The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-23

at both matinee and evening performances A recep-
ton, gwen 10y the managers OF the BROOKLYN
attended. Under the auspices Of the Irish,
American Union, literary. musical and social
n iss Al The Wesley Methodist Episcopal church,
Tompkns and woughby avenues. an "Old Folks
was given last nor svs Also
well attended, sednce, parlor skate races ana games
being the attractions there.
Italy, Consiantnople and Palestine was given by Pro-
lessor Bedford at the Lafayette avenue presbyterian
Al Tamage's Tabernacle there was a we'll attended
concert which several distinguished artists took
Frank Head Post, Grand Army Of the Republic, gave
an entertainment their friends in Union Hail. Court
In tho evening numerous balls given In various
Rev DIR. r. s. storrs lecturcd at the Adelphi Acad-
emy on sThe New and Old in Europe, and Rev. John
II. Vincent the "Bibe Doctrine at the Elm place
Congregational church.
No occasion OF patriotic order permitted TO pass
by unnotced in the Kings County Pententiary. Yes
tcrdsy the i've hundred convcts, male and female,
were excused from labor IN tho shops at that
institution by Warden Shevin, and through the in-
Bass, chapains thoy were relieved from consider
alton OF their degraded condition. Al ten O'Clock IN
the forenoon the convicts were conducted to the
music being also in attendsnce
Mr. Beers, President Of the state Prison Association,
conducted the ceremonies, which were opened by
singing, columbia, the Gem OF the Ocean," The I'M
fortunate audience joined heartily the chorus Rev.
Mr. Bass then made brief address upon the patriotic
sentiments awakened by the Anniversary. spirited
followed, when the convicts treated
to an excellent dinner after which they wore conducted
to their cells
HOBOKEN
The lager loving colony OF Hoboken, IN the Jerseys,
amused itself right royalty yesterday. Flags were
flying from countless houses, aud mirth and jolity,
despite hard times. ruled supreme Recorder Bonn
stedt tempered justice with mercy IN the cases OF a
number OF individuals who looked too deeply into the
or beer cup and had been arrested. Many patri
otto meetings were held Thousands OF New Workers
visited the Elysian Fields ard Union Hill. The Chris
topher and Barclay street fcrryboats were covered
with gay bunting. Shooting Tor prizes took place A.
the Schutzen Park. In word. the birthday OF Wash
ington never celebrated at Hoboken IN happier
manner.
Not since the days whom Captain Camps "Old Ma"
the six-pounder towitzer presented TO the town OF
Newark by General Washington during tho Ravolu-
tionary War; used to make loud racket, has The birth
day OF the Father OF his Country been generally and
patri0cay celebrated IN Newark as 1t was yesterday
Business entirely suspended, and the city fairly
bloomed with national bunting lutter,ng from almost
every private we'll as public building. Al sunrise.
sunset OF church bells pealed forth
joyous dingdong, salvos OF artillery the meanwhile
beating time In the forenoon the First ana Fifth
regiments State National Guard turned out on parade
and presented a highly creditabc appearance The
troops reviewed by tho Mayor ut the City Hall
and thousands of adnrlng people along both sides OF
the line of march. The city was alive with well dressed
townsolk and country people throughout the day In
the evening the theatres were well hled and bas and
parties of all kinds were enjoyed. most gratifying
feature OF the celebration Is the fact that despite the
general holiday a single arrest was made Tor psi-
ness during the entire day