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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-26

Christmas was rarely passed. In the upper streets
how generally the festival being observed. Great
trees beautifully decked with the tinsel ornaments
become essential III Christmas shopping. and
heavily laden with presents could be seen in scores
or magnificent mansions IN the fashionable part OF
the city; and the constant rumbling OF carriages as
they rapidly rolled from street to street. graphic
testimony TO the interest maintained i'll the Christian
holiday.
CHRISTMAS NIGHT.
1t will be pleasant year when it can truthfully be
written that John Barleycorn did not disgrace the
city. Last night John was rampage. He had
several serious encounters stations on the elevated
roads; he roamed recklessly up and down Broadway;
he infested theatre Hobbies and caroused IN the ferry
houses. gang OF half drunken lads made the vcin-
ity of Union square ring with their merriment.
Another set went from pillar to post IN Chatham square
and thence down toward Printing House square.
where they got into free fight among themselves
and yariosly wandered away III the of the City
Hall Park.
The cold seemed to have favorable effect
beggars. The regular house to house beggars with
comfortable wooen shawls thick boots, nittens and
large baskets out in full force but the profess
SIGNALS, with painted eyes, distorted features and
supple limbs. preferred the comfort of home to the
precarious charity of streets filled with holiday
people. That there great trouble. prvation and
wretchedness in New York yesterday who can doubt
but so far the surface view is concerned the
Christmas of 1878 must rank with the merriest and
pass into history a ut forerunner OF the Happy
New Year.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-26
IN WILLIAMSBURG.

Tho biting weather kept the streets comparatively
clear all day, though at the time OF going to and
coming from church the thronged sidewalks gave
ample evidence OF more than usually large congrega
tons at the several houses OF worship. The most
noted event of the morning the dedication OF tho
portion of the Church of the Atoncment, Re
formed Episcopal on the corner of Marcy avenue and
Kcaf street. The basement only is completed and
rooted In, the congregation do not intend to com
plete the building till they have the money In hand
TO pay for IT, The dedicatory sermon preached
by Bishop Faows. The children of the Industrial
Home and school, South Third street, were fur
nishcd with bountful dinner, and during the after.
received the presents for large and brilliantly
illuminated tree. The Williamsburg Benevolent so.
ciety furnished 300 families, zoo persons,
with clothing and provisions. the distribution taking
place. ny usual, from the Turner School building, in
Ncsprole street
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-26
A LESSON In ENGLISH.

'.You were drunk, joint" inquired Judge Morgan
at jefferson Market Police Court yesterday of dirty
looking manikin. with tawny. tangled beard
Grammar Me no unstan." answered the pris-
oncr, with a shrug of the shoulders.
You're French and can't understand, eh? Whore
did you get him, offcer?"
Asleep I'm the back yard Of the premises mem
toned. Yer Honor"
"You were asleep, John?
Grammar. Me no unstan." Another shrug OK
the shoulders. accompanied by a SMILE
.'roo much Christmas, chr
"Franzman. Me unstan."
'"Too bad you don't talk English"
ssFranzman. Me no unstan."
'Three months on the Island"
'.Sac-r-r-rel" Kissed john
"Ah you understand that. Thought you would"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-26
THE CHARITIES.
NEwsBoys' LODGING HoUsE.

