New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-26
-.Nrw.yoRk DAILY TRIBUNE TUESDAY DECEMBER &C. 1882


might almost be truthfuly stated that tons ofpoul
try, barrels Of sweet potatoes and the Ingredients
for mountains OF plum pudding were sent up to the
islands on Saturday and Sunday. In the Charity
Hospital a bountiful table was set Tor
such patients az were able to eat
thoir Christmas dinner there Many delicacies
were sent IN by friends, and ladies who belong 10
the benevolent societies made 1t their specIal care
to see that the poor sufferers were not forgotten
There were small presents for the attendants. Inc
windows were hung with green's and II places the
fragrant pine tree gave forth an odOr OF Christmas
rejoicing in spite of the surroundings.
at the Penitentary Warden Fox and his deputies
made even greater preparations than usual for haV-
ing the prisoners enjoy the day. Work was sus-
pended and oil who not under special sentence
of punishment for violating the rules OF the nstu-
ton were granted additional liberty. and permitted
to talk with each other in the corridors ana Nails
bounHGul dinner was served, and the day was
kept with appropriate remembrances. There Wero
an unusual number OF visitors.
Even the miserable outcasts in the Workhouse
and the Amshouse were treated to an abundance
of turkey and plum pudding, and the rules OF the
institutions we're relaxed as far possible to give
the inmates as much pleasure they could take
under the circumstances. Both of these mstlu-
tions are very full. large number OF tramps and
persons who manage to exist by hook or crook III
warmer weather, being unable to get along IN the
winter. have been committed by the ponce magis-
trates, and become public charges until spring
Many poor creatures were seen whose faces have
been familiar to the passerby on the street-corners
where they begged until the cold weather set in.
In the unatc asylum ppecial efforts were made 70
have pleasant Christmas. There were many pres
ents distributed. Some Of these were sent IN by
friends and relatives and some were given by the
benevolent ladies who mako this institution an OBJ
ject of their especial care. Those who we're In
proper condition to enable them 70 enjoy a good
dinner we're treated TO bounteous repast. The
tables were nvtingly arranged, and the inmates
appeared TO enjoy the occasion and fully appreciate
the fact that it was Christmas Day. Great credit
was given to DR.. p. NJ. Franklin and his assistants
and also to the Commissioners of Charities aud Cor
rection. especially to Mr.. Brennan, who gave his
personal attention to the ARRANGEMENTS and saw
that there ample provision Tor all
EVERYBODY in the institutions seemed to
know the Commissioner, and he had hearty
word aud a CHEEKY smile for them ALL An
entertainment was given to the lupatIcs last even
ing and there were music aud dancing III the pa
yilon. The physicians state hat both music and
dancing have a soothing and beneficial effect upon
the patients. They array themselves with great
caro- for these balls and behave with the utmost
decorum. In the Hospital for the EpIleptcs and also
in the Retreat" those who could be were remind
ed that Yesterday Christmas by a special BIZ Of
fare and decorations OF greens and red berries.
On Wards Island Dr. A. L. Macdonald and his as
sistants took particular pains to render the New
York City ASYLUM for the Insane bright and cheer
full The visiting charitable people sent many
Gift aud tokens of remembrance o those who were
confined IN that institution The dinner was as
bountiful as possible, and general enjoyment drove
away the morbid thoughts Of many OF the patients
e.prciallv that class who have delusons and those
whose minds are not wholly wrecked There
are between 1900 and 1900 patients in the
osvlum although over 300 are still in a building
which the CITY has leased from the Commissioners Of
Emigration. To provide for all these people an or
binary meal IL no small task. But when 1t came
10 roasting numberless turkeys, making unlimited
cranberry sauce. keeping up TO the marx wth
plcntv Of sweet potatoes and winding up with plum
buildings. il laxed the resources OF the ample
kitchen to it's fullest extent. Blu Dr. Macedonia as
force was fully equal to the Occa SION. Gre n
wreqths and red berries, trees of spruc" and h en-
lock and an abundance of ever&reenS made the
whole place wear an appearance OF CHRISTMAS re-
In the Homeopathic Charity Hospital tho pro-
VISION for celebrating Christmas properly was am
pie The convalescents had stump nous dinner IN
fbe dming-room, and those who could be allowed
the nrlylege were served it'll extra fare at their
besides The Ladies' Guild has arranged series
of entertainment for the inmates OF ms hoSDltal
during the no ldayS. In the NaruS lslahu HONpl-
taI and tho other institutions under the Commits
soners Of Emigration there were also evidences Of
a Merry Christmas in the profusion OF green's and
the extra provisions for dinner. The day was kept
by all except the refugees, who had only their
usual TatlOn5. -,
lie bows at the House of Refuge on RlndalPs
Island had Looked forward to Christmas TINS year
with Ill the lOnging5 Of youth III better clrcum-
stances. Yesterday the disc pine was relaxed SO
that the boys were permitted to play games and
ann q themselves much as they pleased unul DIM
prr was ready. they brought 10 he tables e1-
cpllent aupetltos and the mountains o! good things
disappeared with marvellous Ia 'ldIty. Turkeys
and chickens with cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes
and veg cables were disposed OF. Never.
thple,s all LETT room for generous slice OF
plum-pudding There were many presents for the
lads sent in by generous and benevolent ladies' and
gentlemen aud for the time the boys forgot that
they were held in duresi in IN present feSuyliles
In the nursery, too, the small children and their
nurses md att nlanta were not tOrgo ten by the
KIND people who think of the poor Boxes of warm
stoc kings shoes and clothing suitable u the
weather were among the acceptable presents
brought by Santa Claus. There were dolls am
TOYS TOO. and candy to gladden. those young hearts.
Tie day was made one of general rejoicing, and
good tine was had by all.