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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-02
WESTCHESTER.

A religious revival among the Methodists Of
Irvtngton has been In progress for some days past,
and numUer OF conversions are reported.
1t is estimated that the Compulsory Education
law will reduce the number of operatives in nearly
all OF the Yonkers factories by compelling those Of
tender age 70 attend the public schools.
In order to prevent, If possible, recurrence OF
the disastrous fires from which Sing Sing has re-
Gently suffered, that village is now being supplied
with street reservoirs OF Sufficient capacity TO war
rant feeling OF comparative security from the
fire f1end.
Many people residing in the upper portion Of the
county are at present complaining OF being almost
literally overrun by that wandering class OF the
human family known as 'trampS.n Among many
other acts OF annoyance to the ruralists these
pests often avail themselves OF the absence OF the
females Of the family into compliance with their
insolens demands for delicacies and money.
At Yonkers the problem OF q water supply still
remains unsolved The Board of Water Com mis-
sioncrs. at their last meeting, unanimously dsap-
proved OF the experts composed OF q chemist
and an engineer) named by the Citizens Commit
tee test the purity OF the water proposed to be
introduced from the Grassy Sprain Brook. Mean
time the Supreme Court, In pursuance OF the act,
has appointed commissioners OF Estimate and
Assessment for q reservoir site near the rivulet
above mentioned.
The restitution among the poor In many por-
lions OF the county Just now can scarcely be ex-
aggerated. At West Farms an Industrious labOrer
named Rae was compelled a day or two since to
place his two infant children In the hands OF JUS
tice Wheeler for support, owing to his utter In
ability to provide Tor them. The little ones were
accordingly sent to the Catholic Protectory. At
Y0nkers paupers have been known to beg sum-
Client money wherewith to become intoxicated, to
police and sent to the County JAN during the win
ter months.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-02
AT THE CITY HALL.

The Inauguration Of Mayor William Ii. wickham
was the event OF the day in this city, Ohlcally his
presence at the City Hal! commanded the respect
OF the numerous heads OF departments; personally
his popularity attracted host OF friends. These
elements being combined 1t may readily be In.
ferred that the occasion was as cheerful and aus
picious az the most devoted and hopeful admirers
OF the new incumbent could have looked for. In
she ''old country" as naturalzed fortune seekers
are wont to style anectionately some sections OF
the Eastern Hemisphere. the incoming Lord
Mayor Is generally treated to procession
Immediately alter he has donned the robes
of once and taxpayers standing on the rptoe Of
expectation are permitted to gaze upon his be-
niQn countenance from house tops, windows and
the street, but as the European plan In that re.
spect has not yet been adopted this side of the
Atlantic there remains but little to chronicle 20
far as Mayor wickham's installation is concerned.
The process was simple, for the reception OF q
bunch OF keys went long ways to give the new
Mayor nine points OF the law.
Let 1t ba -ranordea. then. that ne new Major a
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-02
NEW YORK HERALD, SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, 1875

forty OF the older boys and girls made merry all
the afternoon, playing games and INDUCING in
various innocent enjoyments. The hall in which
the little festival was held was still bright with
the decorations which had been used at Christmas.
Late IN the evening the children partoOk OF an eX-
ceent supper At the NewsbOys' Logging House,
In New Chambers street, q substantial dinner was
beyond this there was no festivity. At the Five
Points Mission House, the Howard Mission and the
st. Vincent Home for Boys there was nothing un-
usual.
ON TIE ISLANDS AND AT THE HOSPITALS.
The inmates OF the penal and charity institu-
tions on the islands had no extra dinner yester-
limited to the religious services, which were held
IN the various chapels. The only material enjoy
ment OF the occasion was supplied in the shape OF
New Years cake, OF which the Commissioners OF
Charities had furnished abundant quantities.
Messrs Donnelly and Cox, TWO OF the new Com-
missioners, visited the paupers ana the criminals,
and Mr.. Donnelly, who Is a good-hearted public
ofllcer, had q kind word to say TO every one he
spoke with. AT the Lunatic Asylum there were
some festivities the Inmates enjoying dance in the
evening" At the hospitals the day was observed by
religious services and the eating OF cake. AT
Bellevue Warden Brennan lnaugurated the lew
year by the presentation OF u valuable picture to
sister Helen, VINO mas charge OF the training
school. Although the day was void OF It's most
pleasing ieature-an extra dinner--the inmates OF
Der II Tor the grateful suspension OF labor winch
II brought, while those OF the Almshouse and hos
pitfalls were gladdened by the sight OF their rea-
tons and friends The little boys and girls on
OF children, despite their surroundings, INDUCED
In every possible IrOlc.
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IN WESTCHESTER,