SEwsBoys LODGING House.
Five hundred newsboys sat down at the Ncwsboys
Home, in Chambers street, to plentiful dinner sup
piled by their long time benefactor, Mr.. William NJ
Fliess. To say that they thoroughly enjoyed the
past provided for would but family express
relish with which these youthful vendors OF news
dcvourcd the good things set before them,
and Mr. Fcss. at present confined to sick bed Will
naturally feel reioced think what pleasure he has
given to SO many of the worlds orphans. The boys
were assembled in the large meeting the top
floor of the building, at six O'Clock II. NJ where they
were addressed by several gcntlemen-Mr. T. Mar
shall, from Baltimore. Mr.. Roise and Commissioner
Bailey. There quite number OF ladies and gem
tcmcn present interested In the institution. and
the boys amused them for some time singing in
chorus Marching Through Georgia." Hold the
Fort" and other popular songs OF the day. gen.
tlcInan known Paddy Beef twenty years ago an
inmate OF the Original Ncwsboys' lodging house and
now an owner Of a stall In Washington Market, gave
the boys practical ideas 10 what lite
OF honesty aid prudence had done for him and
would undoubtedly do for them If they followed his
line OF conduct, which was never to lie, to
steal, and do any and every work set before them
The exercises aud speeches lasted hour but tue
dinner itself lasted but twenty minutes and the dis
patch with which these 500 newsboys disposed Of 600
pounds of roast beef twenty barrels OF potatoes and
800 mince pies was perfectly bewildering.
FIVE POINTS MISSION
The children of tho Five Points Mission assembled
In the Mission Building. No. 81 Park street. at half
past ten A. NJ. Five hundred of the largest met in
the large schoolroom eighty smaller ones had room
10 themselves. while 100 very small mites gath
cred IN the infant department. The exercises were
about the same in all three rooms. The children sang
aud joined in prayer under the leadership of their
teachers. Christmas trees dressed out in each
department, and all the children received presents Of
fruit and candy toys and such articles skirts stock
ings. ties and collars and cuffs. Those who able
to read also received chrome illustrating the
"Whcn Shepherds Watched Their FOcks by Night
aud printed copy Of the hymn. Ia the large room q
number Of visitors present. Mrs. W. Is. Skid.
more the superintendent OF the institution presided.
Rev. s. &. Brown, the manager, made short address
to the children. lie pointed out the goodness vi Cod
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-26
THE CHURCHES.

Trinity Church, where for nearly century and a
half Christmas time has been celebrated by sacred
service and by joyful song was distinguished by q
more than usually brilliant celebration. At halpa
ten O'Clock in the morning the music Of the chimes
rang out the body of the church became filled with
worshippers who had braved the of the keen
wntry blast in order to be present at the great Christ
ceremony of the year. A few minutes before
eleven Mr. Henry Carter at the great organ gave the
march from Raff Leonora symphony. This was inn
nediately followed by the professional hymn Of g. L.
lie June. The Faithful Shepherds Keep. sung by
the priests and choir they took their places the
anthem. beautiful arrangement Of Adcstc Fidecs.
was sung to hymn 49, q Come all Ye Faithful.
DR.. Dix assembled the pulpit and delivered
short address appropriate to the festival of
the day, in the course of which he said
Christmas Day, we were to remember. was meant
for Christians, not for pagans. 1t was not intended
that we should dislike the world but that should
do everything in preparation for the coming of Gods
holy kingdom. Therefore the sounds OF Christmas
chimes might have for undertone of sadness in
them to men who listened to them not knowing what
they meant and knowing that no effort was made to
draw them to the true riches OF the Gospel. We
should not therefore, forget, Christians ut this
OF the year. that first duty to give q
religious direction to the festival and to that the
name Of God was honored before anything else
done. without the legends of the Gospel Christmas
tide would have no mcaning-a child's play,
q thing that may may not be omitted. n mere
society entertainment. But these holy offices wofe
like grace before meat in rcocings, and in that
spirit Christmas should be kept. We should thank
God for His mercies to us in this world but first of
all for the gift OF His Son, our Lord and Saviour,
Jesus Christ, in whom have salvation" The
followed by the Kyrc, the Crcdo and
Sanctus. Then the offertory made, during which
sung Gade's Ohertory, Ye Seraphic Hosts.
AT the communion service Mr.. Carter played, the
great organ, Trio, Brosay; ante in sharp, Wes-
ley. and He Shall Feed His Flock, from Handcl's
Messiah; the choir sang Gloria in Excesis from Hay
den y First Mass and a Christmas cantata by Code.
The sooists were John McGrayne and Harry Case,
Mr. Henry Fancon and Mr.. Herman H. j. Joy. The
recessional hymn Harkl the Herald Angels
Sing. adaptation Of Mendelssphn. Mr.. A. II.
Alesriter with the choir at the chancel organ.
CHURCH.
Grace Church. noted for It's excellent musical ser
Vices crowded 10 repletion even before eleven
O'Clock by an immense congregation. The dccora-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-26
IN NEW JERSEY.

