The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-14

pleasure to these poor beings, who
cepted the balm OF their smiles and queer
questions and merry laughter as they did the
bread and meat that was given them, with thank
fui hearts. The children, too, were there Taught
the great lesson OF charity, and saw at glance
how pleasure entered into many hearts where Bit
terness had hitherto dwelt, and how kindness
and thankfulness bridged many gulf. Over 1000
families received food yesterday, and over 5000
garments have been distributed in the last three
days, --.- -
having been received and given to the poor during
the past three weeks.
AN EPISCOPAL CLERGYMAN IN DISTRESS.
Few OF the episodes Of lies struggles and disap-
pOintments that have been brought to public no.
tice Will appeal more strongly to the sympathles
Of the educated than the lolowing:-A col
legian who graduated with high honors and
subsequently passed through the law school
and the iull course Of the Theological Seminary,
and who has received the highest testimonials
from well known divnes has applied at the Guild
for assistance to procure some immediate employ
ment suited to his extreme necessities. He brought
to the pulpit varied experience as an editor a
lawyer ami q traveller for many years in distant
lands. Above all, he was sincere and eloquent
with the elOquence born Of earnestness and honest
conviction. Years passed by, during which he en-
joyed
A PLEASANT PASTORAL LIFE,
and now he finds himself without o church in
which to preach or house in which to live. He
came to New York with the expectation OF get
ting passionate. and has been disappointed.
What resource has heg lie cannot well Ia
Dor botn IN the fold OF the Church and
outside. What can he do The Church
and the world will both judge him harshy ii he
does not choose his secular employment carefully,
Yet how one stop to choose rom the positions
by means OF which he may obtain livelihood In
mao tpna rtn
ing. Such Is his case, and II ever Il man deserves
the sympathy II those VINO call themselves Chris
cumstances In this case which only appeal Tor and
amply justify kinder consideration, warmer
sympathy and more willing aid.
LOST AND FOUND.
MI Palmer reports That lew days ago he visited
No 237 West Thirteenth street to pay $40 donated
through the Guild by "E. N. L." to the family lv-
ing there, and found that they had moved, and
furthermore that the said family before leaving
had received ample assistance from various
sources. The visitor therefore suggests to "E N.
L." that the money be paid to NV. >. H." whose
case IS noticed below, unless different disposal
shall be determined upon by the contributor.
"W. s. H." was visited in answer 20 letter
written to the Rev. Mr.. .Wiswall in which he
as could, but l am starving" He was found to
be an Intelligent gentleman, copyst, and out OF
employment since November. His wife has done
some little sewing, making about fifty cents a
week. Tue landlord has been very kind, but Is
poor, and cannot Keep them any longer. Without
plompt help they will be houseless without SUM-
cient clothing and almost starving. Both husband
and wife are anxious to get work.
Mrs. Schafrer, No. 439 West Thirty-nnth street,
is very Ill. Her husband, who is veteran of the
Mexican war, has long suffered from wounds, and IS
utterly unable to work. There two children,
the Oldest being the principal support OF the lam
lily, and now out OF work. They had shoes but
the soles of old boots tied around their feet with
strips OF cloth. They had no lood and no bed
clothing. Yet the mother of these poor children
belonged to an arstocratlc family, and her parents,
the Wakeeys, are buried in Trinity ChurChyard.
GOOD CHEER FROM THE CLERGY.
The following will explain ITSELF
2Z3 West TwENTYTaInD STREET. March IL, 1874
MY DEAR Mr.. WIswALL-Mv relations, Messrs Edward
and John Burke have sent me 500 TOR the of New
York 10 be applied as see tit. l enclose the check
you for the of St Johns Guild In their good work.
which may God bless and prosper Very truly yours,
FREDERICK OGILBY.
81 GIVE 1T WITH PLEASURE"
Mr.. Walter Parker, agent OF the Norwich and
Worcester line OF steamers, yesterday gave pass
to Boston to the GUILD Tor poor woman and her
child SAYING. ''Sir, give 1t to you with the great
est pleasure"
THE sOMERvILLE ART GALLERY
was opened yesterday for the benefit OF the poor,
and many fine pictures were placed on exhibition
for the first time IN this city.