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

in giving His Son to the world and said that people
presents to them at Christmas time because they
hoped the children would be grateful both God and
their human benefactors. According To the custom
OF the Mission charity was given to many poor peo-
pie who called at the Office during the day
FIVE POINTS HOUSE OF INDUSTRY.
The children of the Five Points House of Industry
large room OF the building at two p. NJ. The little
were seated on q raised platform, while their
friends and the patrons OF the charity crowded the
body of the hall The exercises consisted mainly Of
singing. and the children, most of whom very
young, did wonders under the leadership of Mr.. $.
N. Penfield Several pretty Rotations by OF
the smallest children were heard with great interest
The most noteworthy feature of the entertainment
a series of '.Mother Goose Pantomines." Some of the
little ones performed the stories of Jack and Gill;
.Baa Baa, Black Sheep" 1.-The Cats ia the Well"
and other nursery rhymes Pretty costumes and
simple properties provided, and the
performers and the audience seemed alike delighted
The exercises were managed by Mr.. W. +. Barnard
and Mrs Martin. Mr.. Barnard made few remarks
to the audience regarding the management of the in
stituron thanking them for their presence and the
adjourned to the dining room. where the children
RECALLED with turkey and vegetables and dessert
OF fruit and mince pie.
JUVENILE GUARDIAN SOCIETY,"
The thirtieth Christmas festival of the New York
Juvenile Guardian Society took place in the Seventh
Street Methodist Church. near Third avenue. Alum
dant supplies had been sent in by liberal friends
toys books, candies oranges and substantial winter
besides dinners and repasts for 100 poor tani-
lies Interesting addresses were delivered by Rev.
Dr. J. l.. Glider. Chauncey Schafer and the secretary
of the society, Rev. ID. f. Robertson. Or the numer
Gus pieces rendered by the children one by Katie
I.omertin-Not Dead But Sleepest-was OF rare
merit
HOWARD MISSION.
Few anniversaries of the Christmas festival were
celebrated in more thoroughly Christian spirit than
that in the Howard Mission In that institution char
ty was strictly defined as Communicating of prayers
and good works The benefactors Of that institution
viii learn with pleasure that 960 children partook
of an oyster, dinner, as well as fruits, cakes
md cOn moi
stop here Piles Of clothing were strewn along the
tables in the lower hall for distribution to needy
sufferers Hats coats felt skirts shoes sto ckinus
Jackets and waists were given with omen handed
generosity Mr. Willard Parsons, superintendent of
the Mission remained with the little ones during the
day. and before their departure each one was req red
to examine the Christmas tree laden with candles,
fruits and flowers. Many patrons Of the institution
called during the afternoon with presents for the
children. The enjoyment of the occasion was
HANGED by musical entertainment at the close, in
which some favorite ballads were sung
CHILpRENs AID SOCIETY
The homeless boys of the side were entertained
in prand stye at the Rivincton street branch OF the
Chiliren's Aid Society. General james H. Van Allen,
at present residing France sent $3.50 to the super
intendent for the purpose of providing bountiful
dessert. Major Philip Schuyler and John Crosby
with which to purchase clothing and shoes for desti,
prousey decorated with eversreens. plants and days
citizens CT made short addresses to the boys
ST. vINcENT's HOME FoR BOYS.
The festivities at St. vincents Home for Boys. in
az o,;s;o ~ co. an,.n ~ The a~na y;, ,h; nal
Tue mission SAL uowI " .ne aiPe ulnncr WnicM nau
neeh 1es fa AZ from FOR. mash
flock. and who were brought to the Warren street
Home in charge of Miss NIorrissey and
MSS 1acuinu, Me.e en'el .nee anu through,
from the Street We're provided with 4 good
meal. There We're consumed GOO pounds OF
turkey. 800 pounds of plum pudding 100 pounds of
punches celery 300 besides other
good things. The religious and literary exercises
were also of more than ordinary interest AT the
Derger's mass in d was sung by full choir OF the
children of the Home, and at the offertory the
Adeste Fideles was sung by young orphan, OF whom
it is said that in answer to lady, he declared -
have no mother but the Queen or Heaven no father
but holy St Joseph and no home but the mission.
Father Drumgoole preached an impressive sermon on
the birth OF Christ and loOo the inmates approached
the holy communion. or these thirty OF the younger
children made their first communion. After break
fast over 200 full suits Of clothing were distributed
among the children. and concert followed, which
was participated in by inmates OF the Hcme.
poem, The Homeless Child, composed for this oc-
caslon by Mr.. Marcus QUINN was reclted by one Oh
the boys with quyering voice. and the recital OF the
episode rccounted IN these lines brought tears to
many eyes:-
The harinr gas lamps dmly light the street
The watchnian PAGES still his silent beat;
He hats before little trembling frame,
heap OF rags, = enid M Without name.
~ cr,, sin b'e a. e' no Nv pvny son renos, S
B,,t bendinr DER looks on with k,ndiinw eve
Then slowly turns and sadly passes by.
sleep on lone one, though cold and hard thy bed.
some guardian a angel sn nomgh aii nave nea;
Mitlp h ~, 49,, nm ,bo hmaidps o yoJ
And So the child sleeps on till break Of day
The piping winds still cleave their blust ring way
Awakening chords that swell within his breast,
That thrill MS soul with songs OF sweetest rest.
The blush Of sunrise spreads, and seraph chors,
His hands are clasped-he siles-the twilights past
iusn u anso' IAss-ne nome - 'As''
T. .ho orn,na tha Tnscona J' carstos sor;oo
was read in the chapel of st. Barnabas Home No.
3Oi Mulberry street, and number OF INDECENT women
= ~ Moore cbania,n os The orIor Who ~ IN %;s
sermon touched ON the significance OF the cele-