Services held in all the churches in Jersey
City, those in st. Peters Roman Catholic Church and
st. Marys Church, Hoboken, being more than usually
imposing. At the former the musical programme
conducted by Professor Dressler and at the lat
ter the music rendered by the choir under the
leadership Of Professor ADJ Neuendorf AT the County
Jail Keeper Allen with his usual generosity supplied
the prisoners with abundance Of roast turkey and
chicken, which was partaken Of with great relish.
At the Penitentiary Almshouse and Lunatic
Asylum, at Snake Hill, the inmates sup
piled with turkey, chicken cake and apples. Tho
lunatics in the asylum treated to promenade
concert in the evening and pentifully supplied
with candy The orphans in the Home for Friend
less Children, on Glenwood avenue we're treated to
sumptuous repast by the managers, and many Of the
juveniles received presents. The streets during the
day almost completely deserted the ice on the
numerous ponds in the city attracting nearly all who
ventured outside their homes. The Jersey City
Heights Gun Club engaged in series of sweepstake
pigeon matches at the grounds at West End, and in
the evening held an entertainment at their rooms on
Newark avenue.
Church going, feasting frolicking and giving and
receiving presents attended the celebration Of Christ
mas in Newark, everywhere else throughout the
country Despite the cold weather the Catholic and
Episcopal churches were crowded with people de.
srous Of enjoying the rich musical and regular
Christmas Day services. Good cheer was supplies
in all the public institutions.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-26
ELSEWHERE ON LONG ISLAND.

Christmas was very quietly observed Long Is
land. Tho villages toemcd with strange faces visit
ing friends and acquaintance, but there not the
wonted frivolity owing to the excessive cold. On
the evening previous the Sunday school festivals
were held. Special trains run over the Long
Island railroads to aud FROM New York, but travel
very light.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-26
STATEN ISLAND.

In the Episcopal. Roman Catholic and Lutheran
churches of Staten Island there services during
the day, and in some OF the churches the musical
programmes were elaborate and excellent. At Christ
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-26
wEsrcHEsTER COUNTY.

Westchester county religious services held in
the various Catholic and in most of the Episcopal
churches. At the Catholic Protectory in the town Of
Westchester which is the home of about two thous-
and Juveniles special and imposing religious services
held in the morning, succeeded by hearty
turkey dinner. Sheriff Brnndage treated his large
chicken ana other articles OF diet foreign to regular
prison fare. Keeper Hammond. at the County House.
gladdened the paupers with similar extras. and at
Sing Sing Prison labor was done except by the
cooks who prepared feast OF chicken for their con-
vict fellows.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-10-26

From Miss Z. A. KELLY, PRINCIPAL Char.
lesion. IS. c. Female Seminary.
"CHAELEsToN, July l3, 1873. -Sanford's
Common School and Sanford's Higher
Analytical Arithmetic have for five wears
stood the test of constant use in our
class rooms. We think them better
adapted to the wait Of our school than
any other arithmetics with which we ure
acq quninted."
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-10-26

once walk up, peep over, and then
drop in. when he gets to tho bot
tom, he finds himself in the middle
of free fight, in which legs and
antennn are chewcd off with alarm
ing recklcssncss. Two or three
days suffice to accumulate half a
dozen quarts Of ants, and cons
pletcly cxtcrminato tho colony.
Gunpowdcr, coal oil and boiling
water are not half us sure.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-10-26
-ARITHMETICS
-FOR-
The Pu bile Schools of South
Carolina.

n viz A'SCAG lu6CtinH Oh the Stata
IA Board oi Examiners. Mt Colrmh;o
sANDFORDS SERIES OF
ANALYTICAL ARITIINETICS
Was. among other textbooks, ndopted
for use IN tho public schools of South
Carolina for the n. xt five years.
Those Arlthmetics are tho outcome of
thirty Years experience Of DIR. SHELTON
L. SANFORD Of Georgia, one of the
most skilful and successful teachers in
th,S country; In clearness of definitions,
fullness of slate exercises, thorough noss
OF analysis and general completeness.
they nre unsurpassed, If indeed
equoiled. They are eminently practical.
Studying Sanford, pupils learn to think.
Since 7i-73, they have been in use in
the public and private schools Of Charles.
bia, etc, etc. Read the following en-
dorsemcnts based oD use of tho hooks in
the school:
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From HON. HuGu S. THOMPSON