Throughout westchester county the day was
spent very quietly. the citizens generally pre-
ferring to inaugurate the new year by partaking
Of good cneer at home than to incur the biting
cold without, while endeavoring to keep up the
custom OF 'making calls" Divine services were
held in nearly all OF the churches during the early
portion OF the day. although for the most part the
wOrshippers were unusually few, for which Cir
cumstance doubtless, the clerk OF the weather was
manly responsible. At all OF the pubic institu-
tiOns-emBraclng the Catholic Protectory, the
POorhOuse and County Jaii--the inmates were
regaled with generous fare, besides being afforded
unusual opportunities for recreation and enjoy.
menJ.
IN SING SING PRISON
the male convicts were allowed to participate in
o vocal and Instrumental concert, given in the
spacious chapel by corps of their fellow prison.
ers, who proved themseles fully adequate 60 the
task OF entertaining q large II not very distin-
gushed audience. At the conclusion oil the mu-
steal exercises the men were marched back to
their cells, each one taking with him TO his soil
tude q substantial dinner as an additional re.
hinder OF the festive occasion.
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taton OF the conspirators' chorus in sTa Pile dc
Madame Angot.u Finally, when Sir Godophtn Is
about TO take pOssesslon the real Sir Charlie re-
turDs home With his young spanish wife. and Sir
GOdolphin and Mr.. blackstone and the policemen
have to make o rapid exit. The subject. as you
see is a very wretched one-notning more than
concoction OF modern. English novels. seasoned
with Tichborne sauce.
4 he music would be considered excellent II one
had not heard other operas. The voces are treated
happily; the ensembles effective; the instru-
mentation throughout leaves little or nothing 70
every step how much Holstein has taken from
other composers. We hear "reminiscences rom the
''HuguenOts,r the ''White Lady" "Flying Dutch-
man, "Lohengrin,n 'Wanenschmied," even 10
Martins ''Cosa Kara" He seems TO nave tho
greatest dficuty in avoiding ''Lohengrny, and
preserve her brother and bring HIM home IN goo6
time before Sir GOdolphin taxes possession, We
imagine for moment that she H going 70 sing
Elsa's beautiful LONELY In days OF sorrow" very
charming Is this music in Elsa's mouth; very.
provoking in the mouth OF the heroine OF
opera, taken as q whole, Is very pleasing. A
quintet IN the NTH scene OF the second act sung
by Eveline LYDIA. Lazy Sarah william ana Ala0s
is q charming composition. and the ohess scene
follows is full ollie and beauty. whether tne60
are original or not cannot say. Any way, they
should have chosen such ridiculous subject for
his opera. None but an English dowager can O0
supposed to take much interest In the fate OF al
old family estate. Why not have taken the true
Roger at once and given US the "Helr OF Ilcn7
borne" instead OF the Heir or Motley" WIN OnleD
ton, as oassists, Kenealy and the Melbourne law
yer as tenors. and sal OF Wrapping as sopranoi
with chorus OF bushwhackers spectators. laWyerG
IN the Old Bailey and Wrapping butchersY
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NEW YORK CITY.

