New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-27
CELEBRATING THE Feast or PURTM
TEE FoOR AND THE 1NFTRM OF TIE HfB't"
CHAEIrARLE INsTuCIIONs WADE Imply.

The wealthy Hebrew congregations OF the city ccie-
brated annual Feast OF Purm yesterday by poNiung
for comfort and cnIaynent OF The Inmates OF the'i
various charitable institutions aud schools Tho aged
recipients OF their bounty. ana tho emil
don and infants dependent upon their beray were o'
forgotten Tho Industrial School Of the United heDre"
Charities held festival at Arlington ia NO 20 d.
Marks place. Julian Nathan, the Chairman OF the
school, presided After singing and rcctations by the
scholars who number over three hundred prizes OF
books dresses useful articles were distributed
Mr.. Nathan presented gold medal for the best EN-
brodery work, and silver for the best sewing done
In the school S. u. Levy two savings bank books
representing deposit Of SIS ZACH. to be held In trust by
school for the two pupils gaining the most marks for
good conduct books to be awarded when the winners
shall attain sixteen years Of age. lie stated that he
would continue his gift annually. They were awarded
to Lena Markowin and Rosa Friedman respectively
Among those present at the exercises Emanuel Leh
Henry Rice, Judge Isaacs Dr. de Sofa Mendes MI
aud Mrs Isaac Blumcnthal and Mrs. Julius Hart
Tie children OF the Sunday school attached to the
Nneteonth Street Synagogue entertained at MAJ
7ettis at Torty-ninthst. and Sixthave joseph Blu
menthal presided and after addresses to tho children
they amused with entertainment Of magic Punch
and Judy music and singing Before leaving the scholars
were provided with Ice cream cakes and candy.
Tho inmates Of the Home for the Aged and 1nnrn
Onehundreiani nfthst and Ninh-ayc., treated to
excellent dinner but did hold their annual rccep
ton this year the institution win GIVE the proceeds
OF tho Purim Association Ball. to be held tomorrow
night There will be amateur entertainment for the
Old folks Thurslay afternoon next under the auspices
Of the ladies' executive committee Of tho Home.
Tho children OF the Hebrew Sheltering Guardian
Socetys Homes Fast Eighty scyenthst and AvenucA
and one dred and aity rtst and Eleventh were
provided bountiful dinner, and the latter nsti
tuition reception given by the lady managers to
many tho wealthy Hebrews OF the city. who in return
responded with liberal donations TO the charity which is
much in need OF funds The children rendered several
vocal selections and iecitatlons.
Punm reception and entertainment was given by
the Ladies' Auxiliary Committee OF the Order OF n mai
Birth the Home for the Aged ana In1nn. at Yonkers
yesterday afternoon. More than thousand members
and friends OF the order had arrived from NewYork TO
participate in the reception. The entertainment
sisted OF songs tons ana piano playing Speeches
delivered by Morris Adler president OF District No
/, comprising New York and the New England States
and by "a. 5. Hcymann, president Of the Home All the
inmates tho recipients Of Many presents from the
visitors
The Committee Of Arrangements consisted Of Mrs j.
II. Eosen, Mrs. Rosalic Neubergcr Mrs. II. Bowmann
Mrs u. Wen Mrs. J. Emanuel, Mrs T.. J0sephy, Mrs
NJ. Min7esr"mer. Mrs A. 1foymani Among tine many
guest present Justice GOlifoge. eNCorOncr
Engcr, Joseph Fox. the Board Of Governors NJ Hey
mann, NJ Klein, j. Ii. Stitch. ID. Steiner. J. A. Levy,
Dr. Waterman Dr. A. Jscobl Dr. Louis PeIser, Pro
fessOr Sands Dr. Gruening, DR.. Rhen, DR.. Shrady Dr.
Harrington, and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Levy.