught that the capitalist their foe,
they and drank to his health and long life Fifty
men aud women employed serving these guests,
and before the day was ended they had served 1000
pounds Of turkey and meat nine barrels OF vegetables
400 pics three barrels of apples. and 4so gallons
tea Al. these contributed either in bulk
IN specially for the purpose. Only 400 persons
fed last year. against 62l yesterday Besides his
work wortn-st. the superintendent enabled,
through the benevolence OF Connecticut lady pro
VIDE the 800 prisoners OF the TOmbs with good din
ner as was furnished at the House of Industry This
required an additional amount OF pounds OF poultry
and nince pies with other condiments This we'll
known charitable institution, therefore. has done half
more than last year at the outset OF the
Winters charity and this basis the Super
inteBden says il must act during the coming
During the afternoon and evening there varied
entertainment given BY the children In the chapel and
the spectators here seemed much pleased the chill
dren al the dinner table.
At the "Old Brewery" the ladies of the Five Points
Mission had paved the for grand gala day for the
children. The numerous hotels lad been invited
TO do as well by The poor children Of this mission
they should do for the guests and the tons Of
provisions that had accumulated In the store
room Ou Wednesday afternoon a sufficient
guarantee that hotel keepers were no less mindful OF the
poor than OF the comforts of their daily guests deli
cacy OF the dining table canuOt be named that not
ist pastry fruits from every sections Of
the country; And there was no lack OF hungry and
length Of the spacious schooroom spread for their
reception. Exercises begun in the chapel stimuli
aneousy with the dinner In the schoo-room
anu snS, those whom the latter would not
coutln employed in executing an attractive
pss tue former. Songs and choruses, infant
speeenes Dialogues cahsthenics and what not all con
% oneu ,e while away the dragging moments before the
1ne nd S @ reOn had charms which often
.o.nu ,nere n h S tae children were not slow 10 show
Lnterest ~ ns. ueeuon much stronger than their
day won't Tue Time came, however. and they did full
me caterers VINO haa so richly favored them. Repro.
sentauyes from TIE ladies' Of Methodist Episcopal
volyed Sax hundred children fed and YET in the
svenlng' wben tne sebootroom was emptied and the
cooked provisions few families in the house we're
uted day among the worthy people Of The neiabhap
hood, wto will come wish their baskets and 20 swav
Uith them filed.
Tia Hevard Miss,op or Home faS Little wspderer.