New-York tribune., 1874-12-26
CHARITY'S GUESTS.
A HOLIDAY FOR STREET ARABS.


The children of the institutions were again
made happy yesterday by generous feass and by the
recent of gifts Tie supernendents OF many OF the IN
stutions were uncertain few days ago whether inc
necessary supplies would be furnished but yesterday
moruur there was no ac Of material for the complete
fulnIlmeut of the usual CT fristmas programme.
TIE Boys Lpdgingh9use, No. aN Riyington-st, OF
which George dert5>superntcndent, was the scene
OF great toy and merrment last evening. The school
room on the second floor was tastefully trimmed Win
everpreens and Gags. The windOw-seats were filled with
choice plants and flowers from the greenhouse in rear
Of the room On the walls extending along the sides OF
the room were tho notices. Behold bring giad tld'
in9s of great Joy" and This day Ia born unto you
savlor~ Over the door opening into the Conservatory
ia the question: in gilt letters black surface,
Shall there be God to swear by and none to pray
IN Z. The Christmas tree. furnished aud loaded by
tho boys themselves stood upon the platform. ana
nothing was wanting to make tho room attractive and
fll Of cheer On the fret floor four long tables were
spread with O dinner Of turkey, vegetables ana
luxurics provided by Howard Potter, who mas
made similar offer every Christmas Day TOT seVerai
years. Long before the dinner hour the boys were
waiting outside the door, only too ready to partake OF
the deiicacies within They not admitted. how
ever until 73o D. M. when they Indicated IN the most
vigorous manner their appreciation OF the feast Inns
Part the e. . ss made and the
CAV to each the l25 boys who make their nome III ,o
nstttutIOu, Shirts SOCKS snott, RiofeS, ouSu
articles of apparel they most needed IL was nappy
hour the boys, and when all was over tney wen no
their the l0dginRroom overhead 10 reheaso 'no
davis pleasures and wish for returning holidays.
At the NewsDoys LOdginRhouse, at Cham an
bcrs and Duane sts..I similar order was FOL fol-
lowed, the number Of boys being nearly uoupie
aud the preparations accordingly on Larger scar ne
Tho taDlcs filed The large dningrOoiD giving places ioI
40 boys, who maintained the reputation when tney
long earned ut the holiday board Inc & W's svr
pillars OF the schOol-rOOm were covered Win ever
green's, visitors present. iu considerable numoers
the boys ~ occupy tnht part
OF the building than they just before the dlsfiDu
tion Of tho clothing by Mr.. OConuor. To every Que
who frequenter Of the house pair OF shiTv.,
pair OF shoes, aud pair Of socks were given. mnat
fancy colors pershabe toys would be hall 80 accept
able To these practical. hard working yOuthst
At No. 90 Warren-st., tue Rev. Father Drumgooies
boys enjoyed themselves their hearts content Ipey
had three free meals aud free lodging Dennis ODono
hue Of No. 100 Chambersst supplied tho dinner Which
was "A good QUE About 40 or 220 boys enjoyed IT,
ST. NICK IN sCNDAY-SCHOOL
The Christmas Festival OF the Bethany sundsy'scnooi
was attended by about 900 children their relatives and
teachers. The chapel Ia at Thirty sxthst and Ninth'
ave. The room In which the festivities occurred was
decorated with Christmas embellishments In one cor
Zee Fink rage.