New-York tribune., 1879-01-29
RETIEWIyG 4 SOCIETY's GOOD YORK.

FOURTH ANNIVERSARY OF TIE SOCIETY FOR THE
PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN.
Chckcring Hall was crowded last evening,
on the occasion of the fourth anniversary Of the Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Among
those on the platform and in the audience were Royal
Phelps, Judge Noah Davis, Judge Hilton, william Z.
Dodge. Mayor Cooper Dstrlct-Attorney Phelps. William
H. Macy, Gordon W. Burnham, Henry L.
Hoguet Jacob D. Vcrmilye n. l.. GriswOld, Marshall
o. Roberts Frederick De Peyster, Peter Cooper
Mayor Wickham Woodbury. G. Langdon. william Lbbey.
George W. Quntard, C. " s. Roosevelt. DR.. j. W. Ran
Ioy Judges Curtis and Donohuc Samuel Wilets, Robert
l.. Stuart. Eugene Kelley. the Rev. Thomas ID. Ander-
son. Hayeneycr LorinG Moody, secretary OF the
Boston society, and others. Not little OF the enjoy
ment Of the evening due to the songs which Miss
Antonia Ieune aud A. L. Stoddard contributed in the
intervals between the addresses
John D. Wright, president of the society, reviewed
the work Of the year. and expressed his qualification
at the evident interest thar was taken III tue cause
The growth of similar societies in other cities le
fered indicative Of the far-reachng influence Of
Lewis L. Delaied gave some interesting statistics of
the work accomplished by the society in 1s7s lie
regarded the vicious system OF poor-laws and Ill
managed reformatory institutions as among the chief
causes OF depravy among children.
nlne E by an eScacSment IN PhadepGa. Xer mR
address by the Rev. Dr. {. C. Tiffany, General Horace
We are glad" said he, - to come here and to speak
words OF cheer aud comfort to night We should in-
deed he less than human IL we dd not take deep In
tercst in the fortunes OF this society, although
reaching time when shall be more interested a
society for the prevention OF cruelty 10 those in second
childhood Things appear to 20 az bad nowadays with
children For there isn't dog nut feels himself
privileged 10 snap at passing boy; nor nail that
doesn't catch his coat; nor banana peel that doesn't
nsnuate II self in under his heel. In tines past when
fellow counting he had the privilege OF the back
parlor But of late the custom of having mother or
IN her around mas grown up and not l1ircqucniy
maiden aunt Is stationed on picket duty Laughter
In fact fellow can't talk TO his gfl now unless about
the Afghanistan or the nyesigation OF the cipher
TOO that the boys don't tell the truth any better than
the city gas meter. -
New members OF this society, like nov members OF
other societies are apt be enthusiastic. friend OF
whom, he found wharf. Young man, let me
give You n word of advice on, cheese ltP re-
ped the ucc hin and he was about aS successful IN the
rest of conversation Before closing must refer 10
the enthusiasm hat inspires wives when they first
ion this society They seized with passion Tor
daruing and verify 90 about sowing amongst the tares
TIaurhter If one tries to walk town with his wife,
hayc no hesitation IL saying that he no faster
than two bpcks hour; FOR his companion mas 10 stop
and rem0ustIate with nurse about the rough way III
which she is helpnga child over gutter, ana ten
moreoyer .ks the nurse for her address bu the latter
rarely gives away the combination, Seriously, however,
we ali feel proud OF the good work that 10 beng done by
ths soci, al responding the spcechleSs dialect hat
ANNALS - ,0uchngly the humanity Of all We should
Trnemlpr nat the children who are now on Onr knees
are 10 rr the destnics of the Nation and II we iall 10
care for the may God grant Us thlck vail 10 niue our
blsheS." Long applause.
The Rev John /. Newman also made an address. n
letter was read from Judge Brady stating that he was
prevented from attending by cold Joseph H. Cnoatc
however III an amusing speech SAN mat hc nau Iusl
In Mr. Grady doctOring his cold with canyas-hack
duck On account OF enforced absence the Hon
Channcey NJ Depew aud the Rev. c. ID. W. BIidSnan
were unable to deliver promised addresses.