fire In the fancy goods store OF Mary Or
stricner. No. IT'S Chryste street, last evening.
caused damage to the extent Of $780,
Abraham Vandenberg, OF uaverstraw, fell OVER
board from the tugpoat Seth Lowe last evening
ana was drowned. The body was not recovered.
Leonard Batherneso, OF Ne. 116 Suffolk street,
accidentally shot himself in the lett hand while
playing with pistol last evening. The wound u
severe one.
Morris Gormenitz, an Austrian sailor, wan
stabbed in the right shoulder yesterday afternoon
IN Madison street by an unknown boy, VINO made
his escape. Gormenitz was taken to the PARK
Hospital.
Michael Clanerty and James Brown quarrelled
last evening In the hallway OF their residence, No.
80 Catharine street, when Clarerty was stabbed in
the breast with a knife, causing an ugly wound.
Brown was placed uncer arrest.
An officer OF the Fifteenth precinct found John
Brady. OF No. $3.50 East Fifteenth street. yesterday
afternoon, bleeding freely from wound in his
head. AS he was drunk. it is supposed he had
fallen and struck his head against stone. His
wound was dressed and then John was locked up.
The proceeds OF the concert to be given at Stein
way Hall to-day are to enable the trustees Of tho
peabody Home" to take o larger building next
spring for the accommodation OF the numerous
applicants. The nome Is nOn-sectarian, and It Is
the intention OF the trustees to make 1t free. The
hall will be perfumed on this occasion with tho
"Wenck perfume"
Terence O'Connor, OF No. 43 Mulberry street,
and Thomas Wallace, OF No. 179 Madison street,
engaged In a drunken fight last evening at Wal
lace's residence, the result being that O'Connor
was stabbed In the cheek, neck, chin and side
with small pocket knife. None of the wounds
were OF serious nature Wallace was arrested
and locked up IN the Seventh precinct station
house.
Henry vollinger and John Merz began the year.
very badly. Trnty's chimes OF JOY were still ring
ing in tie night air when they quarrelled. Merz
had some trouble to pass through the door Of vol~
nngerS beer saloon, No. 682 Ninth avenue, so Vol.
lnger helped him through with vicious shove.
The results are that Merz spent New Years Day in.
Bellevue Hospital, his right foot very badly fr9c-
tured and VOllinger found himself in cell IN the
TWenty-secOnd precinct station house.
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STATEN ISLAND.

Yesterday morning both the lower and upper
bays we're sheeted over with ice the first time
this season.
The Staten Island Quartet Club have elected the
following officers for 1S75:-Presdent, Julius
Credo; Vice President, Carl Hackmann Financial
Secretary, John F. de Planque; Corresponding
Secretary, Louis Abrecht; Treasurer, Henry POtt-
hon. The club room Is at Geizer's HOTEL Staple
ton
The Board OF Supervisors OF Richmond county
have made the appropriations for 1879, aggregate
ing 5000 LES S. or this sum SOL s27 s for interest
on the county bonds and S2ss00 for the pr1nclpaf
OF bonds due IN 1876. The State tax for 1874 10
S6S,o76 o. The appropriation FOR ponce 70
$4,000.
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ON STATEN ISLAND.

New Years Day was observed more generally
than usual on staten Island. The festivities were
commenced on New Years Eve, there being
number OF surprise parties ana other soclable
events in the different villages. The Independent
Social Club had grand dress ball at the Pavilion
Hotel. New Brighton, at which over 200 couples
sat down to supper. Many OF the public saloons
were Kept open until the beginning OF the new
year, when cannon and guns were fired, bells
were runQ, steam whistles were sounded and
horns were blown, the din being kept up until
daylight. Calls were quite general, and there was
much drinking throughout the day. early masses
were celebrated in the Roman Catholic churches.
The boys had excellent skaung, and everybody
who could anord 1t had turkey dinner. The pub
necessities and the children at the County Poor.
house and the Child's Nursery, ct Four Corners,
were well provided for by the superintendents.
The Seamens Retreat and the sailors snug Har.
Dor were also well provided.
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LONG ISLAND.

About forty persons have been converted during
q revival in the Methodist congregation at WASH
ingtOn Square, town OF Hampstead, and there Is O
movement Tor the construction of new church.
Sheriff Sammis is making preparations for tho
execution OF Lewis Jarvis and Ebert Jackson, the
murderers OF Samuel J. Jones' at South oyster Bay,
to take place on the 18th inst The gallows for
the occasion Is TO be borrowed from New York,
and will probably be erected in the jail yard on
the east side OF the Court House. Jarvis does not
at all like the idea OF being hanged, and for some
time has refused to take any food, saying that he
prefers to starve himself to death.
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host OF merchants and private citizens. The
Sheriff and the County Clerk welcomed their
friends with characteristic hospitality. The WIS.,
itors were presented by Major Quincy, who also
day Comptroller Green put IN an appearance. he
was OF course invited to partake OF the sumptuous
fare and sparkling beverage LAT made the table
groan. "Ahn said the Comp oiier, "the more
drink the tighter ! get" The sheriff took the
hint and doubtless appreciating the tlght-hsted
policy OF the willy 1nancier, replied, '.that being
the case WITH ofer you only one glass"-a remark
that made the room ring with peals OF laughter.
The reception terminated at two O'Clock.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-02
IN NEW JERSEY.

