Morning journal and courier., 1883-10-26
orphans' Donation Day.

Orphans' Donation Day.
 Very SuccessKmIfnE Every Respect-l4iber-
 al DonntAons largest Amount Ever
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 ft9bIe Exsretses b y the Orphans.
 Yesterday was one of the eventful days of the year in New Haven, being the day annu- ally set apart for the benefit of one of New Haven's most worthy institutions. The mornf ing was not suspicious as the gentlemen who compose the donation committee went about soliciting, but the day wore on without any storm occurring to interfere with the good work. The wagons that visited the stores where provisions and household goods are kept were gradually filled with generous gifts of substantial value and the subscription books were well patronized. The total amount of money raised by the gentlemen was SC, 300. The ladies at the asylum raised $1, 150. The value of the coal and other goods given would probably amount to $2, ,OO0, roughly estimated. Several of the gentlemen who went around with subscrip- tion books report that in many cases sub scriptions of last year were doubled. Mr. Edward A. Anketell raised $650; M6SSrS. w. n. OOO1IQEo, l. AuuEuSS anu A. G. She'll raised $500. General Ford re ports that the advance of this year's sub scriptions over last years is due very largely to the mites that were contributed in the var ious shops The working people deserve great credit for the really liberal manner in which they responded to the calls of the in stitutlon.
 The children in the asylum were gathered in their school rooms about o'clock yester- day afternoon, and those who were fortunate enough to gain entrance to the rooms witt messed very creditable displays of the arts of Reclamation, recitation and song for such little children The little orphans were with : out exception neat and bright looking, and they went through their exercises with the proud consciousness that they were contributing to the enjoyment of many of New Haven's best and wealthiest ladies. There were a few who hung their heads and modestly and shyly went through their exercises. The order that the scholars maintained and the neatness and pleasantness of their school rooms were no ticeable. The nursery department is presided over by Mrs. Fernald, room No. by Miss J, Woodend, No. 2 by Mrs. B. Hickox, and No 8 by Mrs. Miner. At the conclusion of the exercises the children partook of 8 fine dinner Rev. Dr. Goodsen invoked divine blessing The little ones ate merrily and heartily and the visitors who thronged the space about the tables appeared to enjoy the proceeding as well es the children. There are 124 children now in the asylum.
 About the time that the children had finish ed their meal the procession of carriages con taining the donation committee, the coal carts and provision wagons came into the play ground in the rear of the building The wagons were adorned with banners with such notices as these upon them: Care for the Orphans" ''For Sweet Charity s Sake, '' Give Cheerfully to the Orphans " stThe Greatest of these is Charity, '' "A Noble Charity,' and Help the Orphans" The storehouse was quickly filled, an the crowd surged back into the building where the railways and rooms were invaded by the host of people who are interested in the work of the asy lum.
 The exercises in room No. 8 were then in order. The platform was occupied by Mrs George w. Curtis, president, Mrs. Charles T Candee, Mrs N. D. Sperry, Rev Dr. GoodseH and General George H. Ford. The scholars were assembled in the room and those of the donation committee and ladies who could get in were enabled to see and Fear what was going on. The school sang I've are happy and rejoicing" Dr. Good sell offered prayer. recitation of welcome was given by Harry Quee and May Dudley. Next was dialogue entitled 'Grandmother's Breakfast" in which Violet Goble, Clara Dudley, Earnest Gueble, George Downs and Bennie Hurlburt took part..s Then Harry Quee recited "Whose Boy am IF" and Irv ing Hennion ''The best that can do" stLit tie Sheaves" was then given by four boys and three girls. Violet Goble recited the ''Lost Child" and Clara Dudley, Suppose.
 General George H. Ford then arose with the prizes in his hands and said: Lady man. agers children and friends of the New Haven Orphan asylun-The swift flight of time has brought to this institution another donation day, most bright and gladsome anniversary to you children and the day of all days of the year of the most financial importance to the lady managers who year after year provide for the children of this institution the com forts of home, the protection and foster ing care of kind friends and the advantages of education and instruction. It is with pleasure that the gentlemen of this commit tee surrender their business engagements and devote one day in each year to your assis- tance, and that all classes of the community, from the wealthy and public spirited to those who receive daily wages, con- tribute oheerfully of their means to the SUD- port of this worthy cause. 1883 is an event. full year in the history of this institution, marking as it does half century of it's exis- tence. Founded in 1888 with but four children under it's charge, growth and good works'' have followed it's able management to it's present proportions. Let us hope and pray that it will continue to stand, an i'm mortal honor to it's founders, 8 permanent pride to it's managers and, most of all, an everlasting blessing to the orphans of this community.
 I would assure, you children, of our appre- citation of this establishment, and presume that you have all been striving for the prizes promised you last year. To those who have succeeded in meriting one, the time has no doubt seemed long and wearisome. To those who have failed would say do not be dis couraged. There are opportunities in the future, for am quite sure that, after seeing your bright, cheerful faces and listening to these exercises, some of the gentlemen V ill renew their offers for another year"
 The prize of $1O offered by MT. Bunnell for the best child was presented by Mayor Lewis to Sarah Quee. The prizes of $5 each to the boy and girl in room No. who had made the greatest improvement during the year were presented by Hon. N. D. Sperry to Flora Currie and George Bartlett.
 MT Ford then said: ''In presenting the next rrizes we are impressed with the fact that there has fallen out from our ranks one whom we sadly miss and whose friendship and interest in you has been frequently dem- onstrated and whose sympathies reached ont toward you children on occasions like this for many years with no uncertain devo. tion. I refer to Mir. Elias Pierpont, who has passed on before us in @ good old age, full of days of honor and of usefulness, and around his memory there finger fragrance and friendship that will not soon pass away. Among his charitable DeQueStS ne rememDere0 Cn1s 1nSt1IuLlon Dy gift of $500 D The prizes of 8 each to the boy and girl in room No. who had tried the hardest to be good were won by May Gran miss and Richard Wright; $2 each was given to Katie Smith and Charles Barker as being the best in room No. 2 For the best girl and boy in the nursery Freida Tack and Dennis Kelly got the prizes Two prizes of $5 each offered by Thomas R. Trow bridge jr., for the boy and girl who were the neatest were presented by Senator Plunkett to Frankie CleaveIand and John Mo Ginniss. Prizes of $1 were given to the ten scholars in the asylum who have been the most faithful in their studies. Those in room No. were Agnes Park, Clara Dudley. Martin McCue, Walter Goble and Stevie Bray. In room No. 2, Violet Goble and Frank French In room No 1, Lily Phillips and Lewis Brad ley.
 On behalf of the managers of the asylum MT. R. s. Fellowes made pleasant speech of thanks. Prizes were announced for next year as follows: $1O for the best child in the institution by H. H. Bunnell For the next best boy and girl $5 each by General George H. Ford and Hon. N. D. Sperry. After song by the school the exercises were closed.
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