State Superintendent Of Education.
Cat the time OF writing) Principal Male
Academy, Columbia, S. G.,
"Sanford's Arithmetics are superior to
any that have seen. in the fullness ofthe
examples, the clenrness aud simplicity
of the analyses, and the accuracy of tho
rules and definitions. This opinion Is
based upon full and Thorough test in
the SCHOOL olroom. To those teachers who
may examine these Arithmetios with
reference to introduction, would es-
pecially commend the treatment of Per-
centage and Profit and LOSS. No text
books that have ever used are 80 satis-
factory to teachers and pupils"
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any other arlthmetlcs with which we ure
acquainted"
Under date Of July 90, 1878, Miss NARY
BRowNFIELD, Summerville, S. E. writes
"having used Sanford's Arithmetics
and Worcestcr's Dictionaries for several
years as school books, AMI seeing the
beneficial results, ! take great pleasure in
recommending them to tho favorable
notice Of teachers"
From Miss ISABEL D. MARTIN, Principal
High School tor Girls, Columbia, s. @.
1t affords me pleasure to give my
most unqualified commentator of SAN
ford's Arithmetics. I havo used them in
my. school for several years with entire
satisfaction"
July II. 1878,
From PRoP. JNo. b. PATRICK, Military
Academy, Greenville, S. C.
~ introduced Sanford's Arithmeties
into my school two years ago T like
them better than any series that have
ever used"
July II, 1873.
Until January 1st. 1870, we will supply
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Introduce book by other
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Analytical Arith'S ar 18 IL
SanfOrd's Interme-
mediate Analytical
Arithmetic 46 80 o.
SanfOrd's Common
School Analytical
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OFFICE OF STATE SUpr. OF EDUCATION,
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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-04-26

HARD CCsTARD.-Five eggs we'll bca.
tenlreserying three whites for meringue.)
one quart milk, five tablespoonfuls su,
gar. two teaspoonfuls vanilla, pinch of
salt; put in a pudding dish, which place,
in pan Of water in the oven ard bakc.
When nearly baked add n merinoue
made with the three whites and twS.
tablespoonfols brown sugar to each white
and any hayoring. Bake jgLt brown.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-04-26
TRITE SAYINGS.

The word Of God is never silent,
though it is not always heard.
A single light answers as we'll for q
hundred men as for one.
To the blessed eternity itself there is
no other handle than this instant.
Moderation is the silken string running
through the pearl chain OF virtues.
The one exclusive sign of thorough
knowledge is the power OF teaching.
We should esteem virtue, though IN
n foe and abhor vice though In a
friend.
There is class Of minds susceptible
Of doubts, but not capable Of their So
lution.
Winged thoughts fit through tho heart,
each leaving its seed OF good or evil.
The greater part Of mankind employ
their first years to make their last mis-.
cradle.
Our sorrows are like thunder clouds.
which seem very dark in the distance.
but grow lighter as they approach.
Through woe we are taught 10 reflect
and we gather the honey of worldly
wisdom not from flowers, but from
thorns.
a conservative is a man who will not
look at the moon, out Of respect for that
ancient institution tho old one.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-04-26

DATE PUDDING.-Rcmove the stones
from one-half pound o. dates and chop !;
add five ounces, OF chopped suet ak
ounces ofsugar little nutmeg. salt and
two beaten eggs. Mix we'll together and
boil in basin or fornSr four hours.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-04-26
Romney, Hampshire County, West Va, April 1873.
The Head of the Glass.

How do you spell threshold. Aunt Ka-
tyr asked Hal as he came TO my room
just from school.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-04-26

TIhe -Haters Of taiHs,r &c, coming in
contdot With these simbipessths bad qski.
tiles and Roisons otca,ioned Shy them,
and tlrains-thro' che gtoaud into-a we'll.
Hence the water In that veil becomes,
az soFkef poisonous broth and deadly in
itsAefects.s o. ~ "a 80 49, ~ -
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-04-26

tV'A countrymau, who didn't know
exactly how to get letter registered,
sent some money the other day, and
wrote on the envelope Register with
a two dollar note on the inside, Fear.
ing that this might not DO strong en-.
ough, one OF bis friends wiote IN
swear that ] saw him put two dollars
ia this"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-04-26
SURVEYING.

TIVE undersigned would respectfully,inforn
/ his friends Of the county Of Hampshire, tina
De !5 prepared to do SurV wing upon tn,
'l1l test notice Ofice-the one occupied by DR.
i. Luptoh, Romney, West Va.
March g. 1850. A. MONROE.