The chief features Of the celebration OF the day
were the religious services held In the Roman
Catholic and Protestant Episcopal churches. In
st. Mary's Roman Catholic church, A0boken, and
In most OF the Catholic edfices low masses
were offered at six ana eight O'Clock in the
morning and high masses at nine. The musical
selections seemed to be special and the efforts OF
the choristers fully equal to those that character
custom Of making calls WAS not much observed
YESTERDAY,
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AT THE CHURCHES.

Yesterday the Feast OF the Circumcision OF our
Lord was duly celebrated In the Catholic and Prot
estant Episcopal churches OF the city. No special
feature marked the celebration in the Catholic
CHURCHES, low mass being read in most instances.
The day was a "iastn one and churchgoefs were
reminded OF the fact while the Goddess took heed
OF IL to the letter and not the spirit.
In ST. Peters, in Barclay street, mass was cele-
brated without any great pomp
At st. Adams Rltualistlc church mass was
sung and the Feast oil the CIRCUMCISION was Cd
served.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-02
DEPARTURE OF PAULLST MISSION
ARIES

On January ia, six fathers Of the congregation
OF ST. Paui-Rev. George Desnan, Rev. }. Bodnsn,
Rev. n. Dwyer Rev. A. Rosecrans. Rev. waiter
Elliott and Rev. Edward RradY-Vnl All iok 6sik
fornlas 70 remain ioTsbSt6 Months in giving mis-
nopk
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TIE HAPPY PAIR.
BOUND TO BE ALDERMEN ANYHOW.

BOUND TO BE ALDERMEN ANYHOW.
There was to have been a meeting OF the defunct
Board of Assistant Aldermen yesterda afternoon
for the purpose OF recognizing, resolutions hav-
ing been previously passed to the effect that the
law leglsatng them out OF office was uncOnstitu-
tlonal, but Tor some reason few OF them put in an
appearance at the appointed time. Assistant Al
derman Healy, who had been selected as the pre-
siding officer, promptly took the chair, which he
occurred for considerable time in patient expec.
tation. Assistant Alderman Cumisky and one or
two other members OF the Board were present, but
quorum, 80 an adjournment was declared in or.
der. But there were others In the world who take
an interest In the affairs OF the city besides the
gentlemen referred to, for tt Will be remembered
that Messrs. Toner and Demorest, thoroughly be-
heving that the abolition OF the Board was an lille.
gal act, ran Ior office some time ago. aud there
being no formidable opposition to either Of them,
they themselves being the only candidates, both
Being n The Happy brace Of
organized themselves yesterday into body OF the
whole, as 1t were, and their subsequent opera
tons are best explained In the following epistle -
NEW YoRx, Jan. l, 1873
the iate election for the Fiiieenth and twentieth A.
oaths Office set forth that The LIST day Of january
Board Of Assistant Aldermen that the electors Of the
have sa or rs
Sna be oeg mo @
ssne a. members Of said Board OF Assistant Aldermen
in that there shall not be interrupted government
tuted Common Council most respectfully demand that
me ssas Ct ns ' s
forth in order ihat special election may be held in
hs s assistant Srs E a. rs yaca
Assistant Aldf P&%Rrllc t'f ToNRs district
Assistant Alderman. Twentieth district
Mayor Wickham has not yet decided upon his
action in the premises. Mcssrs Demorest and
Toner say they are IN earnest.
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BROOKLYN.

At an early hour yesterday morning dispute
arose between party OF men who were drinking
in the lager beer saloon of II. Schmidt, on Bush
wick avenue, brooklyn when John Coins was
stabbed by some person unknown in the head
with penknife. He was attended by Dr.. Ftte-
more. The injured man resided at No. TIA Broad
wAY.
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The new year OF 1875 may be unpropiuous. but
If It adds to the above record of active charity It
will not be without Its nObleSt reward, the words
OF the Master "Well done, thou good and faithful
servant"
ROMAN CATHOLIC ORPHAN ASYLUM.
At the above home yesterday there was nothing
OF peculiar interest. The children were marshalled
early and the infant band were drilled in their
exercises. good dinner was provided by the
almoners Of this institution and, amid singing
ushered IN. The Sisters marched Wild their
charges at twelve O'Clock NJ 80 the institute, ana
IN q sedate and orderly manner the exercises were
performed.
woMEN's LYING-N HOSPITAL.
As no provision had been made for any extra
festivity ct the above asylum for the PATIENTS the
managers deemed 1t best to observe the day In a
quiet manner, and therefore, quiet reigned IN the
neighbOrhOod OF Fiity-iirst street ana Lexington
avenue. The New Years chimes were ringing
merrily and it was to be hoped that the cheer Of
their merry echoes carried JOY to many lonely
heart.
SHELTER FOR RESPECTABLE GIRLS.
The home for convalescents and shelter for
respectable girls at No. 1872 Sixth avenue presented
aquiet appearance yesterday. There was an addi-
ton to the cuisine In the establishment, roast beef
and plum pudding adding to the attractions OF the
menu, but, as thanksgiving ana Christmas had
added the larder, New Years had little more to
afford. 1t was o pleasant sight to see the old Ia
dies and children united, and II brignt-eyed 1876
had nothing more OF cheer to ada than Hope
that avant courier of the future andsbetter days
1t was an earnest OF the improving time.
HOME FOR FRIENDLEss GIRLS.
At NO. Al Seventh avenue there is a home for
frendless young girls, and the opening OF the new
year here, without being characterized by any
DESTINATIONS festivities, withal full Of interest
for those who bestow their charities In this direc-
ton. There were no contributions warranting
any New Years festivities In this home, c0nse-
quently there were no unusual preparations, but
the general air OF content and happiness would
have convinced any OF the patrons that their work
OF charity was going bravely on. The new year OF
1875 Is full OF promise and cheer, and the bene-
ncaries are receiving the full award OF New YORK
hospitality.
AT THE DOWNTOWN INSTITUTIONS.
At the downtown institutions the day passed OF
very quietly. Indoors there was very little to
make the children feel that the day was one for
festivity. With the exception OF the Five Points
House of Industry there no especial feature at
any of the houses to distinguish New Years. from
| any other day, ~ the House pt INDUSTRY aDopt
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NEW JERSEY.

At q social party last evening in Boyden, b.
tween Nassau and Srate streets, Newark, Mrs..
Mary Brogan fell out out of . second story to the
sidewalk below sustaining severe injuries.
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AT THE PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS.
CHIIDREN's AID SOCIETY.

At No. q st. Marks place yesterday there were
no particular festivities, except plum pudding and
roast beef, which may be considered as "extras;'
but the general air OF quiet satisfaction among
the inmates must have been a source OF gra tfca-
ton to the benevolent patrons Of the charity.
Last month seventy-nine young girls were pro-
vided with places IN respectable families, all OF
whom have reason to bless the benehcence OF
the Children's Aid Society," The managers have
ronort thoir uort for tho WAR rolIOwS
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THE NEW REGISTER.

General Patrick II. Jones, elected in November
last to the Registership as the republican candl-
date. took formal possession OF his Office yesterday
at eleven O'Clock. The new appointments will
probably be made to-day There was no formal
reception OF friends by the new Register.
LEVEE AT THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
Sheriff Conner, in conjunction with County
Clerk Walsh. held reception yesterday IN the
onlces OF the former and enjoyed the satisfaction
OF meeting larger number OF friends than ever
attended any similar reception Of the kind. AS
early AZ ten O'Clock the ground noor OF the build.
ing was densely thronged, and people commenced
to file past the two hosts, both OF whom were the
recipients OF the heartiest congratulations. or
late the health of,the County Clerk has not been
as good as many would wish but the numerous
cheering and hopeful expressions which fell
encouraging effect upon so popular and eflcient
an offcial. Nearly all the heads Of Departments
visited the Sheriff's once, ana throughout the
DAY constant stream Kept pouring In. the at.
tendance including most pk The ciI VflGiAlA apda
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Net COSC 10 CHe SOCIeby IOr CH6 year 81, 3!
The new year OF 1875 may be unpropitious bu
If 1t adds to the above record of active charity
will not be without its nOblest reward, the word
OF the Master "Well done, thou good and faighi,
seryant,u