The New York herald., 1876-12-26

Charities ana Correction for this and the other inst
tutions under their charge the island he little
and candies which were provided Tor them with amaz
ing vigor. The candies and cakes especially seemed
10 m them with delight, and they laughed and chatted
continually, that IS TO say those VIII. were well enough
10 be OF their beds There ia chl1ron under
the care OF the institution, and lUl oil these arc
orphans. number OF these children are attended by
their mothers, which Is athing greatly encouraged by
the Commissioners, as the children fare much better
when thus attended.
NURSERY SCHOOL
The pupils OF this school all children Of emf
grants AT twelve o'clock thcy had dinner. and
three they gave little entertainment in the chapel
Several Of tho managers OF this institution and
siderable number OF ladies and gentlemen present
The exercises consisting OF piano recals by Of
the teachers and dcclamaons and roeitatons by tho
children were highly interesting; one little girl, who
rcc,ted poem on ..santa causr was especially re-
markabe the and GOODNESS with which
snc gave her little selection In corner OF the room
sooda large Christmas tree loaded with candies and
toys which were distributed alter tho entertainment,
and this formed the climax OF the little ones enjoy
ment
THE SEwsBoys' LODGING HOUSE
Fully 400 toys assembled last evening in the maii
hall OF the Newsboys' Lodging House, in New Cham
bers street, to celebrate the day. the boys all
clean and In their attire, but they were quite
democratic in their tastes, Tor many in shirt
sleeves and few no shoes. The fore part Of the
proccedings consisted Of singing giees and hymns N
considering, despite The fact that each
singer considered himself bound to roar
at the top OF his voice Speeches were made by
several gentlemen present. and the festivities con-
cluded by the boys marching down stairs 10 the dining
room in joyful procession enjoy their dinner when
had been provided by the kind generosity OF Mr..
William NJ. Flless, merchant Of this city, who has
for some years cvnced a warm interest the welfare
and progress OF the newsboys. Among the visitors
present were Mr. Jackson 5. Shultz and Major Bundy
OF the Eres,ng Mad and a number OF ladies.
The a1air was genuine success.
RIvISGroS STREET LODGING HousX
Christmas dinner OF turkey and mum Duddfnp was
given to about $50 boys the Rivingon Lodg
ing House. Before entering the reception each
boy given card, which entitled HIM to a red fan
mel shirt, supplied at the expense Of Major Philip
Schuyler, OF Washington square, and Messrs. W. L.,
A. l. and G. Smith, OF West Forty.sixt street The
expense the dinner also paid by Major Schuyler
Songs and dancing followed after dinner The odgers
are mostly all bootblacks and newsboys, and seem
like their house. One OF them, who mas been in the
Institution about tour years, says that when he
thero he did not know tho alphabet, but ne can
road write, although ho has earned his living in
the meantime
TIN ST. vIxcESr's Hoxx FOR BOYS
As early as four A. N. yesterday High Mass was
celebrated in tho litto chapel OF ST vincents Homo
for Boys, by Father J. c. Drumgoolc, the children
singing Webbc's Mass, and boy OF seven years Of age
tho Christmas hymn 'Adoste Fidoles" The chapei
wcs tastetuy decorated and lit up by many apers and
gasights and lfo like representation OF the stable t
Bethlehem constructed at tho side OF the ar.
Al half past seven substantial breakfast served
and those needing clothing were supplied Al two
O'Clock dinner was served, and after grace had been
said by Father Drumgooe 200 boys attacked their
Christmas turkey. Before dsmssing them Fatner
DrumgooIs made . short address
THK JUVENILE GUARDIAN SOCIETY.
The Juvenile Guardian Society celebrated its tw onty-
ninth Christmas Day at its house, No. 101 ST. Mark
place. yesterday. towering Christmas tree brilliant
with lights and loaded plentiully with things useful
ornamental and entertaining attracted not only tho
attention of large gathering Of children but also Of
interested spectators. Some very fine singing and
rccitatons gwen by the chidrcn, notably a
duet by two sisters, Now Lay Mo Down TO Sleep"
and the recitation. "Nobody's Child" DR.. Ryiance,
rector OF St. Marks church, in closing his address
referred TO that immortal character Of Dickcns "Tny
as ses s s Rsv ne
Robertson and others interested IN the institution also
delivered short addresses OF practical nature suited
and to the hearers At the close of the
exercises presents were distributed Of not only toys
candy more practical gifts dresses hats SC
TUE PRIKSpLEss
The House of Industry and Home Tor the Fricndless,
under the direction Of the American Female
Society," is at No 81 East Thircth street, and extends
through to East Twonty-nnth street The President
OF the institution is Mrs Charles c. North, OF No
ives. 10th street; tho Treasurer, Mrs c. A. stono,
and the Matron, Miss Sarah c. Wilcox. 1t has bcen in
existence q number OF years and has
complished an immense amount Of real good
for those for whose benefit II was esiab.
lshrd. Yesterday there were large number
of visitors calling ut the institution, and they
shown through the house by MISS Wilcox and her
sistant, Miss Hurley plentiful and bountcous din.
supplied 10 the lao inmates, and In the
evening there was an entertainment consis ting
OF singing and music, provided by the inmates
themselves for the amusement OF their visitors Three
large Christmas trees, hung with toys, furnished by
the patrons OF the institution, were displayed before
the young children, who enjoyed themselves heartily
in their childish way In the large hall Of the building
TIL called upon by the dircctress to retire.
sHELrERING ARMS
vanorfer was vcst crdav shnwu thrcuob
this building 10th street by the matron. Outside
the older orphans playing with sleds while within
the younger amusing themselves with their
presents. They had been given dinner In the diff
room Was filed with presents IN The shape Of ,ood
from outsiders. Tho roa treat Is put of until Thurs
day. 2Sth, the least Of The Holy Innocents when
four Christmas trees are TO be loaded with presents
gladden. the orphans hearts
THE SOLDIERS SAILORS ORPHANS HOME
Two days devoted by this institution to giving
pleasure their youthful charges Saturday afternoon
interesting songs orations and dialogues took place IN
the chapel; after which the lady managers and visitors
with the children, adjourned to the spacious parlors
where large tree, fanciuy decked and long tables,
filled with presents gaddencd the hearts OF 200 little
ones Yesterday Christmas dinner OF poultry, pies,
fruit &C., speedily made away with, ana grand
frolic in tho afternoon terminated the Christmas ies
rHs FIVE POINTS HOUSE OF INDUSTRY
Al three O'Clock yesterday about 600 children sat
down to an excellent dinner at the Five Points House
of INDUSTRY. Previous to the entertainment they as.
sembled tho chapel of the institution and sang sew
eral hymns appropriate tho great festival OF the
day. The chapel was decorated with evergreens and
flags urkeys abundance, with the accom- pani-
mcnts were provided, and the merry little did
ample justice TO the good things set before thcm.
After the edbcs had been disposed OF each child waa
provided with handsome toy gvon by some of our
prominent city establishments. II was joyous oc-
casion for all who participated.
MISSION.
About 500 children were yesterday provided
with toys and other articles at tho Five Points
Mission These toys were principally gifts from lead
ing firms Some $40 packages OF flour were also dis
trbuted among tho children to be eivon their needy
parents. barrel OF goods received from Groton
Conn, in which contained number OF quilts
worked by Ave children OF that locality
THE xrGHrH STREET INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL.
About $50 children wcro present yesterday at the
Christmas celebration OF the above school, An i'm
mense Christmas laden with good things stood in