The New York herald., 1878-03-10
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N. Y. BIBLE AND FRUIT MISSION.
PLEASANT AND PROFITABLE WORK FOR La

N. Y. BIBLE AND FRUIT MISSION.
PLEASANT AND PROFITABLE WORK Fon La
DIEs--wHAr HAS BEEN DONE IN THE PAST
NEW FIELD oPENED--HELP NEEDED.
One Of the most beautiful and thoughtful charities
In this city the New York Bible Fruit Mission,
organized in December, 1875, to supply fruit and
flowers 10 the sick 10 the public hospitals un-
der the charge of tho Commissioners OF Charities and
Correction, and also In the tenement houses oil the
city. In these sbodes Of human suffering and misery
true Christian charity 1nds abundant scope for her
highest activities. She alone is ablc to speak the
cheering and hcalthfu word the inmates and MINIS
ter 10 them through kind hearts and willing hands,
The magnitude OF the work undertaken loads It's orig
inators to invite all who can to join In the work. and
institutions OF every class. from Wards Island 70
Water street, como within tho scope and purpose of
It's labors Many weary hearts have beon hRhtcnod
cheercd by the thoughtful kindness Of the ladies'
Of the mission. few bright blossoms laid upon the
pillow OF asuIcrer have been TO many sick ones Gods
silent message, romindng them Of innocent child
hood The unbidden tears often been the first
influences TO soften u hardened heart. Through
the Kndness OF the Commissioners and the courtesy
sonn n. % sa sea S,s nsss,anss a. cnsr,x
Hospital the ladies have extended their neld OF labor
to the hospitals Of the Pcntcntary They visit these
u wecY, on Tuesday, from half-past eleven TO
O'CLOCK. This IL probably the greatest
and facility ever gwen ~ any society or mission
seeking lessen crime and alleviate suffering Many
young lie has been blghtcd, many iraii barK re-.
ceived an impetus IN the mighty current OF crime In
our public Tor lack Chrisanizng inhu
ence that would leaf IL 10 reflect upon the past look
upon the shameful present IN It's true light and enter
earnestly upon reformation In the future
Many frendless wanderer, q stranger IN q strange
land, touched by the finger OF God IN hospital ward
has IN lis true light for the nrst me, his own
ing have sent numbers out into the world restored
aguu TO health. The Gospel message has changed
nearts have peacefully a. last laid down their heavy
loud and gone down Into tho valley OF shadows and
tho deep waters but como up victorious ON the other
side. TO the temporary deIicacy, the
cheering smile, the tender word Of encouragement
ana sympathy more Welcome than 10 those who. tor
saken ny Trends and associates. hnd themselves not
only sick but IN prison. with death uncomiortabiy
near, the most hardened criminal can no longer
hush au accusing conscience may lhen be brought
face to lace WITH tho reality the onorm,ty OF MS
crime. Somc who had just commenced tho down
ward road, alter completing their term OF service
have Rono into the world leaving their old lives
bshind them forever, with tho hateful garb, which
is the badge OF that institution Such men
penalty OF tho law and, through Gods grace,
FREQ from the power ot the SINS which brought
them there To help these faen ones, VINO have been
TOO oiton taken wiling captives W the tempter; TO
encourage and lit them up " regain step by step the
manhood from which tnoy have descended, Is u part
OF the work which the ladies' OF this noble mission
seek carry into effect Winters cold and summers
heat lind them ever at their post. Their courage,
their energy, sacrnces, selfdenias and consistency
have inspired Others 10 cooperate with them
in this interesting and helpful work, till
now they number $50 members from almost every
evangelical denomination. The Gospel message "
always accompanied with gifts OF fruit ana other
light docaces better suited ior nourishing the SICK
than solid t0od. Material aid Is also furnished
when necessary. Their floral contributions are nighy
appreciated. Notwithstanding the KIN ndness aud gen.
or0sty OF those interested the field ~ undoubtedly
hard one; and II IL bo asked what encouragement
there is to labor far manifest results are
cerned, the full truitago must await lis unfolding IN
the great hereafter since large majority OF the men
to Penitentiary have but snort terms ot
vice.
Those who feel dosirous Of aiding this mission can
apply 10 Rev. DR.. H. Dyer. No. BiDlo House; Mr.
James Taicott No los Franklin street or No. West
Fnty-seventh street; Mr.. Daniel Huntington, No. 40
East Twentieth street. Donations OF money aud fruit
Messrs. VIM. 7. Corwin Co., No. ], las Broadway,
Stevens Building