Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1882-10-27
Donation Day.

The Public Interest Awards to the |
Chfldren-Futnre Awards-Banquet to
the Committee.
The annual donation visit to the New Ha-
ven Orphan Asylum yesterday another
glorious red letter day in the history Of the
institution. When the procession arrived at
the institution placard on one of the sup
ply wagons bore the inscription, S., 7OO-ths
amount collected by the gentlemen compos-
ing the committee OF solicitation. The news
was communicated at once to the ladies in
charge of the donation fund at the asylum
and was circulated rapidly, calling forth gen.
eral expressions of JOY from all. On inquiry
we found that the ladies had received 81 300 |
up to that moment, making the munifcent |
sum of S., 900 in cash already received the |
largest amount by ST. 500 ever received on |
donation day. A season of congratulations |
among the many friends of the asylum pres
ent followed, and then came a hurryipg to
witness the arrival of the supply wagons into
the asylum yard The American band added
to the happiness of the hour with some of its
best selections finely given. Throngs of
ladies and gentlemen from outside the build
ing viewed the entrance of the wagons, and
every window and door of the building in the
rear was alive with people catching glimpse
of the happy scene while the orphans, who
were let loose in the yard, manifested many
demonstrations of pleasure and delight. The
procession arrived at the asylum at about
| 4:45. First came the wagon with the Ameri
can band, then the ten a dozen carriages
| in which rode the committee. The carriages
| passed in through the asylum grounds in
| front, and thence around to the rear. In
| the street in front were numerous coach.
es and carriages, those who had come
in them being inside enjoying the happiness
| of the occasion. Assisting the treasurer,
! Mrs Frederick Ives at the Office of the asy.
lum, were Mrs. George W. Curtis. Miss Sarah
| Harrison, Mrs. William T. Booth, Mrs.. Pro-
| lessor Whitney. Mrs. Governor Bigelow was
| also present, and numerous other ladies of
| prominent social position who are active in
| the management of the institution. The total
of all cash subscriptions last year was $5,-
1854, and yesterday up to the time of the
arrival of the wagons the amount was 81, 600,
with check coming in and other sources to
hear from. It was indeed glad day at the
asylum, cheering to the hearts of the ladies
who have given so freely of their time and
l L
one sentiment of the hour with all was glad
ness and pleasure at the response to the
needs of this charity, which touches every
heart charity pure and undeiled. But
to return to events which occurred early in
the afternoon. The school exercises were
held, the pupils of rooms and being
| united in one room for the occasion. The
exercises consisted of rhetorical exercises,
| singing, ETC., and were enjoyed. by large
an audience of ladies and gentlemen as the
| room could accommodate. Rev. DR.. New
man Smyth offered prayer and made few
appropriate remarks The little tots in the
nursery also edited the visitors with sing
ing and Rotations. The whole establish
ment was as usual open for general inspec-
ton, and glance at the children told of kind
: and benevolent care for them in all respects.
They wore happy, cheerful faces, and will
no doubt in future days recall with thankful
hearts the days spent at the asylum.
The committees work was, as usual, one
involving considerable labor and was jealous.
ly performed. The presentation exercises at
the asylum were usual very interesting.
The room was crowded to overdowing. Gen
eraI Ford, chairman of the committee, pre-
sided and made short address, in which he
) spoke of the labors of the committee and the
, generous contributions made and Of the
sacrificing work of the ladies. He also added
a few words to the children. Rev. DR.. New
man Smyth offered prayer, after which tht
| children sang song of welcome and specia
exerc followed by the children-singing
decamations etc. Mr.. H. II. Bunnell the1
j.. presented to the best boy and best girl in thu
y asylum So each, making neat speech, tn
happy recipients being Charles Kennedy AND
Edna Clark. The second best boy and bes
d girl, Willie Reynolds and May Granniss, wer
It then each presented with IS, the gift O.
. General E. S. Greeley, who has not yet re
e turned from Europe, the presentation speecl
b bsing made by General Sloat. The third bes
. boy and third best girl then received each S.
y from General E. S. Greeley, General Sloa
g making the remarks, the recipients bein,
% % Walter Goble and Clara Thompson.
To the five boys and five girls ranking mex
in order of merit 81 each was given, tn
gift of Elias Pierpont Esq, the presentation
speech being made by Hon. Henry G. Lewis
s who, though laboring under severe cold
It entertained and delighted the audience. TIL
l. boys and girls we're:
a | John Ferris, Annie Trelous,
Martin McCue, Amelia Kmball,
Henry Dsbrow, Sadie Quee,
. Henry BECKER Flora Currie,
@ Stephen Bray, Margaret WEIGH.
n The ten next in rank, five boys and fv
l. girls, received 81 each from Hon. N. D
It Sperry. They were
Richard Wright, Grace Hennion,
L James Ferris, Frances Cleveland,
n Fred rocket, Addie Baldwin,
George Phillips Emma Meektns,
Charles Finch, Almira Kimball.
10 Mr. Sperry, as he suspended the ribbo
10 with the gold dollar attached around tn
neck of each recipient, nade happy remarks
After the award of prizes General For
10 briefly addressed the children, speaking er
!. coaraging words to those who did not receiv
G prizes, saying that he believed all had don
5, their best to merit the approval of their kin
3 friends, and if they had not succeeded thi
If year that he hoped they would try, try AGAR
le The remarks, as also the speech of introdue
l. ton, added much to the interest of the occs
d sion.
,e The pleasant affair was closed with remark
i, of thanks to the committee by Rev. d.
le | Halves.
Following the committee, by invitation G
10 General Ford, repaired to General Ford
residence where sumptuous supper We
served. The members of the committee ar
as follows:
George H. Ford chairman.
's John B. Adriance, Frank b. Hooker,
n W. q. Alling. Charles Kimberly,
IN | E. A. Anketell, 8. Kimberly
- H. F. Andrus, Joseph A. Latham
CO Adolph Asher, Thomas G. Lewis.
le | r E. Baldwin, e. A. Newhau,
le | H Henry Barnes, Norris g. Osborn,
); George S. Barnum, Charles Il. MePsick,
- Herbert E. Benton, John Fl Phillips.
ie Frank L. Bigelow, Joseph D. Plunkett,
Edward Bradley, James B. Rowe,
@. w. Bradley, Frank D. Sloat
Frank G. Bushnell, Henry c. Shelton,
ar j. B Darlington, Carlos Smith,
:. william 81. Coolidge, A g. Smell,
"a William E. Chandler, E W. Sperry,
J. Benjamin R. English, Horace 81. Strong
a W. P. En.ign, W. Sturgsss,
49, | j. T. Fitch, @. g. Thompson,
y W. II. Fulton, Don s. Thompson,
ct F. A. Gilbert, 8. 8. Thomson,
e A. G. Hendrick Daniel M Veader,
,e | William FL 81. Hewitt, Fred. q. Waldron,
- A. H. Kellam Herbert O. Warren,
n | A. P. Hotohkiss, Romano Wells,
4 Louis Hotohkss, Henry N. Whittelsey, jr.,
10 | William J. Atwater.
8, | HONORARY MEMBERS.
III H. Fl. Bunpell, Henry g. Lewis,
l. N d. Sperry, Elias Pierpont,
r. E. s. Greeley.
le Governor Bigelow was one of the guest
10 of the occasion. Following the supper
le number of fine after dinner speeches wer