Morning journal and courier., 1880-10-29
Noble Work.
A Splendid Ds

Yesterday was the annual donation day for the orphans of the New Haven Orphan Asy- lum, and resulted in work that signalized the annual benefit occasions.
 The soliciting committees returned bringing their sheaves with them, and as the glorious ly laden contribution trucks and wagons roll ed into the yard there was a scene of happi- ness and rejoicing among the little wards of the institution( who were viewing the culni- nation of the committees work from their playground enclosure) which could the donors of the supplies either material or of the ''needful" in cash have seen, they would no doubt have felt the full force of the state ment that it is more blessed to give than re- ceive. Radiant were the faces of the young folks as the teams came in and their little voices mingled in 8 constant buzzing at the sight Gathered about on the doorsteps of the asylum building were a host of other happy faces witnessing the gladsome scene, while the news that the procession had arrived was quickly spread through the halls of the asylum building, still filled with ladies as they had been since about 2 o'clock, whose purses and hearts are enlisted in the cause of the orphans. Though many handsome carriages had rolled away carrying generous benefac- tors of the asylum, still hundreds remained. Team after team came in the enclosure, laden with all manner of contributions, and some time previously many cart loads of coal had also been delivered. The news soon spread that both in quantity of good things on the trucks and wagons and in money the day had been one of special sue cess, and as learned from H. H.. Bunnell Esq, the chairman, the committee had obtained $7OO in cash more than last year, which was capital year, while, with the amount received by the management at the asylum, the amount in money yesterday was $1, ,Oo0 ahead of last year. The good la dies whose time, influence and means are given so freely to the interests of the asylum, whose work is labor of love and charity, were joyful over the good news, and the bright eyes of the little folks seemed brighter than usual as if they were conscious of the strong hold charity has over the hearts of the generous people of New Haven. The chil- dren had had their exercises in their school rooms, presided over by the faithful teach CTS, Mrs. Hickox and Miss Sargent, with Miss Bradley's little primary folks and Mrs. Hick- ox's bigger pupils consolidated together for the occasion in Mrs. Hickox's school room, and many visitors had witnessed and enjoyed the exercises. In Mrs. Hickox's room the programme was as follows:
 Praise the Giver (songl, Wonderful Child, So Happy, Feed My Lambs, Luck. The Dropped Stitch, Why, The Robins, Two Keys, Red Wings Nest The woodman's Daughter, Always Singing [songl. Modern Love ;song), The Grown Up Clock The Runaway. In Miss sargents room the programme was: Vel come tsong}, Our School MT. Nobody, The Rich Poor Boy Children Everywhere, Be Content tsong), Playing School, Chareys Story, The Quack Doctor, Boys Renlonstrance Trundle Bed (song), Spelling Lesson, Aunt Tabithas Trials, Didn't Think, When was a Lad (song).
 After school was dismissed all the scholars were served with a fine treat provided by the management Rev. E. S. Lines offered pray er The little nursery class, under the charge of Assistant Matron Miss Fernald, recited and sung so well as to reflect great credit upon themselves and their instructor, and the little one who recited the pathetic piece ''Wot I dot in my pottit'' carried off the palm. The ladies at the asylum received money donations to the amount of $1, 800. Of this sum $5O0 was from Mrs. Charles L. Mitchell. There is also $16O Gone dollar for each or, phan) to the credit of the asylum, received from Wilson Waddingham, Esq, who is building the palatial residence in West Ha, ven as the following note which we are per, mitted to copy will tell more fully: 147 FrTHAvENUE. NEW YORK, Oct. IA, 1s80 To ex-Mayor H. G. Lewis, New Haven. Conn My Dear MT. Lewis
 isfaD tn Of morning in reference to the Orphan Asylum of New Haven and feeling assured from your earnest expres sions that you deep and most sincere interest the welfare of those dear little waifs herewith have the pleasure to enclose my check, drawn to your
 sum sufficient in amount to dollar per head for each and every child and furthermore request | October that date being my birthday for sum amounting dollar per head for each inhabitant Orphan childrsn) of that most worthy institution With very kind regards,
 Yours very sincerely,
 WILSON WADDINGHAM. The donation committee yesterday raised in cash $3, GOO, and this will be increased by contributions yet to come in. The commit tee were as follows
 H. H. Bunne Chairman Henry G. Lewis, Charles Kimberly F. A. Gilbert, George H. Ford B. R. English,
 John B. Adriance, John H. Phillips H. N. Whittelsey, jr., W. G. Hunter, Wallace W. Ward, Don s. Thompson, Samuel L. Smith, L. H. Chidsey, s. S. Thompson, Carlos Smith, William J. Atwater Joseph A. Latham,
 William H. Coolidge, Norris G. Osborn, Harry Ives, E. W. Dixon.
 Frederick Osborn E. s. Greeley,
 Edward Sperry, H. c. Warren,
 H. O. Shelton, Max Adler.
 H. P Frost, VII. H. Hewitt
 Charles R. Coan E. H. Barnes,
 E. S. Kimberly, A. P. Hotchkiss,
 Joseph T. Fitch, Charles H. Beers,
 George L. Ives, Warren Sturges,
 A. G. She'll H. F. Andruss
 F. H. Waldron Charles E. Fowler.
 The last three gentlemen were the com milf to uicit fhn oo11apa hriIdinorc Thnu obtained over $40.
 Rev. MT. Fitzpatrick, of St. Patrick's church, gave $1O.
 Mir. Coolidge, of the committee has visited every manufacturing establishment in the city and left the printed cards for donations Several had reported up to yesterday and the others will come in with additional aid. Mir. Coolidge brought in $500 yesterday raised in the manufactures.
 The committee had no band to head the procession yesterday as every band was en- gagged.
 MT. Bunnen entertained the committee with a fine supper at the Florence House at 5:3O o'clock D. m., immediately after their labors were concluded. Speeches were made by Hon. H. G. Lewis General E. S. Greeley and other gentlemen, and the occasion was of highly pleasing nature. The speaking was opened with a few remarks from MT. Bun nell Also speeches were made by F. H. Waldron, John B. Adriance, H. F. Andruss and Wm. H. Coolidge.
 On Monday, Nov. 8, at p. m., the com mittee will make their annual visit to the asylum, when the prizes offered to children by various gentlemen will be presented.
 Firemen's Annual Parade.
 Yesterday afternoon was the time appoint ed for the annual parade, review and inspec- tion of the New Haven fire department. The different engine companies, hook and ladder companies, etc., formed on the Green, the right resting on Chapel street. The review ing party which consisted of Chief Hendrick, Mayor Bige1ow, City Sheriff Hollis, the Fire Commissioners, members of the Court of Common Council and town and city officers, marched by twos. down the line to appropri- ate music furnished by the American band, and afterward reviewed the line as it passed City Hall The parade and esprit du corps of the department were much admired and re- fected much credit upon its management The fire department of New Haven bears the honorable reputation of being one of the best in the country, and as such our citizens feel proud of it, and not without good reason It is safe to say that there is no better Chief Engineer in the country than the one at the