National Republican., 1882-12-26
THE POOR AND UNFoRrUNATE.
How the children nt the Various Orphan
AsYlums Nverc Rcmembered.

hsyluns were hcnenbefcu'
It is pleasant thing to know that amid
the ioyousness of happy homes where
presents were given and received, and where
the Christmas tree bore abundant fruit of
Santa Claus's visit, the poor and unfortunate
were remembered
AT the Orphans home, corner Of Four
teenth and streets, the donations received
were quite liberal, and the little children
were made happy, not only by the receipt of
many useful articles but by many
toys which made them feel that
Kris Kringle had even remembered
them, although they had no kind parents to
fill their little stockings or minister to their
wants. Among the donors to this institution
were the following: Mr.. Corcoran, ice cream
and cake; friend, $25. Mr.. Robert Coan,
twenty-five pairs of sippcrs Mr. Varnell,
five turkeys; Hume & Cleary, seven turkeys;
Mr.. Simon Wolf, thirty-two pounds of candy;
Mr.. Cornwell, twenty-five pounds of nuts
Miss Hill seven toy books; Mr.. Wormley, u
sack of oat meal and flour; Mr.. Schafcr,
twonty.nine loaves raisin bread; Mr.. Coch-
rane, dry goods merchant, sixty boxes valu-
able toys; Mr. Gait, "a barrel -four; Mr.
Loccas, a barrel flour.
The orphans of St. Vincont's asylum always
enjoy the holidays, but never was Christmas
more thoroughly appreciated by these chill
dren than the one of 1882. Early in the
morning Mr.. Schwartz, n devoted friend of
the little ones, personated Kris Kringle, and
amid all manner of ridiculous maneuvering
emptied an immense sleigh, filled with boxes.
Each child received her box, which, thanks
to generous patrons and friends, was found to
contain useful and necessary articles. Mr. y.
whiled away two and one-half hours most
pleasantly for these dear children who would
gladly have kept old Kris with them. At
noon they sat down to a plentiful repast of
turkey, &c, furnished by one of our noblcst
and best men, w. w. Corcoran, who also sent
ice cream, cakes, &C., for their afternoon en-
tertainment. The entire day was passed in
good cheer and merriment, and will long he
remembered. These chosen little ones of the
good God will not fail to call down his choicest
blessings on all those who were instrumental
in procuring them the happiest Christmas Of
| their lives.
| The orphans of St. Joseph's asylum on II
street, between Ninth and Tenth, were not
forgotten, and liberal contributions were
made to the boys of this institution. They
sat down to good dinner of turkey and the
accomplishments, and other gifts were re-
ceived which made the children feel that
they too had a share in Christmas festivities.
| The sisters in charge tender their thanks to
| the many bencfactOrs who contributed so
| generously to make the orphan boys Christ
mas happy one. Among the various bene-
factors were Hon. W. w. Corcoran, Mr.. j. r.
! 1eSSTS bdTDOur 11alnllUOn, Bea-
vans & Shaw, Mr.. w. NJ. Gait, Mrs. p. Thy
son; Mr.. J. Green, Mr.. N. Shea, Mr.. Tally,
Mr.. j. Riley, Mr.. ID. Connell, Mrs Orme, Mrs.
Keyworth, Mrs, Breen, Mrs. M. Burns.
The Little Sisters of the Poor were also re-
membered, and many generous and benevo-
| lent persons sent presents of good things to
eat and of clothing, so that the aged and in
digent of that institution had their hearts
made glad, and the day will long be remem-
bered. The good sisters fully appreciated the
kindness of their benefactors.
AT the Childrens hospital the gifts received
were both numerous and of u character that
were decidedly appropriate. Besides every
material for q Christmas dinner of the most
bounteous description, there were among the
articles donated many toys; books and Other
things which greatly pleased the children
The patrons of this institution are among the
most benevolent Of our citizens, and many Of
them visited the hospital, and by their pres
ence cheered and made happy the little in
mates.
At the Jail the unfortunate prisoners, those
on whom the strong hand of tho law has been
placed to restrain them of their liberty on ac
count of crime, even those or many of then
We're remembered by their relations anC
friends. O'Leary and Murphy, the two monte
men, received good dinner, the former from
his sister and the latter from his wife, Abou
twenty-five of the prisoners were sent Christ
mas dinners. Charles Shaw the murderer
was not among the number.