New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-21

was packed almost to the point Of suhocation
during the evenings gathering. and many per
sons were turned away because there was no
room for them inside.
Charles L. Woodbridge, presiden, of the Guild,
was in charge of the meeting lie introduced as
the first speaker ex-Mayor Schieren, whose re-
marks were enthusiastically received Mr.
Schieren said, In part:
No one appreciates the work OF these children
thai we haye seen hrre D Yan nDe thing they
have taught me- and that Is patience NO one can
teach you better paence tha your S c ia tn vmr
hands TO be moulded and improved But II you
cave that lump Of clay un 1t rs od yo ts xo
make in chd's condition are the most important
understand that you have classes just above the
kindergarten. The teaching OF these pupils would
soft as clay hard stone. But when man
is older and you want TO make an impression on
ploy force and use the hammer and the chisel.
so my message 10 you. my young friends Is 10
learn the important lessons of life while you are
young.
Mr. Schieren was followed by Thomas G..
Sherman, who said that some one had spoken
about the new terrors which had been added to
death, but for the time being he was inclined
to believe that new pleasures had been added to
death. He said that he did not know when he
had a more beautiful memorial erected by
brother in memory Of another, and he
thought if he had a brother who would erect
such memorial the Maxwell House in his
memory. he would bid Gabriel to blow his
trumpet and let him die. Mr.. Sherman said
that he had always been interested in kinder.
garten work. not merely because he was fond Of
children, but also because he believed as Mr.
Scheren did. that the time to train children
WREN they are In their tender years. COntinu-
Ing. he said:
! be: is that children become exacy what we
herited tendencies and inbred honesty But ! be-
iieve that there Is not good in than
have acquired from our friends and parents. / be-
captured by the Modoc Indians and brought up
barbarous ideas. and wosd be no better than the
Indians themselves: And on the other hand. be-
Gated and brought up in Christian family 1t would
be as loving and intelligent any Of our children
cheer not one of depression. and l look forward
with hope to the time when more Of our children. If
IT is what have but what is given TO us
that makes US either good or bad If the devil has
children. on the other hand. can raise up and
bring happiness TO the children Of The less fortunate
members OF the human family The opportunities
to raise up humanity are fully as great as tho.e
give you Is one OF hope and courage.
The Rev Howard s Bliss. of Montclar. ~
j.. was the last speaker He heartily congiatu-
lated the Guild on the opening OF its new house
and recalled the days OF the earlier history Of
the organization when II had not seemed pos
sible that the Guild W. uld ever possess so
beautiful home. He said that he hoped that
the splendid building would cheer the members
on to hope and new inspiration. He said
If it were not for the settleme mt idea and its
rapid growth. and for the kindergarten idea. h
would not only be inclined to be a pessmst. as
Mr.. Sherman had said, but he would be a
downright pessimist. SO long as the children
have warm friends who care for them and pro-
vide for them they will always be safe. He
said that he agreed with Mr. Sherman that in
every one there is much Of the ape and OF the
tiger. but he also believed that in every person
there is much Of the angel. This sentiment was
vigorously applaudad
After the exercises the ground floor We're
closed refreshments were served, and in
formal reception held in the rooms above.
Tonight the Packer Glee and Mandolin Clubs
will give concert in the Guild House.