The New York herald., 1876-12-01

connected themselves with the Institution the old
gentlemen escorted TO the large dining room.
Where they rartock Of borntliul repast
rnE rng norsk or RKrrGK
The i.40U inmates OF This institution were a. ten
O'Clock A. NJ. marched into the chapel Of the main
building where a number Of visitors from the city
awaited their arrival The BOYS we're seated on the
benches on INC ground floor. while the girls occup,ed
seats in the gallery All the children were well dressed,
and, In anticipation OF The good things tha, were III
exercises The exercises opened with prayer by the
Chaplain, Rev. George H. smyth after which the chill
drcn sung thanks giving hymn. Rev George H. Smylh
tnen addressed The children at considerable length.
Tho singing Of another hymn concluded the ceremo-
mes In the chapel The children were then
gwen half honr 10 play IN the yards
OF the Institution Al noon the bell rang tor dinner,
and IL icw minutes the large dining halls oi the Rel
uge were hiied with expcc,ant youngsters, who cast
longing looks at ues turecns Eiad with delicious
chicken stew and the large pieces OF pumpkin pic
which stood on each table No sooner was grace said
than all hands attacked the viands anu In lew
uies all tho boys and girls were looking at empty
plates which, however, we're quickly renlied. The
afternoon was gwen up TO play, and IN the evening
every boy and girl received large slice OF gingerbread
and goodiy portion Of peanuts candies and rasins
All the children appeared grateful TO the Assistant sup
erinlcndcn Mr. sllas A. Brush, aud the Nairon, Mrs.
) d. Perry, who, though vigant, allowed them for
this day TO forget that they were IN rciormatory In
stitution.
rus PouxpILxa ASYLUM
.sNobody'sn children. the host o little foundiings
so t.ndcriy cared Tor III this INSTITUTION, were not for
gotten yesterday. plcntcous supply OF deicac,es,
swcetmeais &c, was sent, them by number VI be-
nevolent Indies, and they had U romping and lively
time OF II all the day long
PRISON
Charity seemed mindful OF every one yesterday and
the prisoners in tho Ciiy Prison were included IN her
general regard. Warden Quinn, assisted by Deputy
Warden Finley. superincnded tho getting up OF the
huge dinner when con sis OF 400 pounds turkey
ntty pounds OF chicken, all iricasseed, and with the
necessary veee,abic accomplishments warden quinn
WAS declared by all ~ bc IN excellent host, aud Mr
Finley maintained his reputation as hospilabo IRISH
gentleman.
The "Gay we celebrate was celebrated by the 1000
or more convics on Backwcils island yesterday wh
accustomed features The commissioners OF Charities
and Correction were ON hand Including Thomas
S Brennan, President ot the Board, and Commission
crs iowlscud Cox AID Isaac H. Bailey, comprising the
nctive Board. Turkey dlsmombcrcd and part
tons made IN Jolly proportions 10 each prisoner. II
was pleasant day for tho poor fellows who werc
there confined against their WILL but IN obedience 10
thc inexorabc iat OF tho law.
nELLEvUR HOSPITAL
Tho dinner at Bellevue Hosp al was OF the usua
thanksgiving character gherc were nearly 600
patients, the greater portion being medical cases,
acute Diseases such as,rhcumatism phthisis: with
numbers Of surgical cases, such broken limb, irac
tured arms, legs. skulls hips &c. The SICK The weak,
the lame and the halt enjoyed tho festive turkey aud
It's scrvlan cranberry sauce with zcst that was really
peasurabIe to the outside spectator. Warden James
H. 0Rourke contributed largely 10 his patients
and comfort. Several OF the surgeons Including Pro-
fessor James T. Wood Lewis H. Sayrc, Professor Henry
Walker, Professor Aionzo Clark, Professor Sabine lnd
their PATIENTS who universally expressed their delight
for tho manner IN which they had been treated. Tho
amount OF ood consumed at the Bellevue Hospital
yesterday was as iol'ows:-S00 pounds OF turkey.
barrels OF fruit, $50 quarts OF (nost.y
trbuted by ladies' who visit tho hospita besides the
usual consumption Of bread, say 730 pounds per day,
and $50 pounds OF vegetables. The chief beverage
pure Croton with here and there few doses OF wine
or whiskcy us patients may require stimulus. There
were religious services singing yesterday at
Bellevue those exercises being usually confined 10
Sundays Tho day was an enjoyable ono TO tho many
unl0rsunatcs who are confined IN the hospitabe wards
OF this generous public Institution
WARDS ISLAND
Hero the day passed OH very quietly. all the In
situations this island arc for the sick. The Com.
missioncrs Of Charities had provided poultry for the
inmates OF the Homeopathic Hospital, and Drs. Tai
colt and williamson together with tho malron, Mrs.
Lucas saw that every inmate had sufficient 10 make
HIM or her remember that this was Thanksgiving Day.
ordinary week days, and tho inmates, though OBJ
livious oil what happened tho world know by
tho better diet that this day was one OF Joy
BAPTIST HOME rnE AGED.
This noble institution Is an asylum for old and In.
firm married couples and aged spinEtcrs. Al present
Il affords refuge tc nearly 100 venerable men and
women. splendid dinner was provided tor them
yesterday, and several kind ladies from different Bap
list churches attended and madc the 10 tho
old people additionally happy by their presence
GOVERNORS ISLAND
The single company OF infantry which Is stationed at
Governors Island passed the day Ia tho ordinary
tue manner, special preparations whatever having
been made them In the morning, nine O'Clock,
the usual monthly inspection took place, after winch
Colonel Chambers, who Is In command came t0 the
city. Tho only members OF the company who had any
reason 10 give thanks tho few who had obtained
q brief furlonxh, aud who came TO the city by the
twelve O'Clock boat