The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-16

niary benefits, They became personal lrehusi their Influence was immediately felt ana the atmosphere of the club became more genial. Both have been most faithful and untirlng in their duties we feel that tue success We have met With during the year has been greatly owing to them.
 we still have the same superlntenuent, put the assistant has finished college. We nave another student in his place, who uoeS equally us well.
 The same friend who has been so gen eTous lh former years made the carpenter class again q possibnLy. Owing to the small space only twelve boys could take lessons. very competent teacher was en- gagged, and very much better work than ever 9eIole 9e was the result Two prizes were or Tered; that made all work eagerly. Boxes, chalrs, tables and other useful articles were made, and at the closing of the club eXhib, ited nS WILL With pride. The first prize, a good set or tools, was won by Thomas Ackley, hls work being most excellent, and his behav- Tor and attendance good.
 Ihis year the carpenter shop has been enlarged so that twentyfour can work at tlme The same teacher Is In charge. We hope for still better results.
 Ine gymnasium as ever proves great attraction, many coming for that alone. A good teacher has been engaged. Really good work is expected.
 The first treat of the year was given by k. V. Beach and Miss Beach at Christmas time. The rooms was decorated with Christ mas greens and flags. There was music,
 
 tions. large bag of candy with nuts and two oranges were given each boy on leaV- ing. lantern exhibition. The superintendent had friend to exhibit the pictures, which were of New Haven; all familiar places Prof. Reynolds kindly loaned the lantern, and Mr. Whittlesey the eighty views. The boys en- toyed this hugely, and have never ceased to beg for another such evening.
 The last entertanment was the most pop ular of all: It was given by Miss Feucht- WanSer and her sisters. A delightful concert, the performers being choir boys principally, and besides singing there were recitations; also, guitar and banjo playing The three hundred boys present clapped everything en- Enthusiastically, sometimes joining in the chorus of some familiar song. The crown ing delight for the evening was ice cream, heaping saucer for each boy. The attendance from the time cold weather began was very large. Four thou sand was the largest aggregate for any one month.
 There was and is great need of voluntary workers to spend an evening occasionally, play games and show a little interest. If some few would only try 1t l am sure they would find themselves looking forward with pleasure to their evening with the boys.
 Many boys have been assisted at court; six have been sent to reform school. All visited in their homes
 We must not forget to say how much the piano, so kindly loaned by Mir. Steinert,e has added to our pleasure. Several of the boys play or sing; it has enabled us to have marching and gymnastics to music, and to spend many pleasant evenings listening to those who have been kind enough to amuse us Many friends have sent money, books and clothing. We thank them heartily one and all We hope they will keep up their kind interest, and not get inpatient with us, when, with Oliver, we cry for more.
 ELIZABETH W. BEACH,
 Chairman,