The New York herald., 1877-12-26

Black Maria smile Of satisfaction overspread his
'Are We to have turkey dinnsrg" no eagerly
asked OF the keeper.
The hungry mendtcant turned TO companion
..How devilish lucky II that got drunk last
night"
gether with all the bread asked TOR. Every prisoner
had all be could eat Many or tho prisoners had
turkeys and chickens seDt them by friends from the
outside world and not few enjoyed choice bottle Of
claret and fragrant cigar. the gifts OF friends.
In tho boys prison Miss ill attended TO the dinner,
and the girls aud well cared Tor by aron
Foster Catholic services held the latter
tion Of the prison N tho morning by Rev. Father
Duranquet, and in the afternoon Protestant clergy
man oilciated Warden Quinn was present in tho
prison throughout the day personally supervising the
THE SEwsBoYs' LODGING HOUSE
In accordance with custom he initiated years ago,
Mr. d. NJ Fliess treated the boys OF this institution to
dinner yesterday. and Tho punishment the meal re-
ceived proof positive OF how WAS appreciated At
hapas. SIX O'CLOCK inc arabs from al quarters OF the
the arrival Of their Old friend The hands the dial
went and on, aud stili the kind patron did APP
pear. Shortly before seven O'Clock, however, Colonel
Tr9cy appeared, and, on being introduced the boys
explained that he had been sent by Mr. Flicss OK.
plain how IL was that ho could not be with them. II
appears that late 10 the afternoon member OF his
family taken III and his presence Was required at
and made mis- little speech piquaut with an
occasional dash OF nswsboys' lingo. He con
cluded BY q reierenco TO tho nomadic child.
years OF age He spoke to the sages the Temple and
was even tnen an example to the aged and learned.
.In later life, ,, said the Colonel HE said suffer tic
children TO come unto mo and forbid them not To
you boys, these words appeal; and remember, you
20 through lie and meet with trouble, have
Friend to console ana elevate you-Him whose BIRTH
day you celebrate to-day The familiar strain OF the
ColoncPs talk warmed the boys to him, and when ho
retired they cheerea him vocferously Thc singing
teacher was absent, and Mr. 0Connor the director OF
the Home, feared music would have TO be dispensed
l.rft nf fha ffrnr
Duke Opera House troupe, came forward and started
up .sMarcnlng Through Georgia." The 400 boys
fairly trcmpled with the vchemcncc Of song. The
singing over they all went down 10 dinner and then
nasium and reading room.
THg HOWARD MISSION.
The festivities commenced ut tho Howar I'd Mission
Building, No. 40 New Bowery, at one p. H. About
eig hundred Children boys and grls ranging age
from three to fourteen years, assembled the large
nall OF the Mission, large Dumber OF thoir parents
ana friends oi the institution being also present
lunch first served consisting of very good holiday
addresses by the Rev. w. g. Van Meter ana Mr. n. A.
Tompkins. Tho superintendent OF the Sunday school.
Presents then gwen 10 tho children. The girls
received warm aud pretty skirts and caIes, the boys
warm woollcn Jackets, while all alike received bags
containing candies. toys ana iruit 1t was explained
TO the reporter that the Mission comes into contact
with these children through the medium visit
ors; does what II Can TO improve their minds and
finds employment aud respectable homes Tor those
who necd such aid Many OF tho most respectable
looking young men ana girls thero present were. 1t
situations had been obtained.
81. yiNcBNr's NOME FOR Boya
AT tho St. Vlnccnrs Home for Boys, situated at Nos.
53 and 65 arren street, and the charge of tho
Mission OF the Immaculate Virgin, the whole day
occupied with religious and festive obsorvances. A
high was celebrated at iour A. A at which all the
children were present. Weber's 'Mass in A" was
sung by choir Of the boys OF the home and at tho
only SIX years old the pastor, tho Rev Father j. O.
Drum g0oe, delivered short sermon tho DUTY of
Tnankiuiness and about one undrcd and seventy Of
In INer tvA1 n m lrn Mas
also celebrated at six and past six l.. N.
Alter breakfast, clothing amounting TO ono
to the most destitute OF the children, ana
all were then allowed TO play till three O'Clock, whe
vegetables, cranb berry sauce pies, plum pudding and
coifee, served. This feast the gut OF the Rev.
ccrgymen and students OF st. Joseph's Theological
Seminary, Troy. Besides the Two hundred regular
inmates, about ono nnndrcd and nny ''straggcrsn
were also supplied with the same fare. At half past
eight, children ain visited chapel which was
neatly decorated after which the OF tho evening
was occupied with songs, rectatons and othor amusc
mcnts This evening a well stocked Christmas tree
will be sot up the duing room and tho boys will DO
rcgaled with iruit and candy presents.
THE WILSON MISSION.
The friends OF the Wilson Mission assembled In the
chapel Of tho schooibaiding., No. 12s st. Marks
children wero in attendance. Carols wore sung, and
Mrs. Luther Clarke, drectrcss OF the institution
the Sunday School, nado short spcecheE Presents
OF toys, candy and fruit thon gwen to all the
u
The dining room OF tho building, where thcy also
cevcd presents suitable TO their ages. The regular
nstendants at the day school, about Two hundred and
hfty in number, received presents OF clothing ut an
carrier period, and on Saturday evening they had a
special exhibition Some ol Tho ladies Of tho Mission
said that their friends wero always very generous at
holiday times, but thoy hoped that they would not
forget the weekday wants OF the girls under their
charge.
THE FIVE POINTS MISSION
In the morning distribution OF presents took place
at tho Five Points Msslon situated on The siio Of the
Very n frrAf IlVS Nmrn
ana other small articles were given 10 seven
hundred and iity children. Candies, oranges aud
nuts also literally dealt out to ALL Tho school,
room was decorated with garands, ana a we'll stocked
Christmas tree afforded pleasant resting for tho
prcscnt and made few remarks to the children.
Mrs. Skidmore, the superintendent OF tho school,
was also given 70 about two hundred poor persons
VINO applied for 1t at the Office OF the mission during
tho day.
THE HousE or INDUSTRY.
The inmates Of tho Five Points House OF INDUSTRY
situated No. 155 Worth street, ~ present
ninety children in ada,tion attend the sunday and
day schools, but reside with Iher parents All those
school girls who are not inmates received conple 10
SUITS OF clothing, while the ''outdoor" boys also
celved or two garments apiece. AT haiIpast two
O'Clock all the children assembled in the chapel
Carols and gces were sung and one or two ducts
performed with great taste by of tho girls.
Rccitations and caiisthenics aud few brief remarks
programme Professor Theodore T. Perkins pre-.
sided at the piano. The chapel was tastciuy deco
rated with sarlund3 and banners. "A Christmas tree
occupied prominent position. Four hundred ladies
and gentlemen were Ia attendance and showed their
approval OF the exercises by applause At tour r. n.
usual Christmas dlnDor was served. alter which
the children again gathered IN the schoDlroom
the presents from tho tree. Toys and conlcc-
tionery were hberaliy served out.
KANDALLS ISLAND.
After feast of turkey and other good things appro-
pirate TO the dav tpo little Rsndaips Island
treated 10 the view OF beautiful Christmas tree,
which had boen prepared or them under the super
sniendcnco OF Miss Dunphy, the principal of the
idots' school, Ihe chief feature OF tho day, how
ever was the exhibition given by Mr.. George Jones
and his talented family. This consisted OF a
well sung ana well acted cantata, representing
Pilgrims Journey TO Heaven, some OF tho tabieaux IN
winch were highly enjoyed by the audience,
and insane. Following this came songs
sion OF Tho "Hcathen Chnee' and other amuse.
monts, NIL Of winch seemed to afford great delight
The authorities did ,all they could make the day
enjoyable ana their wards would doubtless hoy
had succeeded.
JUVENILE GUARDIAN SOCIETY.
Tho children connected with tho New York Juvenile
Guardian society wore well provided for by he friends
oil tho institution, not only with extensive variety
OF toys, fruits and candies but also Win the
substantial CUTS OF clothing, mats, hoods